Episode 266: Health Beyond the Gym with Expert Advice on Wellness and Aging From Ashleigh VanHouten

Join me, Dr. Mike T Nelson, and my guest, Ashley VanHouten, as we dive into the intricacies of women's health and fitness in this latest installment of the Flex Diet Podcast. We discuss goal setting and the delicate balance between achieving optimal body composition and embracing a healthy lifestyle. Ashley brings her expertise to the table, sharing insights on how living by the ocean has influenced her fitness routines and overall well-being.  Listen in as we talk about how to structure training and nutrition programs specifically tailored to support longevity, lean body mass gains, and fat loss. Sponsors: Check out Ashleigh's top 4 action items for women to improve their body composition:  https://miketnelson.com/flex4. Tecton Life Ketone drink! https://tectonlife.com/ DRMIKE to save 20% Flex Diet Certification to open June 17, 2024: https://flexdiet.com/ Episode Chapters: (0:00:00) - Women's Health and Fitness Discussion (0:12:20) - The Importance of Movement and Fitness (0:20:36) - Fitness Consistency and Aging Concerns (0:32:23) - Mindset Shift in Fitness and Nutrition (0:36:47) - Prioritizing Health and Fitness Goals (0:48:36) - Post-Competition Nutrition and Psychology (0:57:04) - Empowering Fitness Education and Programs (1:03:09) - Setting Goals and Achieving Success Episodes You May Enjoy: Episode 158: Extreme Diets in Fitness - From Carnivore to Keto - How to Find What's Right for You: An interview with author Ashleigh VanHouten Episode 111: My Plant Medicine Experience w Ayahuasca and Kambo in Costa Rica Connect with Ashleigh VanHouten: Ashleigh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themusclemaven/ Website:  https://ashleighvanhouten.com/ It Takes Guts: https://ashleighvanhouten.com/pages/book Muscle Maven Radio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/muscle-science-for-women/id592596408 Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1aTbQqHglfNrENPm0GTpg Email: https://miketnelson.com/contact-us/ Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter