132: The Secrets to Aging Gracefully: Nutrition and Fitness with Amy K. Wilson

Brief summary of the show: In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Amy K. Wilson about the importance of aging gracefully and how fitness and food intake play a crucial role in this process. Amy, a qualified pharmacist and fitness expert, believes that about 90% of aging gracefully comes down to our choices regarding fitness and nutrition. While both fitness and nutrition are important, Amy suggests that nutrition holds a more significant impact, accounting for about 80% of the equation. Fitness, on the other hand, is like the cherry on top. As we age, preserving and building muscle becomes crucial for maintaining independence and avoiding the need for assisted living. Amy highlights the importance of incorporating regular exercise and focusing on muscle-building to age backward and lead healthier lives. Listen in as we talk about: Intro (00:39) Aging Promoters (03:06) Why Building Muscle is so important (04:20) What is the cause of gaining weight? (04:45) What causes binges over the weekend (06:02) Purpose VS Pleasure (08:17) Why diets don’t work (11:04) Ideal daily meals (12:25) The importance of keeping your body active (16:54) The average age of nursing home residents is getting younger (18:12) Mediterranean diet is one of the best diets for aging gracefully (21:09) Sugar tax in Ireland (22:59) What you should cut out from your diet (24:28) Be mindful of dairy (24:14) Start with one thing (28:23)   Notes from Natalie: Sign Up for Natalie’s Newsletter : https://marvelous-designer-6863.ck.page/fd348899af Seeking Health: www.natalietysdal.com/favorites  Before you go on Camera: https://www.natalietysdal.com/mediatraining Podcast Launch Guide: https://www.natalietysdal.com/mediatrainin Anti Burnout Worksheet: https://marvelous-designer-6863.ck.page/b6d4b2c9d2   Connect with Ammy: Website: https://amykwilson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenutritioncoachpharmacist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amywilsonfitness/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCkD50thvW_4kJZSd2E8qWtw   Connect with Natalie   🎙 Listen to the Podcast!  https://link.chtbl.com/tdlFA4aN 👉 Connect with Natalie!  Website: https://www.natalietysdal.com  🤓 Read the Blog!  https://www.natalietysdal.com/blog 🎥 Watch the show on video!  https://www.youtube.com/ntysdal 📧 Email me! [email protected] 💥 Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ntysdal/  💥 Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NatalieTysdal/  💥 Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ntysdal 📌 Follow me on Pinterest! https://www.pinterest.com/ntysdal/ 📞Leave me a voicemail (online) https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/328568/5/7bxm9ye0bim4xyj0