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Fit Over 40 Challenge

Tips, resources, interviews, and simple strategies to help you improve health, fitness, focus, energy and your lifestyle. Each episode is designed to motivate, educate and give you simple strategies and actionable steps to become a better, more fit version of yourself as you enter into your 40's and beyond. Dave McGarry, the show host, is the founder of the Fit Over 40 Challenge and has helped hundreds of people transform their lives. If you are ready for the challenge to change your life then welcome aboard!

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How to Get Unstuck and Reach Your Fitness Goals in 2021|Ep 85 from 2021-01-22T10:00

Are you feeling stuck and unable to get out of a rut when in comes to your fitness and weight loss? In this episode I am going to give you the strategies you need to get "unstuck" and crush your...

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Wellness and Energy is the Basis for Everything from 2021-01-15T10:30

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I dive into one of the most important things you need to be doing to make life easier and you perform at your best! 

I know a lot of yo...

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What is Your "Word" for 2021 from 2021-01-05T11:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I am going to give you a tool that will help you set the tone for 2021! 

This tool will help you make great decisions...set priorities ...

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20 Things I am Grateful for in 2020 from 2020-12-30T10:30

In today's episode of "The Fit Over 40 Challenge" I name 20 things that I am grateful for that happened in 2020! Don't get me wrong it was a tough and challenge year. I know many people who suff...

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Self Care For a Better Mood |Fit Over 40 - Ep. #82 from 2020-12-09T11:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" I want to give you a little pep talk today about feeling fit, strong, and healthy throughout December and the holidays! 

There are so many r...

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Immune Boosting Benefits of Moving Your Body|Ep 81 from 2020-10-30T09:00

In today's episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" I am going to talk to you about the role exercise can play when it comes to staying healthy. 

I know I have preached about this before bu...

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How to Live a Fit Life at age 80|Ep 80 from 2020-09-22T10:00

In this special episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I have a special guest! And when I say special it is my mom and we do the interview on her 80th birthday! 

We talk about her li...

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How to Control Nighttime Cravings|Ep 79 from 2020-09-14T09:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I discuss something we all have had from time to time. If you are like me you have experienced those nighttime snack cravings and why do they ...

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How to shut down that negative voice in your head! |Ep. 78 from 2020-08-22T14:56

In today's episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I am going to talk to you about something I know I struggle with and if you are honest with yourself I have a feeling you may struggle with...

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How saying No Affects Your Fitness and Weight Loss from 2020-08-04T10:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I talk about something that will make you feel more in control of your time and also your actions! 

If your schedule is usually jam-pac...

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The Best Fitness Advice I've Heard in a Long Time from 2020-07-31T10:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I share with you some of the best fitness advice I have heard in a long time! These are principle for success that can make 2020 your best yea...

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You Must Do This if You Want to Get Fitness Results from 2020-05-16T10:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I talk to you about the power of daily habits and give you some ideas for non negotiables that will help you succeed with reaching your fitnes...

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Do you want to know how to use this pandemic to become personally better from 2020-05-02T09:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I discuss 5 ways you can use this pandemic to become better. 

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What you Need to Know about Gut Health from 2020-04-10T09:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" I talk about how the bacteria living inside you affects everything from your mood to your digestion and your weight. I also give you 4 things you c...

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30 Day Self Care Fitness Tips to Keep Sane During the Pandemic from 2020-04-03T09:00

In this special episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I share a 30 day self care plan that can help keep you sane and exactly grow personally during this time. 

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Fitness and Mindset Tips to overcome the Corona Virus from 2020-03-26T18:31:08

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I talk about how to embrace this opportunity for your health. If you feel like the sky is about to fall around you and asking why does a healt...

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Resolution Check Up from 2020-02-21T11:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge Show" I have a question for you...

Have you ever seen that meme that shows the path to success? Well, Google it and you will see what I am ta...

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Heart Health Quiz from 2020-02-10T10:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge Show" I have a really neat mini-quiz to give yourself a check-up on how well you're really doing with self-care... and your answers may surprise you...

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Do You Keep Score of Your Wins from 2020-01-31T10:00

In this episode of the " Fit Over 40 Challenge Show" I share with you a simple but powerful method to keep you motivated and moving forward towards reaching your goals. As we end the first month...

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How Limiting Beliefs May be Preventing You from Reaching Your Goals from 2020-01-23T22:00:32

In this episode of the " Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I talk about a very powerful subject that may be keeping you from reaching your goals and you don't even know it! Find out what that is and t...

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What Happens If you Maintain the Status Quo from 2020-01-19T20:36:39

In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge Show I have a special birthday message for you! What will happen to you if you remain the status quo? Learn how Fear is holding you back and how to o...

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Action Alleviates Anxiety from 2020-01-13T10:00

Happy New Year! In this first episode of the New Year and new Decade I give you 1 tip to avoid being overwhelmed and stuck when setting goals and getting started on transforming your life. 

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How to Get Control of Your Day from the Minute you Wake Up from 2019-11-15T11:30

In this episode you will learn how to start your day off to make it great! I am going to talk about one of my favorite topics and you learn how to be "Intentional" from the moment you wake up! I...

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2 Things I Learned About Staying Fit After Becoming a Dad from 2019-11-06T11:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I open up a little and share some of the struggles of trying to stay fit after having kids and becoming a dad. 

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Turn Your Day Around by Upgrading Your Thoughts from 2019-10-03T00:43:15

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" Show I go deep into how changing your thoughts can be the make or break to seeing massive results. Listen to some short but power tips to give you ...

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How to Get Started Again After Quitting from 2019-09-12T10:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I talk about one thing that prohibits most people from taking action on their exercise program. I talk about how this one thing caused me to s...

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7 Habits of Highly Fit People from 2018-11-01T20:13:04

In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge you are going to learn the secret to finally reaching success.

It takes a certain lifestyle to attain a fit, lean body…so what do fit people d...

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5 Strength Training Myths from 2018-10-02T20:56:03

In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge Show I go on a little rant. With the rise and popularity of HIIT training the old myths of strength training have crept back in.

Find out the ...

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5 Things That Block Fitness Results from 2018-07-11T09:00

There are many complex reasons that make fat loss a challenge, reasons that go deeper than simple calories in versus calories-out. In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge Show I am going to...

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Make these 4 Changes and it just might Save Your Life from 2018-05-02T09:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge Show" I go on a little bit of a rant. I know sometims I feel like a broken record and I constantly am repeating how important exercise is to your he...

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How to Eat for Best Results from 2018-04-05T10:00

The foods that you eat make a huge impact on your fat loss results. But it is not just about you are eating, it's also about how much and and how frequently you eat. 

All of these factors...

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Get Inspired! Best Transformation Tips from 2018-03-14T11:30

There is nothing quite as inspiring as a truly jaw dropping before and after picture. I'm talking about a 50+ pound weight loss where they look like an entirely different person. 

In this...

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Easiest Fitness Hack That You're Not Doing from 2018-02-12T21:22:30

It's that time of year for focusing on fitness, health, and self improvement; and as to be expected I am business than ever with clients looking to shed pounds and to take the New Year by storm....

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Think Positive to Get Fit from 2018-01-09T11:00

If you have the goal of changing your body for the better by dropping pounds and increasing your muscle tone, the first thing to do is begin with your mindset. 

In this episode of "Fit Ov...

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Holiday Eating Survival Guide from 2017-12-04T21:30

There is no denying that the holidays have arrived. With that being said, don't be one of the statistics and gain the 5-10 pounds during this month. I have come up with a survival strategy to ke...

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Need a Little Motivaton to Get Started on Mondays from 2017-11-13T17:00

Are you struggling to get started with your workouts? I know Mondays can be tough or maybe any day of the week it can be a struggle but in this episode, I give you 7 reasons that will get you in...

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This one thing is life changing from 2017-11-10T10:00

In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge show I share with you one thing that can change the course of your fitness journey and change your life forever! 

After working with hundreds ...

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The Simple Habit That Changed Everything - Fit-over-40 from 2017-10-23T20:30

Are you frustrated with your weight loss? Have you tried the next big diet fad or celebrity workout and didn't see any success. Maybe you are ready to just give up and accept the fact you can no...

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Forget About Setting Goals, Try This Approach Instead from 2017-06-02T09:30

There is a lot emphasis on setting goals these days ( i.e lose 20 pounds) and then follow a program ( i.e. a diet plan or dvd workout) to achieve those goals. 

If this is you I want to as...

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Why Did You Do That? from 2017-04-28T10:30

Have you ever acted against your better judgement? In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge Show you will learn why you and I do things we regret that prevents us from achieving our goals an...

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Fasting or Small Meals for Quicker Results from 2017-04-18T11:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" I tackle the question of what is the best eating strategy for fat loss. I know there are tons of different strategies and approaches but I decided ...

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4 Body Changes From Eating Low Carb from 2017-04-06T22:00

In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge Show I explore the 4 body changes that can take place from eating low carb. 

The question I asked myself and ask you is, "have you ever stoppe...

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FO40 - To Scale or Not To Scale from 2017-03-22T10:00

Do you step on the scale everyday, meticulously tracking the ups and downs? Do you jump on it once a week, keeping your mind off the number most days? Or do you skip the scale altogether and sim...

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I Eat Healthy and Workout but Not Seeing Results from 2017-01-27T11:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I present to you a question I get asked all the time. 

Have you been working out, eating right, but not seeing any results? Hey, don't ...

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How to Set Fitness Goals that Stick from 2017-01-13T12:00

Welcome to another edition of the Fit Over 40 Challenge Show. In this episode, entitled, " How to Set Fitness Goals that Stick," I give you 5 proven strategies that will help ensure you finally ...

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Listen To This For Motivation from 2016-12-15T23:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I recorded this episode to motivate you to get off the couch and get moving! 

I understand the frustrations that you have when it comes...

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Eating For Fat Loss from 2016-12-08T22:30

In this episode of "The Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I dive into the 4 tips to eating for fat loss. 

By now you are probably aware that the term, eat clean, has nothing to do with washing ...

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FO40 - Being Fit is more than just exercising from 2016-11-10T22:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I had the privilege to interview Troy Ismir. 

Troy Ismir is a faith based fitness and lifestyle performance coach, author and speaker. ...

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FO40 - Want Healthy Fresh Already Cooked Meals Delivered to Your House from 2016-11-03T21:30

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" show I had the privilege of interviewing the founder and owner of FitzeeFoods.com. Michelle Weinstein shares her story of how she got her inspirati...

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FO40 - What's Scarier than Ghosts and Goblins? from 2016-10-28T10:30

Welcome to a special holiday Halloween episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge." The title may be a little deceiving as I am calling this "What's scarier than Ghosts and Goblins. You see, I am all...

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FO40 The Only Fitness Lesson You Need from 2016-10-24T21:00

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge Show" I talk about the only fitness lesson you need to make progress and ultimately become fit. If there is one thing that can help you get results ...

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Fit Over 40 Challenge - Injured Again? from 2016-09-22T21:00

In this episode of Fit Over 40 Challenge Show I talk about a subject that no one wants to really talk about or for that matter have it happen to them. However, since studies suggests that 38% of...

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7 Ways to Manage Your Weight from 2016-09-09T10:00

In episode #27 of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge Show" I talk about the "7 Ways to Manage Your Weight" for long term success. 

Fit people leave marks and clues as to how they do it. It is not...

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5 Side Effects Of Fat Loss from 2016-09-01T21:30

You know how every pharmaceutical company ends with a laundry list of possible side effects? The ailments rear we could possibly experience if we take it are silently weighed against the possibl...

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Day 6 of the 6 Days to a Stronger Core Challenge from 2016-08-30T20:30

In today's episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge show I present the final day of in the 6 Days to a Stronger Core Challenge. 

If you have made it through all five episodes first of all you...

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Day 5 of the 6 Days to a Stronger Core Challenge from 2016-08-29T20:30

In today's episode I present Day 5 of the 6 Days to a Stronger Core Challenge. Hopefully by now you have had the opportunity to see how changing things up and challenging yourself not only physi...

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Day 4 of the 6 Day Stronger Core Challenge from 2016-08-28T19:00

Today's episode is day 4 of the "6 Days To a Stronger Core Challenge." If you have made it this far in the challenge you have gotten through the hard part and momentum is going to carry you thro...

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Day 3 of the 6 Day Stronger Core Challenge from 2016-08-27T21:30

In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge I present to you Day 3 of the 6 Days to a Stronger Core Challenge. 

This is the halfway point in the challenge. I recap the first two days of ...

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Day 2 of the 6 Days to a Stronger Core from 2016-08-26T20:00

Welcome to Day 2 of the "6 Days to a Stronger Core." If you missed yesterday's episode I kicked off the "6 Days to a Stronger Core" challenge and explained to you how it is going to work over th...

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Want a Leaner, Healthier, Stronger, Mid Section in 6 Days? from 2016-08-25T21:30

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge Show" I am excited to present to you my very first challenge for you. Today I introduce to you the "6 Days to a Stronger Core Challenge." 

I ...

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Ready For A Change from 2016-07-27T10:00

Are you ready for a change? In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge show I am here to argue that change can happen in an instant. 

I know this goes against popular thought. Most peop...

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7 Habits that Separate the Fit From the Flabby from 2016-07-21T22:18:26

I get asked all the time what can I do to lose weight quickly and easily. In this episode I share the 7 habits that highly fit people do in the everyday healthy lifestyle that keeps that looking...

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5 Simple Strategies for Shedding 5 Pounds Before Your Next Summer Trip from 2016-07-14T22:30

How would you like to lose 5 pounds before you take off on your next Summer Trip? 

In this episode of the "Fit Over 40 Challenge" I give 5 simple strategies to help you shred 5 pounds. Th...

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Do you still want to reach your Fitness Goals by the end of the year? Listen Now from 2016-07-07T23:30

Have you reached your fitness goals for 2016? If not, and you are still looking to reach those goals that you set back in January then this show episode is for you. In it I talk about how this i...

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Dads Don't Listen to This if You Can't Handle the Truth from 2016-06-17T10:00

In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge I have a blunt message for Dads! After having a great workout and feeling pumped I sat down and recorded this show. Also, I am dedicated it to what I...

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4 Simple Self Motivating Mind Tricks to That You Need to Lock Onto Your Goals from 2016-06-09T21:00

Are you struggling with self motivation? Having a hard time getting yourself to your regularly scheduled workouts? Finding more and more reasons to cheat on your healthy diet? 

You are no...

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FO40 #18 21 Reasons You Need to Listen to This from 2016-06-02T21:00

In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Challenge I acknowledge the frustrations that people have when it comes to their body and I talk about my weight loss journey struggle as a boy and adult howev...

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FO40-#17 How a Busy Dad and Entrepreneur makes fitness a priority and his why from 2016-05-24T10:00

In this podcast episode I had the honor of interviewing Brian Horn. Brian is a serial entrepreneur, a husband, and a father to two kids. He is extremely busy running his company and being a grea...

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FO40 #16 Which is harder the Fit Life or the Flab Life? from 2016-05-16T15:28:47

In this podcast episode I decided to take a discussion I was having with my wife and turn it into a podcast. Essentially what we were talking about was wouldn't it be nice not to have to worry a...

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FO40 Episode #15 How a 40 Year Old Woman Used Fear To Motivate Her to Do a Fitness Competition from 2016-05-03T10:30

In this episode of Fit Over 40 Challenge I had the privilege ofinterviewing Heather Ann Havenwood and learning about her story ofdoing a fitness competition on the day she turned 40. Learn how s...

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FO40 - Episode #13- 5 Reasons You are Not Losing Belly Fat from 2016-04-28T22:00

If you struggle to lose weight and have tried everything under the sun but can't figure out what is wrong then you might just want to listen to this episode of Fit Over 40 Challenge. The 5 reaso...

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Your Secret Weapon to Easy, Healthy Meal Prep from 2016-04-19T20:25:16

In this episode of Fit Over 40 Challenge Show I had the privilege of speaking with Allison Stevens of Prepdish.com. In it we talk about The Whole 30 and what that exactly is. Plus, she gives som...

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FO40 #12 Can You Lose Weight and Drink Red Wine? from 2016-04-07T21:46:08

In episode #12 of the Fit Over 40 Challenge Show I had the privilege of interviewing Art McDermott the founder of the Boomer Blueprint and the author of "The Red Wine Diet." He shares some of th...

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Fo40 #11 The 4 areas of Wellness You Should Focus On from 2016-03-23T00:49:52

In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Esther Littlefield with the "Wellness Mom Life." 

We talk about the 4 areas of wellness that you should focus in on. As well as some si...

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FO40 Fat Loss For Busy Parents from 2016-03-03T15:50:02

In this episode I have the opportunity to interview Andrew Beatty from Fat Loss For Busy Parents. Andrew owns a health and fitness club in Ireland and is an expert on fat loss. He has worked wit...

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FO40 Challenge Show Episode #9 From Couch To Spartan Race from 2016-02-23T16:33:04

In this episode of Fit Over 40 Challenge Show I had the pleasure of interviewing Morris Brossette. Morris is an expert coach who trains all different types of clients and athletes.

In thi...

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FO40 Episode #8 What Motivates You from 2016-02-08T17:40:20

In this episode of Fit Over 40 Challenge Show I talk about how every though January is over and the motivation to change and reach those fitness goals have subsided there are several ways to mot...

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FO40 Episode #7 - Are the People You are Hanging Around Making you Fat? from 2016-02-01T18:30:44

Are the people you hanging around keeping you fat? Yes, in this episode I explain why the people you are hanging around may be keeping you fat. 

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Fit Over 40 Challenge Episode #3 from 2016-01-18T00:59:09

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Fit Over 40 Challenge Episode #2 from 2016-01-16T23:56:57

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