Tuesday Jul 16, 2024

129. Take Your Health Into Your Own Hands | Dr. Nick - The Fittest Doc

“If you can measure it, you can improve it,” says Dr. Nick Nwabueze, stressing the importance of quantifying visceral fat for better health and longevity. He recommends using DEXA scans and MRIs to track and reduce visceral fat, a key factor in metabolic dysfunction.

Dr. Nick, with a background in mechanical engineering and CrossFit, joins Dr. Andrew Fix to discuss the increase in obesity and metabolic issues starting at younger ages due to our “obesogenic environment.” They highlight the significance of community and the impact of one’s “tribe” on health behaviors, emphasizing the need for supportive environments.

This episode explores the medical system’s struggles with chronic diseases and provides practical advice on combating negative cultural influences through conscious, health-focused decisions. Dr. Nick emphasizes the importance of daily habits and small, consistent changes for long-term metabolic health and well-being.

Quotes

“Did you know that Colorado is one of four states in the United States where the obesity rate is between 20% to 25%? Everywhere else in the country, the rate is trending upwards of 30% to 40%. By 2030, the projected outlook is even worse. It’s pretty disheartening and depressing, but I think it should also inspire us to keep doing what we’re doing.” (16:43 | Dr. Nick Nwabueze)
“Visceral fat is adversarial to your metabolic health. That is a detriment to your metabolic health. What is a huge benefit to your metabolic health? Putting on muscle mass, putting on lean mass.” (01:03:49 | Dr. Nick Nwabueze)
“We have to be the ones driving the bus regarding where we are going with our health. We can’t expect somebody else to do it for us. But what we can do is find a tribe or a group of people rowing in the same direction, who will help us get to our desired destination. We all need that. Community is so important for every human being. Having people we can turn to and rely on, whether for accountability or camaraderie, is essential.” (01:10:17 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

Links

Connect with Dr. Nick Nwabueze:

https://www.instagram.com/thefittestdoc/

https://www.thefittestyou.org/

https://www.thefittestyou.org/the-tribe

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