11. 60 and Thriving: Avi Rubin Watkins' Secrets to Staying Fit and Healthy

60 and Thriving: Avi Rubin Watkins' Secrets to Staying Fit and Healthy

Welcome back to another episode of the Healthy AF Podcast! Today, we have an inspiring guest, Avi Rubin Watkins, who at 60 years young is absolutely rocking the fitness world. 💪

In this episode, we dive deep into Avi's daily routine, which includes:

• A protein-packed diet of 145g per day, focusing on whole foods across 4 meals
• The switch from 6 meals to 4, which helped her manage her A1C levels
• Swapping out traditional cardio for regular walks, 3 times a week
• Commitment to weightlifting at home, 5 days a week, for 1 hour with a variety of exercises
•  Her ultimate goal of adding and retaining as much muscle as possible

We also chat about her unique approach to nutrition, such as:

• Avoiding leafy greens due to digestion issues
• Steering clear of alcohol
• Sticking to the 80/20 rule for good food vs cheat food, consistently
  

Don't miss out on this insightful and motivating conversation with Avi Rubin Watkins! Hit play now, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more Healthy AF content! 

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Episode Minute-by-Minute Recap:

• 0:07 Get to know Avi
• 4:00 How aging can led to great health and awareness 
• 6:55 How much protein eats Avi
• 11:45 Long-term health will require you to adapt over time
• 17:16 Foods that can be hard to digest as you age
• 22:00 Inside Avi's current workout routine
• 27:04 Key lessons Avi has learned over 35 years of working out
• 29:15 Hour Avi keeps her workouts simple yet powerful 
• 35:30 Healthy habits Avi recommends if you want to feel better

Links for this episode:

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