What if you could lose 20 or even 30 pounds—and still be marching straight toward diabetes, fatty liver disease, or early heart disease?

In Part 1 of this New Year Series, Ted reframed the entire conversation around aging by explaining why longevity isn't about living longer, but about extending healthspan—the years you remain strong, mobile, mentally sharp, and independent.

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In Part, he tackles one of the most dangerous misconceptions in modern health: the belief that weight loss automatically equals health. In an era of GLP-1 medications, more people are losing weight than ever—but metabolic disease continues to rise. Ted explains why this disconnect exists and why weight loss is only the lowest bar of health, not the finish line.

He also breaks down what metabolic health actually means and explains the critical role of muscle, cardiovascular fitness, blood sugar control, and lifestyle habits in determining how you feel today and how you'll age tomorrow.

If you've ever assumed that losing weight was enough, this discussion will challenge that belief—and show you what needs to come next.

You'll learn:

Why weight loss alone does not guarantee metabolic health

How obesity rates can fall while diabetes and fatty liver disease rise

What metabolic health really means—and why only a small percentage of adults have it

Where GLP-1 medications fit—and where they fall short

Why healthspan—not lifespan—should be the real goal after 40

What Ted discusses in this episode:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:19) The Reality of Metabolic Health

(03:51) Understanding Metabolic Health and Its Importance

(16:16) The Role of GLP-1 Medications

(21:05) The Importance of Muscle and Preventing Muscle Loss

(23:19) Weight Regain and Long-Term Health

(25:48) Conclusion: Building Real Health Beyond Weight Loss