The Body and The Beast

Ep126 - STOP LIVING ON AUTOPILOT - HOW TO TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE


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Ever feel like you're just existing rather than actually living?

In today’s no-fluff episode, Jay and Dan tackle the uncomfortable reality of modern men’s health, productivity, and mindset.

With shocking statistics about men over 40, they highlight why so many guys are struggling—from weight gain and stress to burnout and feeling stuck. More importantly, they break down exactly how to break free from the cycle and start making positive, sustainable changes.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, lost, or just like you’ve hit a wall, this episode is your wake-up call.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ The shocking stats about men’s health that no one talks about
✔️ Why 433 out of 1,000 men over 40 are overweight—and what to do about it
✔️ How anxiety and alcohol use are silently ruining people’s lives
✔️ The real reason people feel stuck (hint: it’s not lack of time or money)
✔️ Why most men don’t talk about their problems—and how it’s killing them
✔️ How tracking just two things can transform your life
✔️ The exact steps to take if you feel like you’re going nowhere

Notable Quotes from the Episode:

💬 “You think you’re busy, but your calendar is just full of distractions.” – Dan
💬 “433 out of 1,000 men over 40 are overweight. If that doesn’t scare you, it should.” – Jay
💬 “Most people wait until their body, business, or mindset is broken before they act. Don’t be most people.” – Dan
💬 “You don’t need to change everything. You just need to track one or two key habits and do them consistently.” – Jay

Action Steps From This Episode:

🚀 Step 1: Identify one high-impact habit that will improve your life (e.g., tracking food, improving sleep, cutting alcohol).
🚀 Step 2: Set up a simple tracking system (use an app, journal, or just tally marks on your phone).
🚀 Step 3:Inversion exercise: Ask yourself, “How can I guarantee I stay stuck?” List those behaviours, then do the opposite.
🚀 Step 4:DM Dan the word “Coach” on Instagram (@TheRealDanMeredith) if you need business or mindset coaching.
🚀 Step 5:DM Jay if you’re a 40+ guy who wants to get into the best shape of your life.

📲 Follow Jay on Instagram: @JayAlderton
📲 Follow Dan on Instagram: @TheRealDanMeredith
📩 Have a question? Want us to cover a topic? Drop us a DM!

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