Building on last week’s episode about longevity, this week Jenn sits down with David Frost, founder of Well Past Forty LLC, to discuss key factors in living to age 100 and beyond! David’s expertise in nutrition, endurance, and strength training coupled with a dedication to understanding science and research, brings us tools we can implement now to get older but not get old.

IN THIS EPISODE: 

• [07:47] David shares his story and why he founded Well Past Forty LLC. 
• [14:36] Why motion is medicine. 
• [23:12] The difference between getting old and getting older. 
• [36:48] What is a telomere and why are they important? 
• [40:13] Here are some things you can do to age well.  

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• The number one cause of death in America is the American diet. 
• Motion is crucial for our health and longevity.  The 4 F’s of motion are fight, flight, feeding, and frolicking. 
• Fat is not evil, where it’s stored is what’s important. 

RESOURCES:

Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries  

Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

Well Past Forty Website

David Frost LinkedIn

Well Past Forty Facebook

Well Past Forty Twitter

Well Past Forty Instagram

BIO: 

David E. Frost is an NFPT-certified Master Fitness Trainer and a rowing coach. After decorated careers in America’s Navy and corporations, he founded Well Past Forty LLC to promote wellness and longevity for those nearing forty, and those who are well past forty years young. He specializes in nutrition, endurance, and strength training; adapting sessions for people dealing with cancer, MS, PD, CP, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. 

QUOTES: 

“You have to get older, but you don’t have to get old.” - David Frost

“Old is a frame of mind related to calendar years.” - David Frost

“It has been clinically proven that you can extend the length of your telomeres by moving.” - David Frost