The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast

The Truth About Keto, Protein, and Aging Strong with Dr. Annie Lampella


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If you’re in your 50s or 60s and feeling like your metabolism has slowed down, your energy isn’t what it used to be, or that stubborn weight is getting harder to lose… this episode is going to be a game-changer.

 

Today I’m joined by Dr. Annie Lampella, the creator of KetoFocus, bestselling cookbook author, and nutrition expert with a deep background in genetics, metabolism, and biochemistry. After her second child, Annie lost 70 pounds at a time when “keto” barely existed in the mainstream… and over the last 13+ years, she’s refined that approach into a sustainable, high-protein, low-carb lifestyle that supports fat loss, muscle maintenance, energy, and longevity.

 

In this episode, we cut through the confusion and talk about what actually matters for people over 50 who want to lose fat, build muscle, and age strong.

 

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • Why keto worked for Annie - and why it’s evolved into a more balanced low-carb, high-protein approach
  • The truth about ketosis, insulin, metabolic flexibility, and fat-burning (made simple and practical)
  • Why strict keto is hard to sustain long-term - and what to do instead
  • How carbs fit into a healthy diet after 50 (and what it means to “earn your carbs”)
  • The #1 macronutrient most people over 50 are severely undereating
  • Why protein is absolutely essential for preventing muscle loss, increasing strength, and improving metabolism
  • How aging affects appetite, digestion, and protein absorption - and why that means you need more protein, not less
  • The biggest breakfast mistakes people make - and how to hit 30–40 grams of protein every morning
  • Simple, high-protein meal ideas, snacks, and hacks you can start using today
  • How to protect your muscles, bones, balance, and independence as you age
  • Annie’s favorite protein sources, protein powders, and daily habits
  • Why strength training + high protein is the ultimate anti-aging combo

 

Why This Matters for Anyone Over 50

Most men and women in their 50s and 60s aren’t struggling because of age - they’re struggling because of decades of low-protein, low-muscle, high-carb, highly processed eating. The good news? You can reverse so much of this with the right nutrition and training strategy. Annie and I break down exactly how to get started in a way that’s simple, sustainable, and enjoyable.

 

Connect with Annie:

Website: https://www.ketofocus.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ketofocus/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ketofocus

Cookbook - Protein Packed: https://www.amazon.com/Protein-Packed-Low-Carb-High-Protein-Longevity/dp/1628605642/

 

Ready to Build a Lean, Strong, Capable Body in the Second Half of Life?

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