In this episode, I'm joined by Zane Griggs, who has been helping people improve their metabolic health since ‘98. We discuss the importance of making conscious lifestyle choices for optimal health and graceful aging, with a particular focus on fitness, nutrition, and mobility. We highlight the necessity of prioritizing long-term health benefits over short-term pleasures, including making conscious decisions about our diet and creating a supportive environment for health. We also delve into the crucial role of movement in maintaining quality of life as we age, advocating for a whole food, animal protein-based diet and the incorporation of pain-free movements into daily routines.   Zane Griggs is the author of the book Kicking Ass After 50, in which he teaches you all the ways to improve your health to kick ass as you get older. He is also the host of the Healthy A.F. / Healthy After Fifty podcast where he discusses practical strategies for unlocking optimal health and longevity. He also provides group coaching to the community in the Healthy AF Club.    In this episode, we discuss: (0:00:07) - Zane Griggs shares his personal journey towards optimal health as he ages, the importance of incorporating movement in different ranges of motion and the changes he has made to his routine to maintain his health and fitness   (0:10:50) - The challenges of making healthy choices and tips on transitioning to a healthier lifestyle.   (0:16:39) - The importance of making conscious choices for a healthier lifestyle, prioritizing long-term benefits over short-term pleasures   (0:19:18) - The impact of our environment on our food choices and the importance of creating a supportive environment to succeed in maintaining a healthy lifestyle   (0:26:16) - The importance of incorporating movement into daily life, debunking the misconception that plant-based proteins are healthier, and the benefits of a balanced diet and active lifestyle for optimal health and well-being   6. (0:35:24) - Maintaining health and fitness after 50, the importance of diet, exercise, and sleep as the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle, and his book, "Kicking Ass After 50."   Learn more from Michael Kummer: Use code “primalshift” to save 15% on your order at https://shop.michaelkummer.com/ Website: https://michaelkummer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkummer82/   Learn more from Zane Griggs: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanegriggsfitness Book: Kicking Ass After 50: https://a.co/d/0in92DU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healthyaf Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-af-healthy-after-50/id1674047351?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_p   Thank you to our sponsor: Apollo Neuro: You can use code PRIMALSHIFT to get 15% off on apolloneuro.com