Can you regain your energy and strength while losing inches to turn back the clock by 10-15 years or more?Today, Philip  (@witsandweights)  speaks with Brian Gryn, host of the "Get Lean, Eat Clean" podcast, author of "The Stepladder System," and the go-to guy for men over 40 who want to improve their health.Like Philip, he shares no-nonsense, practical fitness and nutrition advice. In this episode, Brian shares his six steps for rebuilding your strongest, healthiest body after 40. He shows you how to find clarity, tackle stress, and make sleep your secret weapon for fat loss and muscle gain. They also discuss nutrition myths, meal timing, and intermittent fasting, plus effective strategies for training smart, given your recovery capacity and joint health.Brian is one of the good ones in the industry. He cuts through the noise, avoids fads and quick fixes, and gets real results. He's been in the health industry for almost 20 years, coaching middle-aged men on how to build strength and healthy habits they can use for the rest of their lives.Brian has a background in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition. He is in the business of making health transformations tangible, focusing on what really works over the long term. Today, you’ll learn all about:2:53 Personal connection that led to the principles6:33 Clarity in health goals and its impact on motivation and adherence9:34 Journaling to align the mindset and setting a baseline16:00 Managing stress in busy lifestyles, including stress reduction techniques like meditation22:03 What to do when stress levels are high24:38 The role of sleep in fat loss, muscle gain, and performance, including quality improvement tips29:12 Core nutrition principles32:19 Intermittent fasting insights38:16 Debunking nutrition myths41:10 Meal timing effects on metabolism and energy44:06 Training strategies for men over 40, focusing on joint health and balancing various activities52:05 The question he wished Philip had asked55:12 Where to find Brian55:40 OutroEpisode resources:Brian's Podcast: GET LEAN, EAT CLEANWebsite: briangryn.comIG: @brian_menshealthThe Stepladder System – https://www.stepladdersystem.com/Support the show? Apply for 1-on-1 coaching!?‍? Schedule a FREE results breakthrough call with Philip? Join our Facebook community for accountability, live training/Q&As, & free challenges✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies, bonus content, and exclusive articles!? Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!? Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social and follow/tag @witsandweights? Love the podcast? Leave a 5-star review? Send a Q&A voicemail