654: The Big Mac vs Salmon Debate: Why Your Bloodwork Tells the Truth About Your Diet
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Release Date: 11/03/2025
Your 2026 Body Blueprint — Part 3: How Men Over 40 Should Train for Maximum Muscle in Minimal Time
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Most men lose muscle not just because of aging, but because they’re no longer training for their 40+body . In Part 1 of this series, Ted reframed the entire conversation around aging by explaining why longevity isn’t about living longer, but about extending healthspan. In Part 2, he challenged the dangerous belief that weight loss automatically equals health, breaking down why metabolic health matters far more than what the scale says In part 3, Ted breaks down how men over 40 should train to preserve and build muscle, protect their joints, and avoid the...
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Trailer: Your 2026 Body Blueprint Series
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A science-based body blueprint for successful men over 40 to lose fat, build lean muscle, and feel 10 years younger in 2026 (without sacrificing their business or lifestyle)
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Your 2026 Body Blueprint — Part 2: The Biggest Weight Loss Mistake Men Over 40 Make (And Why GLP-1 Isn’t Enough)
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What if you could lose 20 or even 30 pounds—and still be marching straight toward diabetes, fatty liver disease, or early heart disease? of this New Year Series, Ted reframed the entire conversation around aging by explaining why longevity isn’t about living longer, but about extending healthspan—the years you remain strong, mobile, mentally sharp, and independent. In Part, he tackles one of the most dangerous misconceptions in modern health: the belief that weight loss automatically equals health. In an era of GLP-1 medications, more people are losing weight...
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Your 2026 Body Blueprint — Part 1: Why Most Men Over 40 Age Faster Than They Should (And How to Stop It in 2026)
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Most people don’t actually want to live to 90 or 100. Not because they don’t love life—but because they’re afraid of what those extra years might look like. Loss of independence. Chronic pain. Medications. Watching their world slowly shrink. When people say, “I don’t want to live that long,” what they’re really saying is, “I don’t want to live like that.” In the first episode of this new Year series, Ted reframes the entire conversation around aging. Instead of asking how long you’ll live, he asks a more important question: How well will you live? Ted...
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659: The Simple Framework That Cuts Through Confusing Fitness Advice and Helps You Train for Longevity with Alex Viada
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Have you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting fitness advice—VO2 max, zone 2, strength, intervals—and wondered how to put it all together without burning out? In this episode, Ted interviews Alex Viada, one of the leading experts in hybrid training, known for helping athletes and everyday people blend strength and endurance in a sustainable way. Alex breaks down hybrid training in a way that finally makes sense for busy entrepreneurs who want longevity, performance, and efficiency. He reveals the real science behind hybrid performance, what most people get wrong, and how to...
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658: How to Take Control of Your Financial Future: Strategies for Wealth, Security & Freedom with Chris Naugle
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In today’s episode, Ted interviews Chris Naugle, former pro snowboarder turned wealth strategist and America’s #1 money mentor. Chris has helped thousands of people rethink the way they save, invest, and build long-term security through simple, proven financial principles. Together, Ted and Chris break down the traps most people fall into: relying on traditional banks, following outdated financial advice, letting emotions drive decisions, and misunderstanding how wealth is really created. Chris also introduces the “infinite banking” concept, explaining how high performers can...
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From Health Scare to Fit and Strong: How a 51-Year-Old Busy Executive Shed 20lbs and Transformed His Health & Life In Less Than 5 Months
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After two decades of trying to lose weight and get healthy, recovering from a heart attack, and navigating the stress of travel, work events, and major family losses, David reached a point where he knew something had to change. For years, progress would come and go — a few pounds lost, then gained back. Strict diets, all-or-nothing phases, bursts of motivation followed by long periods of inconsistency. Nothing ever stuck, untill he discovered our program. In this episode, Ted talks to our client, David, a 51-year-old executive who turned his life around by breaking free from 20...
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657: Finding Gratitude in Your Hardest Moments: Powerful Lessons from a Challenging Year
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Some years lift you up. Others stretch you, test you, and force you to grow in ways you didn’t expect. And 2025? It was the kind of year that does all three. In this powerful episode, Ted shares an honest reflection on what worked, what failed, what hurt, and what ultimately made him stronger in 2025. From the explosive start to the year, to the sudden collapse in social media traction, to a $20,000 mistake, and finally to rebuilding the business with clarity and intention—Ted opens the curtain on the real journey behind the scenes. You’ll hear how losing...
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656: How to Stay Lean During the Holidays (It’s Easier Than You Think)
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Every December, millions of people gain weight — not because they “fall off the wagon,” but because they never recover from holiday habits. A few extra pounds here, a few extra pounds there… and suddenly a decade has gone by. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, Ted breaks down the exact approach he uses to stay lean, feel good, and enjoy the holiday season without dieting or acting like a fitness weirdo. Whether he’s eating brisket in Texas or pasta in Italy, Ted follows a simple framework that keeps him healthy while still being present with family,...
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655: How to Regain Focus, Energy, and Balance: Effective Productivity Strategies for High Achievers with Jeff Sanders
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You’re productive. You work hard. You’re disciplined. But no matter how much you do, it feels like you’re always behind. In this episode, Ted Ryce sits down with productivity expert Jeff Sanders to uncover what high achievers are getting wrong about productivity—and how to create real results without burning out. They dive deep into the psychology of distraction, why multitasking destroys your performance, and how to rebuild your attention span for long-term success. Jeff reveals why traditional productivity hacks fail and how to build a smarter system that keeps you healthy, focused,...
info_outlineYou might think you’re eating healthy — but what if the story you tell yourself about your diet has nothing to do with your actual health?
In this episode, Ted breaks down one of the most common mistakes high achievers make when it comes to nutrition — believing that how “healthy” your food sounds is what determines your results. Using a viral debate comparing Big Macs to salmon, Ted explains why food stories and diet labels miss the real picture.
You’ll learn why calories are still king, why excess body fat destroys your health regardless of how “clean” you eat, and what data actually matters — from body composition and visceral fat to fasting glucose, hemoglobin A1C, and cholesterol levels.
Ted also shares how two people can eat the same foods and have totally different health outcomes, and why the only way to know if your diet is working is to track objective data, not rely on beliefs or feelings.
In this episode, you'll learn:
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What is the real relationship between calories, food quality, and health outcomes
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Why being lean and active matters more than any specific diet
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What your blood work reveals about your true metabolic health
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How to use DEXA scans and lab tests to track your progress accurately
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How to use data, not diet dogma, to optimize your health and performance
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And much more...
If you’re serious about living longer, performing better, and cutting through nutrition hype, this episode will show you how to stop guessing and start measuring what truly matters. Listen now!
What Ted Shares in This Episode:
(00:00) Intro
(02:33) Think You Eat Healthy? Here’s Why That Might Be a Lie You’re Telling Yourself
(03:44) The Big Mac vs Salmon Debate: Can a Big Mac Be Healthier Than Your “Clean” Diet?
(04:33) Why Calories Matter More Than You Want to Believe
(08:38) Forget the Stories and Find Out What the Numbers Say About Your Health
(08:57) Understanding Body Fat and Health Metrics
(10:11) What Your Bloodwork Is Trying to Tell You
(10:52) The Simple Blood Test That Can Predict Diabetes Before It Strikes
(12:02) Client Case Study: Misleading Health Perceptions
(13:47) Why Your Friend Can Eat Junk and Stay Fit (and You Can’t)
(14:52) The Ultimate Health Check: What to Measure If You Want to Live Longer
(15:41) Moving Beyond Diet Dogma
(16:28) The Bottom Line: Stop Believing Stories About Food. Start Looking at Your Data