Longevity Over Aesthetics: Why I Train, Fast & Eat Differently
Release Date: 05/19/2025
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info_outlineIn this solo episode, Melissa McAllister opens up about her unique approach to health and wellness—one rooted in longevity, not quick fixes or trends. She dives deep into why she’s not chasing aesthetic perfection, high protein diets, or the most ripped physique, but instead focusing on living a longer, healthier life. Melissa revisits her decades-long journey with fasting, debunks common myths around fasted workouts, and explains why moderate protein intake might actually support a longer lifespan. Whether you're new to the idea of fasting or feeling pressure from the fitness world to chase unrealistic goals, Melissa offers grounded, evidence-informed insight you won’t hear everywhere else.
Melissa McAllister FNTP, FNC, RWP
I wasn’t always a health nut – in fact, I used to be a French Fries and Pepsi connoisseur! But after having my children, I realized the importance of properly caring for my body. That’s when my love for fitness was born. Now, after years of training and supporting clients, I’m a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Functional Nutrition Coach, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, Therapeutic Fasting & Gut Health Expert, creator of the M.A.D.E. Diet program, and co-host of The Made Fitz Podcast. Let me help you take control of your health and achieve your best life.
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Lauren Fitzgerald M.D.
The anesthesiologist who broke up with conventional medicine. Of course, that’s a very condensed version of how Dr. Lauren Fitz found – and quickly became a leader in – functional medicine. It was upon dealing with her own health challenges, and seeing that Western medicine continued to fail her, that she decided to explore a more holistic approach to healing. What she found ultimately saved her life – and turned her path in medicine in the right direction.
Dr. Fitz moved to St. Charles, Illinois in 2020 and opened Larimar Med after months of renovation. Today, Dr. Fitz provides functional medicine care to patients in all 50 states through virtual and in-person visits. She also provides a revolutionary weight loss program, a menu of advanced body contouring services, and neurotoxin injections. larimarmed.com
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