{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Evolving Together","title":"25 - Protein Bars, Pop Tarts & Perfectionism: Getting Real About Midlife Health w/ Ashley Anderson","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3357,"description":"\nHow can getting healthier get easier overall and not just in midlife? \nIt’s not all about losing weight, lifting heavier, or spending hours at the gym. It’s about having the strength and energy to do the things you love, whether that's getting down on the floor with your grandkids, traveling the world, gardening or simply living a good life. \nIn this episode of Evolving Together, Ashley Anderson of Functional Fitness joins me again to break down fitness and nutrition into simple, doable steps. We talk about why strength training matters as we age, how to get moving when you're starting from scratch or dealing with pain, and why working with a trainer can be about so much more than weight loss. \n\nI love the practical nutrition tips Ashley shares, from drinking more water and eating a variety of colorful foods to getting enough fiber and choosing whole food sources of protein. We get real about protein bars, questionable food marketing, and why trying to be perfect with your health can steal the joy right out of life. \nListen next: If you missed our previous conversation about having the strength and energy to follow your dreams as you get older, check out Episode 13. We also continue our conversation with Ashley about her personal fertility and infertility journey in Episode 18.\n\nThanks for being here. Let’s evolve together.\nAbout Ashley Anderson\nAshley owns Functional Fitness of Pass Christian, Mississippi. She is a personal trainer turned coach, where the focus isn't just on the gym, it's building a lifestyle of health.  Using fitness and practical lifestyle coaching, her and her team help athletes (of all ages) live pain-free, unstoppable lives. \n\nAshley holds a degree in Movement & Sports Science from Purdue and puts a focus on healing the gastrointestinal system (your gut/microbiome) and balancing hormones. She’s also currently participating in the Active Life Professional mentorship program. \n\nGet in touch with Ashley Anderson\nFunctional Fitness Pass...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UUHXdkpWTb-AcCSgAPMk3zPWh_1BV-NdNYBqXm6aYlc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZTU2/YThhMTM4ZDBiNTRl/NWM5ZWZhYzk1MTU5/NWRhMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}