<p>Is it ever too late to rewrite your habits and reclaim your health? In this episode, Ethan sits down with returning guest Lisa De Pasquale to discuss her latest book, *The Gen X Handbook to Middle Age*. Together, they dive deep into the unique experience of their generation, exploring how "latchkey kids" are now navigating the challenges of aging and health.</p><br><p>Ethan and Lisa bond over their shared history, discussing how the explosion of processed food in the 1980s shaped their early habits and left them to figure out wellness later in life. Lisa opens up about her own transformation, detailing her 170-pound weight loss and the reality of maintaining it while dealing with loose skin and the physical limitations that come with getting older. They discuss the importance of making fitness fun, using movie montage playlists to stay motivated, and why perfection is not the goal.</p><br><p>The conversation touches on the nostalgia of fast food culture, the judgment surrounding diet choices, and why it is crucial to reject the idea that you have missed the boat on getting healthy.</p><br><p>For more insights and updates on health, wellness, and Ethan’s personal journey, </p><p>be sure to sign up for his newsletter here: <a href="https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribe</a></p><br><p>SHOW HIGHLIGHTS</p><p>00:00 Intro and Welcome</p><p>00:39 The Gen X Identity Crisis</p><p>02:07 The Wealth Transfer Myth</p><p>03:22 The First Generation of Processed Food</p><p>05:37 Starting Health Journeys Later in Life</p><p>07:19 The Power of the Perfect Workout Playlist</p><p>10:31 Training Montages and Movie Nostalgia</p><p>13:17 Adapting Workouts to Busy Schedules</p><p>15:17 The Realities of Aging and Mobility</p><p>17:51 Fast Food Nostalgia and Marketing Collabs</p><p>20:25 The Judgment of Food Choices</p><p>25:18 How Independence Fueled Bad Habits</p><p>29:51 There Is No Finish Line</p><p>32:05 Dealing with Loose Skin and Surgery</p><p>37:06 Swimwear Anxiety and Body Image</p><p>38:29 Generational Food Pyramids</p><p>41:18 The Politics of Health and Food</p><p>44:23 Dealing with Public Disappointment After Weight Loss</p><p>47:43 Navigating Career Identity Post-Weight Loss</p><p>49:03 The Gen X Approach to Plastic Surgery</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>