Wellness Routines You Will Actually Stick To Even If You Hate Working Out | EP218

About this episode

Amy Sherman interviews Carl Daikeler about building practical wellness routines for busy lives.

REPLAY! Some episodes are too good to only hear once. This one is back because the conversation Carl Daikeler started is still one of the most searched topics we have ever covered on Wellness Junkies. Host Amy Sherman sits down with Carl Daikeler, CEO and co-founder of BODi (formerly Beachbody), to talk about what it really takes to build wellness routines that hold up in an actual busy life. Carl has spent 26 years helping everyday people move more and eat better. And his own morning routine is practical, a little intense, and clearly built for real life. Cold plunge, lemon water, apple cider vinegar, a loaded Shakeology shake, and a 25 to 35-minute workout. Done by 8 a.m. No excuses, no flexibility on that. What gets Carl up at 5 a.m. is not passion for fitness, it is the fear of being the person at 80 who cannot get out of a chair without help. BODi was built on that same logic, helping busy parents feel capable in their daily lives. He also shares some of his best wellness hacks, including hiding broccoli in mashed potatoes to sneak in vegetables, swapping a separate breakfast for a nutrient-dense shake after his workout, and taking a brisk 15 to 20-minute walk after dinner…

People in this episode

Host: Amy Sherman

Guest: Carl Daikeler

Topics covered

• wellness routines
• fitness
• healthy habits
• nutrition
• busy lifestyles

Keywords

• wellness routines
• fitness tips
• nutrition hacks
• healthy habits
• BODi
• Beachbody
• exercise
• meal replacement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BODi, Beachbody

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