I post daily on LinkedIn and certain topics resonate more than others. Below are 5 posts that had at least 5x the engagement than an average post, clearly striking a cord with the folks on LinkedIn.

The common theme of these posts: when you take action, you improve your health trendline.

Read through each one and drop me an email or message on LinkedIn and let me know what resonated with you.

From Dadbod to Warrior in 6 Months

One of our 60+ members moved from Dadbod to Warrior in 6 months. Or as I like to say, from manboobs to pecs. And he's not done yet.

Results from one of our members at Argent Alpha:

Quantitative: Lost 25 lbs of 𝗳𝗮𝘁, gained 7.5 lbs of 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲, body fat dropped from 26% to 14.5% (15% or less is the definition of athlete). Wall sit went from 2:00 to over 10:00, started with a thick band for assisted pull-ups, now doing 10 strict pull-ups.

Qualitative: Shifted identity, increased confidence, enjoys an athletic build, believes the best is yet to come. He might not say this but he has swagger.

All of this was accomplished gradually with no crazy changes to his lifestyle. No hacks, cheats, or shortcuts.

We design our Future Self and in addition to setting goals, we establish standards aligned with our Future Self and live by those standards. We raise those standards over time.

Making the decision to improve your life is the first step. Then show up daily.

☠️ This 1 Change Will Reduce Your Risk of ALL of the Top 10 Causes of Death.💀 

Men over 50 listen up.👂

Your risk of dying of the top 10 causes of death (see list below) are significantly higher than your buddies who are at 15% body fat or less.

This is not due to genetics. This is due to lifestyle. And that's good news.

Why?

You can change your lifestyle if you decide to.

Her’s the first step to take:

Go get your body fat tested. 🆗

We like the 𝗜𝗻𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 (they are low cost and widely available) and the 𝗗𝗘𝗫𝗔 scan (the gold standard, a bit more $$).

If you are like 80%+ of Americans, you are over 20% body fat and you are at a much higher risk of dying from pretty much any cause of death.

Let's change that.

When you get your results, you're going to need a plan to get to 15%.

That's where Argent Alpha comes in.

We specialize in making Men over 50 Harder To Kill.

Our #1 metric: get your body fat % under 20% and when that happens, you are in the red zone. Getting to 15% body fat is the next stop.

Get your body fat tested with an InBody scan or a DEXA scan.

According to the CDC, in 2020 the leading causes of death in the U.S. were:

• Heart disease

• Cancer

• COVID-19

• Accidents (unintentional injuries)

• Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases)

• Chronic lower respiratory diseases

• Alzheimer’s disease

• Diabetes

• Influenza and pneumonia

• Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis

Reducing your body fat % reduces your risk of all the leading causes of death.

7 Hard Pills You Need To Swallow To Get Unstuck in Life

Colby Kultgen is one of the top voices on LinkedIn. He gave me permission to share his 7 pills you need to swallow to get unstuck in life.

Here is my spin on them:

* Making it Happen > Watching it Happen

* Life Is Short: Step Out Of The Cell You've Created And DO SOMETHING (see next point)

* Do the Scary Thing - It Will Change Your Life

* Don’t Take the Bait - Instant Gratification Is A Trap

* Fix Yourself, Then Help Others

* Boundaries = Freedom. Set them, Keep them.

* Side Gigs - Make the Time, Worst case you learn something

Here is a link to the original post.

If you are a Man over 50, we swallow these pills everyday at Argent Alpha. The only side effect? A better quality of life.

If You Are Serious About Dropping Fat, You Need To Seriously Cut Back On Alcohol.

I wish I could tell you your two drinks per night don't matter.

Or that you can just work out more to offset the drinking.

It doesn't work.

You need to choose what is more important to you.

A couple drinks per night (or more) or dramatically improved health?

You can't have it both ways.

Think of drinking as a vote. Will you vote for the healthier, leaner, higher performing future you?

Or will you cast your vote for the chubbier, weaker, and less relevant future you?

The Argent Alpha member featured above who went from Dadbod to Warrior has a voting record that is pretty clear.

Jumpstart Your Life in 13 Weeks

James Clear, author of "Atomic Habits," and BJ Fogg, who wrote "Tiny Habits," both champion the idea of small, incremental habit changes for significant life transformations. By starting small and progressing consistently, you can foster new positive behaviors and eliminate negative ones.

Here’s a concise, structured 13-week plan to make you tougher and more resilient in a short amount of time. You can go faster if you like; some guys will treat the weeks as days. Speed is less important than making consistent progress.

• Week 1: Obtain an InBody scan to analyze your detailed body composition, essential for setting tailored fitness goals.

• Week 2: Increase hydration by drinking half your body weight in ounces daily, enhancing overall health and combating widespread dehydration.

• Week 3: Implement a sleep routine to promote recovery and mental clarity, including consistent sleep times and pre-sleep rituals like the 3-2-1 method (no eating, drinking, or screens before bed).

• Week 4: Adjust your diet to include grams of protein equivalent to your ideal weight, supporting muscle maintenance and growth.

• Week 5: Integrate daily movement into your routine to boost longevity and well-being, following principles from health experts like Dr. Peter Attia.

• Week 6: Engage in reflective reading about habit formation to uncover personal insights and overcome self-imposed barriers.

• Week 7: Establish accountability by partnering with a like-minded individual or joining a supportive community such as Argent Alpha.

• Week 8: Make simple, healthy substitutions in your daily choices, such as swapping soda for flavored water or regular rice for cauliflower rice.

• Week 9: Begin eating dinner earlier, by 6:00 PM, to support digestive health and improve sleep quality.

• Week 10: Use a decision-making framework that aligns your choices with your health goals, asking yourself if actions make you "easier or harder to kill."

• Week 11: Incorporate a brief cold shower to enhance resilience and wakefulness.

• Week 12: Perform a second InBody scan to assess the physical impacts of your sustained efforts over the weeks.

• Week 13: Conduct a thorough review of the past 12 weeks, noting successes, areas for improvement, and strategies for future growth.

Remember, the key to success is pacing yourself; avoid the temptation for quick fixes and focus on steady, sustainable change. To discuss your journey or seek advice, reach out via email or LinkedIn. Start your transformation today and become "Harder to Kill."

What message or concept resonated with you? If you are on a journey to transform your health and fitness, keep going. I hope this issue gave you some ideas and / or inspiration.

If you are contemplating making a change, move from thinking about it to doing something about it. Don’t worry about “getting it right”, just start. Use the 13 week plan above to get started.

And if you are a Man over 50 and want (need) to level up for the 2nd half of life, apply now to join over 60 Men who are getting it done.