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What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? Why does your body start falling apart after 50, and is there actually anything you can do about it?  Why is walking not enough?  And why was a 49-year-old man cast as a care home resident in 1985 with nothing more than a grey dye job? Ben and Fiona get into the stuff nobody really explains about ageing–the muscle loss that starts in your 3...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? Part Two: Cognitive Biases & The Truman Show Why do you think everyone's watching you at the gym when they're really not?  Why can't you quit that six-week transformation program even though it never sticks?  Why does thinking about going to the gym exhaust you more than actually going? And why won't your brain let g...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? Want a no‑nonsense roadmap from off‑season to stage day? We walk through a practical 15‑week bodybuilding prep, showing you how to set calories, train hard without burning out, and use carb timing and refeeds for performance instead of excuses. No magic resets here—just evidence, lived experience, and clear tactics that keep you leaner, ful...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? Mild discomfort is the sneakiest trap. When life is “fine,” change feels unnecessary—until it isn’t.  We pull back the curtain on the psychology that keeps people circling quick fixes: the region beta paradox, cognitive dissonance, and the availability heuristic that makes past diets look better than they felt.  The mediocrity trap—tight cl...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? What if the “ideal body” started as a philosophy lesson?  We kick off with the Greek blueprint for symmetry and virtue, then fast-forward through Sandow’s stage poses, Steve Reeves’ natural benchmark, and the cinematic spark of Pumping Iron. From there, the story bends: testosterone enters gyms, the Golden Era balances mass with clean lines...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? Start with the noise and jokes, stay for the clarity. We’re taking a scalpel to the health and fitness myths people keep running into —from GLP-1 panic to the 6 pm food curfew —and giving you the simple playbook that actually holds up. First up: GLP-1s like Wegovy and Ozempic don’t “melt muscle.” Rapid weight loss on a low-protein diet does...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? Want fat loss that survives real life, not just a good week? We cut through the noise by separating unchanging principles from interchangeable methods, then show how to choose the method that fits your actual routine. We map the four types of dieters so you can spot where you sit—especially the “unknowingly non‑adherent” trap where snacks,...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? Ever wonder if those multivitamins you're taking are actually doing anything?  You're not alone.  In this eye-opening exploration of micronutrients, we cut through the confusion and marketing hype to reveal what your body genuinely needs and what's just expensive urine. The truth about vitamin deficiencies is surprisingly nua...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? The war between fats and carbs has raged for decades, leaving confused consumers jumping from one diet extreme to another. In this evidence-based exploration, we finally put these "usual suspects" on trial and separate nutrition fact from fiction. Fat has spent years as public enemy number one, vilified through misguided public he...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? Chapters  00:00 Introducing Protein: The Essential Macronutrient 06:21 Debunking Common Protein Myths 10:34 Why People Avoid High-Protein Foods 16:30 Don't You Dare Aldi & Lidi!t 19:09 Protein Timing and Distribution for Optimal Benefits 24:25 A Midget's Protein Requirements 28:11 Protein and Ageing: Fighting Muscle Loss 37:35...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? What if everything you've been told about nutrition is wrong? Or at least, not entirely right? In this deep-dive episode, we tackle the mountain of misinformation surrounding nutrition and health, challenging popular myths that have become accepted as truth. Ever wondered why vegetarians seem healthier? It might not be what you think....

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? Episode Quotes: “If you're not doing anything already in terms of exercise, nutrition is a little bit skewed, quite sedentary, it's easy to say 'Oh, it's my hormones'.” “Life begins at 40, but getting to 50 can feel like a death sentence if you're not proactive with your health.” "You start hearing all the...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? “Discipline Isn’t About Being Perfect—It’s About Having a Plan When You Can’t Be Arsed” This episode unpacks the real reason most people fail at consistency—and spoiler alert—it’s not because they’re lazy. Ben and Fiona tear down the myth that discipline is about grinding harder or punishing yourself into results. Instead, they reframe it a...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? Think you’re stuck with the body your genes gave you?  Doubt it.  This episode dives into the myths about genetics, metabolism, and why you’re not broken—you’re just not doing what you think you are. We’re talking fat genes, Blue Zones, toddler-level self-control, and why ‘healthspan’ matters more than ticking off another miserable birthday...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? The first 10 minutes sound like we’re recording in a modly bean can, in a deep, dingy cave, underwater.  The audio is absolute poop. Stick with it—after the 10-minute mark, it’s like Dorothy stepping into Oz. Great start to the new professional approach. Topics Covered: What “evidence-based” really means (and doesn’t) Why PubMed warriors an...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? With a temper as short as her legs, Fiona joins Ben every week to forcefully "Push Your Health From The Pulls Of Life." Expect Foul-mouthed narcissistic ramblings on fitness, nutrition, film, and life's daily rot.  This weekly audio & video expansion on the world-famous 'The Daily (ish) Rot' email and video ramb...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? This episode's Narcissistic ramblings include: "You did two treadmill sessions in January, decided they were soul-destroying, and now you're done for the year." "People spend six months researching the best diet instead of just eating better today." "It's only Tuesday—just because you overate yesterda...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? We discuss why you won't stick to your new diet in February, why January is the worst time to start a new health routine, and whether labelling foods as points or syns is the answer.  🧐 How do "temporal landmarks" psychologically influence our motivation and planning? 🏋️‍♂️ What are the benefits of flexible dieting compared...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? Today's narcissistic ramblings include: "You only hear from the winners." "I just need to be told what I’m doing is the right thing." "Even if someone handed me the blueprint, I’m not sure I could do it." "Stop beating yourself up over beating yourself up about not doing the thing." With a temper...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? Today's narcissistic ramblings include: Raspberries and Freezer Filming "Imagine if you're just trying to do your shop after a long day... and you've got someone in the way, putting a camera in the freezer so they can walk away from it, walk back to it, and open the door to pull out the raspberries." "Here&apos...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? We had a cracking episode lined up about your Body image that was cut short by more technical miseries.| We'll return to give it a second bash, a new camera in tow - if the Irish cankle will allow it... Ben still managed to poop out some half-decent narcissistic ramblings:  On Perseverance and Realistic Expectations: "You don&apos...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? Narcissistic ramblings:  "Restriction is necessary, but it doesn't need to be extreme." Some form of restriction must exist, but it doesn't mean juice cleansing, counting sins, or going low-carb. Just do what's realistic and sustainable. "Tomorrow is where dreams go to die." You can't keep putting thi...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? C.H.R.I.S.T.M.A.S. Survival Guide – Rotten Attitude Edition 🏋️🤢🥗 Not feeling the "most wonderful time of the year" vibes?  You're not alone.  In this episode, we break down a no-BS approach to surviving the holiday season with the slightly wet/lame C.H.R.I.S.T.M.A.S. acronym: C = Create or Crap on the Fun of It. Find a safe...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? Possible reasons as to why you're rather plump:  You aren't dressing your food... 🤡 You ignore your glucose spikes. 🤡 You bring too many snacks into your panic room. 🤡 We talk about all things diabetes and why 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms just aren't cutting it for Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart.   + Jared Leto Sucks. Forr...

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most? With a temper as short as her legs, Fiona joins Ben every week to forcefully "Push Your Health From The Pulls Of Life." Expect Foul-mouthed narcissistic ramblings on fitness, nutrition, film, and life's daily rot.  This weekly audio & video expansion on the world-famous 'The Daily (ish) Rot' email and video ramb...