Fitness Food Finances
Building a Firm Foundation for Life: Fitness, Food & Finance Welcome to the Building a Firm Foundation for Life podcast—where we dive into functional fitness, farm-fresh nutrition, and financial freedom to help you build a healthy, resilient, and sustainable future. I believe that the key to living well now—and thriving in your 90s—is a strong foundation in how we move, eat, and manage our resources. This podcast is for happy, humble, and hardworking people who want to take control of their health, mindset, and financial future. What You’ll Get in Every Episode: ✅ Fitness for Life – Training strategies for strength, mobility, and longevity ✅ Food That Fuels – Sustainable nutrition, farm-fresh eating, and raising your own food ✅ Financial Freedom – Smart investing, Bitcoin, real estate, and wealth-building principles ✅ Mindset & Goals – The mental framework to stay motivated, focused, and prepared ✅ Entrepreneurship & Resilience – Strategies for self-reliance and long-term success Expect practical advice, real-world strategies, and conversations with like-minded people who are taking action to create a healthier, stronger, and more financially stable future. We’ll also explore raising kids and chickens, setting goals, and living life on your terms. If you want to be strong, capable, and financially free—both now and in the future—this podcast is for you. Hit subscribe and let’s build a firm foundation for life together! #FitnessFoodFinance #HealthAndWealth #TrainForLife #EntrepreneurMindset #SustainableLiving #StrongerEveryDay #FinancialFreedom YouTube channel with other visually videos (long and shorts) https://www.youtube.com/@AndyMcCann42 My Lightning Node Pubkey 03009791220fc72580bb0b9833b68fd487014be25238c782cae92146c875d26da6 My Nostr Pubkey npub1elc4f7ecllsgskukal7jmcu5zvx724hdpse0swvpmwp56rpw6ywsvr4mvy
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Top Weight Loss Methods
1. Calorie Restriction (CICO – Calories In vs. Calories Out)
- ✅ Pro: Simple and proven – if you burn more than you eat, weight drops.
- ❌ Con: Can feel restrictive, leading to rebound binges or loss of muscle if protein isn’t prioritized.
2. Low-Carb / Ketogenic Diet
- ✅ Pro: Fast initial weight loss (water + fat), reduces hunger hormones, stable energy.
- ❌ Con: Socially hard to maintain, carb cravings can ...
Summary:
• Five Pillars of Health and Fitness: The podcast focuses on the "move" pillar, which is part of a comprehensive approach to health that includes eat, sleep, move, think, and connect.
• Movement Prescription: Recommends five days of exercise per week, including three days of squatting, lifting something heavy, and three days of cardiovascular activity to improve overall fitness and prevent age-related decline....
🏋️♂️ Original 10 Health & Fitness Themed Points
- I’ve traded six-packs for strength, stamina, and sanity. And I like it.
- My body’s not as fast, but it’s smarter — and it still lifts, climbs, runs, and moves well.
- I’ve lived long enough to learn the hard way… and now I help others skip that part.
- I still lift heavy, stretch daily, and can out-hike guys half my age.
- I’ve stopped chasing fitness fads — I move with intention and tr...
Summary:
• Minimum Effective Strength Training: For functional strength and longevity, focus on powerlifting movements like back squat, deadlift, and strict press. These exercises provide the most comprehensive strength benefits and can help maintain muscle mass as you age.
• Health Rebuilding for Men 40-60: Take a slow and steady approach when returning to fitness after years of neglect. Use the first month as a "honeymoon...
🎧 Welcome to CrossFit Garage: What New Members Need to Know | Woodstock, GA
Are you new to CrossFit or thinking about joining a gym in Woodstock, GA? This episode is your beginner’s guide to CrossFit Garage—where we help everyday people become fit, strong, and confident for life.
Coach Andy McCann breaks down:
✅ What CrossFit really is
✅ What to expect in your first month
✅ How we scale workouts for ALL fitness levels...
Before you commit to a major, career path, or life plan… ask these 5 questions.
In this episode, we walk through 5 powerful questions every high school or college student should ask a trusted adult or mentor. These questions will help you reverse-engineer a smart, purpose-driven life based on real-world wisdom — not guesswork.
We cover:
- The biggest regrets (and wins) from successful adults
- How to align your education with the lifes...
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Fitness Food Finances
Loneliness and DnD in a Castle
Summary:• D&D in a Castle: A Unique Volunteering Experience: Andy McCann volunteered at a Dungeons & Dragons event held in a castle in Loudonville, Ohio...
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Ken Daniels – Certified Sommelier, Chef Instructor, Beverage & Hospitality Consultant
Ken Daniels is a Certified Sommelier, Executive Chef Instructor, and award-winning mixologist with over 20 years of leadership in the food and beverage industry. He is the Owner of Advanced Hospitalit...
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Five Pillars of Health and Longevity series! In this episode, Andy McCann—CrossFit coach, carnivore dad, and self-reliance advocate—dives into the critical but often neglected topic of sleep and recovery.
Think you're just "resting" when you sleep? Think again. Sleep is your body’s rebuild mode, and without it, no amount of working out, eating clean, or biohacking will save you. Andy unpack...
In Episode 2 of the Five Pillars of Health and Longevity series, Andy McCann dives into the most debated and overcomplicated pillar of all: how we eat. As a CrossFit gym owner, health coach, and longtime carnivore, Andy shares how simplifying food choices transformed his health, energy, and focus—and how it can work for you too.
Forget diet fads, calorie counting, and endless confusion. Andy breaks down what real food is, why most A...
🎙️ Episode 1: Foundations of the Five Pillars – Build a Healthier, Longer Life
In this powerful kickoff to the Five Pillars of Health and Longevity series, Andy McCann—CrossFit coach, carnivore nutrition advocate, and father of four—lays the groundwork for redefining what true health really means. Forget just surviving. It's time to thrive.
You'll learn why our current healthcare system misses the mark, how Andy transition...
Why does CrossFit work so well—and why do some people burn out or get hurt doing it?
In this episode, Coach Andy McCann breaks down the real reasons CrossFit delivers incredible results... when done right. We’ll unpack what intensity really means, how to recover properly, and the key difference between consistency and just “going hard.” Plus, we talk about smart scaling, the dangers of overuse (like doing Murph unprepared), and how ...
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🔥 Top Health & Fitness Trends You Need to Know in 2025 🔥
In this episode, we break down the most talked-about health topics dominating the wellness world in 2025. From wearable technology and HIIT workouts to health coaching, digital fitness tools, and the rise of emotional and social wellness, we explore what’s working—and what’s just hype.
Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, a hea...
Feeling tired, sore, or just off — but still want to keep your workout streak alive? In this episode, Coach Andy McCann breaks down the real meaning of scaling and modifying workouts — and why it’s the most underrated superpower in your fitness journey.
Whether you’re dealing with injury, lack of sleep, a crazy work week, or just feeling “off,” this episode will teach you:
- The difference between scaling and quitting
- How to modify ...
In this episode, Andy McCann dives into the bubbling claims behind ionic foot baths — do they actually remove toxins from your body, or is that brown water just rust and hype? 🧪👣
You'll learn:
- What an ionic foot bath actually is
- How it really works (from an engineer’s perspective)
- What two key scientific studies reveal — one peer-reviewed, one promotional
- Whether these detox devices deliver on their promises
- Why the water chan...
CrossFit Noob question of the week so far:
How are WODs and warm-ups created?
Is there a National Council of Crossfit Bible that dictates?
Does it come from the owners of the gym?
Does it have some weekly cohesiveness that cross trains every body part?
Is there an dictionary that everyone nationwide gets after 6 weeks to help understand the abbreviations and vernacular?
On this podcast you will recei...
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Blood Pressure Secrets: How to Lower It Naturally and Add Years to Your Life
In this episode, we dive d...
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Fix Your Blood, Save Your Life: How One Man Reversed Decades of Damage in Just 60 Days
In this episode, we break down the real-life story of a man in his 40s who was heading toward disaster — high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, low energy, and all the signs of an early decline. But with a few simple changes, including the 60 Easy daily habit challenge and starting C...
Description (SEO + Searchable Value): Ever done a CrossFit workout like Fran or Nancy and felt like you couldn't walk the next day? In this episode, Coach Andy dives deep into how to recover from soreness (DOMS), when and how to scale your workouts, and what to eat, drink, and do to bounce back faster.
Whether you're new to CrossFit, coming back after a break, or just trying to train smart into your 50s and beyond—this one...
Struggling to get ahead financially? In this episode, I break down the best money advice from Dave Ramsey and Robert Kiyosaki—two financial legends with totally different philosophies. Whether you’re trying to get out of debt, build passive income, or finally take control of your money, this episode gives you the tools to do it.
I’ll show you: ✅ How to make more money using skills, side hustles, and scalable income streams
✅ Da...
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