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Change Is Possible For Anyone – with Darren Kirby
Episode 16
Darren Kirby has undergone an empowering journey of transformation since 2013. From a lifestyle of city living, Darren transformed the way he was existing, until now, when he has become one of the country’s most accomplished triathletes, and who’s now in contention for the world championships for 2020.
Darren joins Angela to discuss the way he turned his life around, and the practical ways in which you can do so, too.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The biggest change Darren made to himself early on was with his nutrition. Research taught him about macro-nutrients, fat types, carbohydrates. When the weight started coming off, the fitness also began to improve.
- Darren had a profound emotional experience when he completed his first triathlon. The work you need to do in order to cross the finish line, is what drives him to do better each day.
- You can either eat food that is nutrient dense, and that will nourish you. Or you can eat processed foods, which are devoid of energy. But further than that, processed foods actually deplete you, as your good nutrients are used in order to process these bad foods.
- Exercise in the morning is very effective for starting the day off well. Sleep is something Darren has doubled down on this year. He is asleep by 9:30pm.
- There are many benefits to keeping the same sleep pattern throughout the week. Blue light reduction is also essential to good sleep.
- Any detailed or focussed work that Darren needs to do, are best done between his morning routine and when his children wake up. After lunchtime, he feels a dip in focus.
- Transforming your life is entirely possible. Using Darren’s Busy Dads programme will kick-start your own transformation and get you started on the road to health.
BEST MOMENTS
‘You can get away with things until your early twenties, but by your thirties, it starts to take its toll’
‘I’ve never felt like I wanted to stop’
‘Calmness is a banned word in our house’
‘Find something you love to do, and it won’t be an issue. You’ll find ways to do it’
‘I’m not superman. I’m just an ordinary dad'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
The High Performance Health Podcast – Omny
The Fitter Healthier Dad Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fitter-healthier-dad-podcast/id1457305984
Dave Asprey - Game Changers - Amazon
Beyond Training - Ben Greenfield - Amazon
The Values Factor - John DeMartini - Amazon
Fitter Healthier Dad - www.fitterhealthierdad.com
ABOUT THE HOST
Angela Foster is a Nutritionist, Fitness and Lifestyle Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and biohacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance.
After recovering from a serious illness in 2014, Angela left the world of Corp
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago