Nobody owes anyone health. But with my dad’s health history on my mind and my own longevity in focus, I’ve been thinking about what I want for my body over the next 30 years. In this Weekly Riff, I share what I’m learning from the doctors I follow, why I’ve started tracking macros for health rather than weight loss, and the everyday food and lifestyle choices that can lower my risk of stroke and heart disease. You can be healthy in a body of any size. It comes down to lifestyle and genetics, and I’m focusing on the part I can control.

Key topics

• Why health is personal, not a moral obligation
• My dad’s health history and what it means for my own risks
• How lifestyle shapes longevity and disease prevention
• Tracking macros for health, not shrinking
• Body size, health, and what actually matters
• Practical steps to lower stroke and heart disease risk

Takeaways

• No one owes anyone health, and you can still choose to prioritize your own.
• Family history isn’t destiny, but it’s information worth having.
• Lifestyle is one of the strongest levers we have for longevity.
• Tracking macros can be a health tool, not a weight-loss tool.
• Small, steady changes to how you eat can lower your risk of stroke and heart disease.

Chapters
00:00 Welcome and what this episode is about
02:06 My dad’s health history and what I may have inherited
04:15 Health isn’t a moral obligation
05:33 Why I’m tracking macros, and why it’s not about weight
06:37 Food, lifestyle, and preventing disease
07:31 Practical steps you can start with

Keywords
health, longevity, lifestyle, family history, stroke prevention, heart health, nutrition, aging, size inclusive, Fitness Justice

This episode is for information and conversation, not medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about your own health and screenings.

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Louise Green is an award-winning coach with 20 years invested in working with women of all body sizes. She has coached thousands of women from all over the world, if you're ready take the next step in your strength, check out her coaching program: https://www.louisegreeninc.com/size-strong