204. Take Care of Yourself While You Still Have the Chance

Waiting for the new year to take your health seriously is a quiet gamble with your future that too many people make without realizing what it costs. This conversation challenges the way we think about health, resolution culture, and the pressure to set big goals tied to a date on the calendar. Dr. Andrew Fix makes a clear case for starting now rather than postponing meaningful health decisions until January. When resolutions become delays, even the best goals lose their power before they ever begin. The episode reframes health through the lens of health span rather than longevity alone. What does it mean to stay capable and clear for as many years as possible? How do small choices around sleep, movement, and nutrition shape that outcome? The focus stays practical and realistic without extreme plans or rigid routines. At its core, this episode links personal health to the people who matter most. Taking care of yourself protects your ability to show up for your family and your life. If your health determines how much time you get to be present, why wait to choose it? Quotes “We shouldn’t wait for the new year or for a date on the calendar to do something that we want to do or to do something that we know we should do or need to do.” ( 00:59 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “Take care of yourself now while you still have the chance.” ( 01:59 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “All of us are going to age. All of us are going to have our health decline. We want to fight that off as long as we can. And that's what we call health span.” ( 03:06 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “You’ll either choose to pay for your wellness now, or you’ll be forced to pay for your sickness later.” ( 04:28 | Dr. Andrew Fix) “What is a better gift that you could give them than you taking care of yourself so that you can provide for them and gift them more of that time for as many years as you possibly can. That is the gift that they want. That is the gift that's going to keep on giving.” ( 08:03 | Dr. Andrew Fix) Links › Kevin Hart: Acting My Age SideKick Tool Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15 RAD Roller Revogreen HYDRAGUN Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20 Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room Website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew’s Personal Instagram Andrew’s Personal Facebook Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

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204. Take Care of Yourself While You Still Have the Chance is an episode from The Code: A Guide to Health and Human Performance by Dr. Andrew Fix.

This episode is 9:30 long.

This episode was published on Dec 23, 2025.

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