
← Forever Fit by Mavy Wellness22 Aug · 1 h 36 min
How he Built Muscle & Got Lean Over 56 (With Congestive Heart Failure) Ep.454
<p>Join me on Substack and join our newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://maximesigouin.substack.com" target="_blank">http://maximesigouin.substack.com</a> <br /><br />Forever Fit over 50 Course & Community: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mavywellness.com/forever-fit-course-2026" target="_blank">https://mavywellness.com/forever-fit-course-2026</a><br /><br />Over 50 and ready for real body recomposition on whole-food plant-based? Book your free consultation → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mavywellness.com" target="_blank">https://mavywellness.com</a><br /><br />Order a copy of my new book Forever Fit (#1 Bestseller) here - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://foreverfitbook.com" target="_blank">https://foreverfitbook.com</a></p><p></p><p>Richard's website: https://www.jacksonpi.com/</p><p></p><p>In this Forever Fit Podcast episode, Richard Brooks shares the health wake-up call that changed everything—from heart failure and serious health struggles to losing 39 pounds and completely transforming his approach to nutrition and fitness. Richard opens up about going plant-based, rebuilding his body, and the resilience it took to take control of his health and create a healthier future.</p><p></p><p>00:00 - Welcome & Richard’s Transformation<br />01:00 - From Police Officer to Health Advocate<br />04:40 - The Health Wake-Up Call<br />09:53 - Why I Went Plant-Based<br />14:33 - The Impact on My Health<br />21:10 - Losing 39 Pounds & Rebuilding My Body<br />29:30 - Calories, Protein & Body Composition<br />38:46 - Fitness, Resilience & Lessons Learned</p><p></p><p></p>