Happy Saturday, everyone! This is my first weekly newsletter since I've been back online from my digital detox.
I have to admit, sometimes I'm doubtful about going on a digital detox at the beginning of every month. It's a little hard to disconnect at first. But I'm always grateful that I continue this practice, because I always come back feeling more peaceful, more connected to myself, more connected to my wife, and more connected to the work I have the blessing to do every day.
During this past detox, Ivy and I went to California to spend time with family and in nature. One of the notes I wrote in my notebook was to keep focusing on simplicity. I also picked up a great book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. I'm about 90% of the way through it, and it's been such a fantastic read. It's all about eliminating hurry, which ties in with simplicity and slower living: focusing on the things that matter, and learning to let go of the distractions of the world so we can live our healthiest, fittest, most loving and best life. I highly recommend it if you're interested.
And I cannot recommend enough that you try a digital detox, even if it's just 24 hours or a weekend. I promise you, your brain will feel more at peace, less anxious and less frantic. If you're curious how I structure mine, I wrote it all out here: 8 Rules I Follow So My Phone Doesn't Run My Life.
Now, let's get into this week's newsletter, because Ivy and I are going live in two hours for our free masterclass: How to Build Muscle on Plants and Get Stronger After 50. It starts at 9 AM Pacific, and if you've been reading along these past two weeks, it's the piece that ties everything together: the protein, the plan and how to make it stick. Register at mavywellness.com/live. There's no replay, so come live if you can.
Here's everything from this week, in case you missed anything.
Monday: Randy's story
At 74, he does sets of 50 pushups. After 50 years of yo-yo dieting, what finally made it stick was what he does the day after a slip.
Read Randy's story
Tuesday: How fast can you stand up from a chair 5 times?
A study of more than 5,000 women over 60 found that a stronger grip and faster chair stands went with a lower risk of dying over 8 years, even without much cardio. Plus how to test yourself tonight.
Read Tuesday's article
Wednesday: Leg day with Ivy (live replay)
Something new: Ivy and I streamed our whole leg workout from our new garage gym and answered your questions between sets. My favorite question: are amino acid supplements worth it for protein? My answer: food first, and one good protein smoothie a day if you need a boost.
Watch the replay
Thursday: 6 lessons from a plant-based Ironman
Stefano went plant-based purely for performance. How he fuels with "the big log, not the hay," trains around injuries, stays consistent on 100 flights a year, and why he says you win the race every day you wake up.
Read Thursday's article
Friday (paid members): The 12-Week Muscle-on-Plants Plan
Every session for 12 weeks, how much to add and when, what to eat on plants in each phase, how to adjust for sore knees, backs and shoulders, and four checkpoints to track your progress. Plus a printable log.
Read Friday's post (paid members)
Coming up
Today, 9 AM Pacific: free masterclass, How to Build Muscle on Plants and Get Stronger After 50. mavywellness.com/live
Tuesday, November 24 at 9 AM Pacific: our holiday masterclass. Enjoy the holidays and start 2027 stronger, without the January restart. Ivy and I will show you how to get through Thanksgiving and December without losing your progress. Register at mavywellness.com/masterclass-nov24.
New episode today: he never exercised until 68. Then he lost 26 pounds on plants and got fit at 69.
Your one thing for this weekend: do your chair test (five stands, arms crossed, timed) and write the number down with today's date. In 12 weeks, you'll be glad you did.
Sincerely,
Maxime Sigouin
Co-founder of Mavy Wellness
Author of Forever Fit
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P.S. If someone you love keeps rocking to get off the couch, forward them Tuesday's article. It might be the nudge they need.