EP227: How to Actually Achieve Your Fitness Goals in 2026 | Andres Assef

“The goal isn’t just living longer. It’s living better—more healthy years, not just more years.” —Andres AssefIn this episode:Why “doing the most” in January is usually the reason you burn out—and what actually creates momentumThe real truth about GLP-1s: how to use them wisely without sacrificing muscle, hormones, or long-term resultsThe 3 pillars of longevity that matter more than the scale: muscle mass, bone density, and VO₂ maxHow to build an 80/20 routine that sticks—so you stop starting over and start feeling better for realGet your free 7-day trial to the FateCreator life coaching app!We're kicking off 2026 with a conversation that makes you feel aligned, educated, and not overwhelmed about your health goals. Today’s guest is Andres Assef, a human performance + optimization strategist and the owner of MPWR Wellness—and you will be absolutely blown away with this conversation.If you’ve tried to lose weight before and nothing sticks… if you’re exhausted by trendy diets… if you want 2026 to be the year something actually shifts in your body—this episode is for you. And if you’re looking for a quick, “bippity-bop-boo” fix… you already know this isn’t that.We go deep into what actually moves the needle (and what quietly sabotages progress), including the truth about GLP-1s, muscle loss, stress + cortisol, and why doing the most is often the fastest way to burn out and quit. We also talk about the mindset piece: the all-or-nothing spiral, the guilt cycle, and why the most powerful question you can ask yourself this year is… “What happens if I don’t?”Want to kickstart 2026? This episode is for you.Connect with Meg:Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimerConnect with Andres:Follow Andres on InstagramFollow MPWR Wellness on Instagram