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Julie Gibson Clark's Affordable Longevity Tips

Aug 20, 2024

Longevity and Aging: Julie Gibson Clark's Routine

Overview

  • Julie Gibson Clark, 55, from Phoenix, ranks high in the Rejuvenation Olympics.
  • Ranks #2 based on relative values, #1 on absolute values.
  • Aging speed: 0.665 (compared to Brian Johnson's 0.722).
  • Julie spends $108/month (~$1,300/year) on longevity compared to Brian Johnson’s $2 million/year.
  • Discusses low-cost health routines and the meaning of aging speed tests.

Aging Speed Tests

  • Created by Brian Johnson, these tests measure the speed of aging using the Duna Impace value.
  • Julie's score: 0.665 over three tests (Theoretical aging speed: 66.5% of a year).
  • Lowest possible score is 0.6 (60% speed of aging).
  • No current evidence that lower scores correlate directly with longer longevity.
  • Studies suggest lower Duna Impace values correlate with lower all-cause mortality risk.

Julie's Health Routine

  • No special biohacking routines; spends less than six figures annually.
  • $27 gym membership monthly.
  • $79 monthly supplement subscription with Novos (targets hallmarks of aging).
  • Novos contains 14 ingredients, like calcium alpha-ketoglutarate.
  • Additional supplements: magnesium, vitamin D3 & K2, fish oil, B complex.
  • Good sleep habits and balanced diet.

Diet

  • Not a vegan but eats a vegetable-rich diet.
  • Consumes 16 ounces of vegetables daily, snacks on carrots, radishes, and peppers.
  • Limits refined sugars and grains.
  • Main protein sources: chicken breast, cheese, yogurt.
  • Aims for 100g of protein daily or 1 pound per pound of lean body mass.
  • Practices intermittent fasting (16-hour fast daily).

Workout Routine

  • Mix of cardio and weights, 5 days a week.
  • Upper body weights: 2 days.
  • Lower body weights: 2 days.
  • Midsection strength training: 1 day.
  • Cardio: 20-30 minutes, 4 times a week.
  • Long walks: 3 times a week.
  • Sauna: 20 minutes before cold showers.

Sleep and Relaxation

  • Aims for 8 hours of sleep per night.
  • Uses mouth tape and weighted sleep mask.
  • Practices meditation and prayer in the morning.

Genetics and Longevity

  • Potential favorable longevity genetics (grandparents lived into 80s, mother is 85).
  • Routine consistency could extend lifespan to 90 or even 100 years.

Conclusion

  • Effective longevity strategies don't require high expenditure.
  • Many beneficial habits and routines are affordable or free.
  • For further learning, offers free longevity video training.

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