About this episode
When Phil Riley caught a candid glimpse of himself in a hotel mirror, it was a wake-up call. He says the realization that he was clinically obese was one of his most “unnerving experiences.” Health and fitness had never been a top priority for the British broadcast industry executive – but Phil knew he had to change. He had also been hard by the loss of some long-time friends, at a relatively young age. It was the start of a journey that saw Phil delve into the data surrounding premature death and the actions he had to take to get his own life in order. The result is a remarkable physical transformation and an analytical book, The Life of Riley, outlining the lifestyle changes that made it possible. In this LLAMA podcast interview, with Peter Bowes, Phil explains his new found love of intermittent fasting; his nerdy fascination with food, feeding times and spreadsheets; and the driving force behind his goal of living to 90.
Photo: Emile Sandy
In the episode we cover:
In this interview we explore:
- How Phil went from having a career-focussed lifestyle to paying more attention to his health and longevity.
- At different stages in his life, he was a smoker, clinically obese and a heavy drinker.
- Was there a defining moment in Phil’s life that prompted him to change his lifestyle?
- How Phil conquered his health and overcame health obstacles before writing and publishing The Life of Riley: Mastering the five secret habits to enjoy a longer and healthier life
- Phil explains that heavy smoking and drinking may not always mean dying much younger than others – but their impact on quality of live is overwhelming.
- Is a person ever too old to start making healthy changes?
- How importance is exercise and strength training as you age?
- What difference does attitude make in the quality of your life, particularly as you grow older.
- Phil’s tips to easily schedule a reasonable amount of exercise in your day – to live long and healthy life.
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The Live Long podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
