Hi, I’m Coach James Short, host of the Leading and Growing Your Real Estate Business Podcast. Each week, I sit down with leaders and experts who help us perform at our best — in business and in life. 🎙️

In this episode, I welcome back Amanda Coombe — a multi-award-winning athlete, CEO, lecturer, columnist, and wellness expert. Amanda isn’t just about credentials — her story is about blending elite sports science with practical strategies that busy professionals can actually apply. From fueling Olympians to guiding corporate leaders, Amanda has seen firsthand how small, consistent choices make the biggest impact.
We dive into the science and strategies of nutrition, wellness, and active aging. Whether you’re in real estate or any high-pressure profession, Amanda shares how to eat smarter, move better, and build habits that sustain energy, strength, and independence for the long haul.

✨ Key Takeaways from this episode:✅ 🥚 Protein is the cornerstone of energy, muscle, and longevity — especially as we age.✅ 🍎 Healthy eating ≠ sports performance diets ≠ weight loss plans — one size does not fit all.✅ 🚶‍♀️ Active aging means maintaining strength and independence, not just living longer.✅ 🔄 Yo-yo dieting is a trap — focus instead on realistic, sustainable behavior change.✅ 🍫 Carbohydrate tolerance shifts with age — protein helps balance blood sugar and energy.✅ 🧠 Emotional and social factors drive eating choices — awareness and planning are key.

📖 Episode Summary:Amanda Coombe unpacks the difference between eating for health, eating for sport, and eating for weight loss, while spotlighting the critical role of protein at every stage of life. She reveals the truth about yo-yo dieting, explains how to maintain mobility and independence through strength training, and stresses why self-care isn’t optional in high-pressure careers. Amanda’s holistic, science-based approach is practical, empowering, and tailor-made for professionals who want to perform at their best — now and into the future.

👉 Listen to this episode now — and learn how to fuel your body and mind for success!

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