302: Why Most Guys Are Losing Muscle, Motivation, and Their Edge — and How to Get It Back Ft. Ali Gilbert

The Low Carb Hustle Podcast

Nate Palmer

Health, Self-improvement, Keto, Fitness, Health & Fitness, Femaleweightloss, Diet, Education, Intermittentfasting, Nutrition, Loseweight, Weightloss, Paleo, Carnivore, Lowcarb, Fasting, Exercise, Ketogenicdiet, How To, Ketogenic, Womenshealth

5 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 30 June 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

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What if your low energy, poor sleep, and lack of drive aren’t just signs of getting older… but signs that you’ve stopped taking care of yourself?

In this episode, I talked with Ali Gilbert, a coach who works with men on their health, hormones, and habits. We got into why so many men feel like they’ve lost their edge and why it’s not just about testosterone. It’s about stress, poor recovery, and not asking for help until things get worse.

We covered what really causes low sex drive, how stress and past experiences can affect performance, and why some men feel stuck trying to live up to an outdated idea of masculinity. Ali shared what she sees with men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who’ve spent years focused on work and family, only to realize their health has taken a back seat. We also ran through common myths about testosterone and which methods actually help.

Key Takeaways:

Masculinity doesn’t mean hiding your emotions
Low sex drive and energy are often signs of stress, not just low testosterone
You can’t lead, protect, or provide at your best if your health is falling apart.

Resources:

Ali Gilbert is a men’s health expert known for helping men optimize their hormones, especially testosterone, through smart training, lifestyle strategies, and lab-based health insights. She's often called the “Queen of Men’s Health” and is the founder of the Silverback Summit, an event focused on advancing men’s health and performance.

Silverback Summit

https://ali-gilbert.com/silverback-summit-2025/

@thealigilbert (IG) https://www.instagram.com/thealigilbert/

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Host Nate Palmer The founder of The Million Dollar Body and Author of "The Million Dollar Body Method", Nate has been in the industry of coaching over 15 years and has worked with over 1000 clients personally.

Nate Palmer’s Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/
"The Million Dollar Body Method" by Nate Palmer: http://getnatesbook.com
Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean
@_milliondollarbody (IG) https://www.instagram.com/_milliondollarbody

Transcript

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0:00.0	What's the deal with men losing their edge?
0:02.2	Low energy, low drive, poor sleep, just chalking it up to getting older?
0:06.8	Here's a wild thought.
0:07.8	What if your body isn't broken?
0:09.1	It's just under-fueled, under-recovered, and hormonally out of whack?
0:12.7	Most men ignore these warning signs until they're deep in the fog.
0:15.6	They're tired all day, unmotivated to train, and wondering why their body doesn't respond
0:19.2	the way it used to. That's where today's guest, Ali Gilbert, comes in.
0:23.1	She's a men's health expert.
0:24.7	She's actually been called the queen of men's health.
0:26.9	She's been helping guys reclaim their edge by addressing testosterone, hormones, and smarter
0:30.2	training strategies that actually work with your physiology instead of against it.
0:34.2	In this episode, we have a hilarious discussion about what's tanking men's health today, how to test what really matters and what to do if you want to get your spark back,
0:41.1	physically and mentally. Welcome to get leaner and live longer with Nate Palmer, the show for
0:45.3	busy people who want to maximize their energy, burn fat, and build a body that feels as good as it
0:49.6	looks. I'm your host, Nate Palmer. I've been a coach since 2008, and I believe that looking great and feeling unstoppable
0:54.5	doesn't require hours in the gym or giving up all the foods that you love.
0:57.8	This show is where I share real strategies to help you get lean or live longer and unlock your
1:01.5	million dollar body, one habit, one meal, and one workout at a time.
1:05.3	So if you're ready to stop feeling the shell of your former self and start showing up
1:08.2	like the man you were built to be. Let's do this. Allie Gilbert in the flesh. Welcome back to the show. I'm so glad you're here. This is going to be
1:14.3	fun. Thank you for having me. Yes, we're going to have a lot of fun. I hope people are ready. Brace yourself.
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