In this episode of the Findaway Podcast, Dusty discusses the next step in his health journey—getting his biomarkers and testosterone levels checked. He explains that he partnered with HONE Health to undergo blood work, as he wants to better understand his hormone levels, especially after turning 40 and having two kids.
Key Takeaways:
• Why Check Biomarkers?
• Hormones play a significant role in overall health, weight management, muscle building, and energy levels.
• Factors like aging, parenting, and lifestyle changes can impact hormone levels, including testosterone.
• Dusty has never had his testosterone levels checked before and wants to see if optimization is needed.
• Concerns About Testing & Gimmicks
• A follower raised concerns about health companies being gimmicky.
• Dusty reassures that he is sharing his journey transparently, not promoting a product blindly.
• He acknowledges skepticism but believes in the importance of getting hormone levels checked.
• Testosterone & Its Effects
• Lower testosterone can make weight management and muscle-building harder.
• Hormonal imbalances can affect metabolism, energy, and how the body responds to food and exercise.
• He mentions his wife’s experience with PCOS, emphasizing how hormone imbalances can make weight loss more challenging.
• The Testing Process
• Bloodwork was done at home via a LabCorp professional.
• He expects to receive results soon and will share them openly.
• If levels are normal, he’ll accept the natural shifts that come with age and life changes. If not, he’ll explore potential solutions.
• The Value of Sharing the Journey
• Dusty reflects on how he originally didn’t share his weight loss journey out of fear of failure.
• He sees value in sharing the in-between moments rather than just before-and-after results.
• He hopes this process helps others understand the importance of hormone health.
Final Thoughts:
Dusty is waiting for his test results and will share what he learns. Whether or not his testosterone needs optimization, he sees this as an opportunity to educate others on hormone health and how it impacts fitness and well-being.
