📖 Good Energy

The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health by Casey Means, MD with Calley Means

November 13, 2024

What if your energy could be your superpower?

In Good Energy, Dr. Casey Means delves into the science and strategies behind cultivating high, sustainable energy. This isn’t about temporary boosts from caffeine or sugar; instead, Means explores lifestyle choices, habits, and mental shifts that help you build a lasting foundation of energy to fuel your life.

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SMARTEST TAKEAWAYS
Three Pillars of Sustained Energy

1️⃣ Nutrition as Fuel: Rather than quick-fix diets, Means emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods that stabilize blood sugar and support cellular health. By minimizing processed sugars and refined carbs, you give your body a steady energy supply throughout the day.

2️⃣ Sleep for Recovery: Quality sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s essential for energy and overall well-being. Means highlights sleep hygiene practices like consistent bedtimes, screen-free evenings, and creating a relaxing sleep environment as key for optimal recovery and energy renewal.

3️⃣ Mindset Matters: Positive energy isn’t just physical; it’s mental too. Means argues that cultivating an optimistic, growth-focused mindset can reduce stress and mental fatigue, freeing up more mental energy for what matters most.

INSIGHTFUL EXAMPLE
Mindset Shift to Boost Energy

Means shares the story of a client struggling with fatigue who discovered that small changes in thinking led to significant energy improvements. Instead of viewing exercise and healthy meals as chores, they reframed them as self-care moments.

This mindset shift removed the mental resistance around healthy habits, making it easier to stay consistent. This example illustrates how a slight change in perspective can transform daily actions into energizing routines, improving both physical and mental well-being.

A QUOTE TO REMEMBER
The Choices You Make

“Disease isn’t some random occurrence that might happen in the future. It is a result of the choices you make and how you feel today.”

Dr. Casey Means, Good Energy

BOOK FACTS
Good Energy

  • Publication date: May 14, 2024

  • Print length: 400 pages

  • Listening length: 11:53

  • Ratings: 4.6 Amazon, 4.2 Goodreads

WHY ALEX SELECTED THE BOOK
Good Energy = Massive Impact

“This is the most impactful book I’ve read all year. It’s written by a Stanford-trained surgeon and an ex-food and drug lobbyist. Together, they reveal how the pharmaceutical industry influences our drug and food policies, how many of the worst health conditions (cancer, infertility, heart disease, dementia, etc.) all come from the same root cause, why doctors only focus on treating diseases instead of preventing them (spoiler: money), and so much more. If you want to live a long and healthy life, you need to read this book.” — Alex & Books

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