Raff's Brain #160 - Riffin' with Raff - Fitness at 50 - Progress Over Perfection!

Rob Raffety is four weeks into his “Fitness at 50” experiment and still going strong—thanks in large part to weekly accountability calls with his cousin and coach, Zachariah Lawson. This episode captures their candid check-in: the highs, the hiccups, and the hilarious. Rob opens up about cheat days, power outages, and resisting the urge to give up on a rainy day. Zach keeps the insights flowing with motivational mantras, lifestyle tips, and encouragement to make wellness a habit, not a chore. Whether you’re 30, 50, or somewhere in between, this riff reminds us all that success is built on showing up—even when the lights go out.

Outline:

• Intro: Rob’s tech woes & power outage survival
• Four weeks in: forming the habit loop
• The accountability factor: daily texts and weekly check-ins
• Progress update: 6–7 pounds down and steps up
• Why cheat days are part of the plan
• Consistency vs. perfection in fitness
• Zach’s coaching philosophy: repeatable, sustainable, scalable
• How hot yoga might be Rob’s future pain point
• Turning 30: Zach’s reflections and goals
• Turning 50: Rob’s reframing and resilience
• Pumpkin spice everything, even protein bars
• Coaching as a calling: Zach’s gift for repackaging wisdom
• Big idea: capture these quotes in a calendar or book
• Final thought: don’t go it alone—get a partner, get results

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