INTRODUCTION TO LONGEVITY: My Personal Journey [2020]

If you’re just starting out on the road to longevity, you should know that you’re not alone…there are many of us on the same path. I thought that I’d share my story, in the hopes that maybe some of you can relate.
Every human has two points on that journey that are identical: they’re born and they die. Everything in between is up for grabs, and it’s not about just separating those two points with as much time as possible. It’s about making sure that we spend that time being as healthy, as active and as vibrant as we can.
My parents not only got old, but they also became frail, weak and afflicted with chronic disease. So did my grandparents. I decided to break that cycle, and not only live as long as I possibly could, but to stay as young as I possibly could for the journey.
My hope is that by sharing that journey with you, you might come to realize what’s possible, and embark on a similar journey of your own.
Welcome aboard!

[@Mistressofthegroove]

Lance I have just discovered your channel and for a 54 year old woman who has just started her journey, this has been gold dust, thank you!

[@LanceHitchings]

You're so welcome! Glad you have you aboard, I think you'll find that this a great community that is more than willing to share their latest news and discoveries.

[@apacheslim]

I’m sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing your story with us. I appreciate everything you are doing with this channel.

[@DocJaeBass]

Lance, Very generous of you to give this to the new people on the channel. Thank you for the insights into your story. I am sincerely sorry for the tragic your loss of your life partner. Thank you for using that difficult event to motivate you on this journey. Jason

[@LanceHitchings]

Thanks for understanding. I didn't share that event to garner sympathy, but to demonstrate how it led to a major change in my lifestyle.

[@TakeCareMan]

I turned 50 last week. I really needed to hear this video. It is time for me to take responsibility for my own body and life.

[@LanceHitchings]

Glad to help out.

[@Indasaid]

Subscribed. Was glad to find that someone is tying together current scientific research and making it accessible to more people. Ive been running,lifting weights my entire life; albeit with lapses when my profession was my singular focus 45-55. I had the same epiphany at 55 and refined my lifestyle with emphasis on what I consume, meditation, fasting and exercise. There is so much information available on how folks can live healthier lives. Good luck in your endeavors!

[@LanceHitchings]

Thanks for the kudos. And the inspiration. I used to meditate in my 20s and I really need to get back into it.

[@TonyYouens]

Subscribed yesterday and relieved to see you’re still creating videos. A lot seemed to be a year old. I’m 67 and I’ve started on a similar path of diet, exercise, etc. but still have quite a way to go.

[@LanceHitchings]

Welcome aboard! Just keep in mind that progress may be slow at times, but keep it up and you'll get there. It is SO worth investment in time and energy!

[@RelaxingSerbian]

Sorry for your loss, and happy for your progress.

[@LanceHitchings]

Thanks.

[@stonebridge7710]

Thank you, Lance, for a very inspiring video.

[@LanceHitchings]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DocJaeBass]

If you are new to this channel or the idea of reversing aging - congratulations! You've found one of the best sources of solid, real life information. I subscribed to this channel when there were only a few hundred and it is one of the small handful I watch every time a new video is released. For the new guys, I suggest you take your time and go through the play list Lance provided. Then jump around on a few searches to build an awareness of some the terms and conditions he introduces. Next, go back, review the play list and follow up by going through all of the videos. Again, when introduced to new terminology and ideas, search them out, get comfortable with them, then return to the channel. By doing that, you can rapidly come up to speed on a life changing, longevity enhancing way of life that will put you way out front of just about everyone on this plant. Along the way, I suggest you pick up a copy (and read) Change or Die by Alan Deutchman. Make the choice if you will be in the top 10% and change now or choose to die in the rather short term along with the bottom 90%.

[@LanceHitchings]

Hey Jason, a "shout out" to you for your efforts to promote both my channel and the message that it conveys. Thanks a bunch.

[@AdamHMortimer]

Thumbs up for all those willing to commit today to be a part of the top 10 percent! This is such an exciting field!!!! It is a great time to be alive I’m grateful for you hard work and dedication to help us! Thank you!!!!

[@LanceHitchings]

I agree, the future looks really bright.

[@AdamHMortimer]

@@LanceHitchings I really love your videos it is so inspirational!

[@Bern1808]

So glad I found this channel. Thank you for the great information in a digestible form and for the inspiration!

[@LanceHitchings]

You are so welcome!

[@nutridensechef9666]

It's been three years and I have very similar experience. I am doing the same and strongly relate with you and appreciate your inspiration!

[@LanceHitchings]

Thanks, appreciate it.

[@the.parks.of.no.return]

This channel one of the mainstays of longevity if you are new to this.

[@rooscoe1061]

You are the sharpest 73 year old person I've ever seen, both mentally and physically-wise. I've been following Bryan Johnson for a week and I'm just 23. I'm willing to introduce your tips because I find it fun and really interesting, I'm all in for sustaining health and finding balance and peace of mind.

[@lindaszlagowski8888]

Awesome! It's only a few weeks since KZbin algorithm has led me to this super exciting subject of longevity. I am watching different scientific videos. As a 76 year old fairly healthy woman it is quite challenging to make a significant change happen. I am glad I found you of similar age. David Sinclair as well as Peter Attia have become guides so far. But it is so much more out there. Exercise is one big subject to persue. Another how to pick the right supplements among many. And to be clear that at the end it's mainly about living a happy fulfilling lifespan while genuinely contribute to wellbeing of all who/that shares time and space on our planet.

[@francoismonast3680]

Thanks for your candid sharing of your life experience, we'll beat the disease of aging. Thanks for your good work.

[@luisvalero2118]

I've just discovered you today and I'm very impressed by how well explained are your thoughts on longevity and how well executed seems your plan. We need more access to good information and more people like you who are willing to push the boundaries of what we think is possible in the field of longevity. We are closer than we think of seeing someone living past 122 years and 164 days and in good shape both physically and cognitively. Maybe you will be one of those who achieve that huge milestone. Reaching the Moon in the sixties was difficult but this goal is even more ambitous and complex. Keep up the good work and keep sharing your progress. This is the way.

[@LanceHitchings]

Thanks so much for your encouraging words. FYI, I'm about to do a beta launch of my online course this Friday and there are still a few spots left open. Check it out: lancehitchings.com/intro-to-longevity-vsl-01

[@luisvalero2118]

Sounds good but I've just read your message and the link doesn't work. Let me know if it is still possible to do your course. Thanks!

[@LanceHitchings]

@@luisvalero2118 I launched a beta version of the course about a month ago. The public version will launch in about a week. See ya there!

[@janapeony8561]

Lance you are a great inspiration for many.

[@gcseve]

I’m 30. Had horrible habits in my 20s and I’ve completely cut all them out this year and working on longevity 💪🏻

[@CJP3626]

Congratulations on your progress. Just found your video. We seem to have a lot in common. I too found Tony Horton, me in 2012, and he started me on the long slow road then. I ve made progress (220 to 175) then regressed (192) but learned a lot along the way. Blew off "white food" in 2018, and joined the gym in early '19. Found a string of scientists and doctors online involved in aging science. I'll add you to that this now. Your explanations are worth listening to. Thanks!

[@schechter01]

What is "white food"?

[@CJP3626]

@@schechter01 When my Dad was diagnosed with heart disease in 1989, he was told to lose weight. My mother put him on a strict diet and over a year he went from 220 to 170. When I had visited them at that time, I noticed all the "white food" that is- potatoes, bread, ice cream, pastries, etc- former staples when I was a kid, were gone from their plates, leaving just meat and vegetables. So when I finally decided I needed to change my lifestyle ( same age- 63, weight (220) and, not coincidentally, but undiagnosed at the time, same disease (ASCVD) as Dad) it seemed like at way to get started. After a 4 vessel by-pass in 1990, the two of them spent the next 20 years "mall walking" together every morning. Dad passed away at 90, not of a heart attack, but more of heartbreak after losing his partner of 65 years. Over the last 4 years, I've learned a lot about nutrition (it's not what you think, as they say on SM, it's actually way easier), exercise, and the U.S. health care system. My Dr. actively discouraged me from getting a follow-up coronary calcium score for 10 YEARS! In 2005 I had a score of 70. When I finally demanded one this year, it came back with a catastrophically high score, 95th percentile of living subjects, exactly as the math predicted, calcification of the arteries will advance 25% per yr. Drs don't like to look for problems.

[@slurp50s]

Great intro. Maybe I'm weird, but I've been interested Life Extension since my early teens. Lots of reasons for it, but majorly, I have always been genuinely happy guy that loves life and I want to live as much of it that I can! I'm 25 right now, but over the years, I've always gotten confused on what I can currently actively do. There's often conflicting data on medications and it's hard to parse out the scams. Finding someone that can help guide is really nice. Your channel so far has already helped me a ton. Keep up the great work, from all the video's I've seen so far, you're very inspirational and I'm excited to learn more. Lastly, thank you for your service. Welcome home sir :)

[@MakingTomorrowBetter]

Nicely done video and full of great information.

[@LanceHitchings]

Glad you liked it! Be sure to catch next weeks video.

[@eduardomogrovejo1930]

Great video and inspiration, I will start that journey

[@rodricksa2660]

I seriously thought you were 50 when I started watching you. My goodness you look so young.

[@LanceHitchings]

Thanks.

[@edisonclaro5363]

lance I really are your Fan. thanks for the videos. you really encourage me to continue to fight .

[@LanceHitchings]

Keep it up. We're all in this together.

[@MSCARRC]

Excelent video!! Can't wait for the next ones!

[@LanceHitchings]

If you liked this one, I think you'll really enjoy next weeks video.

[@MaxLambrecht]

Immensely inspiring, thanks a lot, Lance! I'm starting my longevity journey, I'm 40.

[@LanceHitchings]

There you go! Glad to have you aboard.

[@sebastianpugliese5119]

Amazing video! Truly inspirational

[@LanceHitchings]

Thanks

[@amdenis]

I understand you are 82- that’s awesome, as you look very good for your age, and have good energy. I am 68 (icon picture below, from 2019). I am often told i look like i’m in my late 30’s/early 40’s) and my blood work, heart, lack of grey hair, full head of hair and just about no wrinkles help support that- especially since my entire family went bald after greying, (males for generations, starting at late 30’s), or severely thinned snd very grey by late 40’s/early 50’s on the women’s side. I have done a fair amount of optimized nutrition and specially engineered supplements, which people tell me I should do a YT channel- if I only had the time…. I have found that my near-sightedness has sort of self-corrected, as I stopped needing any glasses about 10 years ago- they say you get more far-sighted as you get older, so maybe that’s it.

[@LanceHitchings]

Actually, I'm about to turn 72, not 82. But glad you like my channel. It's a lot of work, but worth it and rewarding. Maybe you should go for it. I'll be your first subscriber!

[@ms.5779]

Great Intro video!! Thank so much

[@DrNoeNutrologo]

great video! thanks for sharing

[@teddykluk]

God bless you. I'm glad I found your channel

[@AZ-ew9qo]

Thanks to you from Ukraine!

[@LanceHitchings]

Thank you too!

[@mamunurrashid5652]

Thanks for sharing your journey with us......

[@LanceHitchings]

Your welcome

[@Mrstevebro56]

I am with you.

[@okpolihenry983]

Wow !! Thank u for an inspiring story

[@LanceHitchings]

My pleasure. If it helps just one person, it's done its job.

[@okpolihenry983]

@@LanceHitchings yes true

[@conversascontroversas7384]

feel this video a lot and gave me a great inspiration. you said everything and thank you for this inspiring video. Have you thought about bringing Aubrey de Gray for an interview? with you would be super interesting. continue to bring this fantastic content

[@LanceHitchings]

Yes, I've thought of bringing both Aubrey de Gray and David Sinclair in for interviews, but I'm not sure I've got enough weight in the community to pull them in.

[@conversascontroversas7384]

@@LanceHitchings you have no doubt, you are very captivating, invite them to accept it, and without a doubt it will be 2 excellent interviews

[@simonmojarad4806]

Thanks Lance.

[@LanceHitchings]

You bet! Glad to have you aboard.

[@johnely5050]

Thank you too. I am 62years of age and am interested in the longevity science.

[@binathere2574]

When you welcomed the "guys" to your channel you really meant it. I thought I was watching a channel for ageing in general for both sexes. I'm still going to watch your videos even though I'm female.

[@LanceHitchings]

Yeah, about 80% of my audience are men. But most of what I have to say actually applies to both men and women. It's just that I primarily report on my own experiences with longevity...and that's a male experience.

[@binathere2574]

@@LanceHitchings yes of course. That's great, men need this.

[@AaronW8868]

Appreciate from China. Subscribed, Thx

[@LanceHitchings]

Awesome, thank you!

[@grisfang6971]

Where are you? Why did you stop making videos?

[@JohnOrbit]

You're super handsome. You must be doing something right!

[@Ekkiert8]

❤❤❤

[@shamkulkarni1367]

You are great

[@ibtesamalrefaei2325]

شكرا جزيلا للمترجم

[@LanceHitchings]

👍

[@davidcoello202]

I would love to learn more

[@JasonNoDistractions.]

Hey Lance at what age did you start taking life extension/longevity seriously?

[@LanceHitchings]

It was the summer of 2019, so about 4 years ago. I was almost 69 at the time.

[@JasonNoDistractions.]

@@LanceHitchings Thank You! You have truly inspired me. I thought it was over at 30! Subscribed!

[@viamem6933]

72 años y en tan buena forma.

[@LanceHitchings]

Thanks

[@TheKenLucas]

How long have you been on stem cells?

[@abdullahakbar4191]

Good work

[@LanceHitchings]

Thanks.

[@christopherellis2663]

me, july '49...

[@LanceHitchings]

If that's when you were born, I was born 1 month later...in August.

[@christopherellis2663]

@@LanceHitchings Both of us are in good repair

[@Mario-forall]

I wish I look like you when I turn 120 😆

[@54tristin]

I’m sorry what are this man’s medical credentials?

[@LanceHitchings]

Are you asking what my medical credentials are? If so, I have none, nor have I ever claimed any. I'm simply sharing what I've learned on my road to longevity. It's taken a lot to learn what I have and if I can make someone else's journey a little easier by sharing, then this channel has accomplished what it set out to do.

[@54tristin]

@@LanceHitchings I’m not implying anything nor am I accusing anyone of anything, I was only Yang to establish the credentials of the person speaking. Recently it has become acceptable for certain people to assume a degree of professionalism that is not earned, giving their proposition an aura of truth that can be undeserved. So I like to know who I am listening to. By the way my experiences mirror your own, and if you would like to know how I arrived at my conclusion, please contact me.

[@elizabethk3238]

Why are you sorry? Learn when you say those empty words.

[@hoytevanhoytema2660]

Death is inevitabel

[@scotthenry7470]

Since you are not trained in nutrition or fitness formally, I hope you can keep your discussions as anecdotal and not as scientific fact. Theres a lot of conflicting information out there and you have to be very careful about weeding through it and advising people on it.

[@LanceHitchings]

I try not to make recommendations. But I do provide the science behind the things I try.

[@rajendradesai9806]

You are talking everything verbose instead of telling us the actual method.

[@arifulislamyt7507]

Do you need any kind of service on KZbin?

[@LanceHitchings]

Not sure I understand your meaning.

[@claudrebille178]

97 dollars for the course from 400$ to 97$ that s a bit discount Are you sure that the original price was Ñot 97$? The science of longevity A lot of unproven stuff .. stuff u have stolen from other aUthors CLAUDE PARIS

[@LanceHitchings]

Yes, when I first was putting the course together, I planned on offeringit for $497. I offered it to the Beta group for $187. But it was on their recommendation that I decided to lower the price to $97. By the way, I've stolen nothing. I've scoured the medical publications for a lot of the info I've presented on this channel, but my words are my own. And I stand by them. Sure, longevity science is unproven on humans, and will remain so for another 50 to 70 years. Human live a long time and we'll have to have someone who's practiced longevity science live past 122 to prove that it works. That's not gonna happen for a long time.

[@claudrebille178]

@@LanceHitchings Hi buddy you re no doctor , as far as I know CLAUDE A PARISIAN NO HARD FEELINGS

[@08453300222]

I was born in 1957 and was wondering if I am older than you? I often do 24hr dry fasts and three day water fasts and even if - which I doubt - its only a placebo effect thats fine with me.

[@LanceHitchings]

Those fasts aren't a placebo effect. The 3-day fasts ignite autophagy, a powerful cycle that cleans out cells. And no, you're not older than me, you're almost a decade younger. I was born in 1949, which makes me 74.