# How he Built Muscle & Got Lean Over 56 (With Congestive Heart Failure) Ep.454

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Podcast: [Forever Fit by Mavy Wellness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forever-fit-by-mavy-wellness-3403771)
Published: 2026-08-22T14:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5750

## Resource

Join me on Substack and join our newsletter: http://maximesigouin.substack.com Forever Fit over 50 Course & Community: https://mavywellness.com/forever-fit-course-2026 Over 50 and ready for real body recomposition on whole-food plant-based? Book your free consultation → https://mavywellness.com Order a copy of my new book Forever Fit (#1 Bestseller) here - https://foreverfitbook.com Richard's website: https://www.jacksonpi.com/ In this Forever Fit Podcast episode, Richard Brooks shares the health wake-up call that changed everything—from heart failure and serious health struggles to losing 39 pounds and completely transforming his approach to nutrition and fitness. Richard opens up about going plant-based, rebuilding his body, and the resilience it took to take control of his health and create a healthier future. 00:00 - Welcome & Richard’s Transformation 01:00 - From Police Officer to Health Advocate 04:40 - The Health Wake-Up Call 09:53 - Why I Went Plant-Based 14:33 - The Impact on My Health 21:10 - Losing 39 Pounds & Rebuilding My Body 29:30 - Calories, Protein & Body Composition 38:46 - Fitness, Resilience & Lessons Learned

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