The Golden Bachelor’s Jan Herdman makes her Today show debut

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Even though she didn’t find love on The Golden Bachelor, Jan Herdman is back in the spotlight with a new job on television.

On Tuesday, 67-year-old Jan appeared on the Today show for the first time, launching a new segment focused on helping people – especially seniors – stay active and healthy during the holidays.

The age transformation coach began the segment by opening up about her own fitness journey.   

‘I first started weight training at the age of 40,’ she told hosts David Campbell and Sarah Abo.

‘I did a number of bodybuilding competitions, then I looked after my mum for eight years. 

Watching her health worsen deeply affected me, and it inspired me to work towards improving the aging process for others.

Jan shared that her girlfriend, who is a personal trainer, motivated her to begin weight training.

‘I started at 40 because I went through a traumatic divorce,’ she said.

I started living with my girlfriend, who’s a personal trainer, and she really gave me some great advice. She told me, “Jan, instead of dwelling on negativity, why don’t you channel all that energy into something productive and positive?” It really stuck with me.

Jan pointed out that summer is a great time to start focusing on fitness because many people have more leisure time then.

She explained that the next couple of months offer a good opportunity to start a new habit, as people often have more free time then.

Basically, make time for this: schedule a walk first thing in the morning, then come home and enjoy a protein-rich breakfast.

We want to build muscle and strength so we can stay healthy and independent as we age, avoiding the need for assisted living.

David started a conversation about Christmas dinner, asking the fitness expert what he should eat. He wondered if he could indulge without worrying, or if he should still focus on making healthy choices for his meal.

Jan suggested choosing a reasonable portion size and also shared some unexpected tips for managing all the delicious food at Christmas.

‘If you go to lunch anywhere starving, you will just reach for anything. Always,’ she said. 

‘I would say never, ever go anywhere when you’re really hungry.

Make sure to eat some protein, like chicken or tuna, before you go out, and then enjoy your meal.

Jan also advised those who drink alcohol to be sure to drink water both before and after each alcoholic drink.

As a total Christmas enthusiast – I’m a Christmas pudding girl myself! – I was really curious to know what Jan thought about enjoying those sweet treats over the holidays. I mean, is it okay to indulge a little? It’s a question I had to ask!

‘Of course you can. I don’t, but of course you can,’ she laughed.     

Even though Jan didn’t find a romantic connection with Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden on The Golden Bachelor, she may have a promising future in television.

Jan quickly became popular with people thanks to her positive energy, charming personality, and commitment to staying in shape.

After Jan left the show, many viewers wanted to see her star in her own spin-off, tentatively titled ‘The Golden Bachelorette,’ where a group of eligible men would compete for her affection.

‘Bear’s loss. The next Golden Bachelorette!’ one person wrote.

‘You should be the next Bachelorette,’ a second added.

Someone else commented on how poised, well-spoken, and lovely she was, adding that she deserved better than Bear and they hoped to see her in future projects.

Someone else wrote: ‘Jan for The Bachelorette.’

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2025-12-02 02:20