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This is a continuation of our Q&A from episode #90. Having a little more fun and talking about some less important (but still really important) topics we got questions on this past week. Things like:
-What our favorite stuff is at Trader Joe's
-How to go about implementing meditation + deep breathing into your daily routine
-Favorite quotes
-Hidden talents we have (not that many lol)
-Why we're so 'cool' (big emphasis on the quotes there)
Had a lot of fun with Erik on the last couple episodes - follow him on instagram if you don't already: @eunder_wood
Appreciate you listening!
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Another amazing episode with my guy - Erik Underwood. Probably the best episode we've done together so far - answering your questions from Instagram this week:
-What's an unpopular fitness opinion we have?
-How to battle the urge to go off the rocker when you mess up a day of tracking + avoiding F it mode.
-Nutrition guidance for clients that don't want to track calories (mainly for weight loss goals)
-Are there differences between men and women from a training standpoint?
-What's a question we wish people would ask but no one ever does?
-Push/pull split vs full body workouts.
+ so many side tangents in-between.
I loved this episode and I know you will too.
Where to find Erik:
Instagram: @eunder_wood
Website: www.performanceedu.com
Where to find me:
Instagram: @lukesmithrd
Website: lukesmithnutrition.com
Appreciate you listening!
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This is weirdly a hard topic for me to talk about but it's long overdue. Just wanted to spend some time talking about what 1:1 coaching with me looks like. If you're looking to learn more about my services and what I offer.. this one's for you!
Topics Discussed:
-Types of people I do + don't work with.
-What we'll work on - Nutrition, Training, Lifestyle, & Mindset.
-What my process looks like including check-ins, onboarding, communication etc.
-How I coach + some big rocks that I think are important.
-Services I offer.
-What I want to leave you with by the time coaching comes to an end.
Where to find me:
IG: @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
Fill out a coaching application HERE
You can always shoot me an email: [email protected]
TIA for listening!
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This was a fun + thought provoking chat with a fellow coach/colleague - Allison Tenney. Allison does an amazing job busting false narratives and beliefs in the fitness space and focuses on strength training, mindset and identity work with her clients. Topics discussed on this episode:
-Allison's experience as an athlete and transition to coach.
-Dealing with + embracing the many identity changes throughout the lifespan.
-Why your health/fitness pursuits are often subconsciously shaped by various systems of oppression.
-Acknowledging social determinants that contribute to overall health and well-being.
-Shedding light on socioeconomic factors and systemic barriers that exist.
-Being curious and exploring the 'why' behind your fitness and physique goals.
-Importance of setting boundaries in all areas of your life.
Honestly, there's too many things to list... just give this one a listen.
Where to find Allison:
IG: @allisontenney
Website: https://allisontenneyfitness.com/
Where to find me:
IG: @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
TIA for listening!
I loved this episode and I know you will too.
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Loved this convo with my friend + fellow fitness/nutrition colleague - Clarice Barnett. Topics discussed on this episode:
-Bodybuilding + competition prep. Her experience and what we can learn from that process.
-Understanding the 'costs' associated with reaching a physique goal.
-Advice for people considering a bikini competition + how to find the right coach.
-Why health goes beyond a 'look' or dream physique.
-Appreciating the trial + error that most people experience when working towards better health/fitness.
-Gym intimidation - how can you make going to the gym fun and less daunting for beginners?
-Discussing the 'big rocks' and why resistance training should be a priority for everyone.
+ so much more in-between.
I loved this convo and I know you will too!
Where to find Clarice:
Instagram: @brunettebarnett
Website: www.totalitylifestyle.com
Free Full Week Workouts HERE
Where to find me:
Instagram: @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
TIA for listening!
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Talking about my own goals/progress on this episode.. which really isn't my favorite thing to do but I think it can be helpful.
A lot of topics discussed on this one. Give it a listen and hopefully you take away a few things.
Just remember:
-What works for me.. might not work for you.
-You and I may have different goals.
-You and I have different lifestyles and priorities.
-You and I have different responsibilities and work schedules.
Just please don't compare yourself to me or anyone else you see online.
The beautiful part about nutrition + fitness is you get to decide what you want out of it.
Don't let anyone/anything distract you from that.
TIA for listening! Follow me on IG for more nutrition + fitness related content: @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
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Jumping into another Q&A episode on this one. Topics discussed:
-My thoughts on drinking Gatorade daily for hydration
-Are oats and okay breakfast idea?
-Recovering from HA + diet/exercise/lifestyle considerations
-What are some natural ways to lower blood pressure?
-What iso ab exercise would I recommend for more definition?
and as always.. a lot of side tangents in-between.
Thank you again to everyone who asked a q!
For more nutrition + fitness related content - follow me on instagram @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
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Had a blast chatting with my colleague + fellow dietitian - Andy De Santis - on this episode. Andy is a wealth of knowledge in the nutrition space. Topics discussed on this episode:
-What are our bodies primary 'detox' organs? What does detox even mean?
-How 'detox' can be a buzzword + marketing tactic in the wellness space.
-Taking care of our liver: what it does, nutrition/lifestyle interventions, monitoring our health through routine bloodwork.
-Fatty liver disease: how it happens + consequences of a liver that isn't functioning properly.
-Importance of micronutrients and plant compounds from the diet.
-Does it matter if these fiber foods are canned, frozen, fresh, organic or conventional?
-Supplements and common nutrients that are beneficial for overall health.
-Coffee.. what's the deal with it? Is it 'good'? Health benefits that come from coffee + how it can help you poop in the morning. Considerations when drinking it etc.
+so much more in-between.
I loved this episode and I know you will too!
Where to find Andy:
Instagram: @andytherd
Blog: andytherd.com/blog
Where to find me:
Instagram: @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
TIA for listening!
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Taking a break from my normal nutrition and fitness content and talking about this really important topic that's impacting so many lives. It was a pleasure having John Firestone (Executive Director of Life Change Center here in Northern Nevada) as a guest today. John has a wealth of knowledge on this topic and works with people directly affected by the opioid crisis.
My goal for this episode is to raise awareness + continue the conversation around drug abuse, how you can help and the recovery process.
We talked about too many important things to list... so just give it a listen and share it with someone you love. It could save a life.
Resources:
https://www.thelifechangecenter.org/
Phone Number: 775-355-7734
Join Together Northern Nevada - https://jtnn.org/
Where to find me:
Instagram: @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
TIA for listening!
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Such a simple concept yet so much to unpack... so let's talk about it. Topics discussed on this episode:
-Intermittent fasting - what it is + different protocols
-Benefits of fasting we've seen in research
-Discussing the 'why' and underlying reasons for these health benefits
-Potential risks and populations that I wouldn't recommend it to
-Other claims around autophagy, weight loss, improved health markers etc.
+ so much more in-between.
References:
PMID: 34919135, 28455679, 32428841
Wanna learn more about autophagy? Check out this video by Layne Norton
Where to find me:
IG: @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
TIA for listening!!
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Loved this chat with my friend and colleague - Marci Nevin. Marci is a fellow coach and has been in the health + fitness space for almost 20 years. Topics discussed on this episode:
-Marci's background + recent injury
-Working through injuries - things we can learn, mindset shifts + working around them
-Why spending time at maintenance is so damn important
-Pros of eating more and not constantly being stuck in the dieting mentality
-Why dieting can be glamorized and why it can be difficult to transition out of that mindset
+ so much more in-between.
I enjoyed this episode and I know you will too!
Where to find Marci:
IG: @marcinevin
Where to find me:
IG: @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
TIA for listening!
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Had my friend - Dr. Jeremy Scott Dinkin - on for this episode talking about the world of Chiropractors and rehab based therapies. Topics discussed:
-Wtf is a chiro? What's their job entail? What do they learn in school? Do they do more than just crack peoples back on TikTok??
-Differences between a physical therapist and chiropractor
-Red flags to look out for when deciding to see a chiro.. or nutrition coach or PT or trainer etc.
-Common injuries in the space like back pain + where to start when treating it
-Adjustments.. what are they, what's happening, are they always necessary for treatment/rehab?
-Why lifting/resistance training is so damn important (when done correctly)
+so much more in-between.
To be honest.. I've had some experience working with chiros in the past but I still didn't have the best understanding what they do. I've primarily worked with PT's after injuries so this was a really helpful/fun episode for me.
I loved this convo and I know you will too.
Where to find Jeremy:
IG: @rsm_athlete_doc
Where to find me:
IG: @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
TIA for listening!
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Making research cool again with my guy - Dan Feldman. Dan is a fellow dietitian and coach in the health space and does an amazing job communicating research to his audience. Topics discussed on this episode:
-Why is science/research important?
-What does being an evidenced-based practitioner mean?
-The role of research in the nutrition space as it relates to recommendations + practical application.
-Reviewing common types of research designs.
-Identifying professionals in the space vs quacks/pseudoscience.
-Why almost every answer to a nutrition question is: It Depends
-Importance of being an informed consumer when scrolling social media.
+so much more in-between.
Where to find Dan:
Instagram: @powerlifterdietitian
Website: danfeldmanrd.com
Where to find me:
Instagram: @lukesmithrd
Website: lukesmithnutrition.com
TIA for listening!
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Little impromptu recording on the whole 'sustainability' conversation we constantly hear about in the health + fitness space.
Remember.. 'sustainability' is subjective and should be individualized to you + your situation/goals/preferences.
Thanks for listening to me ramble on this one.
Follow me on IG for more nutrition + fitness related content: @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
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Another Q&A episode in the books. Topics discussed on this episode:
-Egg carton labels, terminology, making the best decision for you
-Thoughts on people saying salad dressing is 'bad'
-Ways to mentally warm-up + prep
-LMNT packets as a mid-afternoon pick me up
-Potential benefits of Bloom/AG1 powders
-What makes a 'good' breakfast?
+so much more in-between.
Ty to everyone who asked a q this past week!
Follow me on instagram for more nutrition + fitness related content: @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
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Topics discussed:
Mini cuts - what they are, why people do them + my thoughts
More traditional fat loss phases - general guidelines, when to stop
Slower/smaller deficits - why I'm experimenting with it + why
+ many... many side tangents in-between lol.
Where to find me:
IG: @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
TIA for listening!
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Loved this conversation with my guy - Jared Hamilton. Dove deeper into the psychology of dieting and the importance of prioritizing your mental health when working toward your goals.
Topics discussed on this episode:
-'Dieting from the inside out'
-Why external change without internal change doesn't last
-Identity change that needs to happen alongside a physical transformation
-Challenging the old stories you've been telling yourself
-Upgrading your belief systems
-Working on your mental health + seeing a therapist
-Making mental gains before you can appreciate physical gains
+ so much more in-between.
I loved this convo and I know you will too.
Where to find Jared:
IG + TikTok: @realjaredhamilton
Podcast: Dieting from the inside out
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JaredHamilton
Where to find me:
IG: @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
TIA for listening!!
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Had a blast catching up + chatting with my friend and fellow dietitian - Alex Larson. Alex is a performance dietitian that helps endurance athletes fuel for performance and body composition. Topics discussed on this episode:
-Difference between 'dieting' and 'fueling' for performance/sport
-Body recomposition and performance
-Importance of nutrition and training periodization
-Signs/symptoms of under-fueling + getting newbie gains as an endurance athlete
-Fads in the performance nutrition space
+so much more in-between.
Where to find Alex:
IG: @alexlarsonnutrition
Website: alexlarsonnutrition.com
Email: [email protected]
Where to find me:
IG: @lukesmithrd
lukesmithnutrition.com
TIA for listening!
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Always a good time chatting/catching up with my friend and fellow fitness coach - Alex Engelman. Alex is based out of Austin, TX and does both in-person + online personal training alongside nutrition coaching. Topics discussed on this episode:
-Differences between working with an online vs in-person trainer.
-What to look for in a trainer, red flags and considerations when hiring a coach.
-Common timelines when getting into weightlifting - going from beginner -> intermediate -> advanced.
-Using food tracking as a tool + how that leads to sustainable flexibility.
-Muscle soreness - why it isn't always the best proxy for a good workout session.
-Celebrating the small victories - why it's important, why you should do it and what to look out for.
+so much more in-between.
I know you'll enjoy this chat.
Where to find Alex:
Instagram: @ae_nutritionandfitness
Where to find me:
Instagram: @lukesmithrd
Check out my website HERE
TIA for listening!
- Visa fler