Deep Roots Nutrition Podcast

In this episode I talk about the three buckets f health and my top tips on making improvements in each. 

We all have to deal with our biggest obstacle... ourselves. We have all been there before when we want something like greater health or more fitness but do things that keep us from getting closer to those goals. So how do we deal with this back and forth in our heads. In this episode I discuss how ambivalence is normal and 5 things we can do to fight against it. 

Every found yourself elbow deep in a bag of chips realizing you just ate the whole family sized bag and wonder how you got there? It happens to all of us at some point. What we don't realize is that action didn't just happen there in the moment, there were many other little actions and habits that lead to that moment. If we want to cut down on overeating, snacking and make better food choices we need to learn how to identify what led to that moment and then break the chain. 

As a nutrition and CrossFit Coach, I hear a lot of chatter about the newest fad diet or thing that somebody read on Instagram that will help them get lean and fit. These misconceptions take on a life of their own and begin to mislead people who are trying to make a difference in their life. In this episode I break down 5 of the most common mispcneptions I hear at the gym and give a response to all of them. 

As of late, I have seen lots of people doing diets and nutrition challenges. These things are not bad to do but there is a better way especially if your goal is to make lasting change. A more sustainable approach isn't as exciting as one of thes challenges but it actually works. Give this episode a listen if you want to learn about a more effective approach to nutrition and fitness. 

Having a set exercise/ movement practice is key for building fitness. There are many variables at play that determine the quality of your fitness routine. Listen to this episode to learn more about how you can get more out of your routine. 

Getting fit and lean is simple. There are basic practices when done consistently that will lead to progress with our health fitness and nutriton. If the process is so simple then why does it feel hard to follow? Usually we get in our own way. In this episode I will go over 4 common pitfalls that get in the way of keeping things simple and what you can do to avoid them. 

Ever been dissapointed with your results? We all have at some point. What can we do about it? Focus on outcome-based decision making. As a coach the biggest fault I find is people not understanding the relationship of their actions and their outcomes. In this episode I dive into the importance of understanding the affect of our actions on our outcomes and what we can do to make positive changes. 

This episode builds off of Episode #41 and goes over why having a plan and being intentional with your nutrition makes all the difference. I talk about being intentional when it comes to HOW to eat and WHAT to eat. 

I've learned over my years of training and coaching that we experience more struggles than we do success. This is just the reality of the journey. The issue here is that people fail to embrace this concept and give up once they run into challenges. In this episode I dive into this idea and give some practical ways to keep moving forward when things get tough.