This is the final episode of the Eat Better Now podcast. If you want to know why I’m changing directions, give it a listen. It’s short. Here’s a long list of podcasts I use to learn more about health, fitness, training, and nutrition: Sam Miller Science: Deep dives on nutrition and coaching.Mind Over Macros: Helpful… Read More »21 – Eat Better Now Final Episode

When you eat matters. It’s not nearly as important as how much or what you eat, but it can still matter. In this episode, I’ll dive into how timing of protein and carbohydrate can make a big difference in your daily energy levels and the ultimate success of your current eating plan.

Alcohol is one of the most commonly consumed drugs in the world. While we might drink alcohol for a wide range of reasons, we should also appreciate that it’s not the healthiest substance in the world. In this podcast, I’ll talk about the unintended effects of alcohol from the perspective of someone who still drinks.… Read More »19 – The Truth About Alcohol

This is a short episode on nutritional periodization – or why your diet should change to match your current lifestyle. If you want help with figuring out your current diet, GO HERE. Fill out the form and we’ll set up a free 30-min chat. No obligations. Just help.

This episode is about the “clean eating” diet. While it comes from a good place, I have some issues with clean eating. If you’re interested in this diet and wonder whether it might be for you, please give this a listen. As always, if you have any questions, I’d love to hear from you. Things I… Read More »17 – Is “Clean Eating” Good or Bad?

When we finally get motivated to make moves, we often go all-out, right out of the gate. While that’s great for short-term results, it rarely leads to long-term success. No matter your goals, you need to prioritize recovery. As an athlete, if you don’t leave time for recovery, you’ll injure yourself and fail to perform.… Read More »16 – Start Prioritizing Recovery

*I originally recorded this as a Facebook Live* I’ve worked with quite a few experienced endurance athletes – but no matter their level of experience, I kept seeing the same problems: Malnourished Not enough protein Improper carb/fat ratio Dehydration Poor electrolyte balance As increasing numbers of people get involved in endurance sports, we see more… Read More »15 – 5 Common Nutrition Errors of Endurance Athletes

Fiber’s a very common feature of most healthy diets. Does that mean there’s some secret magic to fiber? Or is it just an indicator of a diet full of high-quality foods? The answer kind of seems to be both. In this episode, I’ll talk about: Why fiber seems to be healthy for most people The… Read More »14 – Why Fiber Matters

Tracking calories and macros can be an incredibly effective and efficient tool for changing your nutrition. For some people, it’s almost a requirement. For others, it’s largely a waste of time. Listen and you’ll learn: Who should almost always track macros The benefits and drawbacks of tracking macros Caveats against tracking macros for certain people… Read More »13 – Should You Track Macros?

There is no magic diet. I’m not saying they’re all completely the same – all diets have a wide range of effects. But when it comes to weight loss, they all have one thing in common. A calorie deficit. That keto diet didn’t create weight-loss results for your friend because carbs are evil. Your friend… Read More »12 – The Secret Behind Every Diet