Faithful Fitness With Coach Alex VanHouten

The most FEARED macronutrient – FATS!

In this show, we dive into the science of fats and lipids!

First, the science of fats – how they differ in chemical structure from the other two macronutrients – Carbs and Proteins AND why that makes them SPECIAL.

Then we’ll talk through why the STRUCTURE of fats you’re eating can lend themselves to HELPING or HINDERING your long term health and fitness goals.

Next we’ll talk through the unique properties of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids to give you some food for thought in evaluating the fat sources in your life!

Lastly we’ll tackle the metabolic processes that help us burn fat as a fuel source AND we’ll talk a bit about the role of fats in the production of restorative cholesterol molecules and HORMONES!

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Now my personal favorite macronutrient - PROTEIN!

Learn why it matters, how much you should eat, and why it’s the most important macro nutrient in your long-term health and fitness!

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The most contentious macronutrient – CARBS!

In this show, we dive into the science of carbohydrates!

First, the science of carbohydrates – how they differ in chemical structure from the other two macro nutrients – Fats and Proteins.

Then we’ll talk through “metabolic flexibility” as it relates to how your body chooses between fats and carbohydrates for fuel.

Next we’ll talk through the effects that carbs have on your body from energy production to digestion and gut flora!

Lastly, we’ll get into the biological and psychological reasons that carbs get a bad rap AND practical tips for intelligently regulating carbohydrates in relation to your health and fitness goals!

Get excited!

You want to eat some carbs? Let’s earn them :)

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Mentioned

The Chocolate Milk Problem

Definingdadbod.com/blog/117

Insulin

Definingdadbod.com/blog/30

Cortisol

Definingdadbod.com/blog/40

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Once upon a time, there was an adolescent boy who didn’t have any confidence in himself. Having been raised by a single mother and his grandmother - without a male rolemodel - he and his friends were being picked on at school regularly. As chance would have it — this boy on the path to manhood gets connected with an ex martial arts guru who’s on the comeback trail - together pupil and sensei grow to manifest their best, to stand up for themselves, and get rid of bad habits that aren’t serving them well…

In today’s show, the plot of Cobra Kai and a theme from my conversation with David Amerland might inspire the warrior in you to wake up.

It’s time.

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Cobra Kai

Cobra Kai (TV Series 2018– ) - IMDb

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What can snipers teach us about pursuing betterment, weight loss, or health?

Author and analyst David Amerland has poured 10,000 hours into mining the powerful tactics utilized by snipers to do superhuman things and making them accessible to us normal humans.

Listen in as he and Coach Alex VanHouten discuss his awesome book!

David Amerland’s Book | The Sniper Mind
The Sniper Mind - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250113679/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1250113679&linkCode=as2&tag=definingdadbo-20&linkId=3a5c3e9860085f453c982f4444ac1ded

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Last Year’s Conversation With David Amerland On Defining Dad Bod
‎Defining Dad Bod: 138 - Fitness Is A RIGHT - David Amerland from DAREBEE on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/138-fitness-is-a-right-david-amerland-from-darebee/id1303273193?i=1000499157122

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So many “weight loss” products in the world are just caloric deficits dressed up as something new.

Join coach Alex and Dr. David Rendelstein in a conversation about the REAL obstacles that make REAL weight loss difficult.

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Take The Thin Test

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As 2021 gets underway, Coach Alex get’s real about the MOST important tip/trick in the health and fitness world.

The Devil’s In The DEFAULT

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A Very Merry Christmas to you and yours!

“Hope”

By Alex VanHouten

(Music - “Who We Want To Be” By Tom Day)

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Given the state of the state right now this may be the most important episode we've ever done.

Practical, clear, actionable things you can start doing this week.

You'll thank us later.

#1 - Cardiovascular exercise

#2 - Mind your poop

#3 - Increase plant biodiversity

#4 - Adequate Vitamin D

And more!

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“15 Ways To Make Yourself Harder To Kill” -

Also - better cardiovascular fitness:

https://Betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/8

12 Weeks of Dietitian-written Meal Plans

https://betterdaily.disciplmedia.com/folders/3

Other episodes referenced in this show:

Vitamin D: ‎Defining Dad Bod: S3 E13 - Sunshine In A Pill? | What You Need To Know About Getting Vitamin D on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-e13-sunshine-in-pill-what-you-need-to-know-about/id1303273193?i=1000499157033)

Sleep: 83 - What No One Ever Taught You About Your Sleep — Defining Dad Bod (https://definingdadbod.com/blog/83)

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Tis the season to be healthy!

Can you really have your health and eat your pumpkin pie too?

Why yes. Yes you can.

Join Coach Alex VanHouten as he shares his personal Pro Tips for maintaining - and even improving - health through the holiday months!

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