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Do you ever feel like the scale isn't moving even though you dedicated yourself to a fitness lifestyle? There are a variety of factors that could play into an individual's weight loss journey feeling like it is at a stand point. Your hosts separately created their top 5 reasons why this might be happening based on research and scientific studies. Tune in today to hear the second part of this series and hopefully find some answers! 

Time Stamps:

Reason 1 (6:22)

Reason 2 (24:11)

Reason 3 (33:26)

Reason 4 (41:00)

Reason 5 (49:05)

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It's estimated that up to 50% of the global population is insufficient in Vitamin D. Join your hosts in today's episode to learn why this vitamin (and hormone...) plays an important role in an individual's overall health and how to improve your personal exposure. Bone health, regulation of testosterone and other sex hormones, fatigue management, and SO MUCH MORE can be influenced by Vitamin D. Tune in to learn more!

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Time Stamps:

Vitamin-D the *Hormone (15:00)

Healthy levels (22:29)

Bloodwork (23:46)

Symptoms (24:17)

Sleep (31:45)

Testosterone (34:09)

Energy/Fatigue (37:38)

Depression (40:38)

Immune health (45:27)

Supplementing with Vitamin D (49:02)

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The celebrities and A-listers are onto something...or are they? Deep dive into research on the weight loss drug ozempic that doubles as medication for type 2 diabetics. Tune in to learn what exactly Ozempic is, what the effects are, and if it is worth investing into for long term results. 

What is Ozempic/Semiglutide (7:15)

How it’s used for Diabetes management (11:10)

How that translates to non-diabetics for weight loss (15:31)

Does it work? (21:37)

What happens when you stop taking the medication (27:24)

Side effects (40:09)

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Happy Friday? Wait that doesn’t seem right…. That’s because this is a free sample of our weekly research review we publish on our private, premium subscribers feed every single Friday on top of our normal Monday podcast episodes!!

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Try not to freak out.. CEO and Owner of Legion Athletics is the guest host today! Mike Mathews walks us through his journey of creating mulitple businesses and outlets, opens eyes to industry scandals, and explains how to find supplements that are healthy for you. He is an open book about his opinions and what he has learned within the industry. Tune in for a very unique perspective. 

Quick Stops:

Mike’s Cliff Notes (5:00)

Starting Legion (12:44)

Mike’s Decision Making Mindset (26:00)

Mike’s “Actual Goal" (28:27)

Maneuvering Staying True To Values (34:00)

Moral Bending (37:00)

Shady Manufacturing (43:23)

Under The Public Radar (52:32)

How is this legal? (1:00:00)

What To Look For When Shopping (1:05:00)

Mike’s Approach On Deciding What Supplements He Takes (1:21:00)

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Join your hosts as they tackle the ins and outs of the slang terminology for the body composition known as “skinny-fat.” What exactly is "skinny-fat, does it pose any health risks, and how exactly do we fix it if that's our goal? All these questions and more will be answered inside this episode.

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The second full diet review this podcast has conducted featuring: The Keto Diet. Join your hosts as they do an extensive review on arguably one of the most "popular" fad diets today. Where did this diet come from? What are the restrictions? Proposed Benefits? What is the actual research done to support the diet's claims? All these questions and more will be answered in full. 

Episode Quick Links: 

-Where the Keto Diet originated (10:00)

- How Keto Works (15:00)

- The different types of Keto Diets (21:00)

- Proposed weight loss advantages to low-carb dieting (29:00)

- Low VS high carb fat loss comparison research (45:00)

- Potential downsides of Keto (48:00)

- The bottom line (57:00)

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Tune in for an hour with your male host's strength coach- Joe Stanek. Joe's credentials in the world of power lifting are lengthy and he is eager to share his wisdom with the Fitness Stuff family. Joe is the owner of the gym Gameday Barbell located in Austin, Texas and has trained some of the finest, world champion power lifters. If you're eager to hear from a professional with a relatable perspective- this is the episode for you. 

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Okay, you can stop begging! Part 5 of our most popular series is official here: Studies That Blew Our Minds! Your hosts have each picked studies that altered their ways of thinking and approaching certain aspects of the fitness industry. Join them in this episode for a factual breakdown of unrelated topics that just might blow your mind as well.

Studies mentioned in podcast:

Stool energy density is positively correlated to intestinal transit time and related to microbial enterotypes

Investigation on the Effect of Oral Breathing on Cognitive Activity Using Functional Brain Imaging

Evaluation of physical activity calorie equivalent (PACE) labels’ impact on energy purchased in cafeterias: A stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial

How are habits formed: Modelling habit formation in the real world

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