Live Big Lift Big

This week on Live Big, Lift Big, we’re finishing up getting our learn on with Part 2 of our episode series on thyroid health. If you’re just joining us and haven’t listened to part 1, be sure to go back to that episode to catch everything you missed!

Enjoy Episode #15 Exploring Thyroid Health: Signs, Treatment, And Sustaining Nutrition & Exercise

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:33 Keeping Thyroid Levels Optimal
07:03 Medications And Prescriptions For Thyroid Issues
13:59 Hypothyroidism Can Cause You To Lose Weight
18:55 The Best Dieting Approach For Hypothyroidism
25:39 Avoid Thyroid Issues Double Check Your Results And Make Sure!
29:02 Your Menstrual Cycle Can Determine The Best Time To Test
37:17 Fixing Your Hormone Levels Takes Time: Be Patient & Stay Consistent
40:54 Who's More Susceptible To Thyroid Issues
44:35 Update On LCK's Thyroid Health

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/ 

This week on Live Big, Lift Big, we’re kicking off of  two-part series all about thyroid health.  We'll discuss what could go wrong with your thyroid, symptoms you should look out for, what lab tests can help confirm an issue, treatment options, and how to sustainably approach nutrition and exercise if you have a sluggish thyroid. You gon' learn today!

Enjoy Episode #14 Exploring Thyroid Health: Signs, Treatment, And Sustaining Nutrition & Exercise

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:05 Alex Talks Traveling To Egypt
06:14 LCK Undergoes Surgery!
16:04 LCK's New Morning Routine
19:10 Exploring Thyroid Health
24:47 Signs And Symptoms Of Thyroid Related Issues
33:55 Who Is Helping And Overseeing LCK's Thyroid Health?
35:50 What Test Should You Run If You Suspect Thyroid Issues

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/ 

Today we're joined by Jess Carr, who is a pregnancy/postpartum expert, nutrition coach, and bad*ss momma of The Mint PRJCT, an education-focused company on a mission to empower + educate mommas (and those who train mommas).

Enjoy Episode #13 Pregnancy & Postpartum Nutrition, Motherhood, Body Image with Jess Carr

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Jess Carr
03:05 The Mint Prjct
05:41 Avoid Misleading Information For Pregnant Moms
09:54 Dealing With Morning Sickness
12:40 Foods To Eat During Pregnancy
19:40 How To Find A Pelvic Floor Therapist
26:32 Body Change Struggles Through Pregnancy
30:40 Calories And Food Cravings During Pregnancy
35:10 Jess Carr Overcoming Body Image Issues At A Young Age
42:00 Jess Carr's Take On Therapy During Pregnancy
53:13 Nursing: Nutritional Considerations
56:26 Jess Carr's Postpartum Experience
01:04:00 Jess Carr's Social Media Account Recommendations
01:06:31 Healthy Remedies For Pregnancy
01:09:12 Supplements During PreNatal
01:13:40 Foods To Avoid During Pregnancy And Breast Feeding
01:16:31 Jess Carr's Approach To Nutrition And Exercise For Her Daughter
01:22:25 What's In Jess Carr's Pantry?
01:31:50 The Mint Prjct And Jess Carr's Podcast

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Jess Carr - @jesscarr.fit
Cara Forrester - @_coach.cara_
Betsy Jones - bets.inthewild
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods
The Mint Prjct - @themintprjct

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/
The Mint Prjct - www.themintprjct.com 

Enjoy Episode #12 Bouncing Back From Injury/Surgery, Rehab, Staying Healthy When Life Gets Hard

LCK had surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome/Paget Schroetter Syndrome and Macdaddy always seems to have some kind of injury from his bjj obsession. So this week on Live Big, Lift Big, LCK + Alex will share their experiences with injuries and surgeries and  offer their expertise on how to adjust nutrition and exercise in order to bounce back quickly and as strong as ever.

Timestamps
0:00:00 Discussion: The Last of Us Season Finale
0:02:46 Discussion of "The Last of Us" and "Halo" Series on Paramount Plus
0:04:53 Conversation on Navigating Injuries and Surgeries
0:06:32 Conversation on Injury and Surgery Experiences
0:13:55 Managing Surgery and Injury Recovery Through Nutrition and Fitness
0:17:31 The Impact of Injury and Surgery on Calorie Needs
0:19:07  A Conversation on How to Monitor and Adjust Calorie Intake
0:23:48 Understanding Appetite and Self-Monitoring After Trauma
0:25:15 Navigating Injury and Surgery with a Coach
0:27:18 Strategies for Staying Positive and Productive"
0:31:34 Strategies for Training Around Injury
0:33:09 Strategies for Dealing with Injury in Training
0:35:19 Discussion on Injury Prevention
0:39:58 Injury Prevention and Recovery
0:40:58 Recovery and Injury Hacks
0:44:45 Finding Joy in Fitness and Nutrition
0:46:31 Navigating Fitness and Nutrition During a Season of Life
0:48:45 Nutrition Plan After Surgery
0:50:28 Preparing for Surgery: Nutrition and Training Considerations
0:53:45 Conversation Summary: Post-Surgery Recovery and Activity Guidelines
0:56:57 Coping with Mental Challenges During a Medical Diagnosis Process
0:58:50 Navigating Trauma and Unexpected Health Challenges
1:00:46 Tips and Tricks for Recovery
1:02:45 Paragon: Access to Evidence-Based Workout Programs

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

This week on the LBLB podcast, our guest Carli Jo Hobson is about to take y’all busy mommies and daddies to church! Carli Jo is a biz owner, nutrition coach, wife, and mother of 2 who joins us today to share how she balances all the challenges that come with being a busy parent of 2, while still prioritizing her personal health and fitness.

Enjoy Episode #11 Balancing & Prioritizing Health/Fitness As A Busy Parent with Carli Hobson

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Timestamps:
00:00 Carli´s Background
02:59 Carli´s Exposure To Living A Healthy Life
07:20 Why Carli Joined Paragon Training Methods
08:09 The Cost Of A Child (Yikes!)
10:41 Life With Children
13:10 Carli´s Pregnancy & The Recovery Process
18:13 Game Changing Post-Pregnancy Advice
20:48 People Judge Mothers!
23:14 Being Mindful & Conscious As A New Parent
28:02 Nutrition & Marriage
31:22 Nutrition Advice For Parenting Young Kids
42:18 How Much Money Spends Carli Shopping For Food
45:06 What Do Night Outs Looks Like?
48:16 Planning Meals For Busy Work Days
50:16 Carli´s Social Life (Time For Friends?)
52:15 Carli´s Thyroid Issues
01:00:00 Access To Doctors When Living In Small Towns
01:06:31 Keeping Nutrition A Priority When Work Gets CRAZY!
01:08:41 Best Practices For Family Training
01:13:58 Body Changes After Having A Second Child
1:25:45 Best Accounts To Follow As A Mom

Awesome Moms to Follow on IG:
Kate Lyman: https://www.instagram.com/klnutrition/
Jen Fraboni: https://www.instagram.com/docjenfit/
Annie Miller: https://www.instagram.com/anniemiller.co/
Joelle Samantha: https://www.instagram.com/joellesamantha/
Alessandra Scutnik: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrascutnik/

Pregnancy/Postpartum Accounts We Love:

The Mint Prjct: https://www.instagram.com/themintprjct/
The Girls Gone Strong: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlsgonestrong/
Brianna Battles: https://www.instagram.com/pregnant.postpartum.athlete/

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods
Carli Hobson - @coach.carlijo

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/
Carli and Beau Photography (Idaho Photo/Video) www.carliandbeau.com 

Who doesn’t love the thought of traveling and seeing all the world has to offer? Sometimes it can get a little overwhelming if you’re also trying to balance a healthy lifestyle, nutrition or fitness goals, or not completely wipe your wallet doing it. Today LCK + Macdaddy share their experiences galavanting around the globe and their best tips for traveling without breaking their health or their bank accounts.

Enjoy Episode #10 Travel: Balling on a Budget, Fave Places, & Staying Healthy

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Timestamps:
00:00 Past Trips Alex & LCK Took Together
02:49 If You Had To Live In Any City What Would It Be?
08:50 Traveling On A Budget vs. Balling Out!
11:02 Foods & Meals In Other Countries
23:00 Better Ways To Budget Trips
27:54 Staying Healthy On Vacation
31:28 Healthy Travel Habits
34:42 Alex In Thailand
38:57 LCK In Costa Rica
40:56 Solo Travel Tips
42:24 The Bucket List
46:18 Favorite Travel Backpack
51:21 Travel Credit Cards To Save That $
56:25 The Best & Worst Airlines
58:39 Airport & Airline Food Hacks
01:03:29 Global Pass
01:06:11 Travel Destinations For 2023

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

Laura Hall is a true “Jill of All Trades”.  She’s an emergency room travel nurse, nutrition coach, and outdoor adventurer who also founded Back of the Pack, an online community for women to connect, learn from and adventure with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Today, we chat with Laura about her experiences with travel nursing, how she’s manage to design and create her dream life, her love for the outdoors, and her mission to get more women adventuring outdoors.

Enjoy Episode #9: Nursing, Shift Work, and Adventuring Outdoors with ER Nurse and Nutrition Coach Laura Hall

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:37 Laura's Background
04:38 Nursing, Shift Work & Travel
08:33 How Laura Got Interested In Nursing
20:10 Juggling Health & Exercise While Working
27:22 Laura's  Schedule & How She Handle It
30:38 Is It true Nurses Don't Eat or Take Breaks?
36:15 Laura's Current Training Program
42;27 Laura's Favorite Outdoors Brands
47:15 Nutrition Coaching & Nursing
49:30 Laura's Recent Cut
54:19 Nutrition Coaching
57:12 Back The Pack (Laura's Business)
01:09:04 Laura's Advice For Being In The Outdoors
01:14:01 Laura's Bucket List
01:19:14 Laura's Social Media

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods
Laura Hall - @laurahall.co
Back of the Pack - @backofthepack.community

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/
Back of the Pack - https://backofthepack.community/

Does stepping on the scale mess with your head? Ever find yourself doom spiraling that you’re gonna lose all your progress if you take a rest day OR miss a workout? Confused about abs, how to achieve them, or if they're even obtainable for you? In today’s episode, LCK and Alex share their insight and offer guidance on how to mentally deal with the scale, get over fear of taking rest days, and what's really involved with getting abs.

Enjoy Q&A Episode #8: Fear of The Scale, Unable To Take Rest Days, Are Abs Genetic or Made In The Kitchen?

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:08 What To Do If The Scale F***s Your Day
40:26 How To Overcome Not Being Able To Take Rest Days
1:05:54 Are Abs Genetic or Are They Made In The Kitchen?

Mentions:
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Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

Today we brought back Bryan Boorstein, aka World's Most Shredded Dad, Paragon CoFounder, and Hypertrophy Expert to to learn how to incorporate cardio training into your muscle-building workouts to benefit your overall health and performance.

We chat all about how you should probablyyy do some cardio (even if you hate doing cardio) and how to incorporate zone 2 & zone 5 cardio into your lifting workouts, so you can still get strong and build muscle (but also not die after walking up a few flights of stairs).

You're going to love (laugh, and learn so much from) this hilarious but informative episode:  The Health & Performance Benefits of Cardio with Bryan Boorstein

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:28 The Wild Life of Bryan Boorstein
05:01 Alex In Egypt Shirtless?
06:03 Fat Loss Training For Jiu-Jitsu?
06:55 LCK's Hospital Romance
08:58 Who's The Most Badass Endurance Athlete?
13:02 The Secret To Increasing V02 Max & Living Forever
18:41 Cardio Zones
30:31 Zone 5 & V02 Max
26:38 Goal Specific Cardio Equipment
44:48 The Platform Where Dreams Go To Die
48:38 Multitasking with Cardio
50:03 Paragon's Approach To Training Cardio
56:00 The Research on Concurrent Training
58:36 Paragon's Next Training Cycle
1:08:10 Zone 2 vs. Zone 5
1:09:18 Q&A: Do You Need Cardio for Weight Loss?
1:12:24 Q&A: Does Fasted Cardio Burn The Most Fat?
1:17:12 Q&A: Cardio Before or After Lifting?
1:19:11 Q&A: Should You Split-Up Workouts and Do Lifting and Cardio Separate?
1:20:30 Q&A: Should Cardio Be Paired with Upper or Lower Body Workouts?
1:22:23 Q&A: Our Picks For Best Running Shoes
1:26:48 Q&A: Is Marathon Training Good For Fat Loss?

Instagram:
Bryan Boorstein - @bryanboorstein
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

If you've tried macro tracking before and absolutely hated it, this is the episode for you. LCK & Macdaddy get into a different approach to macro tracking that's that's effective, sustainable, and still lets you enjoy all that life has to offer.

Learn about flexible tracking in Live Big Lift Big Episode 6: Flexible Tracking: How To Track Your Macros In A Way That Doesn’t Suck!

Free Download: How to Track Macros Guide from LCK: click here

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:09 Best Practices For Tracking Your Macros
04:00 Why Should You Track?
09:02 Why So Many People Just Can't...
13:07 Tracking Macros 101
14:57 Food Tracking Apps
16:17 Flexible Tracking (What Does That Mean?)
22:48 Target Tracking
27:53 Alex's Journey Tracking Macros
32:20 LCK's Experience Tracking Macros
42:31 Test If It Is Right For You!
46:55 Flexible Tracking (All The Facts!)
48:28 Alex's Favorite Way To Calculate Maintenance Calories
58:37 Body Fat Percentages
01:04:51 Carbs And Fats
01:08:10 Hormone Cycles

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/