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It seems the overwhelming message our society receives about body size is that you can simply decide how big or small you want to be. Eat more = get bigger, eat less= get smaller. Yet we see that only around 10% of dieters keep the weigh off long-term. What gives?

While the simple calories in vs. calories out notion has some truth to it, there's also a lot of evidence that indicates your body has a "happy place." Set Point Theory is the idea that each individual has has a pre-determined, preferred weight range and that it can be difficult to adjust that range up or down (not impossible, but difficult). Yes, there are always exceptions, and set point can theoretically be manipulated through various factors. 

Join us for a closer look at this concept. We'll review factors impacting set point, how one might approach adjusting their set point, how this impacts food relationship and why it's important for you to even know about this theory.

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Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com.  

Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com.  

Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

As humans, we are programmed to enjoy eating. Food = pleasure, lighting up reward centers in our brains to keep us from starving to death. This is a good thing. You are definitely not broken for finding eating pleasurable!

But an interesting thing happens when we tell ourselves we "shouldn't" have a certain food. Our expectations get blown out of proportion and often we find that resisting that food is a monumental task. Then when said food is available, we go hog wild, telling ourselves we better eat as much of this delicious, off-limits fare as possible NOW because tomorrow we'll be "good" again. And the cycle will repeat when that food is again presented to us down the road...because the story we've told ourselves is that we should never turn down a desirable treat.

This might blow your mind, but what if that always-delicious, never-declined dish was actually not all that great? What if your anticipated favorite food in the world on occasion just didn't measure up? If we've piqued your curiosity, listen in as we discuss when food is disappointing. It might forever change your relationship with food.

Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com.

Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com.

Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

Keep your eye on the ball. Good things come to those who wait. Patience is a virtue. We're betting you've heard these canned phrases before, especially when it comes to your health and lifestyle goals.   

And still, so many people get derailed by the draw of instant gratification. Making the easy choice. Sticking with what's comfortable. What makes the undertaking of long term success so dang hard? How can we shift our outlook to have faith in the value of future fulfillment over the short term comforts that threaten to pull us off course? Join us as we examine the seduction of immediacy and inspire renewed confidence in your ability to commit to your long term goals.  

Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com.                

Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com.                 

Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

Now this is a topic every human can related to: setbacks. Maybe it's missing that big promotion at work. Or sometimes it's just feeling like you're struggling with parenting challenges. You implemented a plan to get fit with renewed vigor, only to have life pop up and derail you once again.   

Every one of us gets tripped up en route to a goal. How you cope with those inevitable challenges has a profound impact on what you do next. Don't throw up your hands and resolve to wallow in your frustrations. Rather, give this episode a listen and arm yourself with some tools to mentally navigate setbacks.  

Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com.  

Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com.  

Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

If you're a regular Middleish fan you'll know that Erin did a pretty epic event a couple weeks ago. The Unbound 200 is a 200 (and six!) mile gravel race based in Emporia, Kansas. Yes, we know it sounds wildly NOT Middleish to embark on such an adventure.

And yet, we think Erin's recap of her day has a strong theme of finding middle ground for mind and body. If you could never even fathom doing a 15+ hour event, this is sure to take you into the world of endurance racing from the perspective of a former pro. And if you have any interest in dabbling in mind-bending world of double century gravel, perhaps you'll find some nuggets of wisdom that will help you achieve your best on the day.

Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com.

Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com.

Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

How much water do you need in a day? How do we get electrolytes? Could my thirst be falsely interpreted as hunger? Are gummi bears hydrating?  

Michael will definitely argue that last point in this episode. But there's much more in this conversation to help you hone in on your hydration needs. We discuss electrolytes, amounts, hydrating foods, thirst mechanisms and a few examples of circumstances where special attention to hydration is of utmost importance. Grab a cold one and join us!

Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com.            

Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com.             

Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

If you've been listening to Middleish for a while, you've known that we've been anticipating our one-year anniversary of the podcast. Needless to say, this is a massive achievement for us and we could not be more grateful to our listeners to making this happen!  

Today, we reflect on the past year and how Middleish has evolved since that first episode on June 8, 2020. Our favorite topics and guests, what we've learned and where we want to take Middleish...with a sprinkling of silliness because that's how we roll...is what's in store.   

A very heartfelt thank-you is extended to each one of you, our listeners, supporters, friends and family, for bringing us into your lives each week. We are really excited for year 2 and beyond!

Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com.            

Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com.             

Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

We get it. Social media is intertwined into our daily lives. We use it for work, keeping in touch with friends, learning about products, current events and pure entertainment. But between the cute kitten Instagram videos and viral TikTok dance clips there's a tangible downside to the social media world. Ever heard the saying, "Comparison is the thief of joy?" Listen up!

No matter your stance in social media, this is a worthwhile listen. We reveal our own challenges in using social media for both business and personal endeavors. We've also got a few tips to help you suss out the best way social media can serve you in your life.

Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com.          

Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com.           

Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

Some of you may know through our discussions that Michael was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as an adult. This is extremely rare, and proved to be a life-altering experience for Michael as he navigated a new world of health like he never had before.  

In this episode, Michael shares his story about finding out he had diabetes and how it impacts his daily life. We talk about developing deeper empathy for others, as well as confronting biases we all blindly carry with us until confronted with them.

Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com.

Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com.

Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support