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Plant-based eating has become a very popular in recent years, and as with many food trends there's a boatload of terminology and misconceptions. Vegan, Whole Food Plant-Based, all the different "arians" are just a few of the variations on plant-based eating. It can be so confusing even Erin missteps in defining them!  

Let's get clear on these eating patterns, what they do and don't entail and what the research actually says about eating plants. We find that putting plants at the forefront of any eating pattern is usually more sustainable than following a rigid diet label. Listen in and see if this information helps you emphasize plants in a way that works for you.

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

Most people love when their lives are made easier. Technology has given us automobiles and copy machines and microwaves and computers. The health and fitness industry is no different, promoting plentiful quick fixes with little effort. But is convenience really the tool we need to grow and improve?

In this episode, we showcase some of the trade-offs when approaching this yin-yang of life. Through various examples, we invite you to take a look at how you choose between convenience and effort in your daily life. Some of you may find the need to push a bit outside of your comfort zone, while others may find they're overburdening themselves in unhelpful ways. This discussion can help you determine the right amount of balance for you!

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 apologize for Erin's audio during this recording. Due to some computer adjustments we didn't realize her Zoom settings had been reset and the "good" mic was not picking up. It was early morning...surely you can forgive us. ;-)

How many of you have felt utterly dazed by the conflicting dietary recommendations you see and hear? Eating should be simple! Yet society has found a way to make us question literally everything we put in our shopping carts and on our plates. Whether it be confusion around macros, intolerances, expert advice or fear-mongering propaganda, there's a strong case for revisiting the basics of nutrition and eating. We at Middleish often have clients ask us (with a detectable level of embarrassment), "What's the right way to eat?"

We hope that this episode will leave you feeling a bit more settled in your own practices of how to eat. And if you have dietary challenges unique from the masses, please seek out the help of a Registered Dietitian or other qualified professional to help provide the guidance you need.

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

Chances are you've heard the term, "trust your gut." But did you know that your gut actually has a mind of its own? How about the fact that you're hosting billions of little organisms in your digestive tract that rely on YOU to feed them? Did you know that this massive colony within you could impact disease risk, skin health and even your mood?

Join us for this interesting but not-too-scientific look at how your gut health impacts your overall health in ways you probably didn't realize. We'll discuss how dietary choices and exercise habits can positively or negatively influence the maintenance of your gut microbiota. Listen up for some foods that you might consider including more often in order to keep those buggies going strong!

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

Have you heard the term "self-care?" Recent focus on mental health and coping with continued stress throughout the pandemic has brought this concept to the forefront of health conversations. But what does it really mean? Misconceptions abound, like assuming self-care is "lazy" or means that you're selfish. It's time to set things straight!

Erin and Michael have advocated for self-care since day one of Middleish. This episode takes a deeper look at the definition of self-care, what it is and what it is not, and how to determine your best approach to taking care of yourself.

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

What is it about celebrity lifestyles that cause people to abandon all reason and follow like lemmings? Fad diets, fitness regimens, complicated or rigid daily practices and cleanses are seductive yet misguided methods that celebrities promote to their fans.   

We're here to investigate a few of the most popular cult followings of late. Adele, Tom Brady, Gwyneth Paltrow and Beyonce are on the list, as well as a few others. Join us for this revealing and somewhat shocking discussion on the mystical world of celebrity health hacks.  

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

The fear of failure is a common part of being human. When faced with the possibility of falling short of your goal, how do you respond? Some people avoid setting goals for this reason. Others charge forth with such a fixation on "not failing" that they run themselves ragged and lose sight of the learning in the process. And even though it might sound odd, the fear of success can actually be just as burdensome.

In this episode, Erin and Michael take a closer look at how fear impacts our progress (both positively and negatively) and some strategies to leverage a healthy dose of fear to your advantage. 

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 we launch into 2021, many of you are no doubt getting hyped up about starting something new. We at Middleish know all about the resolutioner's mission, especially since the top targets are diet and exercise. And we want to help you be successful!

In this episode, we discuss the virtues and pitfalls of following the standard resolution trajectory of old. We highlight some of our favorite ways to approach a new goal, even referencing some of our most popular early episodes that can aid in setting forth on a path that will stick this year.

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.

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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

"Write that down" is more than a catchphrase or a punchline. Turns out, there are tangible advantages of unpacking your brain onto paper the old-fashioned way.

In our experience, just about everyone can benefit from keeping journal. Some have experienced revelations. Others do it to organize their thoughts or schedule. We share how we have tried various types of journaling and discovered perks for ourselves. Whether you're an avid, daily recorder or if you've only considered sitting down with pen and paper, there is something to gain from listening to this episode.

And as a funny aside, when Erin threw out the word "journalize" mid-episode we weren't sure it was a real or made-up term. Turns out it is valid! Merriam Webster says so.

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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

If there's one aspect of "moderation" that's been hammered (pun intended) home, it's the consumption of alcohol. We've heard health accolades of moderate alcohol intake and warnings of too much. How is moderation really defined when it comes to enjoying that adult beverage of choice? Why do some people handle their drink better than others? How did Michael end up regretting an encounter with grandmas and tequila? It's all here in this episode!

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