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We collected the 6 most commonly asked questions / myths, and had coach Ben answer each one of them in under 2 minutes. 

Tune in to join us as we answer the following: 

1. Are carbs at night bad?
2. Do I need to have protein shakes to gain lean mass?
3. Is coffee good or bad?
4. Is fruit bad for you?
5. Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
6. Vegans don’t get enough protein 

What is important to understand is the significance of context when answering these questions. When we answer them, we need to define the perimeters and terms of the question - for example, is it in terms of performance, or in terms of health?

This is why relative terms like ‘good’ or ‘bad’ can be dangerous when talking about nutrition and health in general.

There might be a scenario where something is not advisable for someone pursuing a certain goal, but essential for someone else pursuing their certain goal.  

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With a tagline of 'What's inside matters' and 'Human Kind. Be Both.' , it was fair to say that from the moment we came across Nourish'd when looking for a meal prep provider to assist with client convenience, we knew this brand was about more than chicken, broccoli and rice. 

Although she wouldn’t necessarily describe herself as such, Nourish'd founder Abbey Cameron is a visionary with an incredible goal that digs deep into the somewhat mystifying role food can play in creating connection, deepening relationships and reminding those that feel isolated within the community that we are all deserving of high quality, nutritious food and the health benefits that come with it. 

Abbey takes us through:

• The origins of Nourish’d and the decision to leave the corporate world 
• The explosion of the meal prep market
• Determining business values and striving to lead with kindness
• Going beyond gyms and health enthusiasts to reach those most in need
• Striving to provide both food and human connection to those most isolated
• The future for Nourish’d and it’s impact for those part of NDIS and Aged Care sectors. 

Nourish’d as a brand are clear on their purpose, the change they are trying to elicit and the way in which they are going about it. It’s hard to not get invested in the conversation and leave fired up to start pursuing our own goals just as avidly as Abbey and her team are pursuing theirs. 

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Our industry is rife with taglines, clickbait and promises of quick fixes, specifically targeting those with great insecurities and a high level of nutritional ignorance. 

This month - MTMM is taking aim at some of the longstanding and heavily touted misinformation that continue to circulate with the greater community.

What are some of the things you previously believed that had minimal factual basis? 
Is there anything you want to double check or clarify? 
Do you feel your daily practices to improve your health are legitimate? 

This month, we're working to create a forum to allow our community to ask any questions or raise any concerns they have with nutritional practice, terminology or protocols.

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This week on the podcast, we’re joined once again by our favourite mindset coach, self awareness guru and neuro linguistic programming rockstar, Brett Piperni! 

You might remember Brett from his appearance last year (one of our most viewed episodes), and this time round, the boys settle in, in an effort to define terms and better understand what we mean when we talk about ideas like happiness, kindness and confidence, such as:

- Do we really know who we are and what path we’re on?
- What is confidence and what role does it play in determining our actions? 
- How do we quantify progress towards intangible goals like acting with integrity or showing more compassion and kindness?
- Understanding the improtance of choosing the right metrics to measure progress
- Recognising the ‘monster under the bed’ and how to take steps to mitigate its impact on our thought process
- Is it possible to elicit an emotional state on command, in order to achieve a desired outcome (like complete focus)?

And many more…

Just like the last chat, this one may leave you with more questions than answers, but we guarantee the quality of your questions will significantly improve the answers you come up with, and help propel you further along your self awareness journey.

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New year, same injury patterns. 

This week on the podcast we’re joined by none other than our favourite manual therapist and owner of Principle 4 Osteopathy, Heath Williams. 

You may remember Heath as our Ergonomics guru from earlier last year, as he sat down to explain the 'do’s and don’ts' of setting up a home office.
 
 This time we’re chatting all things Heath's clinical approach to injury and patient assessment - the importance of understanding  the person sustaining the injury, rather than the just the injury itself - factors which have huge crossover to anyone who works with others in a physical sense.

Heath takes us through:

• What osteopaths are and how they practice
• Explaining the ‘biopsychosocial’ model and it’ application
• How an individual’s belief system about injury / rehabilitation can impact the outcome
• Debunking some of the misinterpretation that occurs in the dialogue between patients and practitioners. 
• Determining the best ‘type’ of therapy for a patient
• Are massage guns legit or placebo
• The intelligent way to return to activity after an extended hiatus
   
   …and many more.

Heath is extremely knowledgeable and I can personally vouch for the approach he takes into understanding the context, not just the presentation. I really enjoyed getting a look behind the osteopathy curtain and I’m sure you will too! 

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Have you ever set a New Years resolution, or any large scale goal for that matter, that ends up quickly slipping off of your priority list leaving you back at square one?

We’re back this week with another coaches chat, and coach Maggie and coach Ben talk through step by step how to set resolutions and goals, that you will be able to see through.

They discuss:

• Issues with big overhaul changes, especially ones that disregard any attention to the fundamentals of health, nutrition and fitness
• Wanting to see big changes, but afraid of change itself 
• The importance of prioritization in all areas of life in order to support your goals
• How resolutions should be something you can start at any time of the year, and why we see many people procrastinate until January 1st 
• Understanding how change results from small, incremental shifts in mindset and perspective 
• How to change the unconscious decisions we make every day to be ones that will support your goals 

Tune in to hear what the MTMM coaches have to say and follow along to set, or reset, your own New Years resolutions!

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The end of another year, one that has been very different from others in a lot of ways, but in other ways very similar.

The most important part for us this year is to say a very big thank you to our community, clients, partners and everyone else in-between. 

You guys are the reason we put this content together, and hearing how it resonates with you, or your opinions and thoughts on the various topics means the world to us. It’s because of you that we can continue to grow and speak our minds and hearts. 

So thank you for being a part of it and allowing us to continue doing what we love. 

Back to 2020…

For us, this year hasn’t caused a lot of issues but rather brought a lot issues that already exist to the forefront. It’s tested us in terms of how confident we are in who we are, and what we’re pursuing (career or personal) and it’s been very confronting in a lot of ways. 

So tune into what coach Ben (for the most part) and coach Maggie have to say on behalf of the MTMM team for what 2020 has taught us!

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Are you struggling with the idea of the upcoming holidays, and how to ‘stay on track’ and not ‘undo all the hard work and progress’ you’ve been making?

Well, we’re here to not only tell you, but explain our thoughts on why there is no need to worry.

In this episode of the More Than Macros podcast, we bring back MTMM Radio vibes and chat our way through five keys to a healthy relationship with food (and self) during the holidays. 

These five keys include: 

• Perspective 
• Avoiding restriction and punishment 
• Comments from others
• Building your plate
• Having a plan fo after the Holidays 

Have a listen and reach out to one of the MTMM coaches if you have any questions, concerns or want to chat about how to survive your holiday season!

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Miranda Alcaraz is as OG as it gets in the world of CrossFit. 

Multiple games appearances, seminar staff and affiliate owner, her name is synonymous with early CrossFit media and if you, like me, heavily drank the CrossFit Koolaid, you’ve no doubt seen her freestyle rap a time or two.
 
Four years ago, Miranda and husband Julian started self programming and filming their home workouts as they took place in their garage. It was the early days of instagram, and an emerging online following as a programming authority given her time at Lynchpin (with the likes of Chris Spealler and Pat Sherwood), it didn’t take long before the social media world began to not only take note of the workouts the pair were doing, but most importantly, take part.

As such, Street Parking was born - a completely online platform of programming tiered to suit athletes of all levels, with an emphasis on the simple. Minimal space and equipment but with maximal impact - the perfect programming for those unable to make it the brick and mortar affiliates for whatever reason.

Fast forward to 2020. Covid is rife, and the fitness world scrambles to go online - an arena in which Street Parking has been trailblazing ahead for almost four years and in the perfect position to showcase what’s truly possible in the online space.

Listen along as Miranda takes me through: 

• The origins of Street Parking
• The challenges associated with rapid growth and family balance
• Cultivating and protecting Community Culture in an online setting
• How to attract staff that align with the mission of the brand
• And a sneak peek into what’s in store for Street Parking in 2021.

I really enjoyed this conversation, and if you’re a CrossFit fan, I’m sure you will too!

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Just like you, our coaches are human. We have goals that we achieve, families that require our attention and raising, social obligations to meet, religious holidays to observe and health concerns that need addressing - so why would we expect our clients to be any different? 

It’s no secret that MTMM was born in the gym. The idea that we could work alongside our friends and family to help them improve their performance and their health by paying more particular attention to their diet and lifestyle factors, is our origin story. 

But just like in our personal lives, not all of our friends and family are avid athletes - so we’ve always strived to make sure that the programs we create and the support we offer can be useful regardless of our clients particular aspirations. 

One of the positives of Covid-19 is that it has served as a reminder that high performance is not the precursor to health, but the opposite - and for a period of time with no competitions on the horizon, we’ve been blessed with an opportunity to really focus with our clients back on the fundamentals of health as the primary motivator.

But the challenge has always been - how can we get those around us to seperate health from athleticism and understand that the even those with no desire to improve in the gym can still benefit from the education and support MTMM has to offer?

If you feel like you’re not athletic enough to learn about nutrition…

If Covid has really thrown your routine and headspace through the loop…

If you’re feeling overwhelmed with how far you feel you have to improve…

If you’re wanting to do something about your nutrition but don’t know where to start…

If you’re worried to gain everything you want you have to give up everything you love… 

If you’re contemplating the best step forward to improving your health in 2021…

… then this is episode for you. 


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