Most runners who set out to lose weight will probably make some mistakes along the way. So a big part of what I do now is to help runners NOT make those mistakes! Today on the podcast I’ll talk about the most common weight loss mistakes runners make, and what you can do to avoid making them.

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Lots of runners come to me for help losing weight, getting stronger, and running faster. One common question that keeps coming up is, “How do I lose weight without all the discomfort?” So in this episode, I take a look at what it actually takes to reach a weight loss goal and the secret of how to avoid weight loss discomfort.

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As a runner, you’ve probably been told that if you want to avoid hitting the wall, you need to consume a whole lot of one main fuel source - sugar. This approach does work for some, but for others it spells metabolic disaster, leading to incessant weight gain, insulin resistance, and a host of other health issues. In this episode of the podcast, you’ll learn exactly what metabolic flexibility is, the benefits of becoming metabolically flexible, and how to get started with it.

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I coach a lot of runners who honestly want to change. But oftentimes there’s a big disconnect between what they WANT for themselves and what they actually DO. The problem isn’t a lack of desire or an absence of willpower, they’re just not living in integrity. In this episode of the podcast, I explore the art of living in integrity - what living in integrity looks like and how it can absolutely change your life.

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I believe that each and every one of us has the ability to make a positive impact on this world. My hope is that you listen to this episode and then take action. I want to encourage you to do something today to start being an example to those around you, and then maybe, just maybe they will do the same.

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If you want to take control of your health and become the healthiest and most badass version of yourself, you might want to consider following in the footsteps of your ancestors. In this episode, I break it all down for you and explain how ancestral eating can dramatically improve your health and fitness.

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There are a lot of myths floating around out there in regards to proper human nutrition. Some of these concepts have been around for a very long time and just seem like they hold water but a lot of them just don’t. Today, I’m busting the biggest nutrition myths and providing you with some actionable advice to help you take control of your health and get on the right track.

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There is a health crisis going on right now in the US. Metabolic diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease are at an all-time high. In this episode, I share some surprising reasons why we are experiencing the current health crisis here in this country. I also explain the simple solution - not relying on the powers that be but instead taking your health into your own hands.

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If you’re a runner and you are not engaging in some form of consistent, intentional strength training, you are leaving a LOT on the table. So in this episode, I’ll go over why strength training is so important if you’re a runner, how it can help you lose weight and all the reasons why I believe strength training is one of the most powerful things you can do to improve your overall health and fitness.

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For a lot of people, the word discipline has a very negative connotation, and they want nothing to do with discipline in their life. Today, I share why discipline does not mean punishment and explain the surprising benefits of creating a more disciplined life.

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