Today I’m covering a topic that is becoming a more mainstream topic but still has an element of taboo to it and that is cannabis usage - specifically in tandem with your health, fitness, and food freedom journey. Cannabis usage is now legal in a handful of states and decriminalized in others but still holds a lot of stigma. As a result, typically my clients and in general people I speak to aren’t as forthcoming in talking about their cannabis use the same way they might be when talking about their alcohol use, and this stigma can leave you with unanswered questions. If health and fitness professionals can talk about how to balance alcohol with macros and how to lose weight without giving up your glass of wine, then why can’t we treat cannabis use in a similar manner?

Look, everyone is going to have their vice. It may be alcohol or cannabis or a love of doughnuts. The same way you are taught to balance those vices in moderation can apply to cannabis so let’s talk about it!

Learn more about which cannabis strains do not cause the munchies:

https://www.zamnesia.com/blog-10-cannabis-strains-that-dont-give-you-munchies-n2637

Research referenced in this episode:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8116407/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8566388/

https://www.colorado.edu/today/2021/11/29/new-take-runners-high-study-explores-how-marijuana-affects-workouts

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/367234/

Let’s talk caffeine shall we? I’ll start by saying I’m a lover of coffee, I just love the delicious taste and my kind of treat is an iced Americano with soy milk from Starbucks or honestly any coffee shop I don’t care that is my go to order. But coffee - and not just coffee but caffeinated drinks - are one of those things that we need to practice moderation with when it comes to optimizing your health and I want to dive into that a bit more today.

What I cover:

I’d love to know if you learned anything helpful from this episode - was there any lightbulb moment that gave you the motivation to curb your caffeine habit or did this episode simply reinforce what you already knew? Shoot me a DM on Instagram (@coachdianaleigh) and let me know. And if you know a caffeine addict in your life, send this episode their way. We all know one and this podcast episode can be helpful for them in nudging them in the right direction to start making changes or provide them the tools they need to do so.

PS some coffee enema study links:

https://www.healthline.com/health/coffee-enema#research

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0960327111432499

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7478478/

https://colon90210.com/blog/coffee-enemas-are-they-worth-it

The topic of coming off birth control is trending right now as women are learning more about how hormonal birth control has the potential to impose negative effects on our bodies particularly with long term use but also many women need to go through the process of coming off hormonal birth control so they can venture into their pregnancy journey. What I’ve noticed is that in the functional health space, coaches are talking about post birth control syndrome yet medical providers are not educating women about this at all. To have this conversation, I’ve brought my friend and fellow functional health coach Elena on to talk about all things birth control. There was so much for us to cover and a few important tangents along the way, so this will be a two part episode with the second part being released next week. On this week’s episode, we’re going to discuss how birth control works, what is post birth control syndrome, and what steps you can take to prepare your body for the removal of exogenous hormones and returning to your natural cycle. Let’s dive in.

What is covered within this episode:

Apps referenced for cycle tracking:

Tools referenced for tracking basal body temperature + more

Out of Pocket Labs

Lab Values to Request From Your Provider:

*Be sure to consult your physician and insurance to get estimated costs for labs prior to ensure you're fully informed of your financial responsibility ahead of time. Both Elena and I are available for interpreting lab work.

Resources for coaches looking to learn more about functional health:

Connect with Elena

IG @elena.m.fit

Podcast: What The Funk, available on all major platforms

The topic of coming off birth control is trending right now as women are learning more about how hormonal birth control has the potential to impose negative effects on our bodies particularly with long term use but also many women need to go through the process of coming off hormonal birth control so they can venture into their pregnancy journey. What I’ve noticed is that in the functional health space, coaches are talking about post birth control syndrome yet medical providers are not educating women about this at all. To have this conversation, I’ve brought my friend and fellow functional health coach Elena on to talk about all things birth control. There was so much for us to cover and a few important tangents along the way, so this will be a two part episode with the second part being released next week. On this week’s episode, we’re going to discuss how birth control works, what is post birth control syndrome, and what steps you can take to prepare your body for the removal of exogenous hormones and returning to your natural cycle. Let’s dive in.

What is covered within this episode:

Apps referenced for cycle tracking:

Tools referenced for tracking basal body temperature + more

Out of Pocket Labs

Lab Values to Request From Your Provider:

*Be sure to consult your physician and insurance to get estimated costs for labs prior to ensure you're fully informed of your financial responsibility ahead of time. Both Elena and I are available for interpreting lab work.

Resources for coaches looking to learn more about functional health:

Connect with Elena

IG @elena.m.fit

Podcast: What The Funk, available on all major platforms

I see you - you're in the gym training your a$$ off and you think you're eating well yet… where are the results? Too often I see the common error being made of combining high intensity exercise - such as CrossFit, F45, OrangeTheory, and the likes - with a calorie deficit over long stretches of time. What you don't realize is that even with the best of intentions you could be making a few key mistakes with your nutrition and training that's holding you back from the results you're looking for. In this free class, I'll provide insight on common mistakes from a nutrition, training, lifestyle, and mindset perspective, how they're impacting your results, and what to do about it to get back on track and feel your healthiest self.

You can count your calories or track your macros or start showing up to the gym, but the real change won't come until you begin to shed your old identity and step into the new one you're creating for yourself. This isn't a simple task to do and along the way you'll experience friction, self sabotage, and self-doubt. In this episode I guide you through bringing awareness around the identities you may be holding onto that are holding back, how you can work through the challenge to releasing them, and what it feels like to step in to your new aligned self.

Make sure you register for my upcoming free class!!

Master Metabolism Without Macros

March 22 @ 6pm PST

I see you - you're in the gym training your a$$ off and you think you're eating well yet… where are the results?

Too often I see the common error being made of combining high intensity exercise - such as CrossFit, F45, OrangeTheory, and the likes - with a calorie deficit over long stretches of time.

What you don't realize is that even with the best of intentions you could be making a few key mistakes with your nutrition and training that's holding you back from the results you're looking for.

In this free class, I'll provide insight on common mistakes, how they're impacting your results, and what to do about it to get back on track and feel your healthiest self.

REGISTER NOW:

https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f42748dfb67d493413d91d

Connect with Coach Diana

Instagram @coachdianaleigh

Email [email protected]

The biggest mistake I see being made when it comes to kickstarting your health journey is immediately jumping into a calorie deficit. Diet culture has conditioned you to believe that health is restricting food and becoming your smallest self, when in reality this isn't health at all. Health is about learning how to nourish your body so it can thrive through the consumption of mostly whole real foods and understanding how to moderate indulgences while partaking in lifestyle factors such as movement, sleep, rest & recovery, hydration, and stress management. Instead of focusing on how you can restrict and cut calories as the first step in your health journey, listen to this episode to learn how you can add improvements to your health routine and make habit shifts that improve your overall health and wellness.

Master Metabolism Without Macros

March 22 @ 6pm PST

I see you - you're in the gym training your a$$ off and you think you're eating well yet… where are the results?

Too often I see the common error being made of combining high intensity exercise - such as CrossFit, F45, OrangeTheory, and the likes - with a calorie deficit over long stretches of time.

What you don't realize is that even with the best of intentions you could be making a few key mistakes with your nutrition and training that's holding you back from the results you're looking for.

In this free class, I'll provide insight on common mistakes, how they're impacting your results, and what to do about it to get back on track and feel your healthiest self.

REGISTER NOW:

https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f42748dfb67d493413d91d

Connect with Coach Diana

Instagram @coachdianaleigh

Email [email protected]

I am TIRED of hearing women fear getting "bulky" and allow this fear to hold them back from weight training and eating more, so we're going to tackle this mindset block head on. Why is it that women are afraid to get bulky? How is this fear harming your progress or causing you to fall for BS diet advice? Will you actually get bulky if you weight train? All that and some tough love on today's episode.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

On Wednesday March 22 at 6pm PST I'm hosting a free class called Master Metabolism Without Macros.

I see you - you're in the gym training your a$$ off and you think you're eating well yet… where are the results?

Too often I see the common error being made of combining high intensity exercise - such as CrossFit, F45, OrangeTheory, and the likes - with a calorie deficit over long stretches of time.

What you don't realize is that even with the best of intentions you could be making a few key mistakes with your nutrition and training that's holding you back from the results you're looking for.

In this free class, I'll provide insight on common mistakes, how they're impacting your results, and what to do about it to get back on track and feel your healthiest self.

To register, see the link in my Instagram bio or copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f42748dfb67d493413d91d

CONNECT WITH COACH DIANA LEIGH

Instagram @coachdianaleigh

Email [email protected]

WTF is food freedom even? It's two words strung together by health coaches all over the internet (including myself) that depicts a life outside dieting... or something like that. In reality, food freedom doesn't seem to have a set definition and it's pretty subjective to what it means according to the person using the term. Regardless, what I don't want you to think is that food freedom and going down a path that leads to intuitive eating means you get to eat whatever the f*ck you want without a care in the world. In actuality, food freedom requires some responsibility - the responsibility you take on to ensure your body is getting what it needs to thrive so your hormones can signal appropriately and your brain can make sound decisions. In this episode, I break down how calories, macronutrients, and micronutrients play critical roles within the body as well as how creating a balanced diet and lifestyle is critical for finding real food freedom.

Connect with Coach Diana Leigh

Instagram @coachdianaleigh

Email [email protected]

Your mindset around nutrition and your journey will impact the decisions you make along the way which will greatly impact your health. Today I unpack even MORE mindset shifts that are critical for you to make to be successful with your health journey.

The mindset shifts I unpack in this episode: