Welcome back to the Best You Podcast! In this episode, I talk about the best way to plan out your week so that you help yourself accomplish your weekly goals. I discuss 3 questions that you should be asking yourself every week that will make planning easier and make your goals more attainable. Following these steps will help you take another step on your journey to better health, and ultimately on your journey to your Best You.

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On this week's Best You Podcast, Chief Community Officer of Best You, Vanessa Harris, interviews me about my Best You story and my decision to focus on Best You only. We talk about why I’ve decided to leave Orange Theory and Echelon to work for Best You only, the biggest lesson I’ve learned over the past 5 years, how this decision was both similar and different from when I decided to quit my job 5 years ago, what I’m most excited about moving forward, and so much more!

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In this episode:

(These timestamps are based off of the audio only version of the episode.)

9:11 What was going on in your mind when you decided to leave your old job after two weeks?

12:41 What lead towards the founding of Best You and what did that journey look like?

19:06 How many different arenas have you trained people in?

21:29 Has your mindset been different going into this major decision vs. when you decided to leave your job 5 years ago?

32:18 What are you most excited about moving forward?

37:36 What do you feel like is one of the biggest lessons you've learned from coaching group fitness?

46:41 If there was advice you could give to all of your group fitness clients, what would it be?

53:55 My Personal 3 Keys to Getting Closer to My Best Self

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My Personal 3 Keys to Getting Closer to My Best Self:

1. Clarity
2. Curiosity
3. Focus

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Start Getting Your Eating Habits On Track So You No Longer Fear the Scale, But You Have Confidence In Your Body!

https://www.nickcarrier.com/6rules

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Follow Nick on Instagram: @carrier_bestyou

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In this episode:

(These timestamps are based off of the audio only version of the episode.)

9:11 What was going on in your mind when you decided to leave your old job after two weeks?

12:41 What lead towards the founding of Best You and what did that journey look like?

19:06 How many different arenas have you trained people in?

21:29 Has your mindset been different going into this major decision vs. when you decided to leave your job 5 years ago?

32:18 What are you most excited about moving forward?

37:36 What do you feel like is one of the biggest lessons you've learned from coaching group fitness?

46:41 If there was advice you could give to all of your group fitness clients, what would it be?

53:55 My Personal 3 Keys to Getting Closer to My Best Self

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My Personal 3 Keys to Getting Closer to My Best Self:

1. Clarity
2. Curiosity
3. Focus

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Want to try out the 10 Week Transformation - THE premiere results oriented fitness program?

Go to: https://www.nickcarrier.com/10wt to learn more and get signed up!

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Start Getting Your Eating Habits On Track So You No Longer Fear the Scale, But You Have Confidence In Your Body!

https://www.nickcarrier.com/6rules

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Follow Nick on Instagram: @carrier_bestyou

Welcome back to the Best You Podcast! In this episode, I talk about the first step in building your BYG, your Best You Goal. I discuss the reasons it’s important to define your “why” for your fitness goals or any other goal, as well as the different questions you can ask yourself to find that definitive “why”. Following these steps will help you take another step on your journey to better health, and ultimately on your journey to your Best You.

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My guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Dr. Luis Velasquez. Born and raised in Guatemala Central America; Luis is a brain tumor survivor and an avid endurance athlete. He has completed over 100 marathons and ultramarathons, some at the 100-mile range and 9 Ironman Triathlons. He is currently writing a book “Ordinary Resilience” which is a blend of autobiography, research, and how-to guide for overcoming fear, finding strength, undergoing change, finding passion, and building relationships.

He, his wife Rujeko, and their children Alexis and Nathan live and play in Redwood City. When not coaching or spending time with his family, you can find him trail running or facilitating one of the most iconic classes at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Interpersonal Dynamics also known as “Touchy-feely”. He is also a contributor for HBR Ascent, Chief Learning Officer Magazine.

Check out the episode to learn more about his story from growing up in Guatemala during a very violent time to becoming a university professor and doctor, how he responded to a brain tumor diagnosis, his 5 pillars of resilience, the lessons that his parents taught him in Guatemala that allowed him to be successful as a business man and so much more.

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In this episode:

(These timestamps are based off of the audio only version of the episode.)

03:19 What was your experience like growing up in Guatemala and moving to the U.S?

10:50 When you first moved to the US, had you learned English or did you have to learn that alongside going to school?

13:35 What did your parents do to help you deal with difficult situations and how do you incorporate that with teaching your kids?  

19:39 After you were diagnosed with a brain tumor, how did you decide that you wanted to start running marathons?  

25:59 What was the recovery process like for having a brain tumor?

33:03 What was your journey like while trying to redefine your career after your brain tumor?

43:56 Luis' 3 Keys to Getting Closer to His Best Self

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Luis’ 3 Keys to Getting Closer to His Best Self:

1. Leg go of the fear of being wrong
2. Redefine his risk limit
3. Figure out ways to reach more people

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Follow Luis on Social Media:

Website: http://velascoaching.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/velasquezluis/

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Welcome back to the Best You Podcast! In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest struggles that people have when trying to lose weight; late night snacking. I discuss 5 great strategies that you can use to keep yourself from snacking after dinner, so that you don’t fall behind on your fitness goals. Following these steps will help you take another step on your journey to better health, and ultimately on your journey to your Best You.

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My guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Mary Crafts. In 2016, Mary handed the reins of her catering empire to her three children and has devoted herself full time to helping others build their dreams. Whether those dreams are centered on business, leadership, wellness, or something uniquely personal, Mary’s unbounded energy and engaging spirit lights the way for others to choose a new path forward a path empowered by courage and personal meaning and fueled by authentic vitality.

Check out the episode to learn more about how she went from 284lbs to hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro, how to identify and confront your fears, how to operate out of love instead of fear, why busyness should not be worn with a badge of honor, how her second marriage is 100x better than her first, and so much more.

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In this episode:

4:40 What do you think it takes for a moment to be transformational to someone?  

7:57 What do you think allowed you to bounce back during times when you fell short of executing your strategy for weight loss?

15:34 How do we strategically identify our fear and try to confront it afterwards?  

19:47 How were you able to change the direction of your attention to the health area of your life?

24:56 How did you break out of the mentality of "this is the way it's always been so this is what it will always be."?

37:23 What were the differences between your last marriage and your current marriage, and what makes this one so great?

44:18 Mary's 3 Keys to Getting Closer to The Best Version of Herself

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Mary’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to Her Best Self:

1. Stay consistent with her fitness routine so that she can experience more out of life
2. Take more time for meditation
3. Continue to invest in family everyday

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Follow Mary on Social Media:

Website: http://www.marycraftsinc.com/

Instagram: @marycrafts

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marycrafts/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.crafts4

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Welcome back to the Best You Podcast! In this episode, I talk about how you can prevent injuries to your knees and ankles. I discuss the specific muscles you should train to avoid injury and the different exercises you can be doing regularly to strengthen those muscles. Following these steps will help you take another step on your journey to better health, and ultimately on your journey to your Best You.

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My guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Candy Valentino. Candy Valentino started her business at 19 years old with no degree, no corporate background, no money (and no internet). She successfully started, scaled, and successfully sold businesses in service, retail, e-commerce, and product manufacturing in addition to creating a vast real estate portfolio as a flipper and investor.

At the age of 26, Candy founded a non-profit charity. Through her success in business, she bought and donated a building to the organization. Since then they have saved thousands of lives and Candy has been actively involved, personally raising millions for the charity. 

During her two and a half decades as an entrepreneur she has been named to Top Business Leaders 40 Under 40, Top 50 Women In Business, 10 People Making a Difference, Top 10 Business Consultants by Yahoo Finance, and was the youngest female to receive the Governor’s Award in Entrepreneurship in Pennsylvania. Candy was recently selected by Success Magazine as one of just 6 ‘Women of Influence’ and additionally listed to ‘Leaders Who Get Results’ with names like Will Smith, Gary Vee and Brene Brown.

Check out the episode to learn more about the first step to building wealth, how much money you should keep in savings, the first type of retirement account you should max out, how to buy your first piece of real estate, why you should never spend your earned money, why you should think twice before spending money on things and experiences, and so much more.

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In this episode:

(These timestamps are based off of the audio only version of the episode.)

4:50 When did your ability to think big start and how did the idea of thinking big and wanting to make a lot of money enter your mind?

7:00 Was it really just books that allowed you to keep your first business afloat?

9:13 What was the thing that allowed you to have such a high level of belief at such a young age?

12:22 How do you separate when to listen to your internal instincts vs your practical thinking?

14:58 Explain your framework of saving and investing all of your earned money.

19:10 What lead you to all the books you read about business and finance?

21:16 Where should the 20% of your earned income be invested?

24:32 How much should be in your savings account?

28:54 At what point should someone decide to buy their first piece of property?

32:33 What is leverage and how did you use it to your advantage in the beginning of your career?

34:53 What do you say to someone who decides to prioritize spending money on experiences? 

38:16 Have you experienced people treating you differently because they think you've been wealthy your whole life?

42:06 Candy's 3 Keys to Getting Closer to Her Best Self

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Candy’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to Her Best Self:

1. Constantly set new goals
2. Do the next chapter of her life with a little more ease
3. Constantly look at how to give more back and serve more people

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Follow Candy on Social Media:

TikTok: @candyvalentino

Instagram: @candyvalentino

Book: https://wealthhabitsbook.com

Website: https://foundersorganization.com

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Welcome back to the Best You Podcast! In this episode, I talk about how you can keep up with your fitness goals amidst the many parties and gatherings of the holiday season. I discuss strategies for keeping yourself motivated so that you don’t end up delaying your fitness goals until the new year. Following these steps will help you take another step on your journey to better health, and ultimately on your journey to your Best You.

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My guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Amber Shaw. Amber is a Mind & Body Transformation Expert, Founder of The Wellness Revolution, Motivational Speaker, and Internationally Recognized Authority in the Health and Wellness Industry. Health and fitness have always been a part of her life but not always in a healthy way. 

Check out the episode to learn more about how she was able to overcome her eating disorder, the keys to sustainable weight loss, how to abandon guilt and shame, how to not let perfectionism get the best of your eating habits, how much protein you should eat, the things she eats on a regular basis to maximize gut health and much more.

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In this episode:

3:58 - What was your experience like with having an eating disorder and how did you help yourself out of that situation?

7:31 - What do you think lead you down the road of bulimia and how do you think parents should teach their kids about having a proper relationship with food?  

12:45 - How did you start to break down your perfectionist mindset so that it didn't continue to hold you back?

16:39 - What are some of the strategies you've used to deal with shame and help give yourself grace?

20:50 - What is ghrelin and how can it contribute to people feeling hungry more often than they should be?  

29:10 - In your experience, what kind of quality and quantity of protein would you typically recommend to your clients?  

34:35 - Talk about some food choices that you try to eat on a regular basis and why those are your most important food choices?

37:16 - How can someone tell if they have issues with their gut bacteria and what can they do to help fix those issues?

43:42 - Amber's 3 key's to getting closer to her best self

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Amber’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to Her Best Self:

1. Be more consistent with her quiet time
2. Continue to let go of some imposter syndrome
3. Create more space in her day to just be and not do

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Follow Amber on Social Media:

Website: http://www.ambershaw.com/

Instagram: @msambershaw

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msambershaw

TikTok: @msambershaw

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Want to try out the 10 Week Transformation - THE premiere results oriented fitness program?

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https://www.nickcarrier.com/6rules

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Follow Nick on Instagram: @carrier_bestyou