Such a simple concept yet so much to unpack... so let's talk about it. Topics discussed on this episode:

-Intermittent fasting - what it is + different protocols

-Benefits of fasting we've seen in research

-Discussing the 'why' and underlying reasons for these health benefits

-Potential risks and populations that I wouldn't recommend it to

-Other claims around autophagy, weight loss, improved health markers etc.

+ so much more in-between.

References:

PMID: 34919135, 28455679, 32428841

Wanna learn more about autophagy? Check out this video by Layne Norton

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

TIA for listening!!

Loved this chat with my friend and colleague - Marci Nevin. Marci is a fellow coach and has been in the health + fitness space for almost 20 years. Topics discussed on this episode:

-Marci's background + recent injury

-Working through injuries - things we can learn, mindset shifts + working around them

-Why spending time at maintenance is so damn important

-Pros of eating more and not constantly being stuck in the dieting mentality

-Why dieting can be glamorized and why it can be difficult to transition out of that mindset

+ so much more in-between.

I enjoyed this episode and I know you will too!

Where to find Marci:

IG: @marcinevin

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

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Had my friend - Dr. Jeremy Scott Dinkin - on for this episode talking about the world of Chiropractors and rehab based therapies. Topics discussed:

-Wtf is a chiro? What's their job entail? What do they learn in school? Do they do more than just crack peoples back on TikTok??

-Differences between a physical therapist and chiropractor

-Red flags to look out for when deciding to see a chiro.. or nutrition coach or PT or trainer etc.

-Common injuries in the space like back pain + where to start when treating it

-Adjustments.. what are they, what's happening, are they always necessary for treatment/rehab?

-Why lifting/resistance training is so damn important (when done correctly)

+so much more in-between.

To be honest.. I've had some experience working with chiros in the past but I still didn't have the best understanding what they do. I've primarily worked with PT's after injuries so this was a really helpful/fun episode for me.

I loved this convo and I know you will too.

Where to find Jeremy:

IG: @rsm_athlete_doc

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

TIA for listening!

Making research cool again with my guy - Dan Feldman. Dan is a fellow dietitian and coach in the health space and does an amazing job communicating research to his audience. Topics discussed on this episode:

-Why is science/research important?

-What does being an evidenced-based practitioner mean?

-The role of research in the nutrition space as it relates to recommendations + practical application.

-Reviewing common types of research designs.

-Identifying professionals in the space vs quacks/pseudoscience.

-Why almost every answer to a nutrition question is: It Depends

-Importance of being an informed consumer when scrolling social media.

+so much more in-between.

Where to find Dan:

Instagram: @powerlifterdietitian

Website: danfeldmanrd.com

Where to find me:

Instagram: @lukesmithrd

Website: lukesmithnutrition.com

TIA for listening!

Little impromptu recording on the whole 'sustainability' conversation we constantly hear about in the health + fitness space.

Remember.. 'sustainability' is subjective and should be individualized to you + your situation/goals/preferences.

Thanks for listening to me ramble on this one.

Follow me on IG for more nutrition + fitness related content: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

Another Q&A episode in the books. Topics discussed on this episode:

-Egg carton labels, terminology, making the best decision for you

-Thoughts on people saying salad dressing is 'bad'

-Ways to mentally warm-up + prep

-LMNT packets as a mid-afternoon pick me up

-Potential benefits of Bloom/AG1 powders

-What makes a 'good' breakfast?

+so much more in-between.

Ty to everyone who asked a q this past week!

Follow me on instagram for more nutrition + fitness related content: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

Topics discussed:

Mini cuts - what they are, why people do them + my thoughts

More traditional fat loss phases - general guidelines, when to stop

Slower/smaller deficits - why I'm experimenting with it + why

+ many... many side tangents in-between lol.

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

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Loved this conversation with my guy - Jared Hamilton. Dove deeper into the psychology of dieting and the importance of prioritizing your mental health when working toward your goals.

Topics discussed on this episode:

-'Dieting from the inside out'

-Why external change without internal change doesn't last

-Identity change that needs to happen alongside a physical transformation

-Challenging the old stories you've been telling yourself

-Upgrading your belief systems

-Working on your mental health + seeing a therapist

-Making mental gains before you can appreciate physical gains

+ so much more in-between.

I loved this convo and I know you will too.

Where to find Jared:

IG + TikTok: @realjaredhamilton

Podcast: Dieting from the inside out

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JaredHamilton

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

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Had a blast catching up + chatting with my friend and fellow dietitian - Alex Larson. Alex is a performance dietitian that helps endurance athletes fuel for performance and body composition. Topics discussed on this episode:

-Difference between 'dieting' and 'fueling' for performance/sport

-Body recomposition and performance

-Importance of nutrition and training periodization

-Signs/symptoms of under-fueling + getting newbie gains as an endurance athlete

-Fads in the performance nutrition space

+so much more in-between.

Where to find Alex:

IG: @alexlarsonnutrition

Website: alexlarsonnutrition.com

Email: [email protected]

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

lukesmithnutrition.com

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Always a good time chatting/catching up with my friend and fellow fitness coach - Alex Engelman. Alex is based out of Austin, TX and does both in-person + online personal training alongside nutrition coaching. Topics discussed on this episode:

-Differences between working with an online vs in-person trainer.

-What to look for in a trainer, red flags and considerations when hiring a coach.

-Common timelines when getting into weightlifting - going from beginner -> intermediate -> advanced.

-Using food tracking as a tool + how that leads to sustainable flexibility.

-Muscle soreness - why it isn't always the best proxy for a good workout session.

-Celebrating the small victories - why it's important, why you should do it and what to look out for.

+so much more in-between.

I know you'll enjoy this chat.

Where to find Alex:

Instagram: @ae_nutritionandfitness

Where to find me:

Instagram: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

TIA for listening!