The Mood Lifters

Tony sits down today with Justin Nucum, Owner of Hardkour Performance. In this episode, we talk about functional fitness, mental health, and him being on TBS’ Wipeout.

The Mood Lifters is a podcast where we talk about our mental health journey and how exercise has helped us battle our depression and anxiety.

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Justin’s Instagram: http://instagram.com/j_nukes

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Disclaimer: We are not doctors, physicians, or registered dieticians. Our advice is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem or disease - AND it is not intended to replace the advice of a physician.

ALWAYS consult with your physician or qualified health professional with any matters regarding your personal health. Use of the information provided in this video should be used at your own risk.

Chris, Grant, and I bring another Chris to our show to talk about Yoga and mental health.

The Mood Lifters is a podcast where 3 guys talk about their mental health journey and how exercise has helped them battle their depression and anxiety.

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Chris’ Instagram: http://instagram.com/fitnessnchris

(We apologize for Chris’ connection - we will have him on another episode in the future with higher quality!)

[Time Stamps]

0:00 Opening

1:28 Chris, The Yoga Instructor

4:17 Yoga Is No Joke.

6:26 How Does Yoga Help Chris Mentally?

9:30 The Many Ways Of Yoga

14:50 Yoga And Martial Arts

15:40 What Chris Is Working On

20:00 Exercise For Mental Health: The Happy Medium

23:00 Yoga Before Bed

25:30 Yoga and Stress Resilience

28:00 Motivation To Work Out

32:30 What Is Flow?

33:43 Yoga For A Big Guy

41:02 Yoga For Other Forms Of Exercise

42:20 The Importance Of Recovery

43:40 Shoutout To Drift

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Disclaimer: We are not doctors, physicians, or registered dieticians. Our advice is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem or disease - AND it is not intended to replace the advice of a physician.

ALWAYS consult with your physician or qualified health professional with any matters regarding your personal health. Use of the information provided in this video should be used at your own risk.

Chris, Grant, and I talk about how Stress & Recovery play a large part on our mental health journeys.

The Mood Lifters is a podcast where 3 guys talk about their mental health journey and how exercise has helped them battle their depression and anxiety.

1:20 Your “Why” In Fitness

3:20 Grant’s New Gig

5:55 On Stress

10:40 Grant’s Mental Work

14:27 The Tribe 5

18:55 Fear of Judgement

21:22 5 Minute Brain Dump

25:36 Your Body and Stress

28:18 Fire and Ice

30:45 On Recovery

32:00 Stress and Sleep

38:11 Stress Resilience

41:00 Stress Invites More Stress

45:45 Hack Your Environment

48:00 De-stressing With Nutrition

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Disclaimer: We are not doctors, physicians, or registered dieticians. Our advice is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem or disease - AND it is not intended to replace the advice of a physician.

ALWAYS consult with your physician or qualified health professional with any matters regarding your personal health. Use of the information provided in this video should be used at your own risk.

This is a bonus episode for you guys that need help getting started with your nutrition and mental health journey!

Omega-3s and Mental Health: https://livereforged.com/blogs/news/one-fatty-acid-you-should-have-to-improve-depression-and-anxiety

The Ultimate Sleep Guide: https://livereforged.com/blogs/news/the-ultimate-guide-to-improving-sleep-quality

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Live Reforged is our bonus Mood Lifters series in which we cover Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep, & Supplementation In-Depth.

Time Stamps:

1:44 Food Quality Can Influence Your Thoughts

3:25 Adherence: Can You Stick With The Diet?

4:30 Micro Adjustments for Consistency

6:00 Energy Balance (Calories)

8:22 Macronutrients (Proteins, Fats, Carbs)

12:00 Micronutrients (Vitamins & Minerals)

14:25 Fiber & Hydration

15:25 Portion Control Methods

18:18 Performance Indicators For Weight Loss

21:15 Nutrition Tips

24:00 Free Exercise For Depression Course

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LIFT Your Morning Mood Course: http://livereforged.com/pages/liftyourmood

Get our supplements on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/reforged

Visit our website: https://livereforged.com

Join our Accountability Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moodlifters

Our Instagram: http://Instagram.com/livereforged

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Disclaimer: We are not doctors, physicians, or registered dieticians. Our advice is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem or disease - AND it is not intended to replace the advice of a physician.

ALWAYS consult with your physician or qualified health professional with any matters regarding your personal health. Use of the information provided in this video should be used at your own risk.

Chris, Grant, and Tony talk about nutrition hacks we use to make progress on our journeys.

We also talk about how doses make the poison.

The Mood Lifters is a podcast where 3 guys talk about their mental health journey and how exercise has helped them battle their depression and anxiety.

Try our sleep supplement Drift: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092XCSH3C?maas=maas_adg_E5015760E955255BE4E6A48E04C402AC_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas

0:35 Chris’ Check-In: Nutrition Hacks

4:34 Grant’s Check-In: Big Changes

8:19 Nutrition Strategy

10:00 High-Protein Breakfast

13:15 Small Rewards

16:30 Micro steps With Nutrition

18:14 Investing In Yourself

21:00 Embracing The Process

32:00 Handling Change

34:10 An “L” Is A Lesson Learned

45:18 The Dose Makes The Poison

53:05 Tony’s Vitamin A & Caffeine Overdoses

56:55 Adenosine, Caffeine, & Sleepiness

59:42 Sleep Supplements

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LIFT Your Morning Mood Course: http://livereforged.com/pages/liftyourmood

Get our supplements on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/reforged

Visit our website: https://livereforged.com

Join our Accountability Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moodlifters

Our Instagram: http://Instagram.com/livereforged

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Disclaimer: We are not doctors, physicians, or registered dieticians. Our advice is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem or disease - AND it is not intended to replace the advice of a physician.

ALWAYS consult with your physician or qualified health professional with any matters regarding your personal health. Use of the information provided in this video should be used at your own risk.

I sat down with Rocco Flores, the owner and founder of Blackbelt Nutrition.

Rocco has five years of experience in Jiu-Jitsu, and it is the one style of physical activity he could stick with consistently because he loves it.

In this video, we discuss Jiu-Jitsu and how it helps Rocco with his mental health, along with how he strives to work towards a more positive life for himself.

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0:00 Welcome Rocco of Blackbelt Nutrition

1:26 How He Started Jiu-Jitsu

6:45 How Jiu-Jitsu Makes Him Feel

10:30 How Jiu-Jitsu Helps With His Life

13:50 How Jiu-Jitsu Applies To His Career

17:42 Current Challenges

30:25 Testosterone And Mental Health In Men

33:45 The Current Culture Of Pessimism

36:00 Closing Remarks

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LIFT Your Morning Mood Course: http://livereforged.com/pages/liftyourmood

Get our supplements on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/reforged

Visit our website: https://livereforged.com

Join our Accountability Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moodlifters

Our Instagram: http://Instagram.com/livereforged

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Disclaimer: We are not doctors, physicians, or registered dieticians. Our advice is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem or disease - AND it is not intended to replace the advice of a physician.

ALWAYS consult with your physician or qualified health professional with any matters regarding your personal health. Use of the information provided in this video should be used at your own risk.

Chris, Grant, and I sit down to talk about how exercise helps in other aspects of our life. We also cover Grant’s massive weight loss and how to recharge your mental batteries when dealing with burnout.

The Mood Lifters is a podcast where 3 guys talk about their mental health journey and how exercise has helped them battle depression and anxiety.

0:00 Weekly Check-Ins

5:00 Financial and Inflation Stressors

9:30 Recharging Your Mental Batteries

10:15 Everything Is Connected To Our Well-Being

14:40 The Desire To Change

18:35 From Nearly 600lbs to 462lbs!

19:35 The Foundations

23:07 How Exercise Helps Your Entire Life

30:13 Inspiring Others To Work Out

35:03 The Discipline Muscle

37:20 Why We Love Morning Workouts

39:34 Hawaii and Beach Life

47:17 Final Words

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LIFT Your Morning Mood Course: http://livereforged.com/pages/liftyourmood

Get our supplements on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/reforged

Visit our website: https://livereforged.com

Join our Accountability Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moodlifters

Our Instagram: http://Instagram.com/livereforged

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Disclaimer: We are not doctors, physicians, or registered dieticians. Our advice is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem or disease - AND it is not intended to replace the advice of a physician.

ALWAYS consult with your physician or qualified health professional with any matters regarding your personal health. Use of the information provided in this video should be used at your own risk.

Chris, Grant, and I sit down to talk exercise motivation, fear, and Joe Rogan.

The Mood Lifters is a podcast where 3 guys talk about their mental health journey and how exercise has helped them battle depression and anxiety.

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Time Stamps

0:20 Grant’s Weekly Check-In

2:59 Chris’s Weekly Check-In

5:10 Tony’s Weekly Check-In

6:25 Grant Levels Up

9:58 Worldviews And Their Impact On Mental Health

11:35 Taking Care Of Ourselves

14:43 Fear And Limiting Beliefs

17:48 Are You Ready For Change?

19:35 Small Steps To Change

24:42 Exercise Motivation Hacks

29:39 An Interest To Start MMA

38:40 Conquer Fear With Movement.

42:04 Motivation Fluctuations

43:30 The “P” Word

46:29 Relieving Political Stressors

49:56 Joe Rogan

55:05 Thank You Mood Lifters!

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LIFT Your Morning Mood Course: http://livereforged.com/pages/liftyourmood

Get our supplements on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/reforged

Visit our website: https://livereforged.com

Join our Accountability Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moodlifters

Our Instagram: http://Instagram.com/livereforged

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Disclaimer: We are not doctors, physicians, or registered dieticians. Our advice is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem or disease - AND it is not intended to replace the advice of a physician.

ALWAYS consult with your physician or qualified health professional with any matters regarding your personal health. Use of the information provided in this video should be used at your own risk.

Chris, Grant, and I talk about sleep and stress and how they impact our mental health.

We also talked about burgers with watermelon?...

The Mood Lifters is a podcast where 3 guys talk about their mental health journey and how exercise has helped them battle depression and anxiety.

Try our Sleep Supplement, Drift: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092XCSH3C

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LIFT Your Morning Mood Course: http://livereforged.com/pages/liftyourmood

Get our supplements on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/reforged

Visit our website: https://livereforged.com

Join our Accountability Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moodlifters

Our Instagram: http://Instagram.com/livereforged

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Disclaimer: We are not doctors, physicians, or registered dieticians. Our advice is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem or disease - AND it is not intended to replace the advice of a physician.

ALWAYS consult with your physician or qualified health professional with any matters regarding your personal health. Use of the information provided in this video should be used at your own risk.

Chris and Tony talk about the best diet, fitness progress, and WHO you truly are at your core.

The Mood Lifters is a show where 3 guys document their fitness for mental health journey.

LIFT Your Morning Mood Course: http://livereforged.com/pages/liftyourmood

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Disclaimer: we are not doctors, physicians, or registered dietitians. Our advice is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem or disease - AND it is not intended to replace the advice of a physician.

ALWAYS consult with your physician or qualified health professional with any matters regarding your personal health. Use of the information provided in this video and podcast should be used at your own risk.

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LIFT Your Morning Mood Program: http://livereforged.com/pages/liftyourmood

Get our products on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/reforged

Visit our website: https://livereforged.com

Join the Fitness for Mental Health Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moodlifters

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