Today I’m so excited to have Brian Sanders on the show! He is the filmmaker behind the feature-length documentary Food Lies and host of the Peak Human podcast. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Mechanical Engineering but then found a passion for health and fitness. Brian is currently working as a Health Coach and is the co-founder of the health, media, and technology company SAPIEN. Brian and I talk about his documentary Food Lies, and we both express our thoughts on what it takes to nourish our bodies. It’s always awesome talking to like-minded people and I love hearing their opinions on things so I will save that for the podcast I hope you have the opportunity to listen! Brian can be found at:

Sapien.com

Instagram.com/food.lies

Please check him out on YouTube @ Food Lies

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Just talking a little bit today about my “Whys” and how I constantly like to revisit them from time to time. I find that finding your Y can be an Intercal part to your journey and it is something that we constantly need to be reevaluating. Any thoughts questions comments are always welcome and the easiest way you can get in touch with me is Instagram at@conniebegonnie

Today I have on a Karen Martel from Karen Martel Nutrition on the show! Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and women’s weight loss expert.

Founder of the OnTrack women’s transformational weight loss program. Host of the popular women’s health podcast and video cast The Other Side of Weight Loss. As well host of the 2018 Women’s Empowerment Summit.

After struggling with her own health issues, Karen was determined to bring her knowledge to others with a bold new approach to women’s health and weight management. Karen's passion lies in helping women breakthrough weight loss resistance and find their personal weight loss code through nutrition, breaking through emotional blocks, hormone optimization, and managing stress. Karen is a health leader and researcher determined to revolutionize nutrition for modern women.

Karen has been on several top-rated health podcasts. You can check out some of her past interviews below.

Livin la Vida Low Carb with Jimmy Moore Primal Blueprint

Keto for Women

Women’s Wellness Radio

Women’s Empowerment Summit The Low Carb Leader

Power The Hustle

The Primal Alternative

Breaking Up with YoYo Dieting The Awesome Health Podcast Myers Detox

True Detox part 1

True Detox part 2

The Wealth Project

Thrive Busy Women’s Food and Weight Loss Series

Female Health Unlocked

The Quest for the Best

Health Junkie Master Classhttp://www.healthjunkielive.com/ Connect with Karen

Website: https://karenmartel.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenmartelnutrition/ Instagram: @karenmartelnutrition As always I can be found @conniebegonnie on Instagram and at Connie Nightingale Health and Fitness on Facebook or at https://thefitfarmingfoodmom.issacertifiedtrainer.com

Today in light of my recent hip surgery, I have someone on the show that is no stranger to injury and has also helped clients through times of injury as well. Jerry Ward is a former national level Bodybuilding competitor, former pro wrestler, former bio-molecular nutrition counselor (DC1 and world sports nutrition)

NPC mid Atlantic judge (head judge), he also is a fitness YouTuber and owns Bios3training as well as GIFD Labs. Today we’re going to talk about injury! Jerry can be found at https://bios3training.com and on Instagram @jerrywardii and as always I can be found @conniebegonnie and fitfarmingfoodmom.issacertifiedtrainer.com

Today I had the pleasure of having my friend and fellow competitor Shay Marquetta join me on the show and we talk all about dysfunctional behaviors that people have especially when it comes to contest prep. We talk about People using contest prep as an “excuse” to diet and also the negative behaviors that can develop after contest. Shay can be found online on Facebook under Shay Marquetta and on Instagram @bikinibuff and as always I can be found @conniebegonnie

Today I have on the show Victoria Felkar.

As an interdisciplinary researcher and instructor, she works across the fields of kinesiology, medicine, critical studies and the humanities. She studies health, hormones, and the body, and is currently pursuing a doctorate. Her research explores women's health and female hormone manipulation within sport and medicine.

For the past decade, she has also been a practitioner, consultant, author, and educator within the world of strength and fitness. Over the years, she has worked with a wide range of individuals and organizations, including top-level athletes, special populations, health professionals, and strength coaches, and lectured at events worldwide. Her specialties include athlete-centered coaching methods, functional health and performance enhancement education.

Today I have the opportunity to talk with Victoria about Hormonal Birth Control, Performance Enhancing Drugs and hormones and I cant be more thrilled to have her on the show today.

Victoria can be found online at www.VictoriaFelkar.com and also wanted to include a link to the menstrual cycle diaries that can be found here: Menstrual Cycle Diary — VICTORIA FELKAR

Menstrual Cycle Diary — VICTORIA FELKAR

As always I can be found on Instagram @conniebegonnie and would love to hear your feedback thoughts and opinions. Enjoy the show!

Today I’m going to talk a little bit about easy ways to meal prep and portion control. It’s so much easier to stay on track when you have food waiting for you in your refrigerator. Today I’m going to talk about eating a balanced meal with protein carbohydrates and fat, and also portions. And if you have any questions at all I would love to help you I can be found on Instagram at @conniebegonnie and my website https://thefitfarmingfoodmom.issacertifiedtrainer.com I absolutely love helping people reach their goals and I’m a great problem solver! Do you have an issue or want to find ways to make better choices? I can help!

In today’s episode we talk all about sugar! It’s effects on the liver, insulin, the gut microbiome and so much more! Today’s Guest Dr. Robert Pastore Ph.D completed his graduate education at Eastern Michigan University, majoring in human nutrition with extensive study of biochemistry and genomics, and received the outstanding graduate student award for academic excellence.

He holds a PhD from Rutgers University, School of Health Professions in biomedical informatics, nanomedicine and clinical informatics, and received the award of excellence for his outstanding academic performance.

He is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Society for Nutrition, the American College of Nutrition, the Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi, and Alpha Chi Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Dr. Pastore is also on the Rutgers University School of Health Professions Alumni Association Executive Board.

Dr. Pastore has had the distinction of counseling some of the world’s greatest professional athletes and sports teams from the MLB, NFL, NHL and the world of endurance sports. Dr. Pastore consults for professional sports and health care companies. He can be found at www.drrobertpastore.com and on Instagram @drrobertpastore and as always I can be found on Instagram @conniebegonnie and my website https://thefitfarmingfoodmom.issacertifiedtrainer.com

In this episode I talk a little bit about things to avoid when making a New Year’s resolution, and how to set yourself up for success with the goals that you make. I touch on MLM schemes and some different diets and also gym intimidation. I can be found in Instagram @conniebegonnie and my website https://thefitfarmingfoodmom.issacertifiedtrainer.com

Today I’m excited to bring on the show Chet and Natalie Nichols and they are here to talk with me today about red flags and things to consider when hiring a contest prep coach.

Chet is an IFBB Pro, Physique Coach, Prep Coach, NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist and NPC Regional Judge. Natalie is an IFBB Pro, Physique Coach, Prep Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and NPC Regional Judge. Both specialize in personalized Online Training with Physique Competitors, Powerlifters and General Fitness Enthusiast. Services include Workout Programming, Nutrition Plans, Contest Prep, Offseason Improvement, Posing, Competition Critique, Weight Loss, Muscle gain, Body Recomposition, etc. All programs are customized and clients are monitored on a weekly and daily basis. Chet and Natalie live in Meridian, ID and trains at The Mecca Gym

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