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Happy Friday Unfit fam! Today we’re bringing our friend Riley Ludwig on the pod to talk about her Type 1 diabetes. While it’s sometimes known as juvenile diabetes, it wasn’t until Riley was in her early twenties that she learned of her diagnosis (16:26). We talk about how Riley’s been monitoring her insulin levels, adjusting daily habits and how to support a friend with Type 1 diabetes. Follow Unfit on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hxTUnD. Follow Riley’s journey: https://bit.ly/2N8akVI.

Sam’s wannabe husband Matthew Hussey says it best: confidence is a muscle, not a light switch. This week we’re throwing it back to the B.C. days (before COVID) to the last time we recorded together, right after our ski trip to Killington, Vermont. The pow was fresh, the pickles came in barrels, and the Shred of Shame was born...almost.

Racism is a public health issue and more importantly, a human rights issue. You guys already know we’re not experts on anything we discuss, and we’re not Black. However, to opt out of the conversation is inherently racist. Black Lives Matter. Today we’re talking about our privilege as white people and reflecting on exactly how that has impacted our day-to-day lives. No one said talking about this would be easy, but it is extremely important that we do.

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Contrary to popular belief, macros are *not* the Pythagorean Theorem of nutrition. This week we’re diving into macronutrients, aka carbohydrates, protein and fats, and using a little bit of “jock math” to test out macro-tracking strategies. It’s looking to be a lot more involved than simply having MyFitnessPal on your phone.

Life often throws curveballs. For most of us currently, that curveball is the pandemic we are in the midst of. For sports anchor Jenna Harner, it was moving to a new city for a new job in the middle of said pandemic—which is, objectively speaking, A LOT to handle. This week, we’re talking to Jenna (13:32) about managing stress, establishing a routine, and attempting to date during all of this... Of course, we’d all prefer to be dating Jeff Skinner.

It’s safe to say living in uncertain times has us all feeling restless and a little helpless. One easy way to make a positive difference: donating blood! There’s a constant need for blood, and when you donate you make an immediate impact on your community. In this episode, Ali talks Sam through her many blood donation experiences, gives tips and tricks for first timers, and details that one time she maybe (definitely) passed out and peed herself.

Since we’re in quarantine, now is as good a time as any to switch up your diet. Could keto be the answer? Cheese lovers, listen up! What sounds like a great idea may be more difficult than you think.

We didn’t exactly plan to launch a health podcast during a global health crisis—but when the creative juices get flowing, we stop at nothing. Join us for our inaugural episode! We’re talking about staying fit (or trying to) while in quarantine. Routine is key, but there’s also pizza which poses certain issues…

A healthy-ish podcast hosted by Sam Meyers and Ali Chilton. Emphasis on the ish.