When Amy first started training with me, weight loss was her primary goal. We talked about why it was important, we talked about how much she wanted to lose and we worked on a calorie plan to help her get there. And since she’s been here, she’s lost twenty pounds to date. I think the […]
Dr. Lisa Lewis returns for her fourth time to the show (See episodes #157, #189, and #227). In this bonus episode, we talk about her newest program for fellow coaches called “Psych Skills For Fitness Pros”. Whether you are a coach who wants to learn more about the program before purchasing or a fitness enthusiast […]
This week, I’m honored to welcome fellow coach and author, Kevin Mullins, to the show. In this episode, we talk about the steps we need to take to find more wins in our health journey. There’s a lot here about the way we view our health habits and how to see perceived failures as success […]
Calories in, calories out. That’s all that matters for weight loss right? Sure. Assuming we can remove things like stress, emotions, hormones, environmental factors, social events, and this funny thing that’s somehow intertwined with them like…our brains. As of this writing, I have 97 clients. 25% of those clients are currently on medication for depression, […]
Dr. Gillian McKnight-Tutein has been both a face-to-face and online client of mine over nearly a decade of work together. In this client spotlight, we talk about what that history has been like together, her motivations for change, how she has used pain to help steer her back to better health and what her support […]
Many years ago, I attended a nutrition seminar hosted by a professor who had been running some weight loss trials on clients in efforts to reduce risk of Type II diabetes, heart disease and strokes. He had seen significant success with a diet comprised of approximately 40% protein, 40% fat, and 20% carbohydrate. I was […]
I have the privilege this week of welcoming Ted Ryce to the show. Ted is a fellow coach who has worked with A-list celebrities and other high performers in the world and now coaches clients exclusively online. He also hosts the Legendary Life podcast. In this episode, we talk about the traumatic past that Ted […]
I spend a lot of time in different groups on Facebook tailored to other fitness professionals. As you can imagine, there’s a range of tenure between them (beginners and veterans) as well as a vast assortment of training styles (group exercise, one-on-one training, sport specific, etc). One question I seem to come across with more […]
This week, I welcome the debut of Amy Kubal to the show. Amy is a Registered Dietitian with a strong background in Paleo, autoimmune, ketogenic, digestive and kidney health, athletic performance, eating disorder, weight loss, and figure/bodybuilding diet and nutrition counseling. She specializes in distance consulting and has a passion for helping others discover how […]
It’s a number heard so frequently and with so little context that many times, women who are trying to lose weight don’t know if it’s the right way to turn or the wrong one. I’ve even had some exceptional female coaches on my podcast who criticize the number, claiming it’s too low. It would be […]