55. 5 Foods That Boost Your Metabolism
I think we can all agree that in order to lose weight, you have to be able to burn fat. In this episode of the Running Lean podcast, I’m talking about foods that will definitely give your metabolism a boost and help you become that lean, fat-burning machine.
54. The Benefits of Becoming a Fat-Adapted Runner
I get a lot of questions over in the Running Lean Community Facebook Group about fat-adaptation. So today on the podcast, I’m taking a deep dive into the topic of fat-adaptation for runners. My goal is that by the end of this episode, you will have a solid understanding of fat-adaptation and why it’s such a powerful tool to help you improve not just your running, but your overall health and fitness.
53. How to Overcome Self-Sabotage
Self-sabotage is when you say you want to lose 30 lbs but you find yourself eating chocolate cake every day. What is happening here? By eating the cake, you are completely undermining what you say you really want for yourself! Why do we do this? In this episode of the podcast, you’ll discover how and why you self-sabotage and learn a few simple strategies for how to overcome self-sabotage.
52. Looking Back and Moving Forward
Contrary to what I see plastered all over social media, I don’t think 2020 was that bad of a year, at least it wasn’t for me. In fact, I think 2020 has been my best year yet! In this episode of the podcast, I’m looking back at 2020 and the valuable lessons I learned, and what I’ll be focusing on as I move forward into 2021.
51. How I Ran a 50k on Zero Calories
Last weekend I ran the Sloppy Hog 50k. What makes this particular event unique though, is that I did the whole thing without using any fuel at all. In this episode of the podcast, I’m going to break it all down for you and tell you exactly how I did it, and perhaps even more importantly, why I did it.
50. How to Create Unstoppable Motivation
Whether you’re trying to stick to your food plan, or your training schedule when it’s cold and dark outside, you need motivation to make it happen. In this episode of the podcast, I’ll explain where motivation really comes from and offer some tips on how to create unstoppable motivation so you can stick to your plan and hit your goals!
49. Be an Example of What’s Possible
The Running Lean Manifesto is a set of guiding principles that, when you practice them each day, you can create the life you’ve always wanted for yourself. In this episode of the podcast, I share my thoughts about what it means to live your life in such a way that you become an example of what’s possible for others.
48. Think, Feel, and Act With Purpose
If you want anything different than what you already have, you have to look at what’s creating those results, and it’s always your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. Losing weight and keeping it off requires that you learn how to think, feel, and act with purpose. Today, I’m going to explain how all of this works so you can start applying this to your own life and start getting the results that you really want.
47. How to Handle the Holidays
The holidays are a time to gather with loved ones, give thanks for all that we have, and of course, eat and drink ourselves into oblivion…right? OK, maybe that’s just me! In this episode of the podcast, I’m going to offer some practical tips to help you handle the holidays so you don’t roll into 2021 hating yourself and looking like Frosty the Snowman.
46. Love Yourself Unconditionally
If you’re anything like me and you’ve struggled with your weight, then you probably know what it feels like to kind of hate yourself. When you feel this crappy about yourself, it is going to be almost impossible for you to lose weight, you just can’t do it. In this episode, I’m talking about how to break out of this negative mindset. The answer is to love yourself unconditionally, and I’m going to explain how to do it.