250. 3 Things You Need to Do to Get Yourself Unstuck
Have you ever felt like you just can’t seem to make any progress toward a goal? Have you ever found it difficult to get started eating right or exercising regularly? Have you ever made some progress toward a goal but then you hit a plateau and you just can’t seem to get things going again? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then congratulations…you are normal. So in this episode, I’ve got 3 things you need to do to get yourself unstuck so you can continue making progress toward those goals.
249. Avoid These Mistakes and Crush Your Next Race
It’s that time of the year when every weekend it seems there are a ton of races going on all over the world. And a lot of runners who’ve worked really hard over the last few months will inevitably make mistakes on race day. Whether you’re a brand new runner and doing your first 5k or you’re a seasoned athlete and running your 20th marathon, I know you’ll get something out of this episode. So today on the podcast it’s all about how to avoid these mistakes and crush your next race.
248. How Do I Know if I’m Overeating?
If you want to lose weight and you’re finding it difficult – maybe you’ve hit a plateau and can’t seem to get the weight moving again – this episode is for you. Losing weight is never a linear process, there will always be ups, downs, and even stalls in your weight loss journey. But if you’re really struggling to get the weight moving in the right direction again, you might want to consider whether or not you are eating too much. So in this episode of the podcast, I answer the question, “How do I know if I’m overeating?” and offer some practical tips to help you stop overeating.
247. The Mindset Shift Required in Order to Succeed
Lots of factors go into whether or not you will successfully achieve a goal. How bad you want it, where you are in your life, your physical limitations just to name a few. But one of the most powerful indicators of success is a shift in your mindset. So in this episode, I want to talk about the mindset shift required in order to succeed and accomplish everything you want in your life.
246. The Macronutrient That Matters Most for Runners
I talk a lot about carbs here on the podcast, mainly why it’s advised to keep your carbs low if you’re a runner who wants to lose weight and use body fat as fuel for running. I realized I haven’t spent much time talking about the other macronutrients – fat and protein. So this episode is all about the macronutrient that matters most for runners and how it benefits your overall health and fitness.
244. Motivation Strategies to Keep You Moving Forward
If you have a big goal like losing weight and keeping it off, then you know it is going to take a while to reach that goal. One of the main reasons people don’t reach their weight loss goal is that they lose motivation. The interesting thing is that there are different motivation strategies that work for different people. Not everyone responds to the same types of motivation. So today I’ve got a few motivation strategies to keep you moving forward so you can actually achieve those big goals.
241. The Best Cross-Training Exercises for Runners
A lot of runners believe that when it comes to exercise, running is more than enough. They love running, do it 6-7 days a week, and don’t feel the need to do anything else. Then there are those runners who believe in the power of cross-training. Wherever you fall on this spectrum, there are some forms of cross-training that provide more benefits to you as a runner. In this episode, I explain what cross-training is, what it isn’t, and offer suggestions for the best cross-training exercises for runners.