130. Taking Your Health Into Your Own Hands
There is a health crisis going on right now in the US. Metabolic diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease are at an all-time high. In this episode, I share some surprising reasons why we are experiencing the current health crisis here in this country. I also explain the simple solution – not relying on the powers that be but instead taking your health into your own hands.
129. Back to Basics: The Importance of Strength Training for Runners
If you’re a runner and you are not engaging in some form of consistent, intentional strength training, you are leaving a LOT on the table. So in this episode, I’ll go over why strength training is so important if you’re a runner, how it can help you lose weight and all the reasons why I believe strength training is one of the most powerful things you can do to improve your overall health and fitness.
128. Discipline Does Not Mean Punishment
For a lot of people, the word discipline has a very negative connotation, and they want nothing to do with discipline in their life. Today, I share why discipline does not mean punishment and explain the surprising benefits of creating a more disciplined life.
127. Back to Basics: Why Runners Get Fat
Runners are not immune to gaining weight and getting fat. In fact, gaining a lot of weight as a runner is a big part of my story and it’s something hear from runners every single day. So it’s not just me, it’s a problem for so many runners. So today’s Back to Basics episode will explain why runners get fat and what you can do about it.
126. Are You Eating Like an Athlete?
I’ve been thinking about this podcast topic for a while now and finally just felt ready to share my thoughts with you. This is one of those “tough love” episodes, so fair warning in advance. By the end of this episode I want you to honestly know whether or not you are eating like an athlete, and more importantly, why or why not.
125. Do You Feel Like You’re Spiraling Out of Control?
In my coaching practice, I hear this phrase a lot, “I feel like I’m spiraling out of control.” In this episode of the podcast, I explain what it really means when you feel like you’re spiraling out of control and I’ll show you what you need to do to get yourself out of it.
124. Back to Basics: The Thought Model
Most people don’t realize that their thoughts are responsible for every result they are getting or not getting in their lives. Today on the podcast, I’m going to explain the thought model and how it is the most powerful coaching tool I use in my practice, and how you can use it to take back control of your life and your results.
123. Back to Basics: Eating Real Food
Over the next several weeks, I’m going to be sprinkling in some of these “Back to Basics” episodes to share new and improved info and revisit some key concepts for weight loss and sports nutrition for runners. I’ve learned a lot since first talking about eating real food, and it’s also one of the most important things you can do to improve your overall health and fitness, so it absolutely deserves another look.
122. What Coaching Should Look Like
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about what coaching is and what it isn’t. So in this episode of the podcast, I break down what coaching is, what it isn’t, and explain what coaching should look like. I’m hoping that by the end of this episode, you have a very clear understanding of how the right kind of coaching can help you achieve all of your health and fitness goals.
121. Is It Time to Change Your Diet?
Most people don’t pay much attention to their diet unless they suddenly find themselves overweight or their doctor wants to put them on some medication. By the end of this episode, I want you to have a clear understanding of the effects of your diet on health and sports performance and help you decide whether or not it’s time to finally change your diet.