Episodes

I’ll bet you’ve thought about eating healthy at one point or another in your life and then thought, nah…that’s going to be way too boring. If this sounds like something you’ve thought (or even said out loud), then you are definitely not alone. People tell me all the time that they can’t stick to their plan, or can’t even start in the first place, because it’s all going to be sooooo boooooring! I used to think this way too, but definitely not anymore. I’ve embraced the idea that food can be a...

Have you ever considered how alcohol might be negatively affecting you? Do you know how alcohol affects your running performance or your ability to lose weight? Have you ever considered taking a break from drinking, or does the mere idea of quitting send you into panic mode? Today I want to pose this question: “Is alcohol really working for you, or do you just act like it is?” It’s a legit question and one that I honestly want you to consider. Drinking alcohol has been normalized and even g...

I keep hearing from other coaches this crazy idea that, as a runner, you cannot lose weight while training for a race. Most runners who set out to lose weight will probably make some mistakes along the way. And since I exclusively coach runners trying to lose the extra pounds, I’ve seen every mistake possible and then some. So a big part of what I do now is to help runners NOT make those mistakes! You can absolutely lose weight while training for a race, AND maintain or even improve your run...

Lots of runners come to me for help losing weight, getting stronger, and running faster. One common question that keeps coming up is, “How do I lose weight without all the discomfort?” They want to make big sweeping changes to their overall health and fitness but want to avoid feeling uncomfortable during the process. This was definitely me. I was always looking for shortcuts and hacks that would get me to my goal weight without feeling any discomfort. I wanted all the gains without any of ...

As a runner, you’ve probably been told that if you want to avoid hitting the wall, you need to consume a whole lot of one main fuel source – sugar. This approach does work for some, but for others it spells metabolic disaster, leading to incessant weight gain, insulin resistance, and a host of other health issues. If you fall into the latter category, you may want to consider becoming metabolically flexible. Metabolic flexibility means you are able to use multiple fuel sources effectively. T...

I coach a lot of runners who honestly want to change. They are ready to dial in their nutrition, lose the extra weight (permanently), get stronger, run faster, and become the healthiest version of themselves. But oftentimes there’s a big disconnect between what they WANT for themselves and what they actually DO. The problem isn’t a lack of desire or an absence of willpower, they’re just not living in integrity. In this episode of the podcast, I explore the art of living in integrity – what l...

Today I have a bit of a different podcast episode for you, it’s going to be more of a call to action. I believe that each and every one of us has the ability to make a positive impact on this world. And you don’t have to be a celebrity or a social media influencer in order to do it. Being an example to those around me is a big part of my mission. It’s how I make a positive impact and it drives me ever forward. My hope is that you listen to this episode and then take action. I want to encou...

If there’s one sure-fire way to make sure you stay unhealthy and die early it’s eating the modern, westernized diet. We’ve gotten very far away from eating the way our ancient ancestors ate and it’s causing us irreparable harm. Chronic lifestyle diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke are all linked to an unhealthy diet. These afflictions were virtually non-existent in ancient populations. For 2.5 million years, humans evolved beautifully on a very simple diet. If ...

There are a lot of myths floating around out there in regards to proper human nutrition. Some of these concepts have been around for a very long time and just seem like they hold water but a lot of them just don’t. With a lot of new studies being published and new data being looked at, we have to be able to decipher what’s true and what’s not. It’s not always easy, I totally get that. That’s why I put together this episode to hopefully shine the light on and bust some of the biggest myths aro...

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. Our collective health has been steadily declining over the last 40 years and it doesn’t appear to be reversing anytime soon. And if you think your healthcare system, the food industry, or the government are here to help you, you are sadly mistaken. If you want to avoid being another statistic and start becoming the healthiest and most badass vers...

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. This is another episode I’m doing in my “Back to Basics” series where I’m talking about the basics of good health, improved fitness, and becoming your most badass self. Today is all about the importance of strength training for runners. To be honest, most runners I talk to are not doing any form of strength training, or are not doing it properly. So in th...

What do you think of when you hear the word “discipline”? Does it conjure up images of “getting in trouble” or controlling behavior by means of punishment? For a lot of people, the word has a very negative connotation, and they want nothing to do with discipline in their life. But discipline is not always a bad thing. In fact, having more discipline in your life might actually be one of the best things you can do for your overall health and happiness. Today, I share why discipline does not m...

Today, I’ve got another episode in my Back to Basics series. This time it’s all about why runners get fat. I’ve talked about this topic a lot here on the podcast, but I want to go over it again today because understanding why you get fat – even if you’re a runner – is going to help you make the changes you need to make to reverse it. 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 runn...

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. If you’re the kind of person who just wants to keep doing whatever you’re doing from a sports nutrition perspective, then this episode might not be for you. But if you’re someone interested in making changes to the way you fuel your body for overall health AND want to improve your athletic performance, th...

In my coaching practice, I hear this phrase a lot, “I feel like I’m spiraling out of control.” Spiraling out of control can feel terrible and typically leads to out-of-control behavior like eating ALL the Oreos in the house or an entire large pizza by yourself. (I know this from personal experience, btw…) But what does it really mean to be “spiraling out of control?” Are you actually out of control or does it just feel like it? Is there no way to recover from this state you’re in? In this ep...

Most people don’t realize that their thoughts are responsible for every result they are getting or not getting in their lives. They blame other people and outside circumstances for their inability to stay on their food plan or their lack of motivation. They have all kinds of stories and reasons why things just won’t ever work out for them. But I would argue that this is a pretty crappy way to go through your life. Instead of being a victim of your circumstances, I want to encourage you to ta...

I’ve taught a lot of nutrition and mindset concepts over the last two and a half years of doing this podcast, and some of these topics are worth a revisit. Either because I’ve discovered new information about the topic and want to share that with you, or because it’s just so important that it’s worth another look. So 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...

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about what coaching is and what it isn’t. Some people think coaching is just someone screaming at you like a drill sergeant in boot camp. Others think coaching is having a cheerleader by your side telling you, “Great job!” all the time. While both of these can be positive aspects of coaching, there’s a lot more to consider if you’re seriously looking for someone to help you reach your weight loss and running goals. So in this episode of the podcast...

Today I have a bit of a different episode for you. I’m going to be asking you a lot of questions about your diet, your weight, your current health, your running performance, and a few other things. The reason for this is that I want you to consider how your current diet might be affecting you. 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. I’m kidding, of course, it never happens suddenly...

Failure. It’s such a negative word, isn’t it? What do you think of when you hear the word “failure”? If you’re like most people, you probably think of something you tried but were not successful. It didn’t work. You failed. And then it brings up all these feelings of disappointment, regret, and defeat. Failure means you were defeated. You lost. It’s over. The end. But what if there was a totally different way to think about failure? What would it look like if you learned how to fail properl...

One of the biggest misconceptions about losing weight is that requires a ton of willpower. If you have enough willpower you’re good to go, but if you don’t – you’ll probably just fail. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Willpower helps, but it will only get you so far. There are other forces at work that have to be addressed if you want to lose weight and be able to keep it off for good. In this episode of the podcast, I’ll explain why willpower doesn’t work and what you should be focu...

In my coaching practice, I’ve helped hundreds of runners ditch old bad habits and create ones. This is really the core of the work we do together – creating new habits that get you to your weight loss and running goals. So when it comes to changing a habit, I know what works and what doesn’t work. I’ve also seen a lot of people make the same mistakes time after time. So today I’m going to share a few of the biggest mistakes of habit change that I’ve seen. These are the things that people do...

If you want to make big changes in your life, then a lot of things in your life are going to have to change. The problem is that most people do not like to change things! They want to lose weight but they don’t want to give up junk food. They want to get stronger but they don’t want to lift any of those heavy weights. Most people have big lofty goals but want to change as little as possible. You know that this doesn’t really work, right? So today, I’m going to offer up an alternative way o...

If you want to lose weight and be able to keep it off for good, you have to shift your mindset. I think you probably know this by now since I talk about it all the time. But there’s a reason why I spend so much time on this subject – it’s because it’s one of the most important factors in whether or not you keep the weight off permanently. Getting leaner and stronger is mostly an inside job. So today, I’m going to share with you perhaps the biggest mindset shift you have to make if you want t...