Part 2 of my conversation with Alan Aragon - diving into some of the common misconceptions floating around in the nutrition space. Topics discussed on this episode:

-Should you be going low carb to lose weight?

-Cause of insulin resistance + improving insulin sensitivity

-Dow we need to be worried about rises in blood sugar after meals?

-Identifying sound nutrition advice/recommendations vs. marketing gimmicks

-Rise in popularity of vilifying seed oils - should they be avoided or included in your diet?

-Scaremongering around individual ingredients in the online nutrition space

+ so much more in-between.

I loved this conversation and I know you will too!

Where to find Alan:

Alan Aragon's Research Review

Instagram: @thealanaragon

Order his book: Flexible Dieting

Where to find me:

Instagram: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

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I had a blast during this two-part discussion with the amazing Alan Aragon. In Part 1, we lay the foundation for understanding flexible dieting, its origins, and how you can apply it to your own life. This episode also sets the stage for what we’ll dive into in episode 106.

Listen to this episode and head over to part 2 where we dive into low carb diets, insulin resistance, blood sugar 'spikes', the insulin hypothesis of obesity, seed oils and so much more.

Where to find Alan:

Alan Aragon's Research Review

Instagram: @thealanaragon

Order his book: Flexible Dieting

Where to find me:

Instagram: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

TIA for listening!

Listen to the rest of this discussion on the next episode.

Had my good friend + fellow dietitian/online coach - Zoë (Schroeder) Grober - back on the show for a 2nd episode. Check out our last podcast here:

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Topics discussed on this episode:

-Being consistent with content creation + balancing that with our personal lives/work

-Identifying what you want, managing expectations and taking action

-Changing priorities and working through the different season of life you find yourself in

-How social media has skewed our perception of what 'health' looks like

-Traveling stress free + 'staying on track' as you find yourself away from home

-Things we've changed our mind on + doubled down on as coaches over the last few years

+ so much more in-between.

I loved this episode and I know you will too.

Where to find Zoë:

IG: @fatlossrdzoe

Website: zoeschroedernutrition.com

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

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Football season is back.. which means more tailgates, BBQs, celebrations and social gatherings over the next few months. Let's talk about how you can enjoy them while still staying on track with your health + fitness pursuits.

This convo also applies to all other social events you attend as well - no matter what season you find yourself in.

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Website: https://lukesmithnutrition.com/

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Just wanted to take a second and tell you about a recent experience I had joining a new gym. I get it.. changing up your routine, getting into a new gym or trying something new can be intimidating. Even I struggle with this stuff too at times. But I wanted to leave you with some thoughts/insights/reminders as you might find yourself in a similar situation going forward.

Hope you find this helpful!

Can always find me on IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

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Back with another Q&A for this episode - ty to everyone who's been asking questions on IG the past couple weeks. Topics discussed on this episode:

-Getting in effective workouts + nutrition around long work days/shift work.

-Moving away for college - advice with getting into a new routine.

-Is it normal for your menstrual cycle to be irregular in a deficit??

-Best ways to 'firm up' + get rid of cellulite.

-When + why someone should calorie/carb cycle.

-How to set up a 'lean bulk' and why 'dirty bulking' is dumb.

-Eating sweets/processed foods guilt free.

-Some reminders around getting over an illness + worrying about 'lost progress'.

+ so much more in-between.

Another solid Q&A in the books! I know you'll enjoy this one.

Where to find me:

Instagram: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

Fill out a 1:1 coaching application HERE

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Had a very special guest (my lovely wife, Katie) on the pod for my 100th episode. It was a blast having my biggest supporter + the person who's been here with me over the past ten years share some of her real life perspectives on our health and fitness pursuits. Topics discussed on this episode:

- What it's like living with/being married to someone in the nutrition field

- Battling comparison

- Importance of having a supportive partner/inner circle

- Benefits of therapy throughout your health and fitness pursuits

- Tracking food + making the process more approachable

- Slow + steady dieting vs more aggressive dieting

- Acknowledging tradeoffs while pursing your fitness goals

- Finding balance between living a life you enjoy AND living in a body you enjoy

- Finding an exercise regimen that fits your lifestyle + goals

+ so much more in-between.

I loved this episode and I know you will too.

Where to find Katie:

Website: www.pronouncedprogresstherapy.com

Email: katie@pronouncedprogresstherapy.com

Phone: 775-964-8618

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

Fill out a 1:1 coaching application HERE

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Loved this chat with my friend and fellow Dietitian - Brandy Kuebler RDN, LD. This episode is for all my parents (or future + soon to be parents) who have questions/confusion on current recommendations around feeding their child/children. Topics discussed on this episode:

- What age should we be introducing solids?

-Baby led weaning + transitioning from breastmilk/formula to solids.

-Portions size recommendations for toddlers.

-Nutrients of concern + common food sources/recommendations.

-Food allergies - should we be feeding our kids the common allergens or avoiding them?

-Picky eaters.. what to do with them. Why children might have food aversion + what to do about it.

-Language we use around food and how we should communicate with our kids.

+ so much more in-between.

Super fun + interesting episode - I know you'll love it.

Where to find Brandy:

Link-in-Bio: https://linktr.ee/chefspalette

Website: https://chefspalette.com/

IG: https://instagram.com/chefspalettenv

FB: https://facebook.com/ChefsPalette

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChefsPaletteNV

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

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