Power Athlete Radio Ep 812: Fast Food, Slow Gains w/ Ben Skutnik
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Jun 13, 2025 Ben Skutnik, a Certified Power Athlete Coach and nutritionist, dives into the keys to overcoming dietary obstacles. He asserts that it’s not a nutrition problem but a discipline issue, tackling topics like emotional eating and the necessity of cooking skills. Ben emphasizes the importance of meal prep and tracking food, arguing that mastering your kitchen is essential for achieving fitness goals. With humor, he navigates the chaos of parenting and encourages listeners to embrace quality home cooking over fast food for better health.
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Environmental & Behavioral Diet Barriers
- Many people fail in nutrition due to environmental and behavioral issues including poor food environment and lack of cooking skills.
- Changing your environment and acquiring cooking skills is key to sustainable nutrition success.
Equip Kitchen & Remove Triggers
- Remove trigger foods from your environment and equip your kitchen with proper tools for cooking.
- Learn quick cooking skills to make meals enjoyable and sustainable rather than relying on bland repetitive food.
Plan & Use Accountability
- Prepare ahead and plan nutrition to avoid falling off the plan when challenges arise.
- Use coaching and accountability to navigate social situations and stress-related eating.