The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show with Ben Brown

The power of doing the work and loving yourself is far more important for weight loss and body change than the foods we put in our mouths, according to Krista Scott-Dixon, Ph.D. If you've experienced trouble losing weight, improving body composition or just generally are interested in discovering tips for boosting your health and happiness, then definitely check out my podcast with Krista.   Krista is the Director of Curriculum at Precision Nutrition, one of the top online nutrition coaching and coach certification programs in the world. She is also the creator of the PN Coaching Program and it's offshoot ProCoach and co-author of the PN Level 1 certification textbook The Essentials of Sport and Exercise Nutrition Certification Manual. In her 20+ year career teaching a coaching, she's helped thousands of students and clients change their lives for the better.   Additionally, Krista is published widely in both academic and popular presses and is a sought-after speaker on the topics of nutrition, emotional well-being and behavioral change. Her latest book, Why Me Want Eat: Fixing Your Food F*ckedupitude, tackles the subject of disordered eating in an informal, simple and humorous way.   Krista's journey into the world of fitness is an unconventional one. A self-proclaimed unathletic person, Krista was often picked last for teams and used to hide out in the locker room to avoid gym class. Then, in college, she had her 'aha' moment when she gained 50 pounds. It was then that she realized she had to do something different and began educating herself about nutrition and weight training.   Prior to joining Precision Nutrition, Krista was a researcher and faculty member at York University in Toronto.   As if that's not enough, Krista is also the creator of the groundbreaking women's weight training website, Stumptuous.com.   This is an incredibly uplifting conversation chalk full of amazing information. We talk about the coaching process, establishing awareness with those looking to create change in their life, the power of action and the importance of loving your body. I guarantee you will come out of this podcast with a new understanding of what it truly takes to accomplish your goals, whether it's weight loss, improved health or something else.   In This Podcast We Also Discuss:   - The best predictor of success in any program [4:28]   - Why compassion is so vitally important for the process of change [6:54]   - 3 simple changes you can make TODAY to lose weight [12:36]   - The main drivers for people to want to lose weight [19:27]   - Why the weight-loss process is more important than the end goal [23:39]   - Tools to measure self-love [26:56]   - The most important question every coach should ask his/her clients [29:57]   - The power of community [39:16]   - Why every gym should consider having a dog [41:27]   - Krista's latest book and how being f*cked up doesn't determine you [45:11]   Follow Krista Scott-Dixon Here: Precision Nutrition Facebook Instagram Twitter Stumptuous.com   Click here to get your copy of Krista's newest book Why Me Want Eat: Fixing Your Food F*ckedupitude.   If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already.   While you’re there, leave a rating and review.  It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

If you're interested in learning how to build and maintain muscle while simultaneously losing fat, then definitely check out my podcast with Jim Brown.   Jim is an elite athlete and former bodybuilder who's been in the industry for more than 20 years. Over the course of his career, Jim has developed an expertise in every aspect of body transformation, including hormone optimization, nutrition and resistance training.   Jim is the co-author of The Metabolic Blowtorch Diet and Testosterone Therapy Bible. He is also the creator of Forged Training and Co-Owner of Optimized Life Nutrition with Jay Campbell (who I interviewed a few months ago on the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show) and Joshua Smith.   During this podcast, Jim and I really dive deep into his nutritional journey as both a natural and regular bodybuilder. We also talk about ways to clean out our nutrition, how to tailor your diet based on your body type and simple tricks to help people stay on track with a healthy lifestyle. Whether you're a bodybuilder or average gym-goer, you will learn some amazing information from this interview. In This Podcast We Also Discuss:   - How Jim got into the fitness industry [3:39]   - Jim's biggest tip for minimizing muscle loss while getting lean [6:42]   - How not to sacrifice your lifestyle to maintain a certain body fat level [11:22]   - The number one way to know if you're burning more body fat [14:14]   - How everyone can benefit from trying intermittent fasting [17:41]   - Why Jim is a big proponent of a whole foods diet [20:03]   - One of the biggest weight-loss saboteurs that many of us are eating [22:33]   - The concept of an insulin controlled lifestyle and how you can benefit from it [24:30]   - The best way to structure your peri-workout nutrition to maximize results [29:33]   - General nutritional recommendations for different body types [32:29]   - Why Jim doesn't leave the house without a cooler full of snacks [34:27]   - When drinking alcohol becomes an issue [38:42]   - How you can become more proactive in your healthcare [44:03]   Follow Jim Brown Here:   Forged Training TOT Revolution GSD Mode Podcast Optimized Life Nutrition Facebook YouTube   Click here to get your free copy of The Metabolic Blowtorch Diet Join our waitlist for the Testosterone Optimization Therapy Bible by clicking here.   If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already.   While you’re there, leave a rating and review.  It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

Are you living a life of purpose? It's a difficult question to answer, and one that takes a significant amount of introspection. If your answer isn't a resounding yes or if you're interested in discovering the secrets to lifelong happiness and well-being, then definitely check out my podcast with Dai Manuel.   Dai is a certified lifestyle mentor, executive performance coach, motivational speaker, former COO of Fitness Town Inc., award-winning blogger and author of the Whole Life Fitness Manifesto. He is also the proud dad of two daughters and a devoted husband.   After personally struggling with childhood obesity, Dai has made it his life's mission to live a healthier, more active lifestyle and help others do the same. Through his coaching programs, Dai blends mindfulness, personal development, and purposeful workouts to empower individuals to create a life of awesomeness.   Dai is truly the epitome of health, fitness, passion, and purpose. During our uplifting interview, we really dive deep into empowerment and leading a FUN-ctionally fit life through education, encouragement, and community. We also talk about his daily struggles of being a dad with young kids. I think this podcast will really resonate with everyone and I hope that it motivates you to make whatever changes are necessary to optimize your health and happiness.   In This Podcast We Also Discuss:   - Dai's life by design moment that prompted him to live out of a suitcase with his family for more than 2 years [2:05]   - Why Dai decided to move his family to Bali [6:31]   - How you can leverage 2% of each day to improve your body, mind, and spirit [8:38]   - Dai's pillars for finding a life of purpose [10:23]   - How Dai leads by example for his children [15:25]   - Dai's 3 coaching programs, one of which is completely free [16:37]   - The importance of cultivating a sense of community and positive interaction [18:57]   - Struggles and transformative experiences Dai had that shaped him into the coach and mentor he is today [22:34]   - How Dai's daughters are handling their nomad lifestyle [30:50]   Follow Dai Manuel Here: Dai Manuel  Whole Life Fitness Manifesto 28-Day Challenge (FREE) RBT Shred Bootcamp Facebook Instagram The Whole Life Fitness Manifesto Tribe   If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review.  It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

Are you experiencing joint pain, weight gain and/or lack of energy as you're getting older? Find out how to become a healthier, fitter, younger you by checking out my podcast with Erin Nielsen.   Erin is a licensed physical therapist, certified health coach and Pilates instructor who's made it her mission to find the fountain of youth. Erin believes that no matter your age you can naturally reset your body to burn fat, look youthful and get your energy back by tackling the root causes of deteriorating youth and health.   Through The Youth Method program, Erin empowers women, particularly those who are 40+, through nutrition, fitness, and mindset to defy aging and reclaim their health.   Today on the show Erin and I talk in depth about The Youth Method. We also chat about the 4Ps of nutrition, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Erin's 10/5/3/1 method of gratitude. This is a really inspirational interview that you won't want to miss.   In This Podcast We Also Discuss:   - How her sister's neck injury sparked her interest in physical therapy [1:57]   - The major health changes Erin noticed when she turned 40 [6:39]   - Why Erin started The Youth Method [8:10]   - The best way to eat in order to look younger and feel younger [10:34]   - Some of Erin's favorite meals, including her go-to healthy dessert recipes [12:44]   - Foods you should avoid, especially ones that are disguised as health foods [17:21]   - Erin's biggest exercise mistake and the best workouts to improve longevity [19:35]   - Examples of Erin's 10-30 minute HIIT workouts [22:05]   -  Why you should consider doing 1 random act of kindness a day [29:05]   Follow Erin Nielsen Here: The Youth Method Facebook Instagram YouTube   As a thank you to our listeners, Erin is offering everyone a free copy of her 72 Hour Flat Belly Detox. The detox includes three 10-minute workouts as well as recipes and meal plans. Also, check out this link for the Brownie Bites recipe that she mentions in the podcast.   If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review.  It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

Being a dad is definitely tough. There's the pressure of needing to provide for your family while at the same time providing for yourself. If you're interested in learning how to become a better husband, father, mentor, business owner or really just a productive member of society, definitely check out my podcast with Curtis Jackson.   Curtis is the co-owner of Jackson Strength in Solana Beach, CA. Jackson Strength is a premier fitness facility specializing in helping youth volleyball and baseball athletes get strong, stay healthy and achieve their athletic dreams.   Additionally, Curtis is the founder of the Warrior Dad Coaching Program aimed at helping dads reclaim their health, vitality, and athleticism through nutrition, fitness, and mindset training. Curtis is also working on a hunting academy to teach newbie hunters how to kill, gut, skin, butcher, and cook their own meat. (You can find out more about this by contacting Curtis at office@jacksonstrength.com).   Curtis holds certifications from The National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), The Poliquin International Certification Program, USA Weightlifting and the CHEK Institute.   During our interview, Curtis and I chop it up about what it means to be a good dad, particularly when it comes to providing good food for his family. We also talk about the process of creating more "oneness" with our food, environment, community, and culture. I hope you enjoy!   In This Podcast We Also Discuss:   - Why hunting has become such a big part of Curtis' life [12:58]   - The importance of unplugging and getting out into the wilderness [18:04]   - Curtis' Warrior Dad Coaching Program [25:00]   - The most common struggles dads deal with on a daily basis [30:36]   - Why Curtis chooses to work with dads [32:13]   - Curtis' biggest strengths and weaknesses when it comes to parenting [40:08]   - The benefits of intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating [43:40]   Follow Curtis Jackson Here: office@jacksonstrength.com Jackson Strength Instagram Facebook   Want to learn more about Jackson Strenght? Check out my awesome interview with Curtis' wife Krystal Jackson. During our podcast, we talk about what it means to be a "forever athlete," the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone and more.   If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review.  It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

Whether you've recently been diagnosed with or are suffering from a chronic illness, this podcast with Dr. Stephen Cabral can help give you the tools to take back your health and possibly even get you off of your medications.   "If you’re on cholesterol medication if you’re on blood pressure medication if you have Hashimoto's, what’s the end goal? Is the end goal to literally stay medicated for the rest of your life? To me, that doesn't make sense."   Stephen is a board-certified naturopathic doctor, founder of the Cabral Wellness Institute in Boston and founder of StephenCabral.com.   Stephen's interest in medicine started when he was diagnosed with a host of "incurable" health issues including Addison's disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Type 2 Diabetes. He saw more than 50 doctors and tried more than 100 treatment protocols without success. Unwilling to accept his fate, Stephen immersed himself in the world of functional medicine. It was then that he found relief from his ailments.   Following his success with his own health, Stephen decided to go to school to become a naturopathic physician. During his studies, Stephen completed internships around the world where he discovered how to combine ancient Ayurvedic healing practices with state-of-the-art naturopathic and functional medicine to fully rebalance and re-energize the body.   Now, Stephan uses functional medicine lab testing and personalized wellness plans to help clients rebalance their mind and body to recover from autoimmune, thyroid, fatigue, hormone, weight gain, digestive, mood, skin, and dozens of other hard to treat health conditions. He is living proof that you absolutely can get well again.   During our discussion, Stephen and I talk about the origin of dis-ease and what he views as the perfect diet. We also dive deep into the detoxification process and different lab testing methodology people can use to identify toxic overload. I think you're really going to enjoy this podcast and Stephen's message of hope, especially if you're suffering from chronic health problems.   In This Podcast We Also Discuss:   - Stephan's journey from being given no hope of recovery to having a thriving medical practice  [7:56]   - The most important things Stephen learned from his internships abroad [11:26]   - What are the biggest influencers on health and disease prevention [14:01]   - How we become dis-eased [15:38]   - 3 main lab tests everyone should consider taking  [16:40]   - Foundational nutrition principles that really work [25:10]   - Stephen's take on the ketogenic diet and who will and will not benefit from it [30:12]   - The steps Stephen takes to help heal his clients [37:52]   - The ultimate diet you should be eating [41:11]   Follow Dr. Stephen Cabral Here: Stephen Cabral, ND The Cabral Concept Podcast Cabral Wellness Institute    If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review.  It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

Whether you're looking to find more balance in your life, improve your health and fitness or grow your own business, this podcast with Vince Del Monte will give you simple steps you can take to accomplish your goals.   Vince is a fitness guru who has dedicated his life to transforming the lives of skinny, scrawny, wimpy men and women so that they live better, feel better and have more confidence in their bodies. Nicknamed The Skinny Guy Savior, Vince has helped thousands of individuals learn to train harder, not smarter. Utilizing his coaching skills and muscle fiber training workouts, Vince's clients see muscle gains in just a couple weeks rather than months.     Additionally, Vince is a WBFF Pro Fitness model, the author of the best-selling muscle building book No-Nonsense Muscle Building: Skinny Guy Secrets to Insane Muscle Gain, and runs an online coaching business where he helps entrepreneurs scale to 6 and 7 figures a year.     I had a really fun conversation with Vince where we dissect the 5 M's of Manhood --Muscle, Mindset, Money, Mission, and Marriage -- and how they relate to weight loss, health, fitness, and business. Vince also shares seemingly simple advice for achieving balance, clarity, vision and ultimately success in our lives. I learned a great deal during this podcast and I'm sure you will, too!   In This Podcast We Also Discuss:   - Why Vince became passionate about helping skinny men build muscle [5:07]   - How to balance the 5 M's in your life and metrics you can use to measure your success [14:08]   - The simplest path for turning your vision into a reality [20:52]   - How you can use the 5 M's approach to weight loss [25:42]   - The value of investing in a coach [29:14]   - Why community is so vital to long-term success in reaching your goals [37:51]   - What it means to live a life by design [43:05]   - Tips for structuring your day in order to provide a healthy work-life balance [47:56]   Follow Vince Del Monte Here: YouTube Vince Del Monte Fitness The Vince Del Monte Podcast Show Instagram   If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review.  It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

Do you suffer from the quintessential "dad bod," have difficulty losing weight, have low muscle tone and/or experience feelings of depression? It's possible that you could have low testosterone. Low-T is becoming increasingly common, currently affecting 4 in every 10 men over the age of 45 according to the Urology Care Foundation. If this sounds like you or someone you know, then check out my podcast with Ali Gilbert.   Ali is a trainer and fitness expert who specializes in men's health. She is highly sought after for her unique approach to training that includes a combination of nutrition and hormone optimization to improve body composition.   Ali is a Golf Digest top 50 golf fitness professional and is the founder of the personal online coaching brand Metabolic Golf, where she trains busy professionals who are aiming to improve their golf game through strength, nutrition and lifestyle changes. She is also a partner at Greenwich DX Sports Lab and the director of performance at CLAY Health Club + Spa in Port Chester, NY.   During our show today Ali and I dive deep into the importance of measuring testosterone levels in men, especially those over 40, why so many men are suffering from low T, how our environment, lifestyle, sleep, nutrition and training affect testosterone and what we can do to overcome some of these obstacles through lifestyle changes. If you're over 40 or simply just interested in understanding more about testosterone and how to improve your hormones through lifestyle, then this podcast will provide you with immense value. In This Podcast We Also Discuss:   - Why Ali became an advocate for men's health [5:15]   - How our environment and obesity contribute to the low-T epidemic [7:57]   - Whether or not our body is actually able to detoxify itself [11:27]   - Telltale signs of low-T [12:28]   - The relationships between stress and low-T [15:12]   - Some first steps men can take if they suspect they have low testosterone [17:56]   - Blood markers of low-T that conventional doctors may be overlooking [20:35]   - Lifestyle, nutrition and training factors that can help improve testosterone levels [30:12]   - Subjective and objective tools Ali uses on her clients before each training session [41:22]   Follow Ali Gilbert Here: http://metabolicgolf.com/ https://www.insideclay.com/ https://www.greenwichdxsportslabs.com   If you're interested in finding out more about testosterone optimization, check out my podcast with Jay Campbell, the author of TRT Revolution. You'll learn a ton of great information regarding hormone replacement therapy and techniques for improving physique.   You can also check out my podcast with Dr. Jade Teta who recently wrote a book called Lose Weight Here: The Metabolic Secret to Target Stubborn Fat and Fix Your Problem Areas. During our interview, Dr. Teta shares his revolutionary approach to sustained weight loss and muscle growth through caloric restriction and hormonal balance.

If you're interested in personal training, had a poor experience with a personal trainer or are a personal trainer, then you will learn a ton of quality information from this podcast with Luke Tulloch.   Luke is a personal trainer with 10+ years of experience and a strong background in exercise physiology and neuroscience. Currently, Luke is a coach at Lucid Health Coaching located in Sydney, Australia, where he combines his personal experience as a powerlifter, bodybuilder and rugby player with his science background to provide clients and trainers with safe and fast results. In addition to training the general population, Luke also trains trainers in the art and science of effective coaching.   It’s happening more and more in the Instagram age where you want to come out of a session feeling like you’ve just been beaten to the ground because that’s a mark of a good training session. But, what you have to think about is that there is a goal with your training and the goal is not to be tired at the end. The goal is to be better.   During our extremely informative interview, we talk about metabolism and energy constraints, supplementation, protein goals, protein energy pathways and meal frequency for weight loss. I guarantee you won't want to miss this, especially if you're a coach or trainer.

Most of us think that if we eat less and work out more we will lose weight, but that's simply NOT the case. In fact, doing so is often a recipe for weight gain. Why? Well, the answer lies in understanding the metabolism and what it takes to function optimally.   If you're curious about how the metabolism really works, you're struggling to lose weight and can't figure out why, or if you're simply interested in optimizing your metabolic health, then you need to check out my podcast with Dr. Jade Teta.   If you can remember that the metabolism is simply a stress barometer,  you can start to understand why it runs into problems very quickly when you don’t let is seek its natural balance. - Dr. Jade Teta    Dr. Teta is an integrative physician, highly sought after expert in the realm of metabolism and self-development and author of the best-selling books The Metabolic Effect Diet, Metabolic Aftershock and Lose Weight Here. He spent the last 25+ years immersed in the study of strength and conditioning, hormonal metabolism and the psychology of change and success. Additionally, Dr. Teta is the founder and creator of Metabolic Effect, an international health and fitness company, as well as the creator of Jade Teta, LLC, where he combines his knowledge of fitness with his expertise in self-development and mindset change. During our extremely informative discussion we take a deep dive into metabolism, why metabolism is so important, the ideas of metabolic damage, metabolic compensation, and metabolic resistance, why we experience weight-loss resistance and how to adjust our nutrition, exercise, and mindset in order to help our metabolism function the way it's supposed to function. Dr. Teta also shares both subjective and objective tools to help identify and overcome common metabolic issues many of us are struggling with on a daily basis. I guarantee this is a podcast that you will not want to miss.   In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - What metabolism is and why it's so important [4:33] - Why eating too little and exercising too much can pack on pounds [6:57] - The concepts of metabolic compensation, metabolic resistance and metabolic damage [9:19] - The 4 metabolic toggles and the best way to keep your metabolism functioning optimally [17:04] - How you can approach metabolism differently during each season and even a woman's menstrual cycle [22:17] - Why it's OK to occasionally overindulge [17:59] - How carbs are a useful tool in helping you burn fat and gain muscle [29:01] - What to do if you hit a weight-loss plateau [32:32] - The 4 Ms of Metabolism and why going to the spa is super important [33:45] - The best tools for assessing your metabolic health [38:37] - Why you should do weight training if you overeat [43:55] - Heart rate variability and the best way to structure workouts to benefit your metabolism [46:03] - The best thing trainers can do for their clients who may be experiencing metabolic issues [55:10] Follow Dr. Jade Teta Here: http://jadeteta.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jadeteta/?hl=en https://www.metaboliceffect.com If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review.  It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!