Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast

EP. 110: PRE-FAT LOSS CHECK LIST: THE HABITS YOU NEED TO HAVE IN PLACE TO BE READY FOR YOUR NEXT FAT LOSS PHASETOPICS:⁃ INTRO TO THE PRE-FAT LOSS CHECK LIST⁃ THE 5 MAIN HABITS YOU NEED TO HAVE DIALED IN PRIOR TO YOUR NEXT DIET TO BE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY DROP BODY FAT⁃ HABIT #1: NUTRITION TRACKING⁃ HABIT #2: REGULAR EATING SCHEDULE & SUFFICIENT DAILY PROTEIN INTAKE⁃ HABIT #3: PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE TRAINING TO BUILD MUSCLE⁃ HABIT #4: STEPS & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY⁃ HABIT #5: ADEQUATE SLEEP & STRESS MANAGEMENTWHERE TO CONNECT WITH US:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comFollow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblackFollow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning

EP. 109: ARE YOU REALLY READY TO DIET? HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE PHYSICALLY & MENTALLY TO ENTER A FAT LOSS PHASE TOPICS: ⁃ INTRO TO THE TOPIC OF HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE READY FOR A FAT LOSS PHASE ⁃ THE PHYSICAL & PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS THAT NEED TO BE CONSIDERED PRIOR TO ENTERING A DIET TO KNOW IF YOU’RE READY TO EFFECTIVELY LOSE BODY FAT ⁃ THE MENTAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS THAT NEED TO BE CONSIDERED PRIOR TO ENTERING A DIET TO KNOW IF YOU’RE READY TO EFFECTIVELY LOSE BODY FAT ⁃ HOW WE DETERMINE IF A CLIENT IS READY FOR A FAT LOSS PHASE WHERE TO CONNECT WITH US: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com Follow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblack Follow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning

Exploring the physical and mental readiness for entering a fat loss phase, discussing factors to consider. Examining the addictive qualities of highly processed foods and their impact on overeating behaviors. Delving into the evolutionary perspectives on modern diet and food processing, highlighting the challenges posed by processed foods. Investigating the addictive attributes of processed foods compared to natural whole foods, discussing the development of the Yale Food Addiction Scale and behavioral elements associated with overeating. Exploring strategies to minimize food addiction through awareness of eating cues and intentional meal preparation.

EP. 108: THE PROS OF SEMAGLUTIDE & GLP-1 WITH JASON THEOBALDTOPICS:INTRO TO THE TOPIC OF SEMAGLUTIDE & THE PHYSIOLOGY OF GLP-1: HOW DOES ENDOGENOUS GLP-1 WORK?THE PHARMACEUTICAL SIDE OF GLP-1: HOW DO THESE GLP-1 RA’S WORK?WHAT IS OUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE & OPINIONS ON SEMAGLUTIDE? HOW HAVE THESE CHANGED?WHAT’RE THE BENEFITS OF SEMAGLUTIDE?AUDIENCE Q&AWHAT’RE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF TAKING SEMAGLUTIDE?HOW CAN WE MINIMIZE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF SEMAGLUTIDE?DOES EVERYONE RESPOND TO SEMAGLUTIDE?DOES SEMAGLUTIDE HAVE ANY METABOLIC EFFECTS OUTSIDE OF JUST MAKING SOMEONE EAT LESS?ARE THERE NATURAL WAYS TO INCREASE GLP-1?WHERE TO CONNECT WITH US:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comFollow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblackFollow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning

EP. 107: THE SCIENCE OF FOOD ADDICITION: CAN CERTAIN FOODS REALLY BE ADDICTIVE? NEW RESEARCH ON HOW HIGHLY PROCESSED FOODS CAN BE CONSIDERED ADDICTIVE SUBSTANCESTOPICS:⁃ CAN FOOD REALLY BE ADDICTIVE?⁃ DEFINING FOOD ADDICTION⁃ THE PROPERTIES IN FOODS THAT INCREASE THEIR LIKELIHOOD OF CAUSING ADDICTIVE-LIKE EATING BEHAVIORS⁃ HOW IS FOOD ADDICTION IDENTIFIED? THE YALE FOOD ADDICTION SCALE⁃ NEW RESEARCH ON WHY HIGHLY PROCESSED FOODS CAN BE CONSIDERED ADDICTIVE SUBSTANCES BASED ON SCIENTIFIC CRITERIA⁃ COMMON FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN FOUND TO CAUSE ADDICTIVE-LIKE BEHAVIORS & SYMPTOMS⁃ TIPS ON HOW TO MINIMIZE YOUR CONSUMPTION OF ADDICTIVE FOODSWHERE TO CONNECT WITH US:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comFollow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblackFollow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning

Explore strategies to kill cravings and reduce food triggers, differentiate between hunger and cravings, replace trigger foods with healthier alternatives, manage stress, and shift mindset towards long-term fulfillment. Learn how to incorporate desired foods into your diet and diet smarter for improved body composition.

EP. 105: THE SCIENCE OF FOOD CRAVINGS: FACTORS THAT DRIVE FOOD CRAVINGS & DEBUNKING COMMON MYTHS ABOUT CHOCOLATE CRAVINGSTOPICS:⁃ DEFINING A FOOD CRAVING⁃ THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOMEOSTATIC HUNGER & CRAVINGS⁃ INCORRECT THEORIES AROUND THE CAUSES OF FOOD CRAVINGS⁃ THE FACTORS THAT DRIVE FOOD CRAVINGS⁃ HOW CRAVINGS IMPACT CALORIE INTAKE, BODY FAT LEVELS & BODY COMPOSITION⁃ HOW DIETING IMPACTS FOOD CRAVINGS⁃ THE RESEARCH ON HOW BEING IN A CALORIE DEFICIT INFLUENCES FOOD CRAVINGS⁃ WHY WE CRAVE CERTAIN FOODS MORE THAN OTHERS ⁃ WHICH FOODS TRIGGER THE MOST CRAVINGS⁃ THE BLISS POINT OF FOODWHERE TO CONNECT WITH US:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comFollow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblackFollow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning

EP. 104: HOW TO STOP OVEREATING & DERAILING YOUR BODY COMP PROGRESS IN THE PROCESS: TOP STRATEGIES FOR STICKING TO YOUR DIET & BREAKING THE HABIT OF OVEREATINGTOPICS⁃ INTRODUCTION TO THE TOPIC OF OVEREATING⁃ HOW TO BREAK THE HABIT OF OVEREATING⁃ STRATEGIES & TIPS TO HELP YOU STICK TO YOUR DIET & REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF OVEREATING⁃ CREATE A CONSISTENT EATING PATTERN & MEAL SCHEDULE⁃ AVOID FASTING FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME OR SKIPPING MEALS⁃ TRACK YOUR NUTRITION & CREATE A FOOD DIARY⁃ AVOID EATING IN A DISTRACTED MANNER⁃ INCORPORATE MINDFUL EATING INTO YOUR EATING ROUTINE⁃ SLOW DOWN YOUR EATING RATE⁃ MODIFY YOUR FOOD PALATABILITY⁃ REDUCE EXCESS FLAVOR VARIETY IN YOUR MEALS⁃ TIPS FOR REDUCING SNACKING BEHAVIORS⁃ STOP GIVING IN TO THE “WHAT THE HELL”EFFECT⁃ AVOID DICHOTOMOUS/BLACK & WHITE THINKING AROUND NUTRITION⁃ FIND NEW HOBBIES THAT FILL UP YOUR CUP⁃ MODIFY & IMPROVE YOUR FOOD ENVIRONMENTWHERE TO CONNECT WITH US:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comFollow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblackFollow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning

Discover how stress, emotional eating, mindless eating, boredom, and sleep loss can impact your appetite, calorie intake, and body fat levels. Learn strategies to combat these lifestyle factors and optimize your well-being and physique goals.

Explore how your food environment impacts your eating behaviors and calorie intake, and learn practical tips to optimize your environment for easier fat loss dieting. Discover the influence of lifestyle factors on body composition goals, the challenges of navigating the modern food environment, and strategies to improve your food choices through proximity and access. Find out how to optimize your food environment to support improved body composition and overall health.