Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast

TOPICS COVERED IN EP. 141:⁃ WHY WE CANNOT SEPARATE OUR PSYCHOLOGY FROM OUR PHYSIOLOGY⁃ RESEARCH ON THE POWER OF THE PLACEBO EFFECT⁃ HOW YOUR BELIEFS AROUND FOOD INFLUENCE YOUR PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES⁃ YOUR BELIEFS AROUND THE NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF WHAT YOU CONSUME CAN IMPACT THE SATIETY YOU EXPERIENCE⁃ HOW YOUR BELIEFS AROUND YOUR GENETICS INFLUENCE YOUR PHYSIOLOGY⁃ YOUR PERCEPTION OF WHAT A SPECIFIC FOOD WILL DO TO YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS CAN SPIKE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR MORE THAN THE FOOD ITSELF⁃ HOW YOUR BELIEFS AROUND EXERCISE & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IMPACT THE BENEFITS YOU RECEIVE FROM ENGAGING IN THESE ACTIVITIES⁃ STEROID STUDIES THAT DEMONSTRATE THE POWER OF THE PLACEBO⁃ WHY YOU NEED TO STOP LIVING IN THE PAST & SHED YOUR SELF LIMITING BELIEFS TO MAKE PROGRESS GOING FORWARD WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

The podcast dives into the powerful influence of mindset on dieting experiences. Listeners learn about common mistakes people make, like associating dieting with restriction right from the start. It highlights how negative beliefs can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy, impacting stress levels and cognition. Instead of focusing solely on caloric deficits, the discussion emphasizes a positive outlook and mental preparedness. The hosts encourage a shift towards abundance thinking, revealing how this can enhance performance during fat loss.

TOPICS COVERED:⁃ MYTH 1: HIGH PROTEIN DIETS LEAD TO FAT GAIN⁃ MYTH 2: HIGH PROTEIN DIETS INCREASE THE RISK OF INSULIN RESISTANCE⁃ MYTH 3: HIGH PROTEIN DIETS STIMULATE VASOMOTOR SYMPTOMS⁃ MYTH 4: YOU CAN ONLY DIGEST, ABSORB & USE 20-30 GRAMS OF PROTEIN PER MEAL⁃ MYTH 5: HIGH PROTEIN DIETS ARE HARMFUL TO KIDNEY HEALTH⁃ MYTH 6: HIGH PROTEIN DIETS ARE HARMFUL TO BONE HEALTH⁃ THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES MANY MAKE WITH THEIR PROTEIN INTAKE WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com Mikki’s IG Account:https://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden?igsh=eHJzNDk1NTU4cWJ1

TOPICS:⁃ WHAT IS BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION & WHAT’RE THE ORIGINS OF THIS APPROACH?⁃ WHAT IS THE PROPER WAY TO PERFORM BFR & HOW DOES IT WORK?⁃ HOW DOES LOW LOAD BFR TRAINING COMPARE TO HIGH LOAD TRADITIONAL TRAINING WHEN IT COMES TO MUSCLE GROWTH?⁃ THE BENEFITS OF BFR TRAINING⁃ PRACTICAL APPLICATION SECTION: HOW CAN THOSE LOOKING TO MAXIMIZE MUSCLE GROWTH INCORPORATE BFR INTO THEIR TRAINING PROGRAM?⁃ MYTHS RELATED TO BFR WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com Nick’s IG Account:https://www.instagram.com/thehpm?igsh=cGpiYTIxN2tzZTJq

Discover effective strategies to prevent winter weight gain during the festive season. Explore eye-opening statistics about holiday weight trends. Learn actionable tactics like meal planning and mindful eating to enjoy celebrations without overindulging. The importance of approaching each holiday as a unique occasion and prioritizing meaningful events is emphasized. Additionally, practical tips such as pre-loading techniques and bringing healthy dishes can help you stay aligned with your wellness goals.

Exploring the psychological side of dieting reveals how mindset shifts can dramatically improve your results. Seeking guidance from a nutrition professional can ease the transformation journey. Rather than relying solely on motivation, harness discipline and build solid habits. Emphasizing consistency over perfection, listeners learn that plateaus are part of the process. Focusing on the journey and understanding the sacrifices needed leads to sustainable success in achieving fitness goals.

TOPICS:⁃ INTRO TO THE TOPIC⁃ WHY WE GOT INTO BODYBUILDING⁃ THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSONS WE’VE TAKEN AWAY FROM BODYBUILDING & HAVE APPLIED TO LIFE⁃ LESSON 1: THE IMPORTANCE OF GOAL SETTING⁃ LESSON 2: FIND YOUR WHY FOR PURSUING YOUR GOALS & LET IT BE YOUR ANCHOR THROUGH THE HIGHS & LOWS OF THIS JOURNEY⁃ LESSON 3: FOCUS ON BECOMING PROCESS ORIENTED & PATIENT RATHER THAN OBSESSING OVER THE OUTCOME⁃ LESSON 4: THE PRINCIPLE OF PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD APPLIES TO ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE, NOT JUST TRAINING: WE MUST CONTINUE CHALLENGING OURSELVES OVER TIME TO GROW⁃ LESSON 5: TESTING YOUR LIMITS IN THE GYM & TRAINING TO FAILURE SHOWS YOU HOW HARD YOU CAN PUSH & HOW FAR YOU CAN GO WHICH IS A QUALITY THAT CAN BE APPLIES TO OVERCOMING OBSTACLES OUTSIDE OF THE GYM WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

TOPICS COVERED ON EP. 134:⁃ MY GOALS FOR THIS SUMMER & THIS FAT LOSS PHASE⁃ A RAW LOOK AT WHAT IT TOOK TO GET SHREDDED THIS SUMMER⁃ MY DESCENDING & DYNAMIC RATE OF FAT LOSS APPROACH⁃ DIGGING INTO PEAK WEEK⁃ WHAT IS PEAK WEEK?⁃ THE GOALS OF PEAK WEEK⁃ WHAT VARIABLES ARE MANIPULATED DURING PEAK WEEK⁃ HOW I PEAKED FOR MULTIPLE SHOOTS WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

TOPICS COVERED IN EP. 133:⁃ DEFINITION OF STAGE SHREDDED⁃ WHAT BODY FAT PERCENTAGE DO MALES & FEMALES GET DOWN TO FOR STAGE?⁃ WHAT PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES OCCUR WHEN GETTING DOWN TO STAGE LEVELS OF CONDITIONING THAT YOU THINK INDIVIDUALS SHOULD BE AWARE OF?⁃ WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE GET DOWN TO VERY LOW LEVELS OF BODY FAT⁃ LOW ENERGY AVAILABILITY & REDS⁃ THE CALORIC COST OF GETTING INTO SHREDDED CONDITION- YOU MAY NEED TO DIET ON VERY LOW CALORIE INTAKE⁃ THE BEST WAY TO GO ABOUT GETTING SHREDDED/STRATEGIES TO MANAGE THE COST OF GETTING SHREDDED⁃ RATE OF LOSS⁃ MAINTAIN A HIGH PROTEIN INTAKE⁃ NEW META-REGRESSION ON PROTEIN INTAKE DURING A DEFICIT WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

Discover the truth behind the popular belief that cheat meals can boost your metabolism. The discussion tackles common misconceptions and highlights research findings that suggest these indulgences may actually hinder fat loss. The difference between disciplined dieters and those who falter is explored, emphasizing the importance of consistency in reaching fitness goals. Get ready for a candid look at how social media often misrepresents dietary strategies!