Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast

EP. 112: SPOT REDUCTION: IS IT POSSIBLE TO LOSE BODY FAT IN SPECIFIC AREAS?TOPICS:⁃ AN INTRODUCTION TO SPOT REDUCTION⁃ THE THEORY BEHIND SPOT REDUCTION⁃ RECENT RESEARCH THAT HAS FOUND SPOT REDUCTION TO OCCUR⁃ HOW TO APPLY THIS INFORMATION PRACTICALLYWHERE 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. 111: THE SCIENCE OF STUBBORN BODY FAT: HOW TO LOSE STUBBORN FAT THROUGH DIET, EXERCISE & STRATEGIC SUPPLEMENTATIONTOPICS:⁃ AN INTRODUCTION TO STUBBORN BODY FAT⁃ WHY ARE SOME AREAS MORE DIFFICULT TO LOSE FAT FROM THAN OTHERS⁃ THE DIFFERENCES IN BODY FAT STORAGE PATTERNS BETWEEN MEN & WOMEN⁃ WHAT PROCESSES DO WE HAVE TO GO THROUGH TO LOSE BODY FAT?⁃ THE 3 STRATEGIES WE CAN USE TO LOSE STUBBORN BODY FAT⁃ STRATEGY 1: MAINTAINING A CONSISTENT CALORIE DEFICIT⁃ STRATEGY 2: EXERCISE⁃ STRATEGY 3: SPECIFIC SUPPLEMENTATIONWHERE 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. 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

The discussion kicks off with the psychology behind overeating and its impact on fitness goals. Listeners learn practical strategies for sticking to a diet, such as creating a consistent meal schedule and tracking nutrition. Mindful eating takes center stage, emphasizing the importance of eliminating distractions and savoring each bite. The conversation highlights the concept of reducing flavor variety to curb overeating and suggests hobbies to manage cravings. Finally, tips on modifying your food environment and overcoming all-or-nothing thinking round out the insights.