Today, Dr. Shannon sits down with Hope Brandt, RD, to discuss how to reach your body composition goals without tracking food. Hope's websiteHope's IGTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

In this episode, Dr. Shannon reviews what features are important in a fitness tracker. She also reviews the Oura ring. 0:00: Shannon's opinion on fitness trackers 1:50: Reliability of tracking steps and calories burned 3:12: Measuring VO2max 4:10: Measuring recovery 5:42: Fertility tracking 6:20: Summary 14-day free Evlo trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow The Doctor Shannon Show on Instagram To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

I've spent the last few months with the goal of building 5lb of muscle. Today, I share what I've changed in my training and nutrition to reach this goal. To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

Building 5lb of muscle can reverse your musculoskeletal aging by over a decade. You'll improve your body composition, feel stronger, and improve your energy. Muscle tissue isn't optional, and it doesn't just impact you in the short-term. It's essential to live a long, healthy life. Shannon will teach you how to train and eat to build 5lb of muscle in 2025. Grab a pen and paper, as she'll help you calculate your calorie needs if body recomposition (fat loss alongside muscle gain) is your goal. If you want structured workouts to help you build muscle in 2025, you can join Evlo for the month of January for free. New members only. Sign up between December 29th and January 1st. Join at evlofitness.com. 0:00: Introduction 1:48: Why should you build 5 lbs of muscle?  6:57: Timeline for gaining muscle 9:37: Factors that influence the ability to gain lean mass 15:30: Muscle maintenance vs muscle gain 16:58: What does gaining 5 lbs of muscle look like? 17:53: How to build 5 lbs of muscle 21:30: How to calculate calorie needs for body composition25:33: How to measure muscle gain 26:57: Let's build 5 lbs of muscle 2025 30:51: Take a free Evlo Upper Body Build classBMR calculator 14-day free Evlo trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow The Doctor Shannon Show on Instagram To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

Discover how walking influences body composition and the importance of the lean mass to fat mass ratio. Learn about the sweet spot for daily steps and how more isn't always better. The discussion reveals the hormonal effects of walking and its positive impact on mental health. Plus, explore the role of diet and strength training alongside walking for optimal fat loss. This episode covers the interconnections between movement and well-being in an engaging way.

In this episode, Miranda Galati opens up about her relatable history with dieting. She describes how under-fueling led to digestive issues and more. She discusses her current goals with nutrition and exercise and how she approaches her goals as a Registered Dietitian.   To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

Dr. Shannon is joined by Registered Dietitian, Miranda Galati. They talk about how to eat for better energy, mental health, what eating at your maintenance calories feels like, and more. Miranda's IGMiranda's webisteMiranda's Tiktok 0:00: Introduction to Miranda Galati, RD 1:00: Gut-brain connection 2:47: Dietary patterns to improve mental health 5:45: How processed foods affect our blood sugar 7:20: Are all processed foods created equal? 12:09: Should we eat low-carb?16:05: How does blood sugar affect our energy? 19:28: Ratio of carbs, fat, and protein 21:32: Micronutrients 24:41: Is dairy inflammatory? 30:40: Yo-yo dieting 33:11: What does maintenance feel like? 14-day free Evlo trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow The Doctor Shannon Show on Instagram To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

In this episode, Dr. Shannon discusses how we burn calories and our calorie-burning plate. She also discusses how over-indulging over the holidays will not likely lead to significant fat gain. If you tend to "punish" yourself with exercise around the holidays, this episode is for you! 0:00: Introduction 2:28: Shannon’s history with exercise 5:00: Constrained total energy expenditure theory 7:30: How many active calories can you burn in a day? 11:28: Can you burn off a Thanksgiving meal? 13:30: Should you fear holiday weight gain? 14-day free Evlo trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow The Doctor Shannon Show on Instagram To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

The holiday season can be a time when consistency gets more difficult, and committing to maintenance over gains could be appropriate. But what amount of exercise will help you maintain? 0:00: Expectations for exercise during the holidays 1:58: What types of exercise should you prioritize during the holidays? 3:20: Dosage of exercise needed to maintain muscle mass 5:48: Summary 14-day free Evlo trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow The Doctor Shannon Show on Instagram To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

Payton tells us about her journey with fertility, including going through IVF and loss. She openly speaks about the challenges and hurdles she's had to go through in her fertility journey and hopes her story can help others who are going through fertility struggles. To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.