Holly and Layne take a step back and discuss their respective fitness journeys. They talk about how they got into fitness, how they developed and nurtured a passion for it, and what they think can help others have success on their journey. So many people only think in short time frames, but in order to have long-term success, it requires a long-term mindset. In this episode, the Beauty and the Geek break down how to develop the proper mindset for long-term success.   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we interview Professor of Exercise Science, Bill Campbell. Bill runs the 'physique enhancement laboratory' at the University of South Florida. Bill's lab is specifically dedicated to unlocking the keys to improving body composition through resistance training and nutritional manipulation. You won't want to miss this episode of knowledge bombs.   You can find Bill on Instagram @billcampbellphd   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we interview none other than Mr. Olympia, Brandon Curry. We talk about his journey from starting weights into bodybuilding and his progression. We discuss what the major change was that took him from ‘good’ to champion and we talk about how he balances being Mr. Olympia with being a dad and husband. Finally, we discuss his prep to defend his title and how it’s been impacted by COVID.   You can find Brandon on Instagram @brandon__curry   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

You guys get quite a diverse listen this week with a range of questions submitted from our listeners.   In this episode we cover topics from:   -Effective home workouts during COVID -How to approach programming when returning to the gym from lockdown. -How important is stretching before training for performance? -"No pain, no gain," is there any truth to this? -Do you need to sweat in order to lose weight?   If you would like to submit a question or topic for future podcasts, you can do so by messaging us on our Beauty and The Geek Instagram account: https://instagram.com/beautyandthegeekpod   We hope you enjoy the episode!   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

Dr. Andy Galpin is a tenured professor in the Center for Sport Performance at Cal State Fullerton. Andy is an expert in muscle biology/physiology in particular muscle fiber types. In this episode of Beauty and the Geek, Dr. Galpin chats with the team about muscle physiology and even schools Layne on muscle fiber types. You definitely don't want to miss this episode.   You can find Andy on Instagram @drandygalpin and at andygalpin.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, Layne and Holly discuss how they came to the concept of flexible dieting—the idea that you can eat 'whatever you want' so long as it fits within your protein, carbohydrate, and fat targets for the day. They talk about why they chose to eat this way, what they think is a good amount of 'flexibility,' and why they have found it to be the most sustainable way of eating for them.   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode Layne and Holly sit down with gut microbiome expert, Professor Suzanne Devkota.   Suzanne Devkota, PhD, is an assistant professor at UCLA as well as in the Cedars-Sinai Division of Gastroenterology investigating the role of diet in shaping the community of bacteria that live in our intestines (the "gut microbiome"). Her research into the effects of dietary fat on host-microbe interactions in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) led to some of the first mechanistic insights into why "modern" diseases such as IBD, diabetes and food allergies have rapidly increased over the past 50-100 years. Her ongoing research focuses on the role of sulfur-reducing bacteria on host immune responses and on counteractive nutritional therapies. Devkota teams with Cedars-Sinai physicians to combine clinical and basic research utilizing patient samples, in vivo conventional and gnotobiotic animal models, and sequencing- and culture-based microbial methodologies to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying clinical phenomena. Her goal is to add a powerful new dimension to diagnosis and treatment through a better understanding of gut microbial contributions to disease.   Some of the topics we hit on in this episode include:   -Her education and how she got into gut microbiome research sort of by accident -The effects of different dietary modifications on the gut microbiome -Why the microbiome is so important -Probiotics vs prebiotics -Artificial sweeteners & their effects on the gut microbiome -The limitations in the different types of studies -The importance of fiber & dietary fiber diversity -Intermittent fasting -Her opinion on "gut health" products -Her recommendations for nutrition overall for a healthy gut   You can find Suzanne on Twitter @suzanne_devkota and at devkotalab.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, Layne and Holly discuss what the best fat loss diet for YOU is. By YOU we mean the individual. They discuss how different diets work and which diets might suit some people better vs. others. They also discuss the pros and cons of many popular dietary strategies for fat loss.   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

Our hosts Layne Norton and Holly Baxter give an introduction to the show and talk about what it means to be 'evidence-based.' This episode is crucial to understanding their view of science and how they evaluate claims and evidence. In their podcast, The Beauty and the Geek, their goal is to educate, entertain, and inspire. Enjoy!   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

Welcome to The Beauty and The Geek! Layne Norton (PhD) and Holly Baxter (MS) discuss hot topics in fitness and nutrition using science and some humor. This podcast is meant to educate, entertain, and probably piss you off. We hope you enjoy and if you don’t, then you probably suck.   Find Layne on Instagram @biolayne and Holly @hollytbaxter   Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)