Best Michael Ulloa and Kate Lyman Podcasts (2024)

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Don't Fall Prey to Wellness Industry Bullshit with Michael Ulloa and Kate Lyman 47:46

21d ago47:46

47:46

Love fat shaming, coffee enemas, and jade vagina eggs? This episode is not for you! Michael Ulloa and Kate Lyman are personal trainers, nutrition coaches, and hosts of the podcast How To: Fitness. They’re on a mission to debunk and throw red flags at all the bullshit you see from *wellness influencers* and other toxic entities in the fitness world.…

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Building Muscle On A Plant Based Diet with Nimai Delgado 52:18

3h ago52:18

52:18

This episode is going to crush every stereotype you’ve ever had about *meathead* bodybuilders. We’ve got goals, we’ve got grit, and we even have some woo-woo shit. Nimai Delgado is a plant-based professional bodybuilder (and so much more). He shares his unique upbringing, which actually led him to be a lacto-vegetarian from birth until he became ve…

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Change Your Personality, Change Everything with Shannon Sauer-Zavala 44:40

7d ago44:40

44:40

Do you have a goal to climb a mountain but... your day to day looks more like watching tv from the couch? Listen, it turns out you can shift your personality to actually become the person who can reach these really awesome high goals we set for ourselves. Shannon Sauer-Zavala is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and she works with people to actuall…

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34 | Q&A: Optimizing Hormones, Supplement Safety, and Set Point Weight Theory 16:42

5d ago16:42

16:42

In this episode we address various questions from listeners in this Q&A episode. We discuss the validity of the 'Set Point Weight Theory', the safety of using supplements, the impact of hormones on fitness, and managing constant hunger. Lastly, we delve into debunking certain fitness myths and providing practical solutions based on individual needs…

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Lessons From The Crappy Childhood Fairy with Anna Runkle 54:53

14d ago54:53

54:53

Did you have a crappy childhood? No, not just that you didn’t get that doll you wanted at the store when you were 5—I’m talking serious stuff. Anna Runkle is the Crappy Childhood Fairy; she shares her story of childhood trauma coming from a commune style home filled with alcohol and hard drugs. She outlines what exactly defines childhood trauma; ph…

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33 | Misconceptions of a Non-Diet Approach With The Nutrition Tea, Shana Spence 36:51

19d ago36:51

36:51

In this episode of the How to: Fitness podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Shana Minei Spence, who you may know as The Nutrition Tea on social media. Shana is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in Brooklyn, New York. She currently works in public health for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, doing community nutrition les…

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Design Your Life With Intention with Tracy Harris 52:18

28d ago52:18

52:18

Do you have a vision for your life? Are you living it? Tracy Harris was NOT as a new mother; she was struggling with finding herself in her previous role of teaching (even though she previously loved it), leading her to a major lifestyle shift. She’s a podcaster and female entrepreneur, helping ‘mums’ find their hustle. (the good kind of hustle, th…

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To Get Jennifer Aniston's Body do THIS (4 things) 14:25

1M ago14:25

14:25

This is the tell all episode on how YOU can get Jennifer Aniston’s body. Spoiler, it’s actually not the hot tips and secret advice you’re thinking. It’s actually pretty standard, boring, fitness advice. "I drink a lot of water, move my body daily, try to eat whole, fresh foods, and get as much sleep as I can." - Jennifer Aniston, People Magazine WO…

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32 | Should I Trust My Smartwatch? 42:32

1M ago42:32

42:32

In this episode of the How To Fitness Podcast, we delve into smartwatch reliability and usage, with a special focus on whether these popular devices can be trusted for fitness tracking. We cover smartwatch features like step counts, sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, and calorie burn estimations, dispelling myths and setting realistic expectati…

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Growing Up In A Doomsday Cult (while Black) with LaNisa Frederick 41:33

1M ago41:33

41:33

Let’s have a light chat about cults with LaNisa Frederick. She’s an award-winning actor, writer, content creator, voiceover artist and black survivor of Doomsday Cult, WorldWide Church of God. Let’s get the lay of the land. What exactly is a cult? You might find isolation, charismatic leaders, financial arrest, and consequences for leaving, but LaN…

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Back Away From The Booze with Ruari Fairbairns 54:56

2M ago54:56

54:56

Have you ever had a whispering voice in the back of your mind *alcohol is holding you back*? Maybe the amount you consume on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis contributes to your answer. Like, hey, I’m a mom, and I need my one glass of wine at the end of the week. Okay, fair enough, but what if I told you that even that habit shows alcohol is holdi…

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31 | The Physiology & Psychology of Emotional Eating: You’re Not Broken, You’re Human 58:21

2M ago58:21

58:21

This episode is one of our longest and, hopefully, one that can be supportive to many. We dive into a comprehensive discussion on emotional eating, the normal physical and physiological processes that play a role, and the impact of stress on eating habits. 5:30 Different individuals have different stress responses and find their appetite impacted d…

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How Not To Age with Dr. Michael Greger 35:45

2M ago35:45

35:45

This is one of those moments where I am jumping up and down like a giddy teenager. I got to interview Dr. Michael Greger, a physician and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition. You’ve probably read or heard of his books, How Not to Die and How Not to Diet but today we’re talking about How Not Age. (Ummm, aging is inevitable, right? Maybe …

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Healthy Habits For ADHD Women 42:39

2M ago42:39

42:39

Imagine my surprise when I found my name at the center of a heated discussion on Reddit and it wasn't in the Super Healthy Hot Babes forum. No. It was the ADHD Women forum. What?? My tips for a healthy habit loop sat at the top of a thread, and the responses? Women in tears, angry, and ready to throw fists. Listen, I think they had every reason to …

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30 | Q&A from Spain with Michael and Kate 33:56

2M ago33:56

33:56

In this episode of 'How to Fitness Podcast,' Michael and I share a rare in-person discussion from Valencia, Spain. We delve into our current travels, touch on Michael’s missed Ironman event, and discuss the significance of adjusting fitness goals and business strategies based on personal life changes. The episode transitions into a Q&A, tackling qu…

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When To Bail On Your Goals 18:41

2M ago18:41

18:41

Hey you…healthy hot listener. Before you start blushing and looking over your shoulder… Yes I’m talking to you. *cue the John Hughes movie background music* But really, our goals our a desired identity. And its less about doing and more about becoming. Time to step into that new identity and embrace the feeling that we’re after. Because, after all,…

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29 | Do We Really Need to Exercise? 46:33

3M ago46:33

46:33

In today’s episode we explore the question of ‘do we need to exercise?’. We take a deep dive into the extent to which we can control our own health outcomes. Does exercise really benefit health? What is the minimal effective dose? Can we hack our genetics to improve our health markers? Also within this episode we take a look at the 10,000 step goal…

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28 | The Transformation of Food Labels: Helpful to Harmful? 53:33

3M ago53:33

53:33

In today's episode of the 'How to: Fitness' podcast, we take a deep dive into food labels. We delve into how nutrition labels evolved from primarily addressing food safety and illness prevention to focusing on health and calorie content, we examine how calorie information has expanded from packaged foods to being included in restaurant menus, and w…

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27 | Fact Checking 5 Fear Mongered Foods 31:59

4M ago31:59

31:59

In this episode of the 'How to Fitness Podcast', we bust common myths about food and products. We tackle misinformation about aspartame, oatmeal, Himalayan sea salt, seed oils, and sunscreen (not a food, we know!). From debunking aspartame's carcinogenic risks to clarifying the benefits of Himalayan sea salt, we advocate for knowledge and critical …

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26 | Does What We Eat Affect Our Mental Health? 45:21

4M ago45:21

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How does what we eat influence our mental health? In today's episode of the 'How to: Fitness' podcast, we take a deep dive into the relationship between diet and mental health. We discuss and studies and evidence to support the impact of different foods and diet patterns, such as Mediterranean and Japanese diets, on cognitive function and psycholog…

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25 | Family "Fat Talk:" The Dire Impact of Family Body Talk 45:25

4M ago45:25

45:25

In this episode of How To: Fitness we are discussing the impact of diet talk and “Fat Talk” received by our families and how that may have shaped our eating behaviors and relationships with foods. We discuss the role parents and siblings play in self-image, body dissatisfaction, and unsupportive dietary habits. We talk about how to foster a better …

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24 | Q&A: Carb Cycling, Burning Calories, and Exercising with Age 14:04

5M ago14:04

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Today’s episode is a quick-fire Q&A answering questions from listeners. We discuss carb cycling, whether you should workout when tired, calorie tracking, and more. 0:45 Is carb cycling necessary? 2:07 Is it okay to still do a workout if I am tired? (i.e. didn’t sleep well/enough) 4:07 If I burn off 250 calories exercising, can I eat back 250 calori…

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Goal: Lessons from One Year of Podcasting and Ten Years of Business 36:50

5M ago36:50

36:50

Cue the kazoo and maybe some celebratory fireworks. Season 2 is coming to an end. Can you believe we’ve been at this for nearly a year? And seriously, dry your eyes because season 3 is just around the corner (Helloooo Spring 2024). But before I go, I am gonna spill the tea on how I ended up spending 10 years in business with Fit Feels Good, a miles…

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Goal: Declutter Your Digital Life with Amanda Jefferson 49:11

5M ago49:11

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*minimize tab, close tab, close tab…* Ahh, there you are. Sorry, I couldn’t see you through all the chaos that is my computer desktop. Maybe Amanda can help me with that? In fact, if anyone can, it's definitely her. Trained by Marie Kondo herself, Amanda Jefferson is a KonMari Consultant helping people with her company, Indigo Organizing, declutter…

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23 | The Myth of Cycle Syncing & Becoming Our Own Experts on Menstruation with Dr. Alyssa Olenick 58:06

5M ago58:06

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In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Alyssa Olenick, an expert in exercise physiology. Dr. Alyssa delves into her research on sex differences and metabolic response to exercise and shares her knowledge on menstrual cycle importance and its impact on training and nutrition. Alyssa also addresses misconceptions about 'cycle syncing' and offer…

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Goal: Make No Regret Decisions With Shannon Lee Simmons 51:35

6M ago51:35

51:35

Mo’ money more problems; no money more problems. We all have a relationship with money; we spend money, owe money, save money, throw big piles of money in your bathtub, and swim in it? (sounds like a thousand paper cuts to me). Whatever your deal is with money, Shannon Lee Simmons, founder of the New School of Finance has the secrets figured out. S…

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Goal: Get the Passion Back In A Long Term Relationship with Dr. Cheryl Fraser 1:02:29

6M ago1:02:29

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Okay, lovely listeners, let’s do a little exercise. [And no, I'm not asking you to break a sweat in this episode.] Close your eyes and think back to when you and your partner were first together. It was all giggles and romance and constant romps in the bedroom, am I right? Keep ‘em closed…What does it look like today? Have you entered Marriage Inc.…

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22 | Goopified Wellness: When the Pursuit of "Wellness" Creates Barriers to Health 39:26

6M ago39:26

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This episode has been a long time coming for us. Today we not only want to talk about problematic wellness brands and the treatments and products they promote, but the barriers they create around wellness and how that negatively impacts our personal pursuit of health. 2:00 We talk through our thoughts on Goop as a wellness brand and how it has made…

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Grit: Overcoming Food Addiction with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson 50:30

6M ago50:30

50:30

Dr. Susan Pierce Thompson is in the house!! Susan is my dear friend, and she brings her inspiring story AND some explanation around her philosophy around food with Bright Line Eating. [Admittedly, her program could not be more different than mine if she tried, and for good reason.] Bright Line Eating is just what it sounds like—a big, fat, glaring,…

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Woo Woo Shit: The Top Health Trends of 2023 27:53

6M ago27:53

27:53

Happy New Year! Let's talk about health trends. They’re bullshit. Bye, see ya next week! Okay seriously… I did take a Google dive into what was spun by the media as super duper important to your health this past year and found some interesting things. Mushrooms [we’re talking powders, capsules, and teas with benefits ranging from nutritional additi…

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21 | The "Anti-Aging" Craze: When the Secret to Youth Isn't Actually A Secret 59:07

6M ago59:07

59:07

Today we’re talking about the overwhelming amount of anti-aging messaging we receive and what actually contributes to our health and longevity. We’re talking about “anti-aging” products and treatments, the lengths we go to to look younger, and the frequency with which we overlook factors that actually contribute to aging healthfully. 3:55 We’re con…

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Grit: Hormones, Hashimotos and Adrenal Fatigue Dr. Sadaf Jeelani 43:26

7M ago43:26

43:26

“Hey hormones!! What the hell is going on?” Dr. Sadaf Jeelani drops the truth about hormones and diseases and what’s causing weight retention. Dr. Jeelani explains that you either have a disease process or…you don’t. Some common ones can be Hyperthyroidism or PCOS, and less common but more extreme, Cushings. [Make sure you listen so you can get all…

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Goals: What Everyone Is Doing Wrong When They Set Their Yearly Goals 19:33

7M ago19:33

19:33

New year = must set weight loss goals….right? Wrong. Look, you don’t have to wait until the ball drops, the clock strikes 12 and it’s officially 2024. The new year doesn't mean all those goals are instantly more acheivable. If you set goals this past year and haven’t achieved them. I’m telling you, your goal setting SUCKS. The truth is you can’t ju…

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Woo Woo Shit: Being Totes Psychic (and Way Happier) With Reverend Meg 1:03:44

7M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Reverend Meg and her guides join the pod in this episode to explain the woo behind being psychic and happy. At the core of our talk is the classic story—think victim, villain, and hero—complete with an ego takeover that's basically us being "pretty apes" on autopilot thanks to our ancient fight or flight vibes. We also talk triggers…unfortunately m…

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Grit: Women Who Dressed Like Men To Do Shit They Weren't Supposed To Do With Tracy Dawson 44:25

7M ago44:25

44:25

Sugar, spice, and everything nice—that's what girls are made of? Tracy Dawson’s book, Let Me Be Frank (awesome title, am I right?)...pieces together history from the lives of women who dressed up like men to pursue their hopes, dreams, goals, and general badassery. We hear about Hannah Snell, who went off to war as a man to find her philandering hu…

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Grit: Surviving a Destructive Marriage With Leslie Vernick 44:58

7M ago44:58

44:58

Turns out you actually don’t have to suffer for Jesus. Leslie Vernick is the author of many books, including the best selling, The Emotionally Destructive Relationship, which has stayed at the top of the list in the pastoral counseling genre for quite some time. Today she joins me with a message for many, especially those of faith: God does not hat…

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Goal: Stay Fit Over the Holiday Season 22:34

8M ago22:34

22:34

This might come as a surprise, but the holiday season does not equal being swallowed by a vortex of cheese and chocolate only to be spit out in the new year feeling like junk in uncomfortable pants. You can actually make the conscious choice to emerge feeling like the god or goddess that you are AND still enjoy your holiday. [keep listening, I’m no…

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Grit: How to Overcome Challenges at Home (And Not Lose Yourself in the Process) With Dayna Abraham 55:40

8M ago55:40

55:40

“You probably think this meltdown is about you, don’t you, don’t youuuu.” *sings to the tune of You’re So Vain by Carly Simon* Have you been there with chaos in your family… feeling like a failure as a parent, like you must be doing something wrong? Dayna Abraham is a best selling author who has totally helped me Calm the Chaos, the title of her la…

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Grit: Survive the Maintenance Phase of a Weight Loss Journey 25:49

8M ago25:49

25:49

What if I told you it’s okay to maintain the body you’re in, even if you haven't reached your fitness goals yet? Put down the weights, drop your meal prep containers, and listen… Maintenance is not stopping that work towards your goals; it’s actually an important piece of the process. Now, maintenance and a plateau are not the same thing; you’ll ha…

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Goal: Go the F*ck To Sleep with Janet Whalen 51:50

8M ago51:50

51:50

"Ugh, it's 3am, I have to be up at 6... that's in 3 hours. I only went to bed at 11. That means I’ve only gotten 4 hours of sleep. I’m wide awake. I can’t survive off of 4 hours of sleep. Why am I up right now???” Anyone been through this middle of the night spiral full of complicated word problems you thought you left behind in 7th grade? Janet Wh…

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Woo Woo Shit: How To Calm Your Mind With Chris Bailey 49:52

9M ago49:52

49:52

When I first picked up How to Calm Your Mind, I didn’t realize this was the book I NEEDED! Chris Bailey, productivity expert, author, speaker, and master of calm, tells the story of how he caught a glimpse of himself in the overflow drain (yeah, that's what that weird metal piece in your tub is called), only to see he looked forlorn, sad, and deple…

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Grit: Overcoming Obstacles With Oonagh: Emotional Eating, Holidays and Halloween Candy 19:03

9M ago19:03

19:03

So you wanna ask Oonagh? I’ve combed over some FAQs and important questions from my MFA groups and we’re talking about something everyone has experience with... self soothing with food. Whether it’s emotional eating, feeling out of control with holiday travel and parties, or that pesky but sweet sweet Halloween candy in the cabinet. There is a comm…

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Woo Woo Shit: Manifesting Miracles At Disneyland With Kit And Rose Volcano 1:01:19

9M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Woah oh oh oh... it’s magic? Kit and Rose Volcano are magic miracle makers, healers, coaches, and transformational experts. But they weren't always. This couple has a winding journey that involves a yoga studio in North Carolina and then in Scotland, from being nearly homeless to purchasing a million dollar home. Kit has this really interesting App…

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Goal: Design Your Home Like A Healthy MFer with Melanie Zaelich 38:13

9M ago38:13

38:13

Are you house blind in a slump of anxiety and stress, OR are you living in a highly healthy MFin’ house? When Melanie Zaelich became an MFer and let me bully her into cleaning out her pantry, she got to thinking... Healthy habits aren’t just for the kitchen; they belong in every space in your house. Melanie owns Happy Place Interiors, and she has c…

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Grit: 300lbs and Running Slow AF with Martinus Evans 45:34

10M ago45:34

45:34

Featured in Runner’s World and even nude in Men’s Health, Martinus Evans breaks all stereotypical norms for a marathon runner. As a 300lb black man, Martinus is a beacon of support for the nontraditional running community on a mission to share the hidden curriculum of long distance running (hellooooo Body Glide]. Energy, positivity, inspiration—the…

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20 | Why Sleep Isn’t Boring: What We Don’t Know About Sleep 48:48

10M ago48:48

48:48

In this episode of How to: Fitness, we’re talking about sleep - a topic that can seem really boring but is truly a missing key in our overall health and wellness. Today we’re talking about what we do and don’t know about sleep, its impact on every aspect of our health, and how sleep hygiene is often overlooked in the fitness space. 6:36 We spend on…

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19 | Rethinking Our Drinking: The Science & Our Relationship With Alcohol 54:06

10M ago54:06

54:06

Today we're taking a (mostly) objective approach to alcohol consumption - the risks, the benefits, and the drinking culture we are up against, and how it all impacts our nutrition, our fitness, and our overall health. We talk through taking a "risk analysis" approach to how we drink and share a bit of our own experiences as well. 1:30 How can learn…

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18 | Talking Sex Positivity: Navigating Body Ideals, Sex as a Learned Skill, and Improving Our Sexual Health with Dr. Celeste Holbrook 52:25

10M ago52:25

52:25

We believe in taking a holistic approach to our health and fitness, and we know that our sexual health is part of that. We speak with sexologist Dr. Celeste Holbrook on growing up in a conservative community, body ideals, how to open more conversations around sex, and how we can approach sex as a learned skill. 1:38 Dr. Celeste Holbrook is a sex ed…

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17 | The History of Dieting: A Cultural Obsession 53:06

11M ago53:06

53:06

Americans spend over $78 BILLION dollars on weight reduction services and goods annually, and it’s estimated that the average UK adult will spend more than £20000 trying to lose weight and get healthy over a lifetime. That is…a lot. In today’s episode were diving into the history of dieting and the cultural obsession that is the constant invention …

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16 | Q&A: Myth Busting 13:17

11M ago13:17

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Today’s episode is a quick-fire Q&A where we bust some common nutrition and fitness myths. We referenced a few sources throughout the episode and you can find these below in the show notes: 00:32 Does exercising on an empty stomach burn more fat? https://examine.com/deep-dives/the-surprisingly-satiating-effects-of-fasted-cardio/#Pl97aQd-who-and-wha…

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