Back with another Q&A for this episode - ty to everyone who's been asking questions on IG the past couple weeks. Topics discussed on this episode:

-Getting in effective workouts + nutrition around long work days/shift work.

-Moving away for college - advice with getting into a new routine.

-Is it normal for your menstrual cycle to be irregular in a deficit??

-Best ways to 'firm up' + get rid of cellulite.

-When + why someone should calorie/carb cycle.

-How to set up a 'lean bulk' and why 'dirty bulking' is dumb.

-Eating sweets/processed foods guilt free.

-Some reminders around getting over an illness + worrying about 'lost progress'.

+ so much more in-between.

Another solid Q&A in the books! I know you'll enjoy this one.

Where to find me:

Instagram: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

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Had a very special guest (my lovely wife, Katie) on the pod for my 100th episode. It was a blast having my biggest supporter + the person who's been here with me over the past ten years share some of her real life perspectives on our health and fitness pursuits. Topics discussed on this episode:

- What it's like living with/being married to someone in the nutrition field

- Battling comparison

- Importance of having a supportive partner/inner circle

- Benefits of therapy throughout your health and fitness pursuits

- Tracking food + making the process more approachable

- Slow + steady dieting vs more aggressive dieting

- Acknowledging tradeoffs while pursing your fitness goals

- Finding balance between living a life you enjoy AND living in a body you enjoy

- Finding an exercise regimen that fits your lifestyle + goals

+ so much more in-between.

I loved this episode and I know you will too.

Where to find Katie:

Website: www.pronouncedprogresstherapy.com

Email: katie@pronouncedprogresstherapy.com

Phone: 775-964-8618

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

Fill out a 1:1 coaching application HERE

TIA for listening!

Loved this chat with my friend and fellow Dietitian - Brandy Kuebler RDN, LD. This episode is for all my parents (or future + soon to be parents) who have questions/confusion on current recommendations around feeding their child/children. Topics discussed on this episode:

- What age should we be introducing solids?

-Baby led weaning + transitioning from breastmilk/formula to solids.

-Portions size recommendations for toddlers.

-Nutrients of concern + common food sources/recommendations.

-Food allergies - should we be feeding our kids the common allergens or avoiding them?

-Picky eaters.. what to do with them. Why children might have food aversion + what to do about it.

-Language we use around food and how we should communicate with our kids.

+ so much more in-between.

Super fun + interesting episode - I know you'll love it.

Where to find Brandy:

Link-in-Bio: https://linktr.ee/chefspalette

Website: https://chefspalette.com/

IG: https://instagram.com/chefspalettenv

FB: https://facebook.com/ChefsPalette

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChefsPaletteNV

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

TIA for listening!