189. Shifting Your Locus of Control
If you are having a hard time sticking with a health and fitness routine, then you might want to have a look at your locus of control. Locus of control refers to where you believe your control lies – either outside of you or within you. Today I’ll explain what locus of control is and how you can begin shifting your locus of control so you can get better results and live a healthier life.
188. The Cycle of Unstoppable Motivation
Most people tend to be pretty motivated when they start something. But then, over time, that motivation begins to fade. This is the reason why gyms are full in January and empty again in March. So today, I’m taking a look at why that motivation fades and what you can do to keep it going so you CAN actually crush your health and fitness goals.
187. Why Moderating Sugar is so Difficult
I think we all know that eating too much sugar is not good for you. Excess sugar consumption has been linked to all sorts of metabolic dysfunction like high blood pressure, excess weight gain, insulin resistance, and diabetes just to name a few. So the solution is pretty simple – just moderate your sugar intake. But why is this so much easier in theory than in practice? Why is moderating sugar so difficult? Today I take a deep dive into why moderating sugar is so difficult and offer some practical tips to help you take control of your sugar cravings.
186. Demystifying Metabolism
I’ve been doing a lot of research lately on human metabolism and I’ve noticed a lot of inconsistencies in the data available. There seem to be a lot of misconceptions about metabolism, especially when it comes to losing weight. Today I want to focus on demystifying metabolism so you can separate fact from fiction and make better choices to improve your overall health and fitness.
185. Why It’s So Hard to Stick to Your Food Plan
I work with a lot of runners who are awesome at sticking with their running plans. But when it comes to sticking to their diet so they can lose weight…it all seems to fall apart. Why is this? Why is it so easy for runners to stick to a difficult marathon training plan and so had to stick to a healthy eating plan? In this episode, I will explain why it’s so hard to stick to your food plan and offer up some sound advice for changing this.
184. The Incredible Power of Focus
A lot of people set out to lose weight and then quit. While there are a lot of reasons why someone might give up on themselves, one of the most likely reasons is a serious lack of focus. In this episode, I uncover the incredible power of focus, and how it can help you become the leaner, stronger, more badass runner you’ve always wanted to be.
183. Are You Addicted to Dopamine?
Over the last 100 years or so, we have become a society of pleasure-seekers and pain-avoiders. In this episode, I’m going to help you decide if you might be addicted to dopamine, and offer up some tips to avoid getting sucked down the dopamine whirlpool.
182. A Better Approach to the Off-Season
If you’re anything like most runners, especially if you live in the US, this is most likely the off-season for you. Most runners approach this off-season as a time to live it up, eat and drink whatever, slack off on training, and “just have fun.” So in this episode, I offer a better approach to the off-season, one that will have you feeling your best when you start training for that next big race.
181. Ultramarathon Redemption with Pete Caigan
Today I have a special treat for you, I’m sharing a candid conversation I recently had with Pete Caigan. Pete is one of my clients who has had a pretty remarkable transformation over the last 6 months or so. He shares his story of changing his diet, getting fat-adapted, losing weight, and attempting that same 50k again. I hope you enjoy this episode of ultramarathon redemption with Pete Caigan, his story is truly inspiring!
180. What I Learned Running Solo for 12 Hours
Recently, I completed a self-supported, solo 12-hour run. I’ve always wanted to do a 12-hour event, but I could never really find a race that spoke to me. So, I decided to take things into my own hands and do it myself! In this episode of the podcast, I share what I learned running solo for 12 hours – what prompted me to want to run alone for so long, how I approached training, how I fueled during the event, and some interesting lessons I learned along the way.