Talking about something you've heard me discuss before on here + reinforcing the importance of getting routine bloodwork done. Topics discussed:

• What routine bloodwork actually tells us (and what it doesn’t)
• CRP and what inflammation markers can indicate
• Lipid panel breakdown (HDL, LDL, triglycerides) + where ApoB fits in for cardiovascular risk
• Vitamin D and its roles beyond bone health
• Vitamin B12: why it matters and key considerations for plant-based eaters
• TSH and a discussion around thyroid function and additional labs to check
• Hemoglobin A1c and long-term blood sugar control
• Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) + CBC
• Testosterone (total, free, SHBG) and why looking at all three gives better context
• Nutrition + lifestyle considerations for each

+ so much more in-between. It's a longer episode but I know you'll be able to take a few things away from this one.

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Ever eaten something and immediately thought, “Wtf is wrong with me.. why can’t I control myself??” It’s a pretty loaded question and impossible to reduce it down to one podcast hah but let me tell you a client story from this past week that might hit home for you.

It’s usually not about the food.. it’s about the moments that came before it and everything else going on around you. Just know you’re not broken + this kinda stuff happens more than you think.

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IG: @lukesmithrd

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A lot of questions over the past couple months on IG - tried to answer as many as I could today! Topics discussed:

-Lower body presses, exercise swaps and programming considerations

-My thoughts on cottage cheese for breakfast

-Doing 2 workouts a day - pros/cons/considerations

-Cava vs. Chipotle + some thoughts around fast casual dining

-Benefits of canned fish, addressing concerns around salt, BPA and mercury

-Chicken nuggets from Costco + some reminders about 'processed food'

-Walking pads

+ so many side tangents in-between. Ty to everyone who continues to ask q's as always.

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

Fill out a 1:1 Coaching Application HERE

TIA for listening!!