Just wrapped up the 16th week of my fat loss phase and I wanted to update you all on how that's been going, where I'm at now and what my plans are going forward. Other topics discussed on this episode:

-Appropriate rates of weight loss

-Navigating travel anxiety around your health + fitness

-My thoughts on dieting for future events

-Important questions to ask yourself when you don't know what to do

+ so much more in-between.

Where to find me:

Instagram: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

TIA for listening!

Loved this convo with my former client (now friend) - Tiffany McRee. Tiffany was the winner of this years Nutrition Coaching Scholarship and it was a pleasure getting work with her. In this episode, she talks about her experience working with me over the last 4+ months. She's an incredible person with an inspiring story. Topics discussed on this episode:

-Her battle with cancer, overcoming adversity, being optimistic + focusing on the things within her control

-Perspective shifts on health, fitness and life over the last 5+ years

-How keto, Whole 30, food tracking, cardio and program hopping helped her get to a place of balance with her current nutrition + training regimen

-Being open-minded, curious and not afraid to ask questions

-Why we love lifting so much

-Lessons/approaches she's taking from our time working together

-Advice she'd give to someone one the fence about working with a coach

+ so much more in-between.

Where to find Tiffany:

IG: @heytiffanymcree

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

Fill out a 1:1 Coaching Application HERE

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Loved this convo with my friends + colleagues - Gabi + Natalie - from Pulse Business Consulting. This episode is atypical from my normal nutrition and fitness content as we dive into the world of business, consulting and optimizing performance in the workplace. There are a lot of similarities between business and health that we discuss as well. Topics discussed on this episode:

-What does having a 'healthy' business mean?

-Using data to drive the decision-making process.

-Important data points we can use in business and how that relates to human health.

-Understanding + creating budgets to operate within.

-Asking for help, being proactive and checking your ego.

-Individualizing interventions to clients and meeting them where they're at.

-Importance of building your business around the right people.

+ so much more in-between.

It was fun diving into the business world on this one. I know you'll enjoy it.

Where to find Gabi + Natalie:

Website: consultwithpulse.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/pulsebc

Facebook: facebook.com/ConsultWithPulse/

Instagram: @pulsebusinessconsulting

gabi@consultwithpulse.com

natalie@consultwithpulse.com

Where to find me:

Instagram: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

TIA for listening!

This is a continuation of our Q&A from episode #90. Having a little more fun and talking about some less important (but still really important) topics we got questions on this past week. Things like:

-What our favorite stuff is at Trader Joe's

-How to go about implementing meditation + deep breathing into your daily routine

-Favorite quotes

-Hidden talents we have (not that many lol)

-Why we're so 'cool' (big emphasis on the quotes there)

Had a lot of fun with Erik on the last couple episodes - follow him on instagram if you don't already: @eunder_wood

Appreciate you listening!

Another amazing episode with my guy - Erik Underwood. Probably the best episode we've done together so far - answering your questions from Instagram this week:

-What's an unpopular fitness opinion we have?

-How to battle the urge to go off the rocker when you mess up a day of tracking + avoiding F it mode.

-Nutrition guidance for clients that don't want to track calories (mainly for weight loss goals)

-Are there differences between men and women from a training standpoint?

-What's a question we wish people would ask but no one ever does?

-Push/pull split vs full body workouts.

+ so many side tangents in-between.

I loved this episode and I know you will too.

Where to find Erik:

Instagram: @eunder_wood

Website: www.performanceedu.com

Where to find me:

Instagram: @lukesmithrd

Website: lukesmithnutrition.com

Appreciate you listening!

This is weirdly a hard topic for me to talk about but it's long overdue. Just wanted to spend some time talking about what 1:1 coaching with me looks like. If you're looking to learn more about my services and what I offer.. this one's for you!

Topics Discussed:

-Types of people I do + don't work with.

-What we'll work on - Nutrition, Training, Lifestyle, & Mindset.

-What my process looks like including check-ins, onboarding, communication etc.

-How I coach + some big rocks that I think are important.

-Services I offer.

-What I want to leave you with by the time coaching comes to an end.

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

Fill out a coaching application HERE

You can always shoot me an email: lukesmithdietitian@gmail.com

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This was a fun + thought provoking chat with a fellow coach/colleague - Allison Tenney. Allison does an amazing job busting false narratives and beliefs in the fitness space and focuses on strength training, mindset and identity work with her clients. Topics discussed on this episode:

-Allison's experience as an athlete and transition to coach.

-Dealing with + embracing the many identity changes throughout the lifespan.

-Why your health/fitness pursuits are often subconsciously shaped by various systems of oppression.

-Acknowledging social determinants that contribute to overall health and well-being.

-Shedding light on socioeconomic factors and systemic barriers that exist.

-Being curious and exploring the 'why' behind your fitness and physique goals.

-Importance of setting boundaries in all areas of your life.

Honestly, there's too many things to list... just give this one a listen.

Where to find Allison:

IG: @allisontenney

Website: https://allisontenneyfitness.com/

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

TIA for listening!

I loved this episode and I know you will too.

Loved this convo with my friend + fellow fitness/nutrition colleague - Clarice Barnett. Topics discussed on this episode:

-Bodybuilding + competition prep. Her experience and what we can learn from that process.

-Understanding the 'costs' associated with reaching a physique goal.

-Advice for people considering a bikini competition + how to find the right coach.

-Why health goes beyond a 'look' or dream physique.

-Appreciating the trial + error that most people experience when working towards better health/fitness.

-Gym intimidation - how can you make going to the gym fun and less daunting for beginners?

-Discussing the 'big rocks' and why resistance training should be a priority for everyone.

+ so much more in-between.

I loved this convo and I know you will too!

Where to find Clarice:

Instagram: @brunettebarnett

Website: www.totalitylifestyle.com

Free Full Week Workouts HERE

Where to find me:

Instagram: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

TIA for listening!