The Streamline Training Show

Back when I was a strength coach, there was a question I had to ask myself when designing training programs for college sports teams: "How fit is fit enough?" That question was relevant because at a certain point, getting stronger won't make certain athletes any better at their sport, and they could likely focus on other traits to become more prepared to play. I think this question c...

There are 2 things that seem to be universally desired and always in short supply for parents in our Western World today. The first: time. We all wish we had more. The second? SLEEP. Perhaps the most frequently asked question we get as parents with young kids is, "So, are you getting any sleep yet??" Our answer surprises many people; we often respond with a very enthusiastic, "Oh ye...

This episode might ruffle some feathers (we're only slightly nervous about that...). Today, Laura and Jonny discuss 5 of the most OVERRATED trends in fitness that it seems many of our peers are falling for. We don't think any of these approaches are dangerous or wrong, or even that people are "dumb" for using them! BUT we strongly believe there are far better alternatives. So buc...

Today, Laura and Jonny discuss why it's so difficult as young parents to find time to work out with young kips nipping at your heels all day (it might be fairly self-explanatory). They also discuss how to find time to train when it feels like all of your time belongs to something (or someone...) else! By the way, did you know...? We are GIVING AWAY the Streamline Nutrition System! It's tru...

EPISODE 50 IS HERE!! We honestly can't believe that we've already put out 50 episodes, and we're pumped to put out another 50. And what a fantastic accident - this is the final episode of our series on the Streamline Nutrition System! We're CELEBRATING both the finale of the series and our 50th with a big surprise, but more on that at the end of the description. In this episode, we...

Typically, when thinking about "dieting" in general, we consider an effective fat loss phase to require 2 things: 1 - A focused approach to eating, and, 2 - A strong training regimen And that's absolutely the case. But what many people don't consider is just how important their daily movement is in enhancing their overall calorie burn. If your goal is to lose weight, then one of...

Our culture seems to dive headlong into a more and more polarized discussion around the nuance of nutrition. It seems that everyone has a very strong opinion regarding which foods are "Good" or "Bad", and it leads many people to (unknowingly, many times) create moral boundaries around certain foods. Often, we feel "bad" or "stupid" for allowing ourselves to...

Have you noticed how vehemently certain voices in the popular media seem to attempt to persuade you to avoid certain foods AT ALL COSTS? All while others in influence tend to make you feel ignorant or even plain dumb for not eating a certain food (sometimes, the very same food another source is demonizing!). In this polarizing world, how are we to select foods that taste great and can actually ser...

We've all been there: it's the end of a long work day (maybe it's even the first night of the weekend); you're feeling run down and ready for a break, and you're looking for a way to let off some steam. The most attractive method is actually at your fingertips: it's TV and snack time, baby! Whether we realize it or not, many of us Americans have a habit of sitting down in f...

Hands down, the biggest (and often sneakiest) culprit behind many people's lack of diet success has to be snacking. So many of our friends, clients, and athletes have told us a story that goes something like this: "Honestly, I've been staying super on-track with my meals. Been getting good sources of protein and eating lots of veggies! My issue is just SNACKS. I can't seem to stop...

Let's be honest - meal prepping just isn't a good fit for everyone. For some people, the Sunday afternoon meal prep is one of their favorite times of the week, but others dread even the idea of eating from a tupperware container. So how do you know if this tactic is right for you? We have a 4-question matrix that can help you determine exactly when and how to meal prep in a way that fits w...

For some people, "meal prep" is synonymous with "dieting." For many of these people, the two are, in fact, one and the same: to "go on a diet" is to meal prep, and to meal prep is to be "good" at dieting. But for perhaps an even larger group of the general population, meal prep feels like a chore. We all know we probably "ought to do it," but for s...

Have you ever experienced this scenario? You've been on a diet for a little while, and it feels like it's really going well. You're feeling consistent with your plan and you feel like your meals are helping you accomplish your goals. Then, you happen to go out to eat with a friend and realize that NONE of your diet strategies will work! What do you do? That's exactly what Jonny and...

One of the most frustrating feelings for many dieters is the sinking feeling of walking into your favorite restaurant...while on a diet. Your favorite foods are right in front of you, yet you're "not supposed" to touch them! For most, they feel that they can either deprive themselves and dutifully stay on track, all the while wishing they were eating a juicy burger rather than a lame...

If you're a parent, you know the brutality that can be cooking a weeknight dinner. After a long day of work and corralling children, it can be exhausting to think about cranking up a hot stove to put a hot meal on the table for your family. But what if there was a way to make the whole process a lot less stressful (and a LOT higher in protein)? Today, Laura walks through the Wilson philosophy...

Have you ever gotten to the end of a long day full of decisions (like deciding NOT to eat the mini-Snickers on the HR manager's desk) and restraint (like NOT throat-punching Craig as he drones on about why "mosquitoes just don't bite him"), only to be hit with one more decision that takes the wind right out of your sails: What's for dinner? If you've ever been in this sit...

We've all been on a diet before and noticed that eery phenomenon that hits after about week 2-3. Which phenomenon, you ask? The sudden onset of a severe case of "The Snackies." It's classic! We hit our stride in week one with meal prep containers in tow, but by the time week 2 or 3 rolls around, we find ourselves watching cooking videos on YouTube and dreaming of the next time we...

Have you ever noticed how some people just seem to be cyborgs when it comes to their diet? They seem to be able to say, "No" to just about every tempting treat that walks their way. Most of us, on the other hand, find it hard to pass up a good opportunity to splurge here and there (especially if that opportunity comes in the form of a free dessert at a party or work event...). But is it...

Have you ever been frustrated with yourself for "falling off the wagon" after only a few weeks of a diet? The first several days of a diet seem to go so smoothly - you may even start to lose some weight! But for whatever reason, just a handful of weeks in, cravings start to pile up, and it becomes exponentially harder to "stay the course" with your diet. This leads many to aban...

If you're a parent, you know all too well the struggle of trying to get or keep your family "healthy". And if you're a Christian parent in particular, you bear a double burden in leading your family in a way that honors God physically and spiritually. Just getting your kids to eat some vegetables of getting everyone (including yourself) to bed on time can feel like an all-out bat...

Have you ever felt like you "should be working out more", but you just don't have the time to spend a couple hours per week in the gym? Have you ever felt guilty for working out when your spouse is at home with the kids? Or perhaps you have a demanding job and you feel as though it would even be irresponsible to try to commit to a training regimen. We all have competing priorities in...

Have you ever heard that the results from your fitness journey will come from "60% nutrition"? Or perhaps "80% nutrition"? Some even say that nutrition is the ONLY thing that matters if your goals include weight loss. Well, Laura and Jonny are here to discuss that very idea! While in most cases, the answer to questions like "which should I focus on, working out, or nutriti...

If you have a social media profile and a pulse, you've likely heard someone giving away unsolicited fitness advice online (guilty as charged). You've likely also heard about as many opinions on how to "correctly" diet as there are fish in the sea. It can be incredibly confusing regarding how to know if your diet is set up correctly, how to measure your progress, and how to know i...

Have you ever been confused as to why a diet "stopped working" for you? Or have you ever wondered how some weeks the body weight seems to fly off, and other weeks you feel stuck at the same number on the scale? Then this is an episode for you! Today, Jonny and Laura detail why tracking more than just your body weight is a good idea. They discuss the nuances of tracking in general, the pi...

Do you feel like getting enough protein in your daily diet is a constant struggle? It could be that you simply need a more streamlined strategy for getting it done! There's a simple way to be sure that every day is full of high-quality protein meals - and we want to give it to you for FREE. Today, Laura explains her personal strategy for getting over 150g of protein in her diet every day, almo...