Being Human: Fitness and Nutrition

Am I crazy in assuming most people describe a "healthy" diet as... too little food?! Out bodies are very complex organisms! Temporarily, we may eat above or below our caloric (energy) needs...but...most of the time...we want the right amount. In the second half, Julie gives some tools of how to eat the *right* amount...most of the time. (Without really trying!) My bias is nutrition shoul...

Society, you got it all wrong! How would most describe a "healthful" diet? By inclusion...or omission?! Yes, our modern food environment may have left some gaps in our nutritional needs, but here Julie breaks down why it is so much more helpful to focus on what we should add... not avoid. Let us know what you think!

3+ years of nutrition coaching has taught me...no two peoples needs are the same! And also... we are all human. In the spirit of last weeks episode, I breakdown my current (and hopefully forever?) nutrition philosophy... incase you care to trust me with your ears! It's an honor I do not take lightly. And shout out to Precision Nutrition; a client focused, evidence-based coaching certification...

...or who should I listen to when presented with conflicted and confusing nutrition advice?! WELCOME TO SEASON TWO! In this modern world.... everyone gets a voice. A consequence of that is the loudest and most alarming voices often get the furthest reach...even if misleading or flat out false. As we covered in Season One, nutrition need not be scary, especially when listening to qualified individu...

HAPPY NEW YEARS! We at Being Human Fitness & Nutrition celebrate growth all year long... but what a magical time to turn a new leaf and practice...SELF COACHING! What is self-coaching? Well, the ability to get yourself to do... what YOU really wanna do! I have made a Seven-Week Health Habit Kick-Start course available at Pateron. (I wanted it to be free but... listen to the episode.) If $3 is...

"It's the holiday season!" And we want to celebrate with you! This episode is 50% holiday fun, 50% helpful tips and tricks to maximum holiday enjoyment without sabotaging you health. Have your cake (pie..?) and eat it, too! If you struggle with over indulgence or guilt around the holidays, you'll definitely want to stay tuned for the end! Food is also culture and comfort. There&#...

Have you heard this common nutrition "phrase"?! It can be harmful and totally unhelpful for living balanced, healthy life, or experiencing health centered fat loss. The holidays are almost here, and its a great time to lean into food as... culture. We are here to make fitness and nutrition EASY. This podcast will help you "patch the bullet holes" in the boat, instead of working...

We're going on vacation! Here are some tips and tricks to feeling good, maximizing your experience, and living according to your own preferences and values while on the road... or in the air!

We're a tad late...but it's always a good time to refresh and embrace the feeling of starting over! Grab your walking shoes, listening device and close out your stressful season with Julie as she gives us all permission to... start over. You are great! Happy walking!!

Last week we chatted about what could be a highly under-rated nutrition tool. This week....Let's build! Do you fly by the seat of your pants when it comes to your food? Bodies love....consistency! Learn how to build some structure so you can color in the space with nutritious choices that make you feel fiiiiine!!

Hopefully by now, David and Julie have given you plenty of nutrition tools to help you achieve balance, happiness, health and deliciousness out there in the real world... But this tool we believe is heavily underutilized!! It certainly can't hurt, so give it a try! Let us know what you think over on our instagram @beinghuman_fitnessandnutrition. Like, rate and subscribe!

Grab your listening device, some headphones, your walking shoes, and get ready for fall with Julie on a walk through the neighborhood! Not going to lie, a change of schedule, change of season, and passing of a family member has me feeling all kinds of feels. I thought it may be a good time to bring up some thoughts I've had the past couple of years... is eating spiritual? ...now go to Costco f...

What is a goal? Do we need them? Can they help? Are they necessary? And what traps should we avoid for achieving health and success on our own terms? Julie & David chat about... goals. Or even bigger...success? What does that look like for you?! Let us know!

Welcome to our first Q & A Episode with Julie an Mike the Mushroom Maroouch? I don't know, you'll just have to listen. We cover meal timing around workouts, teen fitness, nutrition red flags on the internet and meals sizes...and touch a bit on fasting! Let us know what you think and submit questions to our IG page! We'll make more episodes like this, for sure!!

David brings you a swift episode on how to implement change, and why relationships for accountability may be the secret sauce. This sh*t ain't always easy! Oh, to be a human! Let us know what you think! How is your support circle? How can we help?! We're rooting for you.

The viral sound that sparked some hilarious, also slightly depressing, also potentially problematic, but all too real themes in our modern world. Julie talks about the TikTok trend and gives advice on how to approach a meal when we are overwhelmed and cooking is NOT gonna happen. And...that's okay!!

Grab your listening device, some headphones, your walking shoes, and get some fresh air with Julie on a walk in the park! It's Crossfit Games week and Julie chats about the spectacle and excitement of it all, while ensuring that what happens in most Crossfit gyms is not quiiite what we see on T.V. Julie expresses gratitude for crossfit as a fitness vehicle....but has fun watching it as a &quot...

Have you been looking to super-hack your health and mental state? Consistent, quality sleep may be the answer. Listen to David and Julie talk about the important biological function of sleep, how modernization may be hindering our sleep quantity and quality, and get some ideas on how you may be able to optimize yours. Join the cultural revolution to resist 24/7 grind culture, so you can be healthy...

Grab your podcast listening device, some headphones, your walking shoes, and get some fresh air with Julie on this very satisfying cool July day. We're talking about how this common fitness phrase is a trap!! Not only a trap, but perhaps a peep into a mental pattern that can rob us of feeling fulfillment or content.

Grab your podcast listening device, some headphones, your walking shoes, and get those steps in with David on a mid-day stroll to think about exercises and movement from a less common perspective....and spoiler alert; a totally fun one.

We're back with a full episode! This time tackling the multifaceted and complex topic of... stress . What is stress? Is it good or bad? How can we minimizes the effects of chronic negative stress, or create helpful coping patterns? And lastly, can we possibly use certain kinds of stress to our benefit? Let us know what you think! How does stress positively or negatively affect your life? And h...

"I don't eat processed food!" - said someone somewhere. Processed food...good? bad? or inevitable?! And is that a bad thing? The term "processed" has gotten a negative reputation. Let's chat about some misconceptions, why processing food is generally good, and how you can find a healthful balance and support your goals while doing the necessary and often beneficial task...

Grab your podcast listening device, some headphones, your walking shoes, and join Julie on this neighborhood stroll while she reflects on her 14 year history with an autoimmune condition, how she's grown, and how it affects her relationship to herself, her career, body, and health. I hope to give this topic the nuance and love it deserves. What a trip to have a human body!

Grab your podcast listening device, some headphones, your walking shoes, and join David on this early morning stroll for some perspective on maximizing potential in various aspects of life. ...do what fuels your fire! Have an awesome day!

What's your gut-reaction to the word "calories"? Many people view this word with a negative connotation. Julie talks about how fearing the very thing we need to live may not be setting us up for success. Every body needs em'! However you want to approach nutrition is YOUR call! But if your living with some mental programming that's not serving you...let's rewrite that and...