Cut The Crap With Beth And Matt

Happy New Year, Nerdles! This week we are catching up and celebrating the fact that we made it through the holidays and are ready to tackle another year! We aren't big fans of new years resolutions - most people fail resolutions. But we are BIG fans of goal setting and make small changes in your life - and that's exactly what this episode is all about! Change can feel overwhelming, especially righ...

The holidays are here. Many people are simply trying to get by without losing their cool right now - and that's ok! This week we have an open discussion about where we are in this season of life, men being able to help menopausal women, unregulated supplements and weight loss drugs, and more. Sit back, grab a coffee or your favorite emotional support beverage, and relax for a bit. You've worked ha...

We can do hard things! Over the past few months, Beth and Matt have been talking about Matt's 50k training - and now the hard work has paid off as Matt completed his first ultra marathon. This week we are talking about his experience, lessons learned, the resiliency needed for accomplishing something like this, and taking it one step at a time. No matter how big your goal may be - you accomplish i...

**Warning** This episode contains talk about mental health, eating disorders, and body image.**Hey Nerdles! There has been a huge fuss lately about a certain movie (ahem..Wicked) and the bodies of its stars. Instead of focusing on the movie and the messages within, we are once again talking about the bodies of women. In this episode, we discuss whether it's OK to talk about people's bodies or not,...

'Tis the season! The holiday season is in full effect, with Thanksgiving being less a week away (for our American friends). This week we talk about pivoting and managing your fitness with a busy schedule! Doctors appointments, school recitals, work commitments, managing a social life, even your own romantic relationship - there are so many events competing for your time, but what about your fitnes...

It's that time of year again - the holidays are upon us! Are you surprised? Well, you shouldn't be - they happy every year at the same time! This week we talk about the holiday season and how it should be treated just like any other day - because if you need to have special rules, restrictions, and routines for the holiday, that suggest that the lifestyle you are living is too rigid and doesn't al...

Happy Friday Nerdles! This week we talk about dietizing everything in your life - from your morning coffee and protein shake, to low fat & low calorie hacks, to low cottage everything - diet culture is once again ramping up with the holiday season in full effect. One thing no one talks about when swapping out their foods with food that tastes like cardboard is the enjoyment factor - and food i...

Do you get a good nights sleep? Sleep is a foundational part of our health and fitness - how our sleep goes, so often goes our health. This week, we spend some time talking about the importance of sleep and how it impacts all aspects of your life - from your mood and recovery, to weight loss, to your hunger - if your sleep hygiene is poor, you are much more likely to struggle! We cover a variety o...

10k Steps. Often see as the gold standard for weight loss and fitness goals, but there's a caveat: Where your steps come from, matters. Many people have active jobs such as nurses, teachers, or manufacturing jobs - and that's great, but it doesn't replace the need to still do intentional cardio and strength training. This week, we dive into why! We also dive into a question Beth received about "on...

Hello Nerdles! Welcome back! This week, Team Nerdle talks strength training - more specifically, how Beth and Matt are both progressing with their strength training. We dive into Matt's running progress as well before having a friendly debate about whether or not peanut butter is a protein source. This is a controversial topic in the fitness industry and highlights a bigger issue: The rigid rules...

Your body doesn’t have to look a certain way to be fit. In this episode, Matt and Beth call out body shaming in fitness culture and discuss how fitness doesn't have a 'look'. The reality is - you can be healthy in a larger body. You can be healthy in a smaller body. You also be unhealthy in both a larger and smaller body - the way you look doesn't determine your health and it certainly doesn't det...

We're back! This week we are continuing our conversation from last week's episode about strength training mistakes - we're talking cardio! Before we get to that topic, we caught up with each others fitness and training progress, social media rants, and Beth addressed a message she received that was accusing her of taking a GLP-1, so Beth lets us know what she thinks about that! Some of the cardio...

Whatsup Nerdles! This week we had a great conversation full of solid information. We caught up with Beth and her reverse diet, Matt and his 50k training, the dangers of women running alone, parenting, and more! After catching up with each other we dive into a question from one of our Patreon members about rest times between sets, and if its ok to do cardio in between sets. This led us to discussin...

Peanut butter isn’t protein, “fitness to say yes” is the goal, and post-goal blues are real! This week we unpack why awareness beats labels, how to be movable enough to say yes to hikes, runs, and life, and Matt’s 25K fueling lessons (Tailwind + gels, RIP socks). Plus: leptin myths, gym TVs blasting news, craving real community again, the cookie-jar mindset for doing hard sh*t, and why GLP-1 hype...

Meno belly. Cortisol face. These are terms used to target menopausal women by influencers and grifters online. Not only are they completely bogus terms but they aren't endearing, either. In this episode we dive into world of meno belly - what it is, what causes it, and how you can get rid of (hint: you don't need any supplements, detox teas, or coupon codes for a GLP-1).We dig into: What causes 'm...

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are being marketed everywhere - but who’s really being targeted and who's benefitting? Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on how these drugs are promoted to the two most vulnerable groups when it comes to disordered eating: young women and menopausal women. We dig into: Why eating disorders are already surging in teens and women in their 20s. How menopa...

We did it! Last week, we hiked Mount Katahdin and in this week's episode we're recapping our grueling hike up this majestic mountain. We talk about doing hard things, our favorite and least favorite parts of the hike, what surprised us most and more! We also answer a listener question about getting how to get started hiking. Hiking is for everyone and we want you to have fun and by safe out there,...

We’re live from Maine, celebrating Beth’s 10 years of sobriety with a week of hiking, including the infamous Mount Katahdin. Joined by Amy Rudolph from Team BFF, this episode is part celebration, part Q&A, and part hot topics roundtable. From food noise and dieting seasons, to the shocking reality of The Biggest Loser documentary, to the exploding lawsuits over Ozempic, we dig into the messine...

Ever notice how your brain gets real creative when it’s trying to talk you out of doing something hard? Today, we get real about two big hurdles in chasing lofty goals - the isolation that comes with intense focus (whether it’s fat loss, marathon training, or photo prep) and the mental tricks your brain plays to keep you “safe” and comfortable. We cover: Why big goals can feel lonely (and how to k...

In today’s episode, we tackle one of the most misunderstood truths in health and fitness: just because something is simple, doesn’t mean it’s easy. From the basics of nutrition and movement to the mental game of consistency, we unpack why people struggle with doing the boring basic things and keep abandoning their goals for the smallest inconvenience - and what to do about it. We also dive into th...

In this raw and revealing episode, we sit down with IFBB Bikini Olympia champion Nathalia Melo, who takes us behind the curtain of bodybuilding, body image, and motherhood. From hiding her body three months before winning the Olympia to rebuilding her relationship with food, fitness, and herself after two kids, Nathalia opens up about the very real struggles behind the "perfect" body. We talk abou...

Fat loss - when done right, it's boring! That's exactly what we're talking about this week - the boring basics from fat loss plateaus to pizza trade-offs, we break down the boring basics most people skip, and why that’s exactly where you need to focus. We talk about macros, periodizing calorie deficits, emotional eating, volume vs. satisfaction, and the importance of performance-based goals. We al...

Today we’re cutting through the noise with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple - exercise physiologist, researcher, and straight-up myth-buster when it comes to training, fueling, and empowering women. We’re talking about: Why most training advice for women is outdated (and flat-out wrong) The truth about protein needs, creatine, and menstrual cycle training How to avoid losing muscle while on GLP-1s (yes,...

Microdosing. Discount codes. Diet culture rebranded as self-care. In this episode, we unpack the latest "wellness" trend flooding your feed: microdosing GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide , and the influencers cashing in on it. GLP-1s were originally developed for diabetes and obesity, but now they’re being sold as “longevity hacks,” and “tools for metabolic optimization”, often th...

Whatsup, ya Nerdles! Are your maintenance calories frustratingly low, even though you're doing everything “right”? Maybe you're feeling like your metabolism tanked the second you hit your 40s or 50s? In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s really going on with your metabolism during perimenopause and menopause and why diet culture, not menopause, is often to blame. We talk about how you can re...