Deadlifts and Pizza

In this episode we discuss the addictiveness of social media, the impact of fasting on women's bodies, the importance of nutrition and strength training for women over 40, the fear of children seeing their parents weigh and measure food, strategies for increasing weight in exercises, and more! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weekend Plans 08:38 Laura’s Crazy Instagram Algorithm  21:43 The Impa...

Summary In this episode we discuss 5 common fitness myths including maximum protein absorption post workout, nutrition advice is always changing, lifting heavy makes you bulky, weightlifting reduces flexibility, and cold plunges will strip fat off of your body.   Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:30 How Jaime Plans on Winning at Quad Growth 05:25 Laura Needs to Improve Her Endurance 13:05 Myth 1: 20-25g Max...

Summary In this episode we start out discussing Jaime’s TRUE maxes, Laura's new Deadlift PR, and the back to school bootcamp. Later we have an overrated/underrated discussion with various topics including continuous glucose monitors, fasted cardio, hip thrusts, eating before training, fast concentrics, and scrunch butt leggings.  Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:07 Jaime's True Maxes 06:37 Laura&#3...

Summary In this episode we discuss the optimal amount of protein for muscle growth and fat loss. We talk about the importance of nutrition and how different people have different dietary needs. We also discuss the concept of motivation versus consistency and how to find a balance between the two. We touch on the topic of finding maintenance calories and how to determine the right amount of food to...

Summary This episode is full of zest and pep while Jaime is recovering from an illness. Laura and Jaime discuss a study on powerlifters' strength and compare their own lifting numbers to the average and elite powerlifters. Where do you stack up? Other topics discussed are training with an injury, should you change your program around your cycle, and the differences between zone 2 cardio, HIIT...

In this episode, Jaime and Laura discuss how to get your first pull-up, the difference between strength and hypertrophy training, and the importance of community in achieving fitness goals.  00:00 Welcome 01:30 Power Outages Suck! 04:55 How Much We Rely on Technology 07:30 How to Get Your First Pull-Up 24:57 Strength Vs Hypertrophy 50:20 The Importance of Community Links: How To Get Your First Pul...

In this episode, Jaime and Laura discuss the problem of food fear mongering by Instagram influencers and the confusion it creates for people. They emphasize the importance of looking at food as a whole and not demonizing individual ingredients. The conversation then shifts to the topic of organic food vs non organic food. They highlight the importance of consuming fruits and vegetables regardless...

In this episode, Jaime and Laura discuss their plans for the Fourth of July and how they approach holidays and food. They talk about Jaime's niece who was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and the challenges her family is facing in managing her condition. They touch on the importance of balancing blood sugar levels and the role of fiber, protein, and fat in meals, review a study on prote...

Episode 3 In this episode, Jaime and Laura go into their thoughts about GLP-1. Do they think weight loss drugs are a good idea? Is this going to help society be healthier in the long run? They also discuss genetics and the role that plays in your body shape, how to optimize your recovery, and more! 00:00 Welcome to the No Fitness Podcast 00:35 Poop in the pool 04:10 Staying on track with fitness a...

In this week’s episode, Jaime and Laura discuss jet lag, fast food from different countries, Laura’s new training routine (she’s trying to get a head start on building her quads because she knows she needs it if she’s going to beat Jaime), soreness and the importance of gradually increasing volume in a new workout program, intermittent fasting,improving your relationship with food and more! 00:00...

In this very first episode of the Deadlifts and Pizza Podcast, Jaime and Laura talk about quad thickness, training splits, and maintaining fitness while traveling. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Plans 07:30 The Importance of Food Freedom 15:32 Knowing When to Stop a Cut 23:30 Finding a Balance Between Tracking and Intuitive Eating 28:19 The Importance of Finding the Right Coach 36:39 Full...