Eatrite Nutrition Podcast

This week it's a fourth of July special on barbecues, booze, and bodybuilding! We take a dive into the science of alcohol and discuss alcohol metabolism, as well as its effects on performance, hormones, muscle, and fat loss. We also give you some helpful tips to help you navigate the summer barbecue season. If you enjoy this episode don't forget to subscribe, give us five stars, write a review, an...

This week we discuss the science of diet breaks and how this strategy may be beneficial in helping you both reach and maintain your fat loss goals. We go over some key findings in the research when comparing continuous vs. intermittent calorie deficits and discuss possible benefits of this method from both a physiological and psychological standpoint. If you've been having trouble losing weight or...

This week we go over nine common sense fitness habits to help you reach your goals. Whether your goals are to increase lean mass, decrease body fat, maintain, or just general health and wellness; these habits can help you achieve these results. Sometimes we just need a perspective shift on some no brainer activities we can undergo to find success.  Follow us on IG @eatritenutrition

This week we go over the optimal amount of sets in a week and incorporating different rep schemes into your workouts. We also discuss whether or not lifting light weight for more reps is better when cutting, what science says about the best time of day to workout, and what an optimal post workout nutrition strategy looks like. Follow us on IG @eatritenutrition

This week we define what leaky gut is and discuss various conditions associated with leaky gut. We also discuss factors associated with increasing intestinal permeability such as stress, exercise, food, and alcohol as well as how changes in the microbiome can affect intestinal permeability. We talk about what's good for the gut and what could be bad for the gut and how to ensure you have a healthy...

This week we talk about finding your why and the importance of understanding the deeper why that will push you through hard times both in your fitness and life journey. We discuss how being truly in touch with your why can help you overcome any obstacle and break the cycle of falling back into old habits when you're faced with tough times. This episode is about digging deep in the face of adversit...

This week we talk about mental gymnastics and all the thoughts that are within play to keep you from doing that exact thing you need to do. We discuss the stress associated with overthinking, rushing to the finish line, lacking self trust, procrastination, and negative thoughts. We also discuss ways to approach each of these to ensure that stress isn't ruining your progress.  Don't forget to...

This week we talk about the importance of tracking your food, weighing and measuring, and being mindful of your portions. We discuss different methods to track your food including apps, habit trackers, and written journals. We also talk about the accuracy of new image based softwares for journaling as well as what type of person may not want to keep a food log. 

Is fasted cardio better for fat loss? Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Will I gain weight if I eat too close to bedtime? This week we dive into the history and current research surrounding some big questions about nutrition and fitness. These are topics we often get questions about. Listen up because we've got answers!

This week we discuss consistency in all aspects of your health and fitness journey. We talk about the metabolic adaptations that occur through consistency in your exercise program, nutrition, sleep, and stress management. We also discuss the importance of rating your habits on a scale and executing them based on this rating.

This week we talk about goal setting and some of the expectations vs. the reality of how your fitness journey may go. We dive into some behavioral concepts such as the transtheoretical model which posits that health behavior change involves progress through six stages of change: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse. We also discuss motivational interviewi...

This week we're following up on our Q&A questions from IG. We touch up on weight loss during menopause, types and benefits of fiber, how to optimally build muscle, and some of our favorite supplements and brands. We had some really great questions come in through our IG and we hope you enjoy the answers. This is a good one so don't miss it! Follow us on IG @eatritenutrition

This week we talk about the importance of women in the weight room. We talk about the effects of doing excessive cardio as well as the benefits of resistance training for women from a metabolic, health, and mental health standpoint. 

This week we talk about assessing something other than weight. We dive into biofeedback. What signals is your body giving you that tell you that your plan is working for you? Biofeedback is a useful tool in assessing progress as well as the sustainability of your program. Join us to hear all about the importance of measuring sleep, hunger, energy, cravings and more!

This week we go rogue in a completely unscripted, mostly unplanned episode. We talk about instagram scare tactics and some of the most common misrepresentations that lead people to believe certain foods or food groups are unhealthy. We also dive into the FDA's decision to allow CRISPR modified meat to hit your store shelves, and the context or lack thereof for Healthy at Every Size.

This week’s episode is all about mindset. We discuss the difference between a dieter’s mindset and a weight loss mindset and how to break the viscous cycle of dieting and losing the same ten pounds only to gain it back. We also discuss your mindset around food choice, time, measuring progress, and your workouts, as well as the importance of self-dialogue throughout your health and fitness journey....

This week we discuss some of the worst diet strategies that we've seen as well as our thoughts on some multi level marketing products and strategies. We discuss some strategies with severe restrictions, debunk some bogus claims, and uncover some research around things like the carnivore diet, blood type diet and more.

This week we talk about the top fat loss mistakes and how to avoid them. We also talk about mini cuts and how to implement them and reverse diets and when they can be useful.

This week's episode is about hard gainers. We cover nutrition and training strategies for hard gainers and the dedication it takes to grow beyond your hard gainer tendencies. 

This week we partnered with Dr. Sara Campbell of Rutgers University to talk about gut health, the microbiome, and Exercise. We take a deep dive into some of the current research surrounding the effects of exercise on gut health and how microbiota may play a crucial role in your ability to exercise. We also cover probiotics and whether or not they may aid in your exercise performance. 

Haroon is a clinical neuropsychologist who works with a wide range of diagnostic concerns such as ADHD, memory disorders, neurocognitive disorders and various different mood/emotional disorders. His post graduate research focus was on the effect of exercise on brain function. In this episode we discuss the effect that exercise has on the brain and how cardiovascular health is an important predicto...

This week we talk about some of the hottest yet lamest supplements to ever hit the market. We dive into test boosters, fat burners, BCAAs, detox and more. Check out this episode to find out our least favorite picks for supplements and some strategies to actually achieve these results.

In this episode we cover types of coaches and what to look for in a coach. We also discuss our coaching methodology as well as the importance of using biofeedback in a program. You'll learn about the strategies and tools we put in place as coaches, to guide you in the right direction. 

This week we give a rundown of the most popular diets going into 2022. We talk about pros and cons of keto, intermittent fasting, paleo, and the carnivore diet. We break down some of the myths and misconceptions around these diets and help you strategize the program that will work best for you. Check us out on IG @eatritenutrition To book a nutrition consultation click the link below: https://eatr...

This week we teamed up with Rhi Reynolds who is currently a health and human performance PhD candidate. Rhi has an extensive background in this area with over a decade of hands on experience working with clients both in the clinical and gym setting. In this episode, we cover some of the fundamental concepts and theories in exercise science as well as some of the things to look out for when hiring...