Franchise Nutrition and Fitness Podcast

This is the time of year when you should be starting to think about your fat loss plan if you’re going to get started at the beginning of the new year. This is part four of a multi-part series. Stay tuned! Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Time change is tough Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story [2:51] The Woman In Me by Brittany Spears [2:51] Check out episode 80: Fat Loss Plan Ste...

83: Holidays and Your Nutrition and Fitness Merry Christmas! Matt and Ryan are on a break but wanted to make sure you enjoy some time off too. Get your mixers ready! Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Almond Nog [0:37] Ryan dislikes Egg Nog [1:10] 14 Religious Holidays during December [2:51] New Belgium Holiday Ale [3:42] Enjoy your holiday! [4:51] Your exercise isn’t punitive [5:27] And don’t...

This is the time of year when you should be starting to think about your fat loss plan if you’re going to get started at the beginning of the new year. This is part two of a multi-part series. Stay tuned! Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Home Depot Skully Today’s topic [3:36] Check out episode 11: Make Your Goals SMART Check out episode 6: How Long Should You Run a Nutrition or Fitness Progr...

This is the time of year when you should be starting to think about your fat loss plan if you’re going to get started at the beginning of the new year. This is part one of a multi-part series. Stay tuned! Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   We’re sick again! “How about getting off of these antibiotics?” [2:16] Today’s topic [5:15] This is where we begin, Creed. [5:21] Are you thinking about set...

This is the time of year when you should be starting to think about your fat loss plan if you’re going to get started at the beginning of the new year. This is part three of a multi-part series. Stay tuned! Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Matt went to see Dirty Honey for Halloween [0:28] There’s a lot of places to go to around Atlanta, Georgia [1:16] Like watching the Braves [2:19] Ryan giv...

If you haven’t heard by now there are a lot of “biohacks” out there. Some good, some not-so-good, and some that are completely untrue. Matt and Ryan review some of the biohacks they’ve come across and why you should or shouldn’t consider them.  Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Picking up where we left off last episode Voodoo eggs! Effects of egg consumption on carotenoid absorption from co-c...

If you haven’t heard by now there are a lot of “biohacks” out there. Some good, some not-so-good, and some that are completely untrue. Matt and Ryan review some of the biohacks they’ve come across and why you should or shouldn’t consider them.  Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Some people have written books on today’s topic Peak book 1:18 You should be able to change your mindset 1:50 Today’...

Do you need a rehydration drink? Probably not. If you’re considering it this episode reviews some of the things to consider with rehydration beverages.  Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Rate, follow, and subscribe! Dr. Wischmeyer @paul_wischmeyermd [2:13] Today’s topic [2:14] A good reason for less sodium [3:57] Rehydration drinks for hangovers [5:37] Can a UGA alumni like Gatorade? [6:33] Y...

We’ve somehow neglected to talk about stretching on any of our previous podcasts so here it goes! Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Matt with WCW and WWE television producer, professional wrestling booker, promoter, and performer Eric Bischoff at Deep South Wrestling Matt’s still recovering [1:27] Matt’s physical therapist loves him [2:32] Matt and Ryan take the same classes are pre-med stude...

Matt and Ryan review artificial sweeteners and their place in your nutrition and fitness plan. How are you going to use artificial sweeteners in your plan? Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Ryan’s sick again.  Check out episode 25: Nutrition and Fitness When You’re Sick If you can get back to your habit within three days you’re okay. [1:24] You do not exist in a vacuum [2:08] Ryan drinks a lo...

If you had to restrict yourself to only ten exercises for the rest of your life, which would you choose? Matt and Ryan break down their thoughts on this topic and hone in what ten they would choose.  Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   It’s a “Beat The Clock” Challenge ! There are some interesting developments in aging science [0:38] Talladega Nights is a brilliant movie [0:54] Today’s topic [1...

Everyone goes crazy over seed oils. Some people love them while others hate them. But what’s the truth? Matt and Ryan discuss what is going on with seed oils and what should be considered when thinking about having them in your nutrition plan.  Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Coffee stays warm in stainless steel championship Tervis Light roast coffee has more caffeine in it [2:11] Cold brew...

Are you trying to get 10,000 steps per day but not getting there? Don’t fret! You don’t actually need that much and can reap benefits with far less. Matt and Ryan review some recent research and what it means for that “10,000 steps” group.  Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Ryan missed out on Zoom’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) Today’s topic [1:33] “10,000 steps” was a marketing ploy [2:36]...

Many people have thought about it but only a few have actually experienced it. The dreaded, "weight loss plateau". What is it and how do you escape it? Matt and Ryan review the simple strategy to get out of this trap. Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   From CBS, “Ozempic, Mounjaro manufacturers sued over claims of "stomach paralysis" side effects” [0:46] Check out episode 6...

How often do you look at a food label? What do you use them for? Do you even use them at all? Matt and Ryan review what’s good about food labels and how to use them to help reach your nutrition and fitness goals.  Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Matt went to see Disturbed and Breaking Benjamin Check all your labels [2:28] Today’s topic [2:56] USDA Certified Organic label rules [3:24] Compar...

Matt and Ryan discuss the possible reasons you may be hungry. Or maybe it’s just a hunger cue (something that says you should be eating). They also discuss ways to combat hunger so you’re not feeling so hungry while you’re dieting.  Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Tech issues are a plague for everyone Tesla and the lightbulb [2:09] CIA and “Conspiracy Theory” [2:36] MK Ultra [2:48] Today’s...

Do you ever feel like it’s impossible to get a workout in during the week? What if you condense it down to less? Either way, Ryan and Matt discuss what they believe is the optimum number of workouts to help you reach your goals. Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Fourth of July Peachtree Road Race (virtually) [0:37] Today’s Topic [4:29] Avoid the all-or-nothing mentality [5:59] Strength traini...

Is it GLP-1 agonist or antagonist? That is the question that Matt and Ryan review and discuss. This medication has its positives and negatives that many people don’t seem to realize the negatives prior to taking.  Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Traffic woes What is “time”? [1:09] Matt’s and Ryan discuss The Flash [1:39] Have you checked out all of our other episodes? [3:47] Matt’s favorite...

What is High Intensity Training? How do you incorporate HIT into your training? Matt and Ryan talk through the recent return of this training style to the zeitgeist that is fitness.  Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Small children push-ups aren’t really push-ups Be careful posting pictures of your kids [2:03] A rough transition [2:35] Where did HIT (High Intensity Training) begin? [3:11] Wha...

Ryan and Matt discuss putting together your own plan from sedentary to something. Especially if you’re trying to get “lean” and cut some fat if you haven’t been active for a long time. Enjoy! Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Matt gets some bad news If you need an orthopedist, we recommend a sports ortho [2:02] Where do you get research episode [4:02] Today’s topic [5:09] Average American [5:...

Ryan and Matt discuss simple ways to get some “functional” exercises in and added to your routine.  Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Ryan pushes on one of Matt’s pet peeves Post NFL draft, Matt and Ryan will both be Eagles fans [1:59] “PhilaGeorgia Bulleagle” [2:55] Shout out to Pennsylvania [3:50] Today’s topic [6:25] Bodyweight exercises for muscle mass in 2023 [7:04] Can you still build m...

Ryan and Matt discuss the particular differences between Training Age and Biological Age Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Check out episode 7: Alcohol and Nutrition and Fitness Goals Today’s topic 4:09 There’s a great amount of variance between the two 4:40 “I don’t want to lift heavy just look like I do” 6:29 How biological age can impact training age 7:42 An example 8:50 Matt’s injury is v...

Matt and Ryan review the common factors that create inflammation from a nutrition perspective as well as the best ways to boost your metabolism.  Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet   Matt’s first workout since his surgery Matt still not comfortable enough to go to a Braves game [1:22] A better balance [2:10] The risks of pro-wrestling [2:59] Mouth from Goonies [4:25] Today’s topic [4:56] The tru...

How do you determine that someone is an “expert” in what they’re claiming to be an expert at? How often do you question what you read and when you do, where do you go to find the information? Matt and Ryan discuss the rise of the internet expert and what you should do to avoid falling in the trap.  Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet Fitness Influencer exercises Check out this video from Broscien...

Have you ever thought, “I’m eating too much,” or “I’m not eating enough”? In this episode, Matt and Ryan go over some simple ways to determine the Calories you need on a daily basis and how that compares to what you’re actually consuming.  Sign up for your free Meet-and-Greet Group fitness classes [0:00] Body Pump was humbling [2:15] Missing a wrestling show to actually get paid [3:59] Ryan’s cous...