Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2911: A calorie deficit is the key to fat loss, but most people struggle with tracking it accurately. Matt McLeod breaks down a simple six-step system to calculate your personal baseline, track your intake, and adjust accordingly for consisten...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2910: Our daily routines shape our reality, yet we often fail to notice them. David Cain explores how anything we repeatedly experience, good or bad, fades into the background, influencing our lives without conscious awareness. By recognizing...

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2891: Most weight loss happens in the kitchen, not the gym. While exercise is beneficial for overall health, studies suggest diet plays a much bigger role in shedding pounds. From staying hydrated and downsizing dinner plates to cutting back o...

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2887: Tyler Tervooren highlights an eight-year study revealing that mentally challenging work helps maintain cognitive health and agility well into old age. By intentionally engaging in difficult tasks at work, home, and in relationships, you...