The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast

Tried to think about one word that describes this past year and it was tough lol. But the word I kept coming back to was simplicity. Let’s talk about some thoughts I’ve been having as I had my birthday this past weekend and turned 31. A lot of these thoughts revolve around simplifying my approach to nutrition, fitness, being a dad, relationships, business, and life in general. I think a lot of us...

Had the one and only Zoë Schroeder back on the pod for a fun chat. We spent a little more time talking about the business side of things today, but the conversation went way beyond that. Topics discussed: -Overcoming imposter syndrome -Growth, mistakes, and lessons learned from building a business -Developing confidence through experience -Letting go of perfectionism and embracing "good enough" -P...

Had this years scholarship recipient - Tom Hummel - join me on the pod to talk about our last 5+ months together. Topics discussed: -When the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of changing -CrossFit: what it is, why people love it, what to expect and the lessons we can all learn from it -How to decide which goals actually matter to you -Getting lean vs. getting strong: can you...

Had my friend and fellow coach, Tammy Lapco, on the show for a conversation that goes far beyond calories and workouts. Topics discussed: -Tammy's journey into health and coaching -How culture shapes the way we eat, move and think about health -Navigating nutrition while adapting to a new culture and food environment -The mindset shifts that lead to lasting behavior change -Overcoming the victim m...

Reading my daughters favorite book with you all today + talking about some important lessons we can learn from it. Hoping you enjoy it as much as we do over here. I think I've read it 400 times this past year lol. Where to find me: IG: @lukesmithrd Check out my website HERE Fill out a 1:1 Coaching Application HERE TIA for listening!!

Find yourself overeating on the weekend? This one's for you. Where to find me: IG: @lukesmithrd Check out my website HERE Fill out a 1:1 coaching application HERE TIA for istening!

I can't believe it but Halle's first birthday was last week. It's been a short but long, crazy year that's taught me so many life lessons. Let's talk about:) Where to find me: IG: @lukesmithrd Check out my website HERE TIA for listening! And thanks for following along this last year - I appreciate it more than you know.

Another fun Q&A in the books - answering some of the q's I got on IG in the past couple weeks. Topics discussed: -Why does creatine cause water retention? -Best way to get rid of cellulite? -How to lose weight as a chronic yo-yo dieter.. is your metabolism really 'broken'? -Importance of diversifying different fat sources. -How to lose the last 5 lbs + so many side tangents in-between as alway...

Just some post travel thoughts + my final cut update after I wrapped up my fat loss phase a few weeks ago. Follow me on IG: @lukesmithrd Check out my website HERE Fill out a 1:1 Coaching Application HERE TIA for listening!

It was a pleasure having Dr. Adrian Chavez on the show to talk about our current public health affairs and how much of our health is really within our control. Topics discussed: -Discrepancies between health experts and social media influencers online -Public vs. individual health and where responsibility really falls -Changes and defunding to the NIH and what this means for science/research -Rece...

Such a great chat with my friend + colleague - Abby Langer - on this episode. Abby's been an RD for 25+ years and calling misinformation out for longer. Give her a follow if you don't already! Topics discussed: -Importance of being loud and taking up space -Why speaking your mind and calling people out on social media can be a good thing -'Skinny' and 'thin' is in again.. why is that a problem for...

Keep it light here on this episode.. answering some fun q's I've gotten over the past 3-6 months. Nothing too serious but talking about some of the questions we need answers too. Topics discussed: -FMK: regular fries vs sweet potato fries vs tater tots -You can only get one fast food burger the rest of your life.. which one we choosing? -A meal I can't live without -What's the best concert I've ev...

I opened up my food tracker for the first time this past week.. let's talk about why. Along with some updates on my fat loss phase, what my plan is moving forward and some thoughts around common arguments people might make against calorie tracking. I'll do one more fat loss update at the end of this month as I wrap things up! Where to find me: IG: @lukesmithrd Check out my website HERE Fill out a...

Go check out my previous podcast (Episode 23: Making informed decisions) for a deeper dive into this topic. Just wanted to talk about how that's applied to my life recently + what sacrifices I've had to make to get/stay at a lower body fat percentage. Where to find me: IG: @lukesmithrd Check out my website HERE Fill out a 1:1 coaching application HERE TIA for listening!!

Talking about something you've heard me discuss before on here + reinforcing the importance of getting routine bloodwork done. Topics discussed: What routine bloodwork actually tells us (and what it doesn’t) CRP and what inflammation markers can indicate Lipid panel breakdown (HDL, LDL, triglycerides) + where ApoB fits in for cardiovascular risk Vitamin D and its roles beyond bone health Vitamin B...

Ever eaten something and immediately thought, “Wtf is wrong with me.. why can’t I control myself??” It’s a pretty loaded question and impossible to reduce it down to one podcast hah but let me tell you a client story from this past week that might hit home for you. It’s usually not about the food.. it’s about the moments that came before it and everything else going on around you. Just know you’re...

A lot of questions over the past couple months on IG - tried to answer as many as I could today! Topics discussed: -Lower body presses, exercise swaps and programming considerations -My thoughts on cottage cheese for breakfast -Doing 2 workouts a day - pros/cons/considerations -Cava vs. Chipotle + some thoughts around fast casual dining -Benefits of canned fish, addressing concerns around salt, BP...

I had my friend and fellow fitness coach - Dani Harrington - on the show to talk all things glute growth and staying in shape as we get older. Dani is an online coach and in-person women’s trainer who specializes in helping women build strength and confidence in the gym. Topics discussed: -Lifting essentials for rebuilding your body after babies (and navigating training as we age) -The types of wo...

Chances are... the ‘look’ you’re working towards isn’t gonna appear after losing the weight you’re trying to lose. The people you compare ourselves to on social media have a combination of less fat AND more muscle than you do right now. But who gives af what someone else looks like? Wanting to look like someone else shouldn’t be the reason you wanna improve your nutrition + fitness habits. Do it b...

Giving a little update on the fat loss phase I started at the beginning of the year + talking about some strategies I've been using to help me stay in a deficit over the past ~7ish weeks. Topics discussed: -Where I started vs where I'm at today (around 9lbs down) -What my current eating/training regimen is + potential adjustments I might make -My thoughts on fat loss 'hacks' you commonly see onlin...

Having strong bones is something we all know is important but it plays a bigger role in overall health than most people realize. Let's talk about how bone density changes with age, how it connects to blood sugar regulation + what actually works to build and maintain strong bones as we get older. Topics discussed: - Alarming statistics we should pay attention to -Peak bone mass and when bone loss t...

One of the more common statements I get from people - "I've been workout out but haven't been seeing results" or "I've got the workout part dialed in.. but it's my nutrition that's keeping me from where I wanna be" Let's talk about why this happens + what you can do about it. Topics discussed: -Working out to justify overeating/drinking -Being sedentary outside of the gym -Not training hard enough...

Got through as many q's as I could for this one - topics discussed: -Difference between full fat vs low/no fat dairy. Is one healthier? -Getting routine bloodwork and strategies to lower triglycerides. -What my personal definition of a disease prevention/longevity plan looks like. -Foods I personally avoid/limit for health reasons + why. + so much more in-between. Ty to everyone who asked these q'...

We hired a sleep coach about a month ago… and I learned way more than I expected. I had assumptions about what sleep training would be.. rigid and harsh. But it wasn't. What it actually required was structure, consistency, tracking and creating the right environment. And the parallels to nutrition and behavior change were impossible to ignore. Topics discussed on this episode: – What I thought sle...

I'm trying something new this year: losing 10 pounds without tracking calories or food. In this episode we talk about: -Why I want to try and lose some weight to start the year -How this differs from previous fat loss efforts -Methods, my approach and expectations going in -Obstacles I'm accounting for + how I'm planning on navigating around them -Some things I hope to learn along the way -How all...