The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast

Calvin Scheller is back on the podcast as we continue our deep dive into appetite regulation. If you missed part one of our conversation (episode 138), be sure to give it a listen first as it lays the groundwork for everything we cover in this episode. Topics discussed: -Differences between GLP-1 medications vs. supplements marketed to consumers -The role of insulin and blood sugar in appetite reg...

Another Q&A episode in the books - answering a handful of questions asked on IG over the past couple weeks. Topics discussed: -Adjusting calories while increasing cardio + weekly movement. -My thoughts on all the creatine gummies you've been seeing on social media. -How often I suggest therapy to clients + how to bring it up. -Supplements I currently take, doses and how they have/haven't chang...

Such a fun + important chat with my former client - Katie - who was the recipient of my 4-month nutrition coaching scholarship this year. She's a stud and it was an absolute pleasure getting to work with her. In this episode, she talks about our experience working together - what motivated her to apply, what she learned along the way + how her relationship with food and fitness has evolved. Other...

Another great chat with my guy - Erik Underwood - in the books. You know the drill with us.. anything and everything is on the table when we get together. If you haven't listened to our previous episodes, you can find us on episode 20, 40, 52, 68, 90/91 & 120. Topics discussed on this episode: -What are some things we can learn from playing sports? Especially as adults. -Discussion around emot...

Such a fascinating and jam-packed conversation with my guy - Calvin Scheller. Calvin has a real talent for breaking down complex science + together we dive into what actually influences our appetite. Topics discussed: -What drives people to eat? -How environment, psychology, and physiology influence what (and how much) we eat. -Defining appetite: what it actually means. -The role of the hypothalam...

The prevalence of insulin resistance and pre-diabetes is on the rise so I wanted to break down this topic and go a little more in-depth on what it is/what to do about it. Topics discussed: -What insulin resistance is and why it's important. -How is this related to pre-diabetes? How do you diagnose pre-diabetes? -Why does insulin resistance happen and how long does it take to develop? -Nutrition +...

Loved this chat with with my friend + fellow RD/nutrition coach - Michelle Yates, MS, RD. Topics discussed: -Postpartum challenges/internal conflicts for moms (and dads/primary caregivers) -What things influence our body image, eating patterns + thoughts around food? -How our psychology and past experiences shape our perceptions of reality. -Spotting disordered thinking + eating patterns + what to...

Taking a little deep dive into low carb diets, how they work for weight loss and some common misconceptions around carbs in the nutrition space. Topics discussed on this episode: -What is a low-carb diet? -How do most-low carb diets work for weight loss? -Glycogen and water-weight fluctuations. -Difference between substrate utilization and actual net body fat loss. -How to decide what will work fo...

Recorded this episode to give a few life updates + talk about some things that've been top of mind for me recently. Topics discussed: -Majoring in the minors - what that means + why it can hurt people. -Why do people get caught up in the 'weeds' of nutrition? -Why these 'bad' foods aren't really the problem + what is. -The role of social determinants of health. -Important statistics that highlight...

Such a fun + informative convo with my friend and fellow RD - Kara Goss. This was a jam packed episode on all things related to women's health and hormonal birth control (fellas.. this is an important conversation for you to hear too). Topics discussed: -Types of hormonal birth control (HBC), how they generally work + considerations when starting. -Nutritional considerations while taking HBC. -Com...

This was a continuation of last episode's Q&A - there were a lot of fun q's so I wanted to make sure I could answer them all. Topics discussed: -Should you be stretching daily? What are some stretches I'd recommend? -My thoughts on the cold plunge and sauna trends all over social media right now. -People selling programs in the fitness industry + not disclosing their PED use. -3 things I can't...

Tried to answer as many q's as I could on this training Q&A.. but I only got through 3 lol. We'll bookmark pt 2 for another day. Questions answered on this episode: -If I had to choose one exercise for each major muscle group - what am I choosing? -Dealing with overlapping lower body soreness + structuring your lower body lifts each week. -Is it better to start with easy runs or doing more hig...

Such a great chat with my friend + colleague - Tony Castillo - on how to optimize your performance as an athlete/high performing human. Topics discussed: -What are the most important things to have dialed in as an athlete? -Where do supplements/ergogenic aids fall on that list? -Importance of sleep + how to get more of it. Implementation of the 10-3-2-1 rule. -Tier 1 supplements to consider as an...

Had an amazing conversation with Dr. Jessie Hoffman, PhD, RDN, on all things related to gut health - what it is, why it matters, and how to support it. Jessie (a professor at Winthrop University) is a wealth of knowledge in the nutrition world + she shares so many invaluable insights in this episode. Topics discussed: -Difference between the 'gut' vs. GI tract + why gut health is important. -Walki...

This was a great chat with my friend + fellow RD - Dana Sowards. Dana is a sports dietitian and works with high performing endurance athletes. Topics discussed: -Dana's history of recovering from an eating disorder, being an athlete + becoming an RD -Resistance/strength training for endurance athletes -Benefits of lifting, how to get started if you aren't already + lifting around your training sch...

Had a blast chatting with my fellow fitness & nutrition coach - Adam Pecoraro - on this episode. Topics discussed: -Why should people track their food intake? -What should people track? -What leads to inaccuracies when tracking + what to do about it. -Discussion around the "I'm in a deficit but not losing weight" comments. -Posting content around facts rather than feelings on social media. -Ex...

This was an amazing chat with my friend + fellow nutrition coach - Nicole Hagen. Nicole is a wealth of knowledge who teaches women how to ditch diet culture and eat for life. Topics discussed on this episode: -Dissecting the "I know what I need to do... I just need to do it" mindset. -Common mistakes people make when trying to eat healthier. -Identifying mental changes that need to happen alongsid...

For all my people who are in a fat loss phase (or are planning to start sometime in the near future) let’s talk about how you can get out of a weight loss plateau. Usually, it just means you’re not being consistent enough to see progress.. Or that maybe you’re missing the mark with a handful of things. Once some adjustments are made - there’s a good chance you’ll be back on track and seeing the pr...

Perfection isn't the goal—progress is. In this episode, we’ll talk about why perfectionism can hold us back + how focusing on small, steady improvements can make a bigger impact on your results over the long term. Where to find me: IG: @lukesmithrd Check out my website HERE Fill out a 1:1 Coaching Application HERE TIA for listening!

Great Q&A to start the year this past week - questions answered on this episode: -Bulking while managing A1C -Fasting after a morning workout -My thoughts on Netflix documentaries + going Vegan -When would I recommend someone track sodium? -Is there a limit to how much stevia we should consume? -How do medications claim weight gain as a side effect? + many side tangents in-between.. Where to f...

Just wanted to talk about some exciting stuff going on in my life, reflect on this past year and talk about some things that've been on my mind lately... Hope you enjoy it! Always here if you need anything. Where to find me: IG: @lukesmithrd Check out my website HERE TIA for listening!

On today's episode I'm joined by a fellow RD + fitness coach - Olivia Young - and we have a great chat about: -How our experiences as kids/young adults shape our perception of health + fitness -Embracing the feeling of 'starting over' with your health journey -How to use the scale more effectively when tracking progress -Why tracking other metrics beyond body weight is important -Dealing with bad...

Had my guy - Erik Underwood - back on the pod for this episode. I think this is our 6th podcast together now? Too many to count hah topics discussed on this episode: -Revisiting New Year's Resolutions - what gets in the way of people achieving them? -Things we want people to do before goal setting. -How to set expectations and be honest with ourselves. -Writing/marketing being mistaken for good ad...

Had a blast chatting with fellow fitness & nutrition coach - Alex Thieme - on this episode. Topics discussed: -Alex's experience becoming a dad + fitness coach - Living with food allergies and getting into lifting at a young age -New Year's resolutions - why fat loss isn't the only option for people looking to get healthier -Body recomposition: what it is, how it happens, who can recomp -Nutri...

If fat loss is one of your goals come 2025 (or at any point in your life) - keep these 10 things in mind. Remember, losing weight is only half the battle. What you do after that is just as important. Adopt these mindsets/habits and you'll be able to keep that s*** off forever. If you need help, fill out a 1:1 coaching application here Where to find me: IG - @lukesmithrd Check out my website HERE T...