The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast

Another Q&A episode today.. as always thank you to everyone who asked q's on instagram this week! Topics discussed: -Do I subscribe to the idea that our cravings tell us what we need? -Where does fat go when you burn it off and lose it? -When to take vitamins and creatine -General guide for cutting -My recs for healthier fast food options when in a pinch -What are the side effects of too much...

Join me on this episode as I give some updates on my life, working through an injury and a bulking/training update. Back in November, I hurt my knee and have been rehabbing since. I wanted to use my experience to talk about nutrition, training and mindset changes that you can use when life inevitably slaps you in the face. Some storytelling on here but I promise I relate it back to the listener +...

It was a pleasure having Lindsay on this episode to talk all things Survivor + how it applies to all areas of life outside the show. Lindsay is a fellow Dietitian and nutrition coach who helps people create a healthy relationship with food and their body. Topics discussed on this episode: -Lindsay's experience on survivor and path to becoming an RD. -Weight loss and changes in your metabolism. Wha...

Great convo with my fellow health/fitness coach - Kim Schlag - talking all things emotional eating, menopause and everything in between. Topics discussed on this episode: -Emotional eating. What is it? Why should we address it and what to do about it. -Learning your own hunger & satiety signals. -Navigating perimenopause + menopause, what we can to do manage/improve symptoms and it's impact on...

It was a pleasure having my colleague and fellow coach - Dezi Abeyta - on the show for this episode. Dezi is husband and father, Latino entrepreneur, podcaster and fellow mentor/coach in the health space. Topics discussed on this episode: -Becoming a 'high performing' human in all areas of your life. -Importance of habit formation and building rituals to maintain success long term. -Creating your...

Great conversation with my friend and colleague - Sarah Carne. Sarah is a fellow trainer (both in-person and online) based out of Reno, NV. Topics discussed on this episode: -Transitioning from cardio + low calorie diets to lifting and eating a ton of food. -Why women (especially 'older' women) should be lifting weights. -Benefits of having more muscle as we age. -Common 'paths' that most people t...

Really enjoyed this convo with my friend and fellow coach - Brianna Connel. Topics discussed on this episode: -Deep dive into Bri's recent surplus + cut and how that pertains to the listener. -Unlearning old mindsets, habits and behaviors + common mindset shifts needed to reach your health/fitness goals. -How to let your fitness goals evolve over time. -Why taking the 'long way' is actually the sh...

Going through and answering some of the questions from my IG Q&A this past week: 1. Suggestions to help deal with low energy during the day? 2. Can you lose fat without tracking macros? 3. Mindset shifts when going more towards an intuitive eating approach? 4. My opinion on trying to avoid added sugars. 5. How can you lose weight while eating more? 6. Getting wisdom teeth out next week, off fr...

Life can be tough.. and I know that every single person who listens to this has gone through some sort of trauma in their lifetime. Unfortunately, no one gets through life unscathed. And for all my people going through hardships right now.. just know I see and feel you. You're not going through this s*** alone. I hope you find peace and strength as you keep pushing through the mud right now. And t...

I'm not talking about a liver detox.. kidney detox.. juice cleanse, parasite cleanse or detox supplement stack.. Run from anyone trying to sell you those things. Listen to this episode out and let's talk about the only 'detox' I'd ever recommend you do. Follow me on instagram for more nutrition + fitness related content: @lukesmithrd Check out my website HERE TIA for listening!

I'm leaving for a 2+ week trip to Greece here in the next couple days.. so I wanted to talk about some mindset shifts/changes in my approach when it comes to traveling. In this episode, I use myself as an example along with 2 other case studies on ways to approach trips so that your nutrition + fitness can enhance that experience.. instead of taking away from it. For a podcast more dialed in on th...

Just wanted to talk about the recent article that published today in The Washington Post about the dietitians that were caught accepting money from the food industry. If you haven't read the article yet, you can read it HERE Long story short, conflicts of interest need to be taken seriously. And we (as dietitians) have a code of ethics we need to abide by. But this brings up some other thoughts th...

Answering some more q's from my IG Q&A this past week: 1. Are all processed foods 'bad'? + why we need to change the way we think about processed food. 2. Is it possible to increase your maintenance calories? (check out episode #7 for a more in-depth discussion on this). 3. Do you feel more instant energy when taking creatine? 4. Best type of cardio in addition to lifting weights. 5. Lost moti...

Just wanted to share a little story and relate it back to your own health + fitness pursuits. Don't be an orchid. Be more like a garden weed. Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on instagram for more nutrition + fitness related content: @lukesmithrd Check out my website HERE Fill out a coaching application HERE TIA for listening.

Loved this conversation with my friend and fellow dietitian nutrition coach - Kylee Van Horn - on all things related to RED-S, fueling for your sport and the consequences of overtraining/under-fueling. Kylee is a lifelong runner and primarily works with endurance athletes of all skill levels. Topics discussed on this episode: -RED-S (formally known as the female athlete triad). What is it? What ar...

Had my friend and colleague - Erik Underwood - join me for another great discussion on this episode. If you missed our last conversations, scroll back down to episode #20 & #40 and check those out. Topics discussed on this episode: -Introduction to positive masculine + feminine energy and the importance of balancing the two. -Trends we see in the health/fitness space that do more harm than goo...

Just a little rant + story I wanted to share on why nutrition misinformation on social media makes me so upset. So many popular 'health' accounts are doing more harm than good... and a lot of people are being harmed because of it. Don't fall for all the BS you see out there. Unfollow accounts that aren't serving you and block out the noise you constantly hear online. You're doing great. Follow me...

Loved this conversation with my friend and fellow colleague - Isaac Pohlman - on all things related to diabetes and managing your blood sugar. Isaac is a fellow Dietitian who has Type 1 Diabetes. He primarily works with adults with type 1 and 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, and chronic symptoms that include chronic fatigue, hypoglycemia, reactive hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, stress and poor sleeping pat...

Answering some questions from my IG Q&A this past week: 1. What's the deal with coconut oil? 2. General tips to help overcome orthorexia 3. My thoughts on 75 hard 4. Net carbs vs regular carbs 5. Are there any benefits to celery juice? 6. Does sparking water hydrate you the same as regular water? + so much more in between. Follow me on instagram for more nutrition + fitness related content: @l...

Just a little update on what I'm currently doing with my nutrition + training. This was an unplanned episode but I wanted to share what's been on my mind recently and discuss my experience being in a surplus for the past 9+ months. I know... I'm all over the place on this one lol but I figured this was a good opportunity to use myself as an example when talking about some relevant overarching topi...

Had an amazing conversation with my friend and fellow colleague - Megan Koehn - on insulin resistance, stabilizing blood sugars, becoming more insulin sensitive and everything in between. Megan is a fellow RDN who helps people with Type 2 and Pre-diabetes lower their A1c sustainably without restrictive dieting. Topics discussed on this episode: -Carb metabolism, blood sugar response after meals, r...

Loved this conversation with my friend and colleague - Gayden Lewis - on all things sleep related. Gayden has a mental health background and now works primarily with parents of newborns to help them optimize their sleeping patterns and routines. You don't have to struggle or sacrifice sleep with a newborn at home... Topics discussed on this episode: Sleep... why it's important and what happens if...

We're constantly bombarded with flashy and attention-grabbing nutrition content online... a lot of it being BS unfortunately. Let's talk about why adopting a minimalist approach with your health and fitness is a good idea and what it means to double down on the basics. Chances are, 95% of your progress is dependent on doing the 'big rocks' consistently. Block out the noise and keep putting your at...

Just some things to keep in mind as you navigate the summer months while working towards your health and fitness goals. These are likely things you already know.. but chances are you need to hear them again. Appreciate you listening! For more nutrition + fitness related content, follow me on instagram: @lukesmithrd Check out my website HERE

Answering all your question's from my IG Q&A this past week: 1. Best sources of casein + is it important before bed? 2. Is eating all your calories in a 4-6 hour window better than over 12 hours? 3. How to go about finding a therapist (love this one) 4. What is IIFYM + can you do it for 5x/week and get results? 5. Weight loss tips for a chronic yo-yo dieter+ so much more in between. Follow me...