The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast

This episode features Travis Wilson and we dive deep into the mindset piece when working towards your nutrition and fitness goals. Travis has been a personal trainer for 10+ years & is a soon to be Registered Dietitian. Topics Discussed: -Nutrition and fitness coaching & how to choose the best coach for you. -Overcoming the 'All-Or-Nothing' Mentality. -Embracing humility and vulnerability....

Answering some questions received on my IG this past week: 1. Constipation and all things fiber 2. What's the 'best' type of alcohol to drink? 3. Visceral vs. Subcutaneous fat. Can you target fat loss? 4. Low calorie swaps and mindset shifts needed when heading into your next cut. Plus a ton of other stuff in between! Follow me on instagram @lukesmithrd for more nutrition + fitness related content...

Diving into the details of my fat loss phase over the past 3 months: -Why I decided to cut -How I prepped for it -How I executed it -Lessons I learned -Where we go from here If you're thinking about losing weight or going into your next cut.. this one's for you❤️ Follow me on instagram for more nutrition and fitness related content: @lukesmithrd

We dive deep into the differences between cardio and resistance training when working towards your goals. Resistance training can lead to better health, aesthetics, confidence, quality of life, mobility and longevity. Take a listen and let's talk about why you should start resistance training if you aren't already. For more nutrition and fitness related content, follow me on instagram @lukesmithrd...

This past weekend I drank some alcohol for the first time this year. Let's talk about why I made the decision to abstain from alcohol in the first place, some observations I made during that time, and why I chose to break that trend this past weekend. Talking about alcohol and how it relates to your nutrition and fitness goals + how you can make informed decisions when trying to reach those goals....

Talking about myself + my story isn't really my thing... But I think it's important to talk openly about my past struggles and to be vulnerable with my audience. You can probably relate to me... but there was a time when I was overtraining, under-fueling, playing the comparison game and ALWAYS trying to be lean. Let's talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of constantly wanting more and never...

Change your mindset as you work towards your nutrition and fitness goals. Think about the things you can ADD to your diet/routine instead of only focusing on the things you 'need to' SUBTRACT. Stop living in that scarcity mindset and choose abundance instead. Follow me on IG for more nutrition and fitness content: @lukesmithrd Thanks for listening❤️

Let's talk about Pre & Post-Workout Nutrition. -Meal timing -Macronutrient considerations -General recommendations -Working out in a fasting vs fed state -Anabolic window -Fueling for different types of workouts/training -Plus a ton of other topics in between After you listen to the episode, see if you can implement one of these into your current routine. Find what works for you. Follow me on...

Answering some of the questions I got on my Q&A story in IG this past week: 1. Can you drink alcohol AND hit your fat loss goals? -Talking about how alcohol can negatively impact your weight loss efforts. 2. Should you be taking a pre-workout supplement before lifting? -Talking about different pre-workout supplements and caffeine. 3. Why is blue light from electronics bad before going to bed?...

Guest: Zoë Schroeder (@zoschro_nutrition) . Topics: Going from running to lifting, getting show ready, getting over the fear of going to the gym for the first time, cardio/HIIT training vs. Resistance Training, goal setting with clients, discussing trade-offs when working towards your goals, thinking beyond the scale... and so much more. . Where you can find Zoë: Email: zoeschroedernutrition@gmail...

Let's talk about your metabolism. Can you really 'Boost' it? Reviewing TDEE, eating more calories, and talking about why you might not get as many calories as your favorite fitfluencer.

Going over the reasons why people regain the weight back after losing it. Weight loss success rates are pretty awful.. let's talk about what you can do to prepare for your next weight loss phase to help you keep that weight off long term. Some common reasons why maintaining weight loss is so hard: 1. Too much focus on the scale 2.Your all-or-nothing mentality 3.Unsustainable weight loss methods 4....

Talking all things related to fad diets: What they are, how they work, how to spot them, what we can actually take from them, why they don’t work long term, and discussing some of the popular diets we see in the media. Diets like Keto, IF, Vegan/Vegetarian, Optavia, Weight Watchers, and more. Towards the end of the episode we talk about how to be skeptical, ask good questions, and invite conversat...

Intro - Talking about the Gap Vs Gain Things I used to believe when starting my fitness/coaching journey: -The leaner you are, the healthier you are -You only have to track food if you're trying to lose weight -The more workouts the better -Meal plans help people -Eating 'healthy' would get me to my body goals -Being super lean = being super happy -Sleep wasn't that important -Doing random workout...

We cover some of the main reasons why you're not seeing results in your nutrition and fitness pursuits. Do you feel like you're doing everything right, but nothing seems to change? Check out this episode to see how you can break through your plateau and finally reach the goals you've been working towards. Follow me on instagram: @lukesmithrd for more nutrition and fitness related content!

Answering all the questions you submitted via Instagram. 1. Should I take creatine? 2. Should I bulk or cut first? 3. How long should I be in a deficit before I take a break at maintenance? 4. How to sustain long term success once motivation dissolves.

Talking all things diet culture - what it is, how it impacts us, how it influences our nutrition and thought processes, and how to break free from it. You can follow me on Instagram @lukesmithrd for more nutrition and fitness related content.