The Proclivity Podcast

Summertime is well known for family get togethers, pool parties and of course BBQ’s!  Although these times can be a joy to share with our closest friends and family, they also can bring a lot of pressure especially when it comes to the food we eat and the drinks we have. How do you navigate yourself when it comes to your summer BBQ and get-togethers?  Do you fold to the peer pressure? Do...

Over 60% of Americans include drinking as part of their diet, partaking on average of 4 drinks per week.  The question is should it be part of our diet and is it more helpful or hurtful to our overall health?  The answer may surprise you… In this episode we talk about why people drink, what happens when we do drink and how alcohol is NOT the reason for your weight gain. . . . THE PROCLIV...

Have you heard that the best way to lose weight is cardio? Did you also hear that salt is bad for you and will increase your blood pressure? And don’t forget that to make your metabolism burn faster you should eat 6 meals a day! Wait a second… is any of that true? How do we know what is right and what is wrong? The sad part is most people don’t know and that's the problem! In today’s podcast we co...

Are you wondering if fasting is good for you? Are you unsure how to go about it in regards to timing around your workouts, how long, and how to start? We answer all these questions and more in this episode with Brian Gryn, who specializes in using fasting as a tool to not only feel better and lose weight, but to also optimize your health for longevity. . THE PROCLIVITY METHOD: Information: https:/...

When it comes to nutrition do you generally know WHAT to eat but struggle on HOW to incorporate it into your life?  If you said “yes” you are not alone!  There is more information on nutrition, diets and exercise than ever before and yet most of us are stuck spinning our wheels trying to figure out what is fact and fiction. Shelby was facing this exact issue before she joined The Procliv...

Did you know that over 40% of the US population are vitamin D deficient? Did you know that a lack of Vitamin D can cause mood swings, depression, lack of energy and even bone loss? Vitamin D is naturally produced by your body when your skin is exposed to the skin and is also in foods such as salmon, eggs, milk and canned tuna.  Yet, how much Vitamin D do we need? What is the best way to get p...

Episode 64: Salt. Friend or Foe? Salt is a naturally occurring compound that we mostly use to season the foods we eat, giving it more flavor and better taste.  Yet over the past few decades salt has gotten a bad reputation as it has been linked to high blood pressure, heart disease and even stomach cancer. Those 3 killers are enough for most people to run home and trash their salt, but is sal...

Have you ever felt that you have had so much on your plate that it seemed almost impossible to check off your list let alone take care of yourself?  The pressure to meet all the demands of our day not only causes compounding stress in our life but it also can wreak havoc on our bodies. But what is there to do? There are still businesses to run, kids to feed and relationships to work on so whe...

Going “Gluten Free” is a term that is tossed around quite often these days in health trend circles claiming decreased inflammation, weight loss, improved gut health and increased energy to name a few. . But is gluten really bad for you?  Should you completely eliminate it or is some gluten okay? Wait….. what is gluten again?? . In this episode Emily and Joel will break down what gluten is, ho...

Have you ever faced something traumatic in your life?  It could be an injury that altered your day to day interactions, a loss of a friend, family member or relationship, or a moment in time that created a memory you would never forget. Whether it be physically, mentally or emotionally, unaddressed trauma can affect us on many levels from the way that we see our reality to the way our bodies...

Did you know that milk contains 18 of 22 essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and antioxidants? Did you also know that 65% of the world's population is lactose intolerant? If we know that Milk has great nutritional value yet it’s not for everyone, what are the best alternatives for our health? Oat milk? Soy milk? Hemp milk? Almond milk? In today’s Daily Drive Emily and Jo...

Have you ever felt in life that you have one foot on the gas pedal and one foot on the brake?  That you are spending so much energy on time on something yet you are just spinning your wheels? This feeling of being stuck can make it hard to be motivated to workout, eat right or even just be happy throughout the day.  If left unaddressed this place of “stuckness” can start becoming your da...

Do you like to have a morning cup of coffee to start your day? If you are one of the 150 million people in the United States, statistics show that you have an 85% chance of having at least one cup of coffee before you walk out the door. After the first cup, most Americans don’t stop there as the average is 3 cups of coffee per day with 65% drinking those cups before noon and 30% being consumed bet...

Have you ever been told that you shouldn’t eat meat?  That too much meat could cause a host of issues such as increased cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and more. If eating meat is so dangerous then why have been having it for thousands of years?  Is meat something that some of us should have while others should avoid?  What if we would eat a diet that ONLY consiste...

Have you ever heard of the protein Collagen?  It has recently become quite the buzzword in the circle of skin care as it makes up 75% of our skin structure and has been proven to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. . Beyond the potential benefits of looking younger and healthier, what else does collagen do?  Is it something we should be taking every day?  How do we get it in our...

Is it just us or does it seem like nutrition continues to get more and more confusing? Should we eat eggs or not eat eggs? Should we have carbs before a workout or after a workout?  How much fat is too much fat? . We are all looking to create healthier bodies so that we can feel more confident, have more energy and be happier, yet how do we get there?   Is it through intermittent fa...

How often do you find yourself sick with the common cold?  Studies show that the average American gets 2 to 3 colds a year, which is roughly 1 billion colds for the total population! With so many different strains of viruses floating around how do you protect yourself from getting sick?  If you do get sick what is the best way to recover from it? What should you take? How much should you...

Do you struggle with eating healthy during the holiday season?  In a recent study 75% of participants said they “try to eat healthy” during the holiday season.  Does that sound like you? Did you follow through with “trying”? How did it go? Many people start off with the best intentions and hope to keep the weight off during the holidays yet as we like to say at Proclivity “hope is not a...

At Proclivity our mission is to help people create healthier bodies and happier lives through metabolic flexibility and unbreakable mindsets.  By combining both the body and mind when it comes to health and nutrition we have seen some incredible results and we want to share it with you! . In today’s episode you will meet Gatlin Johnson who is a recent graduate of  The Proclivity Program...

Did you know that the diet industry has a gross annual income of over 60 billion dollars?  With that much money being invested into diet and health annually you would assume that numbers for obesity and overweight individuals would be at an all time low. Unfortunately, the statistics show that 75% of Americans are either obese or overweight.  How can this be?  If so many people are...

Did you know that the supplement industry is more than 32 billion dollar a year industry? Did you know that the FDA does not regulate nutritional supplements?  Do you know that there are over 6,000 supplement companies in the US? With the continued growth of this industry all signs show that there is no slowing down, yet the real question is, does it actually help us or could it even harm us?...

Did you know that over 163 million people eat out at least once a week in America? That is nearly 63% of the population who spend an average of $71 a week which in total comes out to 602 billion dollars a year! Although this may not surprise you, the repercussions of constantly eating out are adding up as the obesity rate in America is the highest it has ever been in history at 42%. Why does eatin...

Do you find yourself hungry throughout the day? If the answer is yes, you are not alone.  Most people struggle with losing weight, having energy and dealing with hunger cravings during the day. The problem is that as a society we have become hyper focused on “diets” and “watching our calories” that we are missing the underlying problem of vitamin deficiency that is affecting millions of peopl...

Do you count your Macros daily? Do you weigh your food and get the exact amount so that you can get the body you want?  How is that working out for you? For some, counting macros works great, yet for others it can become overwhelming and even dangerous as the obsession of “hitting your numbers” can skew your relationship to food. But what if we told you that your macros aren’t as important as...

Do you struggle to lose that stubborn belly fat?  You are not alone, around 50% of Americans have tried to lose weight in the last 12 months yet only 5% are actually successful. If you are part of the 95% that didn’t find success you are probably frustrated with counting calories, macros and each oz of food that goes on your plate only to see little to no change. Yet what if we were to tell y...