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	03 May 2018	046_How to Periodize Your Nutrition for Performance and Weight Loss with Jason Phillips	01:03:38
There is so much conflicting information regarding dieting. On the one hand, you've got diets touting the benefits of extreme restriction. On the other hand, you've got diets touting the benefits of no restriction, but an emphasis on calories and macros. The fact is, so much of our diet culture is centered on fear-mongering. And that can ultimately lead to confusion and inaction. If nutrition is something you're struggling with, then please check out my podcast with Jason Phillips. "I think the word diet is synonymous with a list of things we can’t have. And if your thought process around the way you’re going to eat for the rest of your life is predicated on restriction, that’s an issue and it’s one that’s not going to end well." - Jason Phillips Jason is nutrition coach and founder of iN³ Nutrition and the Nutritional Coaching Institute. Additionally, he is a former model and professional athlete. Jason is also the author of the eBook Macros Explained, your ultimate guide to macronutrient prescription for health, performance, and aesthetics. Over the course of Jason's career, he's helped tens of thousands of individuals, from the general population to CrossFit Games athletes, reach their personal best through nutrition counseling, macronutrient coaching, and motivational mentorship. Jason is a walking, talking billboard of what it means to represent good nutrition and nutrition coaching. During our awesome podcast we chop it up about his experience overcoming anorexia, how he found his passion for one-on-one coaching, the triangle of awareness, reverse dieting, CrossFit nutrition, ketogenic diets and so much more. This is definitely a podcast filled with incredibly useful information that you can start to implement right away. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - What propelled Jason into the nutritional coaching space [5:17] - How Jason was able to overcome full-blown anorexia and his changing relationship with food [10:53] - The complicated nature of our diet culture [15:08] - Why Jason doesn't prescribe to a particular nutritional philosophy [18:33] - How Jason built a successful one-on-one coaching business [21:06] - The triangle of awareness and the need to restore caloric maintenance [24:39] - Biofeedback and why it's so incredibly important for success [38:53] - The importance of mindfulness when it comes to food consumption [40:46] - Periodization for athletes, particularly those involved in CrossFit [43:40] - The worst diet for CrossFitters [48:56] Follow Jason Phillips Here: iN³ Nutrition Nutritional Coaching Institute Facebook Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review....
	12 Jan 2018	030_The Caveman Principle that Keeps us Fat with Luke Tulloch	01:06:56
If you're interested in personal training, had a poor experience with a personal trainer or are a personal trainer, then you will learn a ton of quality information from this podcast with Luke Tulloch. Luke is a personal trainer with 10+ years of experience and a strong background in exercise physiology and neuroscience. Currently, Luke is a coach at Lucid Health Coaching located in Sydney, Australia, where he combines his personal experience as a powerlifter, bodybuilder and rugby player with his science background to provide clients and trainers with safe and fast results. In addition to training the general population, Luke also trains trainers in the art and science of effective coaching. It’s happening more and more in the Instagram age where you want to come out of a session feeling like you’ve just been beaten to the ground because that’s a mark of a good training session. But, what you have to think about is that there is a goal with your training and the goal is not to be tired at the end. The goal is to be better. During our extremely informative interview, we talk about metabolism and energy constraints, supplementation, protein goals, protein energy pathways and meal frequency for weight loss. I guarantee you won't want to miss this, especially if you're a coach or trainer.
	11 Jun 2019	076_How to Permanently Change your Metabolic SetPoint for Lasting Weight Loss with Jonathan Bailor	00:32:37
Inside each of us, there's a delicate dynamic and profound communication system between our brain, our digestive system, and hormones that work to synchronize the chemical processes that regulate how we store body fat. This is basically our body's inner thermostat, which stimulates or suppresses your appetite by raising or lowering your metabolic rate, which is your body's food to fuel process, in response to how much fat it thinks you should have. The problem is, there are a myriad of factors at play that, for all intents and purposes, wreak havoc with this thermostatic mechanism. Today I catch up with Jonathan Baylor. Johnathan is the Founder of Wellness Engineering and the world's fastest growing permanent weight loss and diabesity treatment company, called Sane Solution. He authored the New York Times Bestseller, The Calorie Myth and The Set Point Diet, has registered over 26 patents, and has spoken at Fortune 100 companies and TED Conferences for over a decade. His work has been endorsed and implemented by top doctors from Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins, the Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic, and UCLA. In this episode, we'll discuss The Set Point Diet and how our metabolism adjusts in response to both weight loss and weight gain. We talk about the eat less and exercise more approach and why it is guaranteed to fail. We talk about the hidden factors that determine your weight. This has to do with your brain, your gut, and your hormones, and, as I said, the relationship between those. Then we'll dive into the Sane, S-A-N-E, approach to regulating your metabolism. That stands for Satiety, Aggression, Nutrition, and Efficiency, and we'll talk about the nutrition and lifestyle factors that those apply with. Then lastly, but possibly most importantly, we'll talk about how to develop a weight loss mindset that revolves around self-love. How to navigate the shame cycle and how to stop saying "what the hell," so you can positively impact your body set point for longterm permanent weight loss. You can find the show notes at http://www.bslnutrition.com/episode76. Do me a huge favor and, if you love the content that we are putting out here at The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, then leave a positive rating and review and share this with someone who needs to know that they matter, that it's not their fault and that you love them.
	30 Mar 2021	When is the Best Time of Day to Train (and How to Fuel your Training Session)	00:33:05
The time of day that you train is something that most people have never taken into consideration… rather, it’s simply been a function of when you have time, which absolutely makes the most sense. However, recent research points to an optimal time to train that can: > boost performance > slightly increase strength gains > significantly increase the rate of muscle growth But despite what the research says, does that mean it’s going to be the best time for you? That’s what we’re going to discuss in this episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. Resources: Dynamic Warm-up: https://youtu.be/br8jXp8M77Y Pre-Workout Nutrition Guide: https://www.bslfuel.com/9-meals-for-energy Connect with Ben: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartnutritionmadesimple Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	27 Sep 2022	162_Embracing Challenge to Build Back Better with Jonah Mitchell	00:36:41
Jonah Mitchel the Founder, Co-Owner, & Head Coach of Phoenix Fitness & Nutrition. “My passion for health and fitness started when I was young and grew up witnessing my single-mother struggle with her weight & self-image. I ended up copying a lot of her same behaviors of punishing myself for never being good enough with my appearance or performance in sports, which led to years of poor self-esteem & unhealthy weight loss attempts to lose over 40 lbs before I realized that I didn't want anyone else to suffer the way my mom and I had to in order to live a healthy, happy life. I started my coaching career training athletes, which led to becoming a personal trainer at a 24-Hour Fitness. Wanting to help take my clients' success a step further, I got my nutrition coaching certification from the Nutritional Coaching Institute. I launched Phoenix Fitness in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and now I get to do what I love with my lovely wife, Hannah by my side!” Jonah is proud of his ability to adapt and pivot to be the best coach and company for the people we serve. To see personal growth have a direct impact on business growth. Empowering lifelong dieters to take back control over their health and their lives through simple and effective means. Connect with Jonah: https://www.phoenixcoaching.fit/ https://www.facebook.com/jonah.mitchell.752 FB Group: The Total Mind Body Transformation Connect with Ben: Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/
	22 Aug 2023	206_Why You Should Invest the Most In Yourself	01:05:14
In today's episode, I'm sharing an interview I did on The School of Atypical Insights podcast with my friend and host Tyler Wall. In our discussion we really take a deep dive into the art of coaching and mentorship and why I think that it is paramount to invest in your health in order to fast-track your way to long-term success. We also talk about the importance of autonomy and the flawed belief that we need to restrict, restrict, restrict in order to lose weight. If you're someone who looks to fitness influencers or social media for information and isn't getting the results you want, you will not want to miss this episode. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack - Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://www.bslnutrition.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of BSL Nutrition, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bslnutrition.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smartnutritionmadesimple Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bslnutrition/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/
	14 Apr 2020	100_Optimal Performance Through the Synergy of Nature and Nutrition with Sanjeev Javia and PRōZE Nutrition	01:03:06
CBD seems to be everywhere. Pharmacies, gas stations, pet store gummies, over the counter supplements, and massage spa “infusions” through lotions, oils, and sprays. Even professional and former pro athletes like Megan Rapinoe. Lamar Odom. Rob Gronkowski are endorsing the use of cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD. CBD is one of over 100 different cannabinoids that occur naturally in the cannabis plant. Though research on CBD is somewhat limited in the US because of its recent legalization, it does show promise in treating a number of conditions associated with health and performance, like joint pain, inflammation, and muscle soreness. CBD has many of the same potential benefits as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) but without the psychoactive effects. Based on what we know right now, here’s why health enthusiasts and athletes from around the world are getting into CBD and what you should know about it. Today I catch up with Sanjeev Javia, CEO and founder of PRōZE Performance Nutrition and master formulator of over 87 nutrition and performance products in his 18 years of work and multiple CBD products within the past several years. In this conversation, we discuss: > The legalization of CBD and the myriad of research to support its use for overall health and performance enhancement > The difference between CBD and THC and how this “non-psychoactive” nutrient works in the body > The endocannabinoid system and how to support it through nutrition, lifestyle, stress management, and why CBD can work so well when used in conjunction with other vitamins & minerals, herbs, spices, specialized plant extracts, essential oils, and other phytomedicines > What to look for when purchasing a reputable CBD-based product, including purity, potency, contents, and ingredients Guys, Jeevers is hooking you guys up with an amazing 30% discount on all product purchases during these tough times AND a free product to anyone you’d like to share it with. I’ve already sent the nerve cream to both my mother and mother-in-law and have a number of clients using the products. Make sure to use the link in the show notes to get the 30% off and take advantage of this crazy deal while it lasts. Ok, let’s get to the show, let’s talk about the benefits of CBD with my buddy Jeevers… http://www.bslnutrition.com/episode100
	31 Aug 2021	130_How to Immediately Improve your Digestion with Ryan Kennedy	00:48:52
In this episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple show I catch up with health and nutrition expert Ryan Kennedy for a candid conversation on a myriad of health related topics, including the importance of optimizing digestion, various ways to engage in physical activity throughout the day, despite a busy schedule, the power in stacking your habits as you learn and grow, and much much more. Ryan is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Traditional Naturopath, and Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist who takes a holistic approach to help his patients improve their health by utilizing results-based natural therapies. Unlike addressing symptoms like conventional medicine, Ryan uses a multi-dimensional approach to address the root cause and enhance your body's ability to heal. Enjoy! Connect with Ryan: https://www.ryankennedyhealth.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/ryankennedyhealth https://www.instagram.com/ryanckennedy/ Connect with Ben: Grab a FREE copy of our Fat Loss Fix Guide: www.FatLossFixGuide.com Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	18 Dec 2019	89_How to Prioritize Your Time with Ben Brown	00:33:27
Today on the show I am sharing an interview my friend Nate Palmer did with me about a lot of the behind the scenes of my day-to-day. We talk about how I am forced to prioritize my time around my non-negotiables, how I prioritize my sleep, what my morning workouts look like, how I set my goals and make sure that I take care of the most important tasks so that I can spend time with my family. I hope you enjoy!
	31 Jan 2023	178_Next Level Testosterone Optimization with Gil Tal	00:51:25
Are you feeling beat down, tired, lethargic, moody, have brain fog, aching joints, low libido, and have a hard time recovering from exercise? How do we know if this is just the aging process in action or something more serious, like hormonal imbalances? In today’s episode of The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I catch up with Gil Tal, a clinician specializing in hormones and men's sexual function. In this conversation we discuss: When it makes sense to get blood work run to assess hormonal function and how to know which labs to run The difference between reduced testosterone from aging and/or from our environment and lifestyle The role sleep and alcohol play in healthy hormone production And we dive into the timely nature of weight loss drugs like semaglutide and if and when its appropriate for use and how medical weight loss drugs should be supported by healthy and long-term behavior change If you’re a man in your 30s, 40’s, 50s, or 60’s concerned about possibly having symptoms of low testosterone or the wife of a man who you think might be silently suffering, then this episode is for you. As always, if you like what you hear on the show, then do me a favor and give us a 5-star rating and review so we can help more people make smart nutrition simple. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/ Connect with Gil: https://elevatewellnessgroup.com/ Nextleveldietetics.com RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Connect with Ben: Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition
	09 Jan 2019	056_Medicinal Mushrooms, Cold Therapy, and Beyond: A Look into a Biohackers Paradise with Blake Bowman	00:43:14
What the heck is BioHacking? Blake Bowman, of GuerillaZen.com explains that despite the fact that even though he identifies with the term “biohacking”, or is seen as a “biohacker”, what he really practices is health-optimization. Essentially this is taking sometimes unconventional steps; utilizing technology as well as natural resources from mother nature in order to optimize health. In fact, as Bowman explains, the BEST “biohackers” actually emulate nature, like getting in the ocean, grounding your body on the part with bare skin, getting in the sunlight, exercising daily, and eating whole foods that are local and seasonal. The reality however is that most people don’t practice these health optimization strategies that our ancestors have been practicing for hundreds of thousands of years. Therefore, we need someone like Blake to show us how ands what we should be doing in order to improve our sleep, manage our stress, heal our body, and nourish our soul. Blake Bowman is a holistic health expert, biohacker, human optimizer, online coach/creator. He strives to give people the knowledge and tools they need to take their health back into their own hands. In this interview, we discuss various ways to improve health through the benefits: Sunlight and vitamin D, why it’s a necessary, and how to get vitamin D in the winter Cold therapy and it’s impact on both short and long-term health as well as the various ways to implement daily cold therapy into your busy day. The role of medicinal mushrooms in helping humans live healthier lives, which ones we should be buying, and why they’re sod beneficial. Additionally, we talk about some unique products and supplements, including Blake’s upcoming medicinal mushroom formula that he’s launching in 2019. Click here to subscribe to the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast on iTunes. Follow Blake Bowman Here: Facebook GuerrillaZenFitness.com YouTube Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! ***And if you're ready to take your training and nutrition to the next level so that you can optimize your energy and body composition, then schedule your free strategy call with Ben: www.bslnutrition.com/levelup/
	26 Apr 2022	140_Is Your Metabolism Broken? [Hint: It's Not...Find Out Why]	00:25:02
RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fast Energy Fix Guide Connect with Ben: Grab a FREE copy of our Fat Loss Fix Guide: www.FatLossFixGuide.com Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	12 Mar 2019	065_The Impact of Sleep on Health, Body Composition, and Brain Function with Dr. Court Vreeland	00:45:39
There’s not a physiological disorder or disease that isn’t impacted by a lack of sleep. In fact, for me, as a coach, if there was only one thing that I could help clients with that would significantly contribute to improving their health, improving body composition, emotional stability, cognitive function, increase longevity, etc…. it would be figuring out how to improve their sleep. As such, sleep if often one of the first things that I address with all new clients. The crazy thing is, despite how important sleep is for our overall health and daily function, relatively little is known about about the intricacies of why we need a specific amount and how our individual needs can vary. Regardless, in today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Court Vreeland to discuss the relationship between sleep and health, from a body and brain perspective. “People who sleep the appropriate amount are better at consolidating memories, they are better at learning, they are better able to take a skill and master it because their brain is doing what its supposed to do in terms of efficiency. It’s really important for the brain to have this down time to rest and repair.” Dr. Vreeland is a Chiropractic functional neurologist with a private practice in Vermont. He is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and expert in functional medicine. Join us as we dive into the importance of sleep, including: Brain function and optimal learning A deeper understanding of the sleep cycle and what happens when we don’t get enough sleep What strategies to employ to improve sleep hygiene using - nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, and supplementation Leptin Resistance and obesity How to address common sleep issues, including falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up easily If you feel like your sleep issues could be the elephant in the room, potentially keeping you looking, feeling, and thinking as well as you’d like, then this episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show is for you! Connect with Dr. Vreeland: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vreelandclinic/ Website: http://www.vreelandclinic.com If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! And If any of this resonates with you and you’d like to talk about how we can work together to improve your health, wealth, and personal relationships by taking control of your nutrition and fitness, then let’s chat, just email me: ben@bslnutrition.com and/or book a time for a free strategy call here: http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	27 Dec 2022	173_My Top 5 Ways to Manage Cold & Flu Season	00:29:06
Welcome to the Smart Nutrition Made Simple show. There are a lot of illnesses going around. Either we're sick, we know someone who's sick, or the kids are sick. In today's podcast, I'm going to share five tried and true, research-backed things that we do as a family to prevent being sick, decrease the severity of illness as much as possible, and support a healthy immune system. I hope you find the content in this podcast helpful for you and your family. RESOURCES: Get 15% off supplements and access my immune support "favorites" - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Connect with Ben: Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/
	21 Jun 2022	148_Three Simple Strategies to Build a Better Fat Burning Machine	00:23:57
RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fast Energy Fix Guide Connect with Ben: Grab a FREE copy of our Fat Loss Fix Guide: www.FatLossFixGuide.com Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/
	18 Apr 2023	188_Unlocking the Secrets to a Legendary Life with Larry Hagner	01:06:56
Sometimes the most important thing we learn from our parents is what NOT to do when we become parents ourselves. I am incredibly grateful to have my friend and mentor Larry Hagner on this week’s Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. After experiencing a tumultuous childhood with an absent father and a barrage of abusive and toxic male figures, Larry decided he would be NOTHING like the men in his life. That desire for excellence is what propelled him to start The Dad Edge (formerly known as The Good Dad Project), where he empowers men to create legendary marriages, epic connections with their kids, master their personal finances, optimize their physical, mental, and emotional health, and forge a strong legacy for generations. In this candid conversation, Larry opens up about his contentious relationship with his biological father and how it ultimately drove him to start The Dad Edge. We delve into the power of The Dad Edge movement and community, how to effectively and efficiently manage relationships, the art of conversational excellence, the key to having an extraordinary marriage, and seemingly simple steps you can take right now to engage more with your loved ones. As a husband, father, business owner, and hard-charging man myself, I found this conversation deeply inspiring, and I hope it compels you to reflect on your own relationships so that you can live legendary and become the best person for your family, your community, and for your future. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/. Connect with Larry: Website: https://thedadedge.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadedge/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadEdge/ 25 Questions to Instantly Connect: https://thedadedge.com/25questions/ The Dad Edge Alliance Mastermind Group: https://thedadedge.com/mastermind/ RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of BSL Nutrition, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Ben: Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smartnutritionmadesimple Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition
	24 Jan 2023	177_How to Play to Win with Former NFL Player John Madsen	00:51:38
If you knew and believed one thing that most people didn’t, what would that be? For John Madsen, it’s that anything is possible. And the has been the beacon that has allowed him to spend his career playing to win… From never having played a down of football in high school to an NFL career, to a top 1% fitness coaching business, John has been able to disqualify the impossible from his life and inspired a lot of people to do the same in the process. In this conversation, we talk about Johns's career path, some of the hard lessons that had to be learned along the way, the mindset shifts that need to happen when creating lifelong change, and how to approach the idea of balance in your life, with your fitness, with your relationships, and in your business. If you’ve decided to make a change in your life and you need a little kick in the pants, then this conversation is for you. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/ Connect with John: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnmadsenofficial/ Coaching program: https://www.gosuprahuman.com/ RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Connect with Ben: Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition
	26 Sep 2023	211_The Legacy of Charles Poliquin: Lessons Learned from the Strength Sensei	00:23:16
Today marks 5 years since the passing of one of my greatest mentors, Charles Poliquin, aka the Strength Sensei. If you ever had the privilege of attending one of Strength Sensei's courses, you'd know that he firmly believed that the best way to learn, in any course, was to teach for 45 minutes, then do a "10 things I learned" review to reinforce many of the concepts discussed previously... Therefore in today's Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show it seems only fitting that as an homage to Charles, I share with you 10 things that I learned from him that are far more significant than strength or nutrition protocols. Thank you, Charles. You made an indefinable impact on my life and I only wish I could have shared this with you sooner. RIP coach. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack - Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://www.bslnutrition.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of BSL Nutrition, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bslnutrition.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smartnutritionmadesimple Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bslnutrition/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/
	31 May 2018	050_Eat to Perform with Brad Dieter, PhD	00:54:37
If you're interested in learning how to lose weight in the most effective and sustainable way possible, then definitely check out my podcast with Brad Dieter, Ph.D. Brad is a trained exercise physiologist, molecular biologist, and biostatistician. He received his B.A. from Washington State University and a Masters of Science in biomechanics and Ph.D. at the University of Idaho. Additionally, Brad completed his post-doctoral fellowship in translational science at Providence Medical Research Center, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital where he studied the intersection between nutrition, exercise, and disease. Currently, Brad is a research scientist at the Providence Medical Research Center and co-owner of Eat to Perform, an online nutrition coaching platform. He also sits on several different advisory boards and writes articles on health, nutrition, and supplementation on his website ScienceDrivenNutrition.com. During my our awesome podcast, Brad and I talk a lot about physical activity for weight loss, nutrition for weight loss, total caloric intake, metabolism, set point theory, intermittent fasting, the ketogenic diet and so much more. You guys are definitely going to enjoy this interview. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - How Brad got into the health and wellness space [4:11] - The idea of set point theory and what it means for you [8:00] - Different adaptive mechanisms our bodies use to regulate weight [14:07] - What your body fat percentage really indicates [15:04] - The connection between resting metabolic rate and weight loss [16:44] - Why longterm diets are NOT beneficial [18:42] - What dieting provides you vs. what exercise provides [21:23] - The concept of NEAT and how to incorporate it more into your daily life [24:21] - Brad's Eat to Perform coaching program and how it's different from other weight-loss programs [32:06] - Brad's take on intermittent fasting [38:24] - The TRUTH about the ketogenic diet Follow Brad Dieter Here: Eat to Perform Science Driven Nutrition Facebook Twitter You can check out Brad's article on set point theory here. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!
	28 Mar 2019	How to Build Out your Perfect Plate - Nutrition Strategy 101 with your Host Ben Brown	00:32:11
Let’s face it, trying to figure what, when, and how to eat is a full-time job. Go ahead and do a simple Google search for “weight loss” and strap yourself in for a mind-numbing and overwhelming amount of confusing and contradictory information, including diets and “protocols” ranging from: Paleo, Ketogenic, Plant-based, Mediterranean, low-fat, high-fat, Carnivore, intermittent fasting, cleanses, etc., etc. I’m sad to admit it, but even as a nutritionist, with more than 15 years of experience and education, I’m more confused than I’ve ever been about nutrition… And frankly, I’m a little concerned that I’ve only been contributing to the myriad of nutrition information that, for most regular Janes and Joe’s, just isn’t going to be practical to implement. Therefore, I feel like it’s necessary to take a step back here and add a little more clarity to what I consider to be the easiest and most realistic way to change your nutrition habits today…by learning HOW to build out your plate from meal to meal. In this solo episode, we’ll discuss: How many meals per day are ideal and when How much protein, carbs, and fats at each meal Why it’s important to create nutritional balance at every meal How to better control blood sugar, hormones, and total calories Why a simple protein shake can be a game changer when you’re on the go Where to get high-quality supplements (at a heavily discounted price) As you’ll hear in the episode, I’ve used these “plate building” strategies for countless clients who have lost anywhere from 20 to 50+ lbs simply by following the guidelines herein. I’ll tell you what the trick is… DON’T MAKE IT MORE COMPLEX THAN IT NEEDS TO BE. period. __________________________ Additional Resources: Fast Energy Fix Blueprint Episode 55 - Fundamentals of Nutrition with Brian St. Pierre Episode 63 - Optimal Protein Intake and Muscle-Centric Medicine with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon __________________________ Wellevate Supplement Ordering - FREE ACCOUNT - (20% off for Listeners): LINK: https://wellevate.me/benjamin-brown Just click on the “Create an Account” link below the sign in button. Once you’ve registered for your account, you can view all of the products that I personally use and recommend to my private clients. *If you are registering for the purposes of implementing the 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet, please email me and let me know you created your account and I’ll send you the specific fasting guidelines as well as which products you’ll want to order to get started. __________________________ With that said, if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! And If any of this resonates with you and you’d like to talk about how we can work together to improve your health, wealth, and personal relationships by taking control of your nutrition and fitness, then let’s chat, just email me:
	29 Jan 2020	090_The Impact of Meal Frequency and Timing on Weight Loss and Human Health with Krista Varady, PhD	00:44:01
By now you’ve probably heard all about the benefits of intermittent fasting. From weight loss to longevity to autophagy to improved performance. But which of these claims are supported by the scientific evidence and which ones have been incorrectly propagated despite well-intentioned bloggers, biohackers, health practitioners, your next-door neighbor who swears by the skipping breakfast, or your coworker who only eats one meal per day. Today I’m joined by Dr. Krista Varady, Professor of Nutrition at the University of Illinois, Chicago to share the benefits and dispel some of the common misconceptions around intermittent fasting. Dr. Varady is one of the foremost experts in intermittent fasting, and author of the Every Other Day Diet, having spent the last 15 years researching the various forms. Her research focuses on the efficacy of intermittent fasting for weight loss, weight maintenance, and metabolic disease risk reduction in obese adults. Her work is funded by the NIH, American Heart Association, International Life Sciences Institute, and the University of Illinois. She has published over 70 publications on this topic. In this episode, we discuss: - What is intermittent fasting (IF)and the 3 different forms, including Alternate Day Fasting, the 5:2 diet, and Time-Restricted Feeding - The nuances of each form of fasting as it pertains to meal timing, meal frequency, and macronutrient intake - The differences in weight loss between various forms of IF and daily calorie restriction (or lack thereof) - The practicality of intermittent fasting techniques and behavioral change, long-term compliance, and success rates - And finally, some of the common misconceptions with intermittent fasting and improvements in health This was an enlightening conversation that helped me, and hopefully will help you get a deeper understanding of just how effective intermittent fasting can be as a tool to facilitate long-term, healthy, and realistic weight loss. And most importantly shed light to the fact that when it comes to weight loss, there’s no magic pills, potions, or diets, rather a myriad of behavioral change tools, like intermittent fasting, that can help you more effectively control your daily calorie intake in a way that works for you. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup http://www.bslnutrition.com/episode90
	10 Oct 2023	213_Can You Lose Fat and Gain Muscle at the Same Time?	00:26:46
Can you lose fat and gain muscle at the same time? In today's Body Systems Coaches roundtable, we dive deep into the nuances of nutrition and fitness as it pertains to achieving weight loss while simultaneously building muscle. We also share our game-changing Nutritional Seasons approach to weight loss that allows our Smart Nutrition Coaching clients to get such incredible, and most importantly, sustainable, results. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements –https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bslnutrition.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smartnutritionmadesimple
	09 Jan 2024	225_Testosterone Optimization & Men’s Health: When Lifestyle Intervention Is Not Enough with Dr. Jordan Grant	00:59:16
When it comes to hormone optimization, one-size-fits-all approaches and over-reliance on standardized labs are not the answer. In this episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I chop it up with Dr. Jordan Grant. Dr. Grant is a board-certified urologist with more than 12 years of experience treating conditions like testicular dysfunction, hypogonadism, and testicular hypofunction. He is also the owner of Grant Hormone and Wellness. In today's conversation, we cover a wide range of topics around men's health. Dr. Grant shares his insights on why mainstream medicine often falls short in addressing crucial aspects of our well-being, the lessons learned early on that ignited his passion for hormone optimization, and his trial-and-error approach to finding what works best for his clients. We also talk about why labs are not the end-all-be-all for optimizing hormones, whether lifestyle interventions are enough to boost testosterone levels, his philosophy on prescribing peptides, and why he's not a fan of weight loss drugs. Finally, we touch on urination frequency and why getting up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom may actually be perfectly healthy. Connect with Dr. Grant: Website: https://www.granthormone.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TRTandHormoneOptimization Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hormoneoptimization/ As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements –https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community:
	07 Mar 2023	182_The Importance of Strength Training for Fat Loss with BSL Nutrition Coach Dr. Dan Dodd	00:35:47
One of the first tools that we tend to gravitate towards when we’ve committed to a weight loss program is some sort of cardiovascular exercise, like jogging, peloton, boot camp classes, and/or some sort of circuit-style training. Many of us have this perception that if our heart rates are elevated, if we’re sweating, and we’re out of breath, then we’re burning more calories and therefore, burning more fat. Unfortunately that’s simply not the case. Indeed, we may be burning more calories during that specific bout of exercise, but of more significance is how our body actually responds to the increase in calorie expenditure. In today's Smart Nutrition Made Simple podcast, my buddy and BSL Nutrition Coach Dr. Dan Dodd and I thought it would be helpful to talk about the science behind why these types of cardio-intensive exercise routines are actually preventing us from losing weight, and why it's so important to shift our focus away from these types of workouts to progressive strength training. In this conversation, we chat about the scientific research behind strength training, the importance of muscle mass for fat loss, longevity, and long-term health, the concepts of progressive overload and minimal effective dose when it comes to achieving weight loss and physique change, the misconceptions people have around strength training, and more. It's definitely a podcast you won't want to miss. Dr. Dan is a wealth of knowledge and a fantastic resource for our BSL Nutrition team. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/ RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of BSL Nutrition, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements Connect with Ben: Join our Nutrition Community:
	17 May 2022	143_Why You’re Not Losing Weight - Real Talk from PJ Striet	00:41:35
PJ is a NASM-CPT and NASM-CNC and holds a Bachelor of Science in Health & Sports Studies from Miami University (Oxford, OH). He has 23 years of industry experience as an in-person trainer, online coach, writer, and content creator. His work has been featured by T-Nation, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Men’s Fitness, LiveStrong, and Vanity Fair. He also serves as the health & fitness correspondent for 700 WLW radio in Cincinnati. He helps busy, real-world people revive their fitness & physiques using an evidence-based, honest, “no-frills”/“tell it like it is”/unfiltered/“what you need to hear and not what you want to hear” approach which is heavy on accountability, continuing education, and the formation of new habits. His ultimate goal for all of his clients is for them to adopt a new fit identity and lifestyle where training and nutrition serve as force multipliers in their lives. For information on his coaching program and services, visit http://www.revivefitnesssystems.com Episode Resources: Website: http://www.revivefitnesssystems.com Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/coachpjstriet Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/pjstriet Connect with Ben: RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Connect with Ben: Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	23 Apr 2019	071_Principles and Application of Nutrition & Training Strategies with James Tognarini	00:45:07
“LEARNING IS NOT ATTAINED BY CHANCE, IT MUST BE SOUGHT FOR WITH ARDOR AND ATTENDED TO WITH DILIGENCE.” ―ABIGAIL ADAMS In the informationally complex world of nutrition and fitness what separates the elite health professionals of the world from the rest? Well, I’ll tell you… It’s 3 things: 1. They never stop learning and continually make it a priority to learn from those that are getting great results in their field. 2. They can confidently admit that there is more than one way to get clients great results and accomplish this by aligning ONLY with what’s best for their client rather than any one particular nutritional dogma. 3. They practice what they preach. period. In this conversation with strength & conditioning coach James Tognarini, we discuss his passion for learning and how its helped him to develop effective and realistic training, nutrition, and supplemental considerations for his clientele, regardless of their limitations or goals. “Asking someone who has never stepped in a gym before, has a high-stress job and can barely stay awake halfway through the day to exercise five times a week and cut out carbs completely or what have you is a lot to ask for a lot of people. I think that’s where a lot of failures comes from.” Additionally, we discuss: - How improving joint limitations can contribute to weight loss - Why logging foods can be pivotal for creating accountability - Which nutrition decisions may be the most advantageous to long-term results - How “dieting” struggles can often be great learning tools - Foundational supplementation for help support nutrient deficiencies Finally, James and I talk about the value of focusing more intrinsically through meditation and expressing gratitude daily. With a myriad of factors that affect us externally; including poor sleep, nutrition, stress, etc., having the ability to slow things down and manage stress through journaling and breathing exercises could prove to be their most valuable weight loss (and longevity) asset. Connect with James: Website Facebook Instagram Sign up for The Five-Point Weekly to keep in touch
	20 Aug 2024	257_Q&A: Underrated Fat Loss Exercises, How Important Are Rest Periods, and What to Do When Motivation Is Low	00:12:33
Welcome to another Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, where I answer some of your most pressing questions about nutrition, fitness, and fat loss. Today I'll be breaking down the best type of activity for fat loss, how much exercise you should really be doing, whether time between sets actually makes a difference, and perhaps the most relatable of all—how do you find the motivation to work out when you just don’t feel like it? I'll be giving you practical, no-nonsense advice to help you push past plateaus and stay on track with your fitness goals, even when life gets chaotic. If you've struggled with these questions or found yourself stuck in a bit of a fitness rut, this episode is for you. So without further ado, let's dive in. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/
	28 Feb 2023	181_Real World Weight Loss with BSL Nutrition Coaching Client: Michael L.	00:19:01
In this week's episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I catch up with BSL Client and 12-month coaching scholarship winner Michael L. Mike is a husband and father of two young kids who holds not one, not two, but THREE jobs, including being a volunteer firefighter. In this podcast, we chat about: Mike's experience so far with the Smart Nutrition Coaching Program The incredible progress he's made both physically and mentally over the past 6 months, The challenges he's faced navigating the daily roadblocks of a busy career and family life How the support of the BSL coaches and BSL community has contributed to his success, and more. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/ Resources: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Get 15% off high-quality supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Ben: Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition
	16 Aug 2022	156_How to Lose 10 Pounds in 2 Weeks Without Restrictive Dieting	00:23:13
Just because we don’t generally support quick-fix dieting strategies doesn’t mean they can’t work when used in the right context. Wedding Summer beach vacation Pool party This is where the low-carb boot camp can come in handy… (Credit to Charles Poliquin for teaching how to do this) What is Low carb Bootcamp? Carbohydrate elimination diet - typically things like bread, pastas, rice, potatoes, cookies/cakes, alcohol, and calorie infused beverages Why do LCBC: Easy way to reduce calories and kickstart the fat loss/transformation process Simplify to follow dieting strategy Short-term, effective solution to losing weight Motivation is high for short periods of time, like prior to big events Benefits/why it works: Drop body fat and water weight by reducing carbs (2-4% weight) - 4-8lbs for a 200lb person Reduced hunger and cravings when protein intake is high Decrease inflammation and a shift in healthy gut bacteria Improved insulin sensitivity and blood sugar management - more stable energy, better mental clarity How to do it: Protein goal: minimum 1g per pound of ideal bodyweight Eliminate all sources of carbohydrates: bread, pasta, rice, potato, oats, fruits, pastries, sodas, alcohol, especially wheat, dairy, and sugar Eat unlimited fibrous vegetables, particularly leafy green veggies - broccoli, spinach, cabbage, zucchini, cucumber - aim for less than 50g-100g carbs per day primarily from veggies Add healthy fats: aim for 0.5g per pound of ideal bodyweight - avocado, nuts, salmon Drink at least 1/2 your BW in oz of water per day and ADD electrolytes What to expect: Expect to feel amazing. Moving from the SAD diet to whole foods and low carb-based diet, you’ll experience: > more focus > more energy > better sleep > Increased satiety Sample menu: Meal 1 - grass-fed hamburger or lean steak with 1/2 avocado, sautéed spinach in butter Meal 2 - Chicken thighs and asparagus cooked in coconut oil Meal 3 - snack - celery sticks with almond butter or deli meat roll-ups in romaine lettuce with mustard Meal 4 - Chicken breast or shredded cabbage coleslaw salad - use avocado oil mayo Use essential amino acids intra-workout as well as whey protein post-workout weight glutamine and glycine What to do after? Reintroduce carbs in the post-workout window - 40-60g of carbs in PWO meal - oats, rice, potato OR Add carbs once per week as a “refeed meal” or day - about 50% more calories on that day - the leaner you get, the more carbs you earn on a daily basis and the better you’ll be able to use carbs for continued progress Add 1 higher carb meal every 5-7 days and as you lean out, reduce the number of days between higher carb meals Work up to at least 25% of your calories from...
	14 Mar 2023	183_Badass Mom Breaks Her Struggles with Sugar and Alcohol to Reclaim Her Energy	00:19:01
"I feel like a new person, like a different person than I was a year ago." In this week's episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I have an open and honest conversation with badass mom and business owner Whitney T. Before joining our Smart Nutrition Coaching Program, Whitney was at a breaking point. She felt like crap, was tired all the time, depressed, moody, and relied on alcohol and sweets to cope with the stressors of daily life. In this podcast, we talk about Whitney's struggles with mental health, the steps she took to gain control and develop autonomy over her nutrition decisions, the realization that stress, sugar, snacking, and alcohol were her biggest limiting factors, the results she's experienced shifting from high-intensity exercise to progressive strength training, and the habits she created from our coaching program that will last her a lifetime. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And, if Whitney's story resonates with you or if you're experiencing similar problems — have low energy, feel like you're in a bad place mentally or emotionally, or find yourself self-medicating with food or alcohol — and want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of BSL Nutrition, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements Connect with Ben: Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel:
	13 Sep 2022	160_The Unconscious Contributors to Weight Gain with Jared Hamilton	00:44:59
Do you know how nutrition experts always talk about how weight loss is about more than just calories in vs calories out? Well, in this episode we dive into exactly what that means and why our behaviors around food are actually the biggest limiting factors to our success. If you don’t know who I am, my name is Ben Brown and I’m the owner of BSL Nutrition, an online nutrition coaching company that helps you change your belief system around what it means to be healthy… Today I’m catching up with my friend Jared Hamilton, CEO of Hamilton Trained to discuss why your beliefs around food are getting in the way of your success. In this episode, we talk about many of the deep and foundational factors at play for why we can have such a hard time losing weight despite “knowing what to do” and some of the powerful strategies we can employ to both identify and overcome these root behaviors. Connect with Jared: Hamiltontrained.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatlosssimplified/?ref=share_group_link Instagram.com/realjaredhamilton https://www.tiktok.com/@realjaredhamilton?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/jaredhamilton https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dieting-from-the-inside-out/id1349300090 Connect with Ben: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/
	14 Jun 2022	147_The Road Ahead and Miles Behind: Building a Father Son Bond with Mike Liguori	00:48:01
Welcome back to another episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. As always, I’m your host Ben Brown, a nutrition & fitness expert and owner of BSL Nutrition, an online coaching company whose mission is to help you change your belief system around what it means to be healthy… And in today’s episode, I’m actually going to shift the context of the conversation away from nutrition and health to that of relationships, personal growth and acceptance, as well as that of personal and parental responsibility… At the time of this recording, the deaths of the Uvalde Texas children's massacre have been weighing heavily on my mind… As a man and father, and as the frequency and severity of these inhumane events continue to grow, I can’t help but wonder what’s happening to our young men today… I can’t help but wonder about the impact on the mental health of these kids and the pain they must be experiencing to not have any type of positive role model in their lives. Politics aside, we need more men to stand up, to show up, to set an example for what's right and wrong, and to teach young men how to be hard-working, responsible, capable, and upstanding citizens and adults. This was the conversation that today's guest, Mike Liguori, and I just had as we wrapped up our interview and that I felt compelled to comment on… And while I realize that this is outside the scope of our typical eat less and exercise more jargon, all of that clearly pales in comparison to the epidemic of fatherless homes our country is experiencing. I just know that we can and need to better, on so many levels. Now, speaking of men and fathers, Mike is also the author of the book The Road Ahead and Miles Behind, A Story of Healing and Redemption Between Father and Son. His book tells the story of a cross-country road trip taken during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and the intricate yet beautiful nature between a father and son looking to reconcile their differences and amend a challenging past. Having had the privilege of reading The Road Ahead and Miles Behind, I can tell you it is full of inspiring moments and perspectives that demonstrate the healing power of hard conversations with those you love. It's a story that will remind you it's never too late to have something with your parents. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did and please please share this with someone close to you whom you think could benefit. Website: mikeliguori.com Instagram: @mike.liguori Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GYdfKF Barnes and Noble: https://bit.ly/3EasdLr Connect with Ben: RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Connect with Ben: Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at
	20 Sep 2022	161_What Success Really Looks Like [Case Study] with BSL Client Casey S.	00:32:03
How do you define success? I think it’s fair to say that each of our definitions will vary while we can probably all agree that attaining success will require similar efforts and values… Around commitment, perseverance, ownership, trust, and certainly discipline. Often when we think of success around dieting, its invariably related to visual changes, in body composition, in muscle mass, and in scale weight, and while those certainly can be valid, I’d like to challenge you to think a little bit deeper around the intrinsic and internal changes that have to take place to drive change. If you don’t know who I am, my name is Ben Brown and I’m the owner of BSL Nutrition, an online nutrition coaching company that helps you change your belief system around what it means to be healthy… And in this conversation with my friend and client Casey Strunk, we discuss the transformation that he’s undergone over the past 2 years having worked together. While visually significant and remarkable, the depth of transformation that has transpired below the surface is that much more commendable and exactly what I want to share with you today. Before success happens on the surface, it has to happen in the mind, and for Casey, it was simply a matter of acknowledging that he wasn’t living up to his potential, deciding to make a change, and then striving to get better every single day. I hope you enjoy this conversation and don’t hesitate to let me know if you’d like to discuss working with us to help you do the same. RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Connect with Ben: Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/
	01 Apr 2020	099_The Dirty Truth Behind Popular Skincare Products with Paige Crist	00:41:00
Did you know that what we put on our bodies is the same as what we put in our bodies? In other words, our skin, the largest organ system of the body, has the ability to absorb up to 60% of what we put on it. Everything from chlorine and fluoride in our water, to fragrant soap and shampoos, hydrating lotions, and supposedly protective sunscreens, ALL, by virtue of being on our skin, end up in our bloodstream. When you consider that of the up to 82,000 different ingredients used in commercial skincare products, 1 in 8 of them are industrial chemicals; including formaldehyde releasers, carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, and neurotoxins. Also, considering that the average person uses 9 different personal care products daily, including shampoos, sunscreens, makeup, deodorant, moisturizers, creams, shaving cream, etc… you can see how exposure to these potentially harmful ingredients, especially ver time, could be wreaking havoc in our body. Today I’m joined by Paige Crist, mother of two young children, and national skincare advocate using her own personal skin cancer health journey to educate consumers about the harmful ingredients commonly used in everyday personal products. Paige is currently working with the mission-based company, Beautycounter, to legislate for more health-protective laws in this billion-dollar industry. In this episode, we discuss: - Paige’s transition from busy mom into fighting for quality skincare labeling - The nefarious practices in skincare product ingredients and labeling - What are some of the most harmful ingredients that we should be on the lookout for - How these potentially toxic ingredients can do long-term hormonal damage (even in unborn children) - How to determine if a product is safe - What sort of alternative products we can and should be using I’d strongly encourage that if you’re not already aware of the chemicals you’re putting on your skin, that do a home audit asap. Just take out every product that you use and look up the product and/or scan the label on the EWG.org Healthy Living Skin Deep app. Additionally, if you’re in the market for new products, from skincare to sunscreen to shave cream, you can check out Paige’s skincare business @ http://www.beautycounter.com/paigecrist to get products that you can feel good about using for yourself and the whole family. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup http://www.bslnutrition.com/episode99
	13 Jun 2023	196_Win Your Morning, Win Your Day	00:23:03
Cold plunges, infrared sauna, red light therapy, meditation, elaborate hydration cocktails, and fancy green drinks, while all the rage, could actually be holding you back. In this episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple show, I'm going to walk you through what my morning routine looks like, what we suggest to our clients, why it works, and share some strategies that you can employ right away that can help you set your day up for success. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/. Connect with Ben: Ben Brown, Head Coach - BSL Nutrition ben@bslnutrition.com www.bslnutrition.com Referenced Books: Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Peaceful-Warrior-Changes-Lives/dp/1932073205 The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success: https://www.amazon.com/Gap-Gain-Achievers-Happiness-Confidence/dp/1401964362 RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of BSL Nutrition, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bslnutrition.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smartnutritionmadesimple Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition
	20 Nov 2019	085_How to Manage Calories without Tracking – Solo Round	00:38:27
Is tracking your “macros” even necessary? If you’re anything like me, then you absolutely abhor tracking your calories. I mean I can’t stand it. It’s time-consuming, highly inaccurate, and to be honest with you, can quickly push me to the edge of developing an unhealthily relationship with my food. I know now, that it’s not for me… BUT, I’m glad I’ve spent time over the years doing it, because now I have a much better understanding of how my food decisions add up throughout the day, to the degree that it’s relatively easy for me to adjust my calories up or down based on how I’m feeling, what I think I need, and my personal preferences. So is calorie tracking right for you? It’s hard for me to say, but in my experience, there’s a fine line between using apps like MyFitnessPal pal as a positive tool to help you become a more intuitive eater or a modality that can contribute to a complete disconnect between what you think you need and what your body really wants. In this solo episode of the show, we’ll discuss a couple of ways that you can learn to manage your calories without having to weigh and measure that I’ve had a lot of success with over the years. That’s not to say there isn’t a place for calorie tracking, but it’s important to me to make you aware that just like fad diets, it’s merely a short term solution, and likely not a very effective tool to help you create long-term behavioral change, which is ultimately the key to achieving any goal, regardless of whether it revolves around health or fitness. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup http://www.bslnutrition.com/episode85
	26 Nov 2019	086_How Emily Lost 70 lbs in 8 Months Without Eating Vegetables -[Client Spotlight]	00:43:41
What if I told you you could lose weight while still drinking beer and eating chicken tenders and without having to eat your vegetables? You’d probably tell me I was full of it… and rightfully so. Except that today, I’m interviewing my amazing client, Emily, a busy attorney who has lost over 70 lbs in the past 8 months all while still enjoying her craft beer and occasional chicken tenders and all without harming a single vegetable in the process. In this conversation, Emily shares how her lack of nutrition knowledge had been a majoring limiting factor for her throughout her life and the simple process of food tracking created an insatiable hunger in her (pun intended) to start learning everything she could about nutrition and fitness. But this journey has been anything but an easy one, with plenty of mental battles to fight, doubt to overcome, weight loss plateaus for us to analyze, and a huge lifestyle transformation to undergo. If you’ve been thinking about losing weight, and/or have been reticent to get started because you’re afraid of all of the things you think you’ll need to eliminate, then you need to listen to this episode. If you know that there’s a leaner, healthier, more confident, person yearning to break free, then I’m positive you’re going to love this interview. And if you’re ready to take the next step in your health journey and want to work with me to develop the blueprint to help you get there, then let’s chat. Just set up your free nutrition strategy call at bslnutrition.com/levelup. Lastly, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. In a noisy and confusing industry, it’s conversations like these that need to be heard. http://www.bslnutrition.com/episode86
	30 Jan 2024	228_What It Takes to Become a Real Coach with Aram Grigorian	01:01:40
In today's conversation, I catch up with my buddy Aram Grigorian. Aram is a nutrition coach who provides practical solutions for everyday folks who want to stop the cycle of dieting and disappointment. He also hosts the Real Coaches Summit to help bring education to the forefront of the coaching industry. And in our conversation today, we work to put a simple spin on what is often far too complex of an approach to nutrition and fitness. There's no science, no hormones, no macros, no tricks or hacks, and certainly no nonsense. Just a real-world approach to changing your life by changing your behaviors. So if you're a coach tuning in, then you are not going to want to miss this discussion about what it takes to stand out in today's industry. I really appreciated this conversation with Aram and I'm certainly confident that you will too. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. Connect with Aram: Website: https://www.4weeks2thebeach.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4weeks2thebeach/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@othersidelifestylepodcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/other-side-lifestyle/id1623447851 Get your ticket to the Real Coaches Summit: https://www.realcoachessummit2023.com/ Enter coaches24 at checkout for $200 off the ticket price. Enter sam200 at checkout for $200 off the ticket price + free audiobook + 2 free Masterclasses RESOURCES: Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email:				04 Feb 2025	277_Q&A: Is Breakfast Overrated, Does Late-Night Eating Ruin Your Sleep, and How Many Calories Should You Really Eat?	00:17:55
Welcome to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show If you're looking for real nutrition strategies that help you build a strong, lean body without the BS of restrictive dieting, then you're in the right place. I’m Coach Ben, and for the past 20 years, I’ve helped thousands of men take control of their nutrition, fitness, and overall health—without sacrificing their careers, families, or sanity. What you’ll learn in this episode: The truth about breakfast—does it actually matter? How meal timing impacts energy, fat loss, and decision-making. The common mistake most people make with their meal structure (and how to fix it). Why late-night eating can sabotage your sleep and metabolism. A smarter way to determine how many calories you should eat daily. We’ve all heard the phrase: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But is it really? In this episode, I break down the science and my real-world coaching experience to reveal whether breakfast is truly necessary for optimal health and fat loss. We also discuss how meal timing affects energy levels, satiety, and long-term success—and why you might want to rethink your dinner habits. I also share a simple, no-BS approach to figuring out how many calories you should be eating daily, without relying on generic online calculators. If you're ready to take control of your nutrition and stop guessing, this episode is for you. Resources & Links Mentioned: Free Fat Loss Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Join Our Free Nutrition Group: SmartNutritionMadeSimple.com Watch on YouTube: SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Book a Call for 1:1 Coaching: https://bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/ Got a question for the show? DM us on Instagram @BodySystemsCoaching or email me at Ben@BodySystems.com If you found this episode helpful, leave a 5-star rating and review so we can keep bringing you the best nutrition and fitness insights!
	26 May 2020	105_When Nutrition & Lifestyle Aren't Enough - Considerations for Testosterone Optimization with Ali Gilbert	00:51:55
It’s a harsh reality that as a man, our testosterone levels likely never were and will never be what our grandparents and great grandparents experienced just 100 years ago. Our world is changing, the stressors placed in, on and around our bodies are exponentially higher than they have ever been; from our air quality, water, and the chemicals in our food and in our skincare products. This hormonal disruption created from our environment adds yet another potentially significant factor when trying to improve health, gain muscle mass, and/or lose body fat. Of course, addressing your nutrition, sleep, training and mindset will all be the #1 most significant driver of healthy change, but what if that’s not enough to correct the imbalances present? In this episode I bring back Ali Gilbert; men’s health, fitness, and hormonal optimization expert to discuss the nuances of testosterone replacement therapy and how to navigate the confusing and often misunderstood realm of hormonal optimization specifically for men. In this episode we discuss: > How Ali's views and approach on testosterone replacement changed over the past couple of years and what she knows now that she didn't know back then > When and how to dose testosterone > Some of the signs that we may need to take a deeper look into our hormonal health, both obvious and not so obvious > How our level of body fat correlates to reduced health or sexual function > The best way to improve health via exercise and which type of exercise is best > Best nutrition guidelines for optimizing hormones > If someone is diagnosed with "low T" what should they take into consideration before starting TRT > At what point someone should consider TRT if they are doing "everything right" > How to choose a TRT doc > What daily objective and subjective physiological and lifestyle metrics can be and should be tracked to gauge progress If you’ve been considering TRT and/or just want to know more about some of the considerations when looking into testosterone replacement, then you’re going to want to tune in to this episode. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup http://www.bslnutrition.com/episode105
	08 Oct 2024	263_Finding Time to Exercise, Strength Training for Fat Loss, and The Link Between Stress and Fat Storage	00:21:43
What is going on? Welcome to another Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. I'm your host, as always, Ben Brown, Owner and Head Coach here at Body Systems. We are an online nutrition and fitness coaching company, and we help you change your belief system around what it means to be healthy. My goal with this podcast is to provide the most straightforward, practical, and strategically simple fitness, nutrition, lifestyle, and fat loss resources possible so that you can achieve your best with less. In today's episode, I tackle a very common challenge: how busy people can prioritize exercise and nutrition when life feels overwhelming. I’ll cover the importance of prioritizing your health, why strength training is crucial for fat loss and longevity, and how to balance your daily stress with the right type of movement. Spoiler alert: Not all movement is beneficial for stress relief. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/
	23 Jul 2024	253_Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?	00:25:34
If it sounds too good to be true... It probably is. In today's episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I call bullshit on all the crap being spewed over social media on how to lose weight without having to make any sacrifices. Without giving up alcohol. Without tracking your food. Without meal prepping or meal planning. Without giving up junk food. Because there will ALWAYS be tradeoffs. And while you don't have to do all of these things to lose weight, the process is going to be THAT much harder in the long-run. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/
	26 Mar 2019	067_How to Jumpstart, Retrain, and Maintain your Metabolism with Dr. Emmett Blahnik	00:47:15
What if I told you that it’s not the food that you’re eating that’s making you fat?! Rather, it’s how your body is utilizing that food by virtue of our metabolic processes that burn it as fuel and/or stores it as fat… And our current health, our environment, and our food quality are the major determinants in how well our metabolism functions to help keep us lean, healthy and strong. “I think we need to reframe the conversation from weight loss and weight management to metabolism. I do not believe that food makes you fat. It’s what our bodies are doing with that food.” - Dr. Emmett Blahnik In this episode with Dr. Emmet Blahnik, founder of Nextlevelhealth.com, we dive into several key factors beyond Calories in vs. calories out that can determine how well we function with the calories we consume, including: Avoiding hormone-disrupting chemicals in our foods by sticking mainly to quality meats and veggies. Why and how our fat intake is a crucial part of our health, from our cellular foundation to the precursors for our hormonal raw materials. What hydration has to do with metabolism How neuro and micro-toxins can put the brakes on weight loss and where they come from And much more… Ultimately, Dr. Blahnik teaches in his nutritional framework, and upcoming book: Simply Eat Real Food (SERF), we can start to reverse the obesity epidemic and build the healthy metabolisms that we need to lose weight, feel great and balance our hormones naturally. Connect with Dr. Blahnik: Website: Next Level Health Book: Simply Eat Real Food If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! And If any of this resonates with you and you’d like to talk about how we can work together to improve your health, wealth, and personal relationships by taking control of your nutrition and fitness, then let’s chat, just email me: ben@bslnutrition.com or sign up for a free strategy call here: http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	11 Feb 2020	092_What CrossFit™ Got Wrong About Training and Nutrition with Elliott Schackne	01:03:25
If you asked me, I’d say that the exponential growth of CrossFit over the past 10 years has been overwhelmingly positive. It’s built communities that value health, it’s motivated women and men to lift weights and validated the benefits of lifting heavy weights, it’s created a fun level of competition within the group training sphere and without question, has tested the boundaries of what people are capable of if they commit to the process. But for as many of its benefits, it has an equal amount of flaws: a high injury rate, incongruent program design and coaching methodology, high participant attrition, and unrealistic and dogmatic nutrition guidelines. To highlight the pros and cons, I’d like to introduce you to Elliott Schackne. Elliott is a strength and physique coach, specializing in helping CrossFitters and trainers drop stubborn body fat, build muscle, and improve metabolism. He has worked across the globe as an educator, public speaker, and coach helping people break through plateaus to improve performance, regain health, and simply look better naked. As a former athlete, Elliott was a state-ranked junior tennis player in Florida, a Division 1 tennis and football player at the University of Connecticut, and a competitive CrossFitter. In today’s episode, we discuss: - The pros and cons of CrossFit, including what’s missing and why there is such a high rate of injury present - The role of carbohydrates in performance and body composition improvement - Why low carb diets are a recipe for disaster if you train hard - How you should prioritize your training and nutrition vs. simply cutting calories - The role of nutrient timing, specifically when to eat your carbs for optimal recovery and sleep - How to structure your peri-workout nutrition and how CrossFit totally missed the boat on this one As you’ll hear, Elliot is a battle-tested veteran of CrossFit and a highly respected strength coach and online trainer who is openminded and progressive enough to realize that if he wanted to continue to improve as an athlete, trainer, and coach, then he needed to move away from the standardized CrossFit approach. In doing so, he’s built a much more refined and effective way of working with clients to help them achieve their strength, performance, and body composition goals. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup http://www.bslnutrition.com/episode92
	18 Jun 2024	248_Q&A: High Protein Bars, Shakes, & Snacks - Yay or Nay?	00:16:41
Welcome to a special Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show where I answer questions submitted by our community members. I'm your host, as always, Ben Brown, Owner and Head Coach here at Body Systems. In today's podcast, we'll discuss what's better, protein bars or protein shakes, my opinion on high-protein desserts, junk foods, and snacks, some easy-to-make quick high-protein foods, and why if weight loss is so simple, why it's so hard. So without further ado, let's get started. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/
	18 Oct 2022	165_How to Help Your Kids Create a Compass for Life with Dan Peterson	00:52:51
Have you ever been in a situation with your kids where you feel yourself losing control? What about when you say no a thousand times only to have them completely ignore you and do it anyway? My personal favorite is when I find myself yelling at my kids to stop yelling. Is it normal for us parents to feel like we don’t know what the heck we’re doing and find ourselves in a constant power struggle with our children? Today I’m excited to get some answers from Dan Peterson, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Advanced Trainer for the Nurtured Heart Approach™. Dan’s zone of genius is coaching parents who are at their wit's end because no matter how hard they try or what approach they use, their child's behavior is not improving. After 25 years of working as a child therapist, he created a 90-day parent coaching model to transform their child's difficult behavior and master the following 3 things, which we discuss in today's episode: Decrease drama, conflict, and power struggles Create a positive connection with their child while helping them become values-driven Utilize a discipline model that focuses on increasing self-control, skill development, and accountability, as opposed to, escalating consequences that do not work Dan’s vision is to train and coach teachers and parents so that they can in turn provide all children with the best possible environment to flourish. He is committed to bridging the gap between home and school. It is Dan’s belief that the Nurtured Heart Approach™ not only uncovers the greatness within every child but also provides him or her with an internal “compass for life.” I have to tell you that just in the last few weeks of leveraging some of the tools that Dan shared in this conversation, I’m being much more intentional about how I show up as a parent to be able to give my kids the skills and tools to function like the children I know they can be and have absolutely seen a change in their behavior because of it. If you’re a parent that has found yourself struggling with how to effectively discipline your kids, then this episode of the smart nutrition made simple show is for you. I hope you enjoy. Connect with Dan: www.thecompass4life.com dan@thecompass4life.com 630.448.2843 https://www.facebook.com/Compass4Life Connect with Ben: RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Connect with Ben: Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram:
	28 Sep 2021	134_You Can’t Lose if you don’t Snooze with Nick Riell	00:52:27
Each of us has an internal alarm clock called The Circadian Cycle. This “clock” like biochemical mechanism relies on light, hormones, and energy input and output to function 24 hours a day. What we don’t realize is that the regulation of this circadian rhythm not only determines our sleep quality and quantity, but also significantly influences our hormone production, blood sugar regulation, brain and joint recovery and repair, our ability to burn fat and build muscle, ability to manage hunger and carvings, mood, cognitive function, immune system health, and the list goes on and on… In a world of quick fix, magic bullet mentality, if there truly was a secret to how to live a longer, more energetic, and leaner life, it would be to optimize your sleep. Today we dig into the core pillars of building an effective sleep routine with my friend and sleep expert Nick Riell. In this episode we discuss: How much sleep do we need on a daily basis and 4 factors to consider when assessing the quality of sleep that we’re getting Sleep consistency and how to take back control of your schedule so that you can start to shift your sleep habits in your favor The morning and the evening recharge - 2 fundamental times to set the stage for a perfect nights sleep by implementing a few specific behaviors that will help you immediately improve your sleep And how what and when we eat can greatly impact our sleep quality While we all know sleep is an important factor for health, I can confidently say that if more people truly prioritized their sleep by implementing even just a few of the tools that Nick and I discuss in this episode, we would be a much healthier population. So without further ado, let’s jump in... Connect with Nick: Sleep Secrets Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealsleepsecrets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.riell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickriell/?hl=en Connect with Ben: Grab a FREE copy of our Fat Loss Fix Guide: www.FatLossFixGuide.com Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	16 Jul 2019	078_Understanding Autoimmune Disease from a Nutritional Perspective with Dr. Bob Rakowski	00:45:07
Today on the show I interview one of my long-time nutrition mentors, Bob Rakowski. “Dr. Bob” as he’s affectionately known, is a Chiropractor, Kinesiologist, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Biological Terrain Instructor, and the clinic director of the Natural Medicine Center in Houston Texas. In addition to running a busy practice, Dr. Rakowski has lectured internationally for over 24 years on various topics in Natural and Lifestyle Medicine. He has appeared on numerous television programs and international radio talk shows. He is a recognized expert in functional endocrinology and in-office diagnostic procedures to assess nutrition status. His clinical experience ranges from treating elite professional athletes to critically ill patients with a variety of cancers and autoimmune diseases. In this episode, we discuss the numerous impacts of our lifestyle on our immune system, including sleep, hydration, nutrient deficiencies, as well as stress management. Additional show notes and links at: www.bslnutrition.com/episode78
	21 May 2024	244_Q&A: Getting in Shape for Summer, Cardio for Fat Loss, and When to Eat Your Carbs	00:13:51
In today's special Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I'll share exactly what you should do to get in shape for summer, whether or not cardio is important for fat loss, how much cardio you should be doing, and whether there's a "best" time to consume carbs. Got a question you'd like us to tackle in an upcoming episode? Let us know on our social media channels @bodysystemscoaching or email me at Ben@bodysystems.com As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/
	11 Feb 2021	108_All Things Fresh Podcast Interview with Ben Brown	01:09:26
In my first podcast back after a bit of a hiatus, I wanted to share a recent interview I did with my friend Alvin Laxamana on his All Things Fresh Podcast. Now I’ve created over 100 episodes here that share the knowledge, wisdom, background, and expertise from other health and fitness professionals, but in doing so, have held back my own story and experiences that I think you may find insightful. So, moving forward part of my mission is to continue to provide as much value and real world experience by sharing more of the lessons that I’ve gleaned as I approach close to 20 years as a coach. And it all starts today, so I hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more helpful content from myself, other experts in the field, and hopefully through sharing more of my journey, you can truly see that making Smart Nutrition decisions isn’t always easy, but it can be simple. Resources: Here are More Ways to Connect with Ben and the BSL Nutrition Community: Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.brown.146/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartnutritionmadesimple Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	27 Dec 2018	054_Male Reproductive Health & Sexual Dysfunction in the 21st Century with Dr. Ralph Esposito	00:52:44
In this enlightening interview with Dr. Ralph Esposito, we start off our discussion by talking about the differences between normal testosterone and optimal testosterone ranges as seen in conventional blood labs as well as WHY just looking at normal levels can be such a big problem. Dr. Esposito is a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner specializing in integrative urology, men’s health and hormonal health. In addition to being a peer reviewer for medical journals, he has authored several medical textbook chapters and has designed education modules for health professionals specifically on urological conditions, male and female hormone dysfunction, hypogonadism, exercise, men’s health and sexual dysfunction. Dr. Esposito has trained at NYU Integrative and Functional Urology Center and also holds a position as adjunct professor at New York University where he lectures on integrative medicine. Currently, Dr. Esposito serves as a medical consultant and research analyst. In this podcast, Dr. Esposito discusses why it’s imperative to not only look at total testosterone, but also free testosterone levels to get a better idea of what’s happening at a cellular level and how your body it utilizing it’s testosterone production. We discuss the numerous roles of testosterone in the body and it’s importance as we age and the internal and external factors that influence out bodies testosterone production, including HPG (hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal) axis dysfunction. Finally we dive into diet and lifestyle considerations that are the biggest factors to regulate hormones, including sleep, blood sugar regulation, and if/how we should utilize intermittent fasting as a means to improve hormone health. Click here to subscribe to the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast on iTunes. Follow Dr. Ralph Esposito Here: Facebook Instagram Website If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! And if you're ready to take your training and nutrition to the next level so that you can optimize your energy and body composition, then schedule your free strategy call with Ben: www.bslnutrition.com/levelup/
	12 Apr 2022	138_Alcohol & Weight Loss: Can we Have Both?!	00:30:54
RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fast Energy Fix Guide Connect with Ben: Grab a FREE copy of our Fat Loss Fix Guide: www.FatLossFixGuide.com Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	19 Apr 2022	139_How This Nurse Lost 150 lbs and Is Now Helping Others Do the Same	00:40:49
From 382 pounds to below 230, this nurse and now, health coach has transformed his life, his habits, and his mindset around what it takes to make long-term weight loss change. In this episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple show, he’s going to share how he did it, the beliefs that help reinforce his lifestyle changes, and how you are just as capable of doing the same. I’m excited to share this conversation with Chase Smith, a full-time traveling emergency department nurse, from Virginia, who became a health coach after my own health journey of losing 150 pounds. Chase shares the details of his weight loss journey including: How he leveraged calorie tracking to move the needle Why it’s important to follow the right people on social media and maintain realistic weight loss practices How he toggled between lower calorie dieting and maintenance to help facilitate continual weight loss by supporting his metabolism How he allowed and leveraged flexibility and freedom by following the 80/20 rule of nutrition What Chase has needed to do to not only maintain his weight but how he has shifted his focus away from scale weight to performance related goals Ultimately we break down the daily habits and principles that can contribute to a healthy balance of progress while navigating the real-world that we all want to be able to participate in. We discuss Chase’s history of binge eating and consistently doing the daily work to maintain a healthy relationship with food and some of the ancillary factors that contribute to body composition changes above and beyond just calories in and calories out. Enjoy! Episode Resources: Website: https://www.chasinghealthllc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chase.e.smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/ Connect with Ben: RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Connect with Ben: Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	19 Nov 2024	269_Q&A: Fast Food Hacks, Workout Nutrition, and Losing Weight Without Exercise	00:22:49
Welcome to another Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show! I’m your host, Ben Brown, Owner and Head Coach at Body Systems. We are an online fitness and nutrition coaching company that helps individuals achieve sustainable fat loss in the most simplistic way possible. Today, I'm answering some of our clients' most commonly asked questions. In this episode, I'll share the strategies we teach our clients for ordering healthy meals when eating out or grabbing fast food, covering everything from navigating restaurant menus to making smarter choices at places like McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, or Subway. I’ll also break down what you should eat before, during, and after a workout to fuel your body for peak performance and optimize recovery. And finally, I'll tackle the question, “Can you lose weight without exercising?” While the answer is technically yes, there are important trade-offs you need to understand to make informed decisions about your health. If you’re ready for no-nonsense, actionable advice to help you build a better body, boost your energy, and live life on your terms, you’re in the right place. Hit subscribe, and let’s dive in! As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Check out our high protein fast food guide. Book a free call to learn about our men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/
	30 Aug 2022	158_How to Get Back On Track After Summer with My Wife, Kristina Brown	00:27:11
It’s back to reality for many of us parents… And thank goodness for that! As much as we enjoy the ability to spend time with kids, travel, and eat and drink galore… The lack of consistency and structure can get old, real quick. I think I’ve had alcohol and ice cream every single day over the past month. And as much as I’ve enjoyed summer and had the opportunity to relax mentally, physically, and dietarily, I just don’t feel very good. Literally, I feel like crap… I’m putting on body fat, my sleep sucks, I’m more anxious, and I don’t feel like I’m living in congruence with my role as a coach. So, now that I’m back from vacation, it’s time to get back into my routine…. And I thought you might like to join me? Nothing fancy here, just re-establishing some of the structure that I know from years of experience will get me feeling better and start to move the needle. Most importantly tough is NOT an all-or-nothing mindset around this process… Just some daily behaviors that will allow me to literally check the boxes on my calendar to drive momentum: Sleep routine: go to sleep and wake up at the same time daily Movement: 10k steps per day Hydration: more water, less tequila Nutrition: 3-4 meals daily with no snacking in between (focus on protein at each meal) Don’t get me wrong, for the beginner, each of these in and of themselves can take a significant amount of time to develop the skills to master, so perhaps just pick one. The point here isn’t to overwhelm you, but to simply share that I too am just a regular guy who also has to give myself a good kick in the ass from time to time… Despite what you might think, or see on social media, It’s not easier for me, I just have more practice than most. But truly, these are the daily behaviors that I prioritize to help me “get back on track”. There’s nothing magical about the process, other than actually committing to showing up daily. Again, the importance lies in daily consistency, not dietary extremism. You don't need to go keto, or gluten-free, or go crazy with your bootcamp classes, but you do have to do something different! So regardless of how much travel you still have left, or the myriad of events that you want to let loose for, or that you just want to wait until the right time to get started… Just know that you CAN still build momentum daily, even if it’s just a few daily behaviors to drive consistency above all else. Subscribe to get the best (proven) tips from the worlds leading experts in health, fitness, and nutrition: https://goo.gl/DUuyC6 Helpful FREE Resources: Fat Loss Fix Guide - 3 Simple Steps to Build your Unique Fat Burning Blueprint: https://bslnutrition.clickfunnels.com/optin-457843251610024749214 9 Best Pre-Workout Meals Guide - Boost your Energy...
	01 Oct 2024	262_Why You’re Not Losing Weight, How Sleep Impacts Fat Loss, and The Truth About Intermittent Fasting	00:23:51
Welcome to another episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. I'm your host, as always, Ben Brown, owner and head coach at Body Systems. We are a virtual one-on-one nutrition and fitness coaching company, and we help clients change their belief system of what it means to be healthy. And we do this with our pure science, proven results process. In this Q&A episode, I'm answering questions submitted by our listeners on nutrition, fitness, lifestyle, and, of course, fat loss. Today, I'll dive into why you may not be losing weight despite your best efforts, how sleep can dramatically impact fat loss, and whether intermittent fasting is right for you—or if it’s doing more harm than good. Plus, I'll cover who shouldn’t be intermittent fasting and why. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Grab your seat at our in-person workshop Elevate 2024: https://bodysystems.com/elevate-2024/ Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/
	06 Apr 2021	116_How to Eat More and Stay Full When Calories are Low	00:35:46
Achieving a healthy body composition by losing fat and gaining muscle involves periods of eating at a calorie deficit coupled with periods of maintenance and perhaps surplus. Most people that want to lose fat attempt to create a caloric deficit year-round only to end up failing time and time again...mostly because they over restrict. Nonetheless, if you’re going to change your body composition, it’s imperative you have the nutritional tools and skills to effectively create and maintain a calorie deficit, strategically, and successfully, so that you can lose the weight and keep it off in a healthy way. That’s what we’re discussing on this episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show Resources: Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bslnutrition.clickfunnels.com/optin-457843251610024749214 Connect with Ben: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartnutritionmadesimple Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	09 Jul 2019	077_The Wild Diet, Fasting, Fat Loss, and Food Propaganda with Fat Burning Man, Abel James	00:44:52
Today on the show we're talking about The Wild Diet with the Fat-Burning Man, Abel James. Abel James is a New York Times bestselling author. He's a musician and virtual reality producer and host of the hit podcast, Fat-Burning Man. His new book of irreverent poetry is called Designer Babies Still Get Scabies and that will be available July 27th of this year, 2019. Man, what an honor it was to have the Fat-Burning Man on the show today. In this episode, we talk about The Wild Diet and how to lose 20 pounds in 40 days. One of Abel’s main tenets of health is that it’s imperative to start to eat more ancestrally or eat more wild in terms of foods that Mother Nature provides and why those are beneficial from a fat loss standpoint. From an ancestral perspective, we talk about how to build out your plate, how to utilize the Wild Diet for different body types, what sort of lifestyle factors are also part of the Wild Diet. How it's not just relegated to the nutrition that we take in, but also the lifestyle that we're living and how that impacts how our body stores body fat. Additionally, we talk about stress management, eating seasonally, and a lot about the misinformation, the marketing and the propaganda that is so irreverent today in the fitness, nutrition industry. As always, you're going to love this episode. Abel James is a wealth of knowledge. He's been in this business for quite some time, and if you haven't already, or if you're not already familiar with The Fat-Burning Man Show, you guys need to head over and check it out. Enjoy! Additional show notes and links at: www.bslnutrition.com/episode77
	24 Mar 2020	098_Chrononutrition: How the Science of Meal Timing, Macros, and Meal Frequency Impacts our Metabolism with Danny Lennon	01:01:57
Much has been said about the importance of sleep, from adequate timing, duration, and quality with respect to our hunger, energy, cravings, blood sugar regulation. ability to effectively burn body fat, maintain lean muscle mass, and even think clearly and prevent the onset of disease. And as you’re well aware, observing and aligning with our natural sleep-wake cycles is a non-negotiable factor if you care about any aspect of your health, body composition, and/or your performance. Over the past several years, more and more evidence has been identified to further support our understanding around the importance of respecting our ingrained circadian biology and the influence of healthy sleep patterns, and unhealthy sleep patterns on daily nutrition and both short and long-term health outcomes. Similarly, there is mounting evidence to support various aspects of nutrition that revolve around most certainly the amount of food we eat in a given day, but more recently, the concepts of when we eat our meals in a given day and/or night, the consistency of our meals daily, how we spread out our meals throughout a given day, and if and when we could or should strategically avoid food altogether. The relationship between our diet and our circadian biology is known as chrononutrition and today I’m joined by leading expert Danny Lennon, the founder of Sigma Nutrition to break it down for us. Sigma Nutrition is a company providing educational content on evidence-based nutrition & health. Of this content, Danny is perhaps most well-known for being the host of the top-ranked podcast, Sigma Nutrition Radio. In this episode we’ll discuss a general overview of the origin of chrononutrition relative to circadian biology and tenets of intermittent fasting/Time-restricted feeding, the metabolic changes present when meal timing is adjusted away from the biological night, and the many nuances that exist when determining if, when, and how to determine what meal timing pattern is right for you. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup http://www.bslnutrition.com/episode98
	19 Dec 2023	222_How to Prevent the Leading Cause of Death Worldwide with Dr. Michael Twyman	00:54:44
As the saying goes: "A man is as old as his arteries." In today's episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Michael Twyman. Dr. Twyman is a heart attack prevention expert and board-certified cardiologist who utilizes the best of conventional medicine, integrative medicine, quantum medicine, and biohacking to get to the root cause of cardiovascular issues. In today's conversation, we dive deep into Dr. Twyman's progressive and proactive approach to cardiovascular health. We talk about what traditional blood tests to assess heart health miss, debunk the myths around cholesterol, and introduce critical markers like ApoB and ApoE. We talk about the importance of optimizing mitochondrial function, why external appearances can be deceiving when assessing heart health, why prioritizing sleep is the most important thing you can do for your heart, and reveal practical tips to optimize your sleep environment, including ways to reduce EMF exposure. We also explore heart rate variability (HRV), the limitations of smartwatches in measuring it, and what your heart rate reveals about your health and longevity. We talk about the cardiovascular implications of different diets, from carnivore to plant-based, and the significance of seasonal eating. Finally, Dr. Twyman shares when it's appropriate to consult a cardiologist as well as the diagnostic and genetic tests that can give you the deepest understanding of your heart health. In a world where cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death, this episode serves as a crucial wake-up call that we need to take a proactive approach to our vascular health. And it is my hope that you leave this podcast equipped with the necessary tools and insights to take your cardiovascular health into your own hands. Connect with Dr. Twyman: Website: https://drtwyman.com/ Apply to be a patient: https://drtwyman.com/apollocardiology/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtwyman/ As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube...
	10 May 2018	047_How to Triage Your Nutrition with Shawna Curry, RN	00:46:32
Are you struggling with weight gain, digestive issues, food sensitivities, or sleep problems? Find out how you can reclaim your health by checking out my podcast with Shawna Curry. Shawna is a registered nurse, professional coach, and fitness instructor. She is also an Amazon bestselling author. Her book, Healthy by Choice: Your Blueprint for Vital Living, hit the #4 spot on the bestseller list just 48 hours after launching. Shawna's journey into health and wellness stems from her own struggles with food sensitivities, inflammation, sleep problems, and multiple sports injuries. She felt broken and helpless. Using a combination of her education, experience in the health and fitness world, and some experimentation, Shawna was able to overcome her health challenges. Now, through her company Your Lifestyle Strategy, she inspires others to take charge of their own health by providing total health solutions that promoting all aspects of healthy living, including fitness, sleep, nutrition, self-help, and overall lifestyle strategies. During my awesome podcast with Shawna, we talk about why she decided to become a registered nurse, the core components of a healthy diet, major flaws in our hospital system, her new book, and much more. Shawna is just a wealth of knowledge and you will learn a ton of incredible tips for helping make smart nutrition simple. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - What propelled Shawna to pursue a nursing degree [2:31] - The blame game when patients aren't willing to make a change [6:11] - Shawna's 10 core components of optimal nutrition [12:18] - The biggest nutrition component that people struggle with [14:55] - The worst and best breakfast you can eat in the morning [17:32] - Inherent flaws in our healthcare system [19:33] - The concept of fueling for your activity level [22:57] - Why it's best to eat seasonally [27:24] - Shawna's theory about the root cause of food sensitivities [29:28] - The optimal diet you can start implementing TODAY [33:03] - Shawna's 7 core pillars of health [36:27] Follow Shawna Curry Here: Your Lifestyle Strategy Facebook Instagram Also, don't forget to check out Shawna's book Healthy by Choice: Your Blueprint for Vital Living on Amazon. In it, she goes into more depth about the 7 pillars of health and reveals easy lifestyle changes you can make without needing to rely on gimmicky, fad diets. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people...
	08 Oct 2019	Nightshift Work, Blood Sugar Regulation and Physique Goals [Case Study] with BSL Nutrition Client Tim.	00:30:38
Client conversation with BSL Nutrition Client, Tim. In this candid conversation, we discuss: - Shift Work - Blood Sugar Regulation - Body Type and Carb Tolerance - Ditching High Fat Diet to Improve Blood Labs The Energy Recharge Solution: 8-week coaching program I have a brand new program called The Energy Recharge Solution starting on November 4th and I'd love to work with you. I've been working on this system for the last 2-years...and I call it the Pure Science, Proven Results Process. in which I teach you the fundamental habits necessary to create massive change in the 4 pillars that matter most for optimized energy and long-term fat loss - Nutrition, Movement, Lifestyle and Mindset. We're building an amazing reference library of success stories of high-achieving men (and a few brave women) from all walks of life. This will be an online 8-week coaching program led by me and the purpose is to give you the no B.S. tools to literally recharge your internal battery so that you can focus on what really matters most your in life, like your family and functioning at your best all day, every day. Naturally, this is for men and women who are results-oriented and ready to take serious action and not for those unwilling to invest in their success. If you’d like to join us then go ahead a schedule an introductory call with me so I can tell you more about the program and we can see if it’s a good fit, Just head over to: www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	29 Dec 2017	028_The Joint "Super Stiffness Model" and Injury Prevention with Sebastian Gonzales, DC	00:50:16
If you're living with joint pain, muscle imbalances or stiffness then this podcast with Dr. Sebastian Gonzales will teach you ways to both optimize joint health and prevent injury. Sebastian is a doctor of chiropractic, certified strength and conditioning specialist, TPI certified gold medical professional and elite active release techniques provider. He is also the owner and operator of Performance Place Sports Care, a sports injury rehab facility in Huntington Beach, CA. "I don’t like using pain as an outcome measure. Pain is the last thing to come, the first thing to go. I want my long-lasting legacy to be to leave people better than how I found them and I don’t think getting rid of pain enough for them to tear it up again is really a good idea at all." Sebastian's journey into chiropractics started when he got injured playing high school baseball. He went through rehab, saw numerous doctors and orthopedic surgeons and tried painkillers, but ultimately found that a combination of active release techniques (ART) and strength training helped him the most. During our interview, we talk about the types of clients Sebastian works with at his practice, some of the most common injuries associated with high volume, high repetition workouts like boot camp and CrossFit, and what sorts of strategies you can implement on a daily basis to prevent injury. I learned a ton during this interview and I hope you do, too. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - The difference between ART and a traditional massage or chiropractic adjustment [4:45] - The impetus for switching from architecture to chiropractic care [11:04] - Why Sebastian prefers to work with the athletic-minded population [14:35] - How Sebastian's practice addresses the full spectrum of sports injury [15:44] - Why expecting a quick fix for pain isn't realistic [17:42] - The most common injuries and imbalances people have and how to fix them [19:28] - How Sebastian establishes accountability with his clients and why that's so important [27:15] - The most common issues Sebastian sees related to HIIT and CrossFit workouts [32:13] - The idea of the pillar system and how it prevents injury [37:23] Follow Dr. Sebastian Gonzales here: https://www.p2sportscare.com/ https://www.instagram.com/performancehb/ https://www.p2sportscare.com/podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/user/sb6bb?feature=watch%2F ...
	02 Mar 2018	037_Forge your Way to Fat Loss with Jim Brown	00:53:00
If you're interested in learning how to build and maintain muscle while simultaneously losing fat, then definitely check out my podcast with Jim Brown. Jim is an elite athlete and former bodybuilder who's been in the industry for more than 20 years. Over the course of his career, Jim has developed an expertise in every aspect of body transformation, including hormone optimization, nutrition and resistance training. Jim is the co-author of The Metabolic Blowtorch Diet and Testosterone Therapy Bible. He is also the creator of Forged Training and Co-Owner of Optimized Life Nutrition with Jay Campbell (who I interviewed a few months ago on the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show) and Joshua Smith. During this podcast, Jim and I really dive deep into his nutritional journey as both a natural and regular bodybuilder. We also talk about ways to clean out our nutrition, how to tailor your diet based on your body type and simple tricks to help people stay on track with a healthy lifestyle. Whether you're a bodybuilder or average gym-goer, you will learn some amazing information from this interview. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - How Jim got into the fitness industry [3:39] - Jim's biggest tip for minimizing muscle loss while getting lean [6:42] - How not to sacrifice your lifestyle to maintain a certain body fat level [11:22] - The number one way to know if you're burning more body fat [14:14] - How everyone can benefit from trying intermittent fasting [17:41] - Why Jim is a big proponent of a whole foods diet [20:03] - One of the biggest weight-loss saboteurs that many of us are eating [22:33] - The concept of an insulin controlled lifestyle and how you can benefit from it [24:30] - The best way to structure your peri-workout nutrition to maximize results [29:33] - General nutritional recommendations for different body types [32:29] - Why Jim doesn't leave the house without a cooler full of snacks [34:27] - When drinking alcohol becomes an issue [38:42] - How you can become more proactive in your healthcare [44:03] Follow Jim Brown Here: Forged Training TOT Revolution GSD Mode Podcast Optimized Life Nutrition Facebook YouTube Click here to get your free copy of The Metabolic Blowtorch Diet Join our waitlist for the Testosterone Optimization Therapy Bible by clicking here. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!
	14 Sep 2021	132_How (and What) to Eat Before, During, and After my Workouts?	00:43:10
RESOURCES: Grab our 9-Best Pre-Workout Meals Guide - https://www.bslfuel.com/9-meals-for-energy Grab a FREE copy of our Fat Loss Fix Guide: www.FatLossFixGuide.com Connect with Ben: Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating, and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	03 Jan 2019	055_The Fundamentals of Nutrition with Brian St. Pierre	00:59:46
In this episode with Brian St. Pierre, we break down the nutrition fundamentals that anyone looking to improve their health and physique would benefit from, specifically those of us with families and “busy” lifestyles. You can think of these fundamentals as essentially the best practices of precision nutrition and what they’ve tested and proved to work through hundreds of thousands of clients over the past 10+ years. Before we jump into those, let’s not forget that the basics are the basics for a reason… Because they work. And so before you jump into the next latest and greatest fad diet or exercise program or before you feel like you need to “think outside the box”, its worth acknowledging that what works isn’t always the sexiest programs out there. Perhaps, it’s those that are most realistic done diligently and consistently that will drive the greatest results! These nutrition fundamentals revolve around: How and Why are you eating? What and How much are you eating? Before we discuss what we should be eating or much, it’s important to have a solid foundation of why and how… Are we actually hungry? or just stressed out? or bored? or thirsty? or is it just “time to eat”… It’s important to ask these questions to help us tap into some of the underlying mechanisms at play that cause us to make the decisions (good or bad) that we do. Additionally, we dive into the professional sports realm and how these same fundamentals apply to even the most gifted athletes in the world. Here’s the thing, “nearly all human behavior is an attempt to solve a problem” whether it be pain, grief, stress, etc… so again, by evaluating why and how we’re eating, whether its consciously or not, we can gain a lot of insight into what changes can be made, especially before we worry about the What and how much. Lastly we dive into the ever important aspect of eating & exercising while traveling and how to focus on what we can control RATHER than all of the myriad of things that could be problematic. Brian St. Pierre is the Director of Performance Nutrition at Precision Nutrition, working with a host of fitness professionals and professional sports teams including the San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Browns, US Open Champion Sloane Stephens, and many more. Prior to his work with Precision Nutrition, Brian worked for three years at Cressey Sports Performance as the head Sports Nutritionist and as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, working with hundreds of athletes and recreational exercisers of all types. The author of the High Performance Handbook Nutrition Guide, the Show and Go Nutrition Guide, and Ultimate Hockey Nutrition, Brian is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition. He's also a Certified Sports Nutritionist as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. As part of the Precision Nutrition mission, he helps to deliver life-changing, research-driven nutrition coaching for everyone. www.bslnutrition.com/episode55/ If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! And if you’re ready to take your training and nutrition to the next level so that you can optimize your energy and body composition, then schedule your free strategy call with Ben: www.bslnutrition.com/levelup/
	15 Dec 2017	026_Learning the Skills for Effective Eating with Josh Hillis	00:52:09
If you're interested in losing weight or you've tried diet after diet without success, then this podcast with Josh Hillis will give you the nutrition skills you need to get effective results. Josh began in fitness as a personal trainer and kettlebell instructor, but over the years discovered that nutrition and eating habits are the real keys to getting clients the results they want. Josh is the Chief People Officer for One By One Nutrition, c0-author of Fat Loss Happens on Monday, an item writer for NASM CPS and PES Exams, a food habits columnist for Strength Matters Magazine and a regular speaker at Strength Matters Summit and Elite Fitness Performance Summit. In our amazing and enlightening discussion, we talk about the idea of skills-based nutrition and how it ties in with energy and weight loss. I learned so much in this interview and I'm positive you will, too. We Also Discuss - The 5 core eating skills people need to implement to successfully lose weight [7:13] - How to shift people's mindset away from rule-based meal plans to a more flexible belief system [11:43] - Josh's pro tip for trainers and coaches to help their clients succeed [15:30] - The most common emotions that sabotage weight-loss efforts and how to overcome them [16:52] - How to create the right environment for weight-loss success [24:10] - How relationships sway our behavior and the value of community [28:43] - Why Josh believes you shouldn't keep a food journal [31:42] - The similarity between eating and playing a musical instrument [36:16] - Whether the quantity or quality of the food is most important for weight loss [41:49] Follow Josh Hillis here: https://www.facebook.com/onebyonenutrition/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/joshhillisbackstage/ onebyonenutrition.com If you're interested in learning more about habit-based nutrition and weight loss, check out my interview with One By One Nutrition Chief Science Officer Georgie Fear, RD, CSSD.
	18 Feb 2020	093_Should Everyone Eat a Vegan Diet? - Pros and Cons \| The Game Changers	00:49:27
Of increasing popularity is the adoption of a vegetarian or “plant-based” diet due to health concerns as well as those wishing to take a higher level of responsibility for the environment as well as the treatment of animals. In this episode, I want to discuss several things with you that are worth considering when making this kind of lifestyle change as well as some (hopefully) helpful educational, nutritional and supplemental strategies to help aid you in your journey, including: - What’s the difference between vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based? Is one better than the other? - What merit does the “Game Changers” movie have with respect to the benefits of being vegan and what did they get terribly wrong? Who benefits from a movie like this? - Do vegetarians live longer than omnivores? - Vegetarian diets and muscle building, strength, and athletic performance. - Are animal proteins and plant proteins created equal? - Establishing protein goals for vegetarians. - What nutrients/micronutrients are missing in a vegan diet? - How to supplement a vegan diet - What (in my opinion) is a valid reason to make the switch and what is not and how we can stop arguing over nonsensical ideologies. Let’s start with the basics: Terminology (Most to least restrictive) Veganism: The strictest vegetarian diet. Excludes ALL animal products from the diet, including food products derived from animals (for example: milk, eggs, and in some cases honey). Some vegans even avoid using animal products made from leather or wool and avoid plants that are not organically grown. Lacto Vegetarianism: “Lacto” means “dairy,” and this variation thus includes milk products, but no eggs or meats of any kind (fish, poultry or red meat). Lacto-Ovo Vegetarianism: “Ovo” means “egg,” which is why egg products, but no meat, is included in this vegetarian variation. Pesco-Vegetarianism: Are similar to lacto-ovo vegetarians, but also eat fish and crustaceans. Semi-Vegetarianism or “flexitarianism”: Occasionally consume meat, but try to choose vegetarian options when possible. Some flexitarians exclude red meat completely, but still eat chicken and fish. Plant-Based: Plant-based or plant-forward eating patterns focus on foods primarily from plants. This includes not only fruits and vegetables, but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans. It doesn’t mean that you are vegetarian or vegan and never eat meat or dairy. Rather, you are proportionately choosing more of your foods from plant sources. Vegetarian Diets and Health: Do Vegetarians Live Longer than Meat-Eaters? Vegans and vegetarians are probably some of the most health-conscious people on the planet - they tend to have a higher education, exercise more, sleep more, smoke less, and drink less alcohol. This also means that when you compare these people to the general U.S. population of non-vegetarians (less educated, less active smokers), avoiding meat is but one of a myriad of differences between them. Observing differences in health outcomes is relatively easy but determining the cause of those differences is virtually impossible because of the confounding variables (education, exercise, smoke less, drink less alcohol, etc…). But when adjusted for lifestyle, it turns out that the vegetarian diet doesn’t make us live longer. A 2017 meta-analysis looking at observational data from 130,000 vegetarians...
	17 Sep 2024	260_Q&A: Best Health Apps, Misleading Foods & the Reality of Net Carbs	00:12:21
In today's Q&A episode, I'm answering questions submitted by our listeners on nutrition, fitness, lifestyle, and, of course, fat loss. First, I'll explore the world of health tech—what are the best apps and wearables out there, and are they genuinely helping us or just adding noise? Next, I'll clear up some common misconceptions about foods you think are healthy. You might be surprised by what you learn about everyday items like peanut butter, cheese, and even your morning eggs! Finally, I'll demystify net carbs—what are they, how are they calculated, and can they help you manage your carbohydrate intake more effectively? If you've got a question you'd like me to answer on this podcast, please submit it below or shoot me an email: Ben@bodysystems.com As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Grab your seat for Elevate 2024: https://bodysystems.com/elevate-2024/ Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/
	04 Feb 2020	091_How Alcohol Affects Weight Loss	00:59:20
We’ve all heard that alcohol intake can negatively impact our fat loss and muscle building goals, but is that really true? Today we’ll dissect some of the commonly held beliefs and misconceptions about alcohol intake, including: - Do alcohol calories count and is alcohol more fattening than other calories? - What happens in our bodies when we drink alcohol? - Are there any health benefits to alcohol intake? - We’ll address some of the known and unknown side effects of drinking - The impact of alcohol on testosterone and muscle mass - And should you choose to drink alcohol, 3 rules that will help you make the most informed choices possible Additionally, I’ll discuss some of my personal beliefs and practices around alcohol intake, why I choose to eliminate it completely for periods of time throughout the year, as well as how we should be viewing our alcohol intake with respect to our relationships, stress tolerance, personal and professional growth, and long-term health and happiness. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup http://www.bslnutrition.com/episode91
	06 Nov 2019	083_The Evolution of Human Nutrition with Dr. Bill Schindler	01:09:20
(musical lyrics) - Flintstones, meet the Flintstones They’re the modern stone-age family From the town of Bedrock They're a page right out of history… Meet modern-day Fred Flintstone, Dr. Bill Schindler, a trained archaeologist and primitive technologist who travels the world documenting traditional foodways and works to draw inspiration from the deep archaeological record, rich ethnographic record, and modern culinary world to create food solutions that are relevant, meaningful and accessible. Bill is a strong advocate of traditional foodways and is constantly seeking new ways to incorporate lessons learned from his research into the diets of modern humans. In this interview, Dr. Bill Schindler takes us on a journey through the dietary and physical evolution of humankind and the foods and food technology that helped us become the intelligent and resourceful humans that we are today. We discuss the ways in which food and food processing have impacted our physical form and function, our digestion, absorption, and assimilation of nutrients and the cultural and lifestyle differences between ancestral cultures and modern American dietary habits. Dr. Bill Schindler is the director of the Eastern Shore Food Lab, an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Archaeology at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland and the co-star of both the National Geographic series, The Great Human Race and Curiosity Stream’s, The Modern Stone Age Family. Dr. Bill's outlook on food has revolutionized the way in which he and his family eat and he attributes much of the health his wife and three children enjoy to the nutrient-dense hunted, gathered, and fermented foods that comprise a significant portion of their diets. He makes a difference in the lives of people around the world by sharing his powerful approach through speaking, coaching, workshops and retreats. Check out www.drbillschindler.com for more information. I’m so excited to be able to share this enlightening interview with you, so if this is your first time listening or you’ve been hanging out with me over the last couple, first off, thank you, and secondly, you’re in for a treat. If you enjoy listening to this show then do me a huge favor and please leave a positive rating and review in iTunes so that I can get more eyes and ears on our content, continue to bring on the most knowledgable guests, and help more people in the process. This show has really been years of hard work and effort and every positive star and rating just reinforces my drive to continue this journey with you. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup http://www.bslnutrition.com/episode83
	06 Oct 2021	135_How to NOT Eat your Feelings When Stress is High	00:11:29
RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fast Energy Fix Guide Connect with Ben: Grab a FREE copy of our Fat Loss Fix Guide: www.FatLossFixGuide.com Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	24 May 2022	144_The 3 Most Common But Unknown Weight Loss Obstacles You're Missing	00:45:31
Hello there my friend and thank you for tuning into another episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. In case you’re new to the show, I’m your host, Ben Brown, a nutrition & fitness expert, and owner of BSL Nutrition, an online coaching company whose mission is to help you change your belief system around what it means to be healthy…. And in this episode, I’ll help you do that by breaking down 3 incredibly common but overlooked obstacles we encounter when it comes to realistic weight loss. Now, this was an interview I did with my friend Elliott Shackne on his Leaner after 40 podcast that I wanted to share with you here. Specifically, I’ll discuss 3 major components of both psychological and physical change and how these can inhibit our long-term progress. As always, I appreciate your tuning in and I hope you enjoy the conversation. RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fast Energy Fix Guide Connect with Ben: Grab a FREE copy of our Fat Loss Fix Guide: www.FatLossFixGuide.com Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	16 Apr 2024	239_How to Use Exercise Snacks to Fuel your Fitness & Fat Loss Goals with Ben Brown	00:27:32
In today's episode, I'm going to break down a new form of snacking that revolves around short bursts of physical activity strategically spread out throughout the day that can serve to get you started on your health journey, keep your fitness levels up during times when you might be limited and your traditional routine might be suffering, and/or help you add more powerful bonus tools to your otherwise productive workout schedule. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Book a free call to learn about our new hybrid group coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/
	04 Apr 2023	186_How Routines and Relationships Drive Success with Jay Ferruggia	00:42:27
If you want to be better, get stronger, live healthier, and go from average to excellence, simplicity is the name of the game. In today’s Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I have the pleasure of chatting with Jay Ferruggia. Jay is a highly respected fitness expert, author, speaker, and entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience in the health and fitness industry. He is the founder of Renegade Fitness, a world-renowned gym in New Jersey, and Renegade Strength Club, an online coaching company. He is also an advisor to such top publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, and LiveStrong. Jay trains professional athletes, Hollywood celebrities, Fortune 500 CEOs, and hard-charging men looking to get jacked, ripped, and healthy AF. His mission is to help people become their best selves, both inside and out, and to live a life of purpose, passion, and fulfillment by following a no-nonsense, back-to-basics approach to training, nutrition, and personal development with a focus on simplicity, discipline, and consistency. In this episode, we talk about: Jay’s own personal development journey The training, nutrition, and mindset habits that help his clients become their best selves Why people don’t get in shape, despite access to unlimited resources The biggest limiting beliefs for anyone wanting to make change The importance of having coaches and mentors, and surrounding yourself with the right people Why you need to challenge yourself and get outside of your comfort zone The power of routine and rules Why you need to prioritize yourself in order to help other people If there is one thing I hope you can take away from this podcast, it’s that the simplest solutions are often the best solutions. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/. Connect with Jay: Website: https://jasonferruggia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayferruggia/ Podcast: https://jasonferruggia.com/podcast/ RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of BSL Nutrition, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Ben: Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smartnutritionmadesimple Connect with us on Instagram:
	19 Jan 2018	031_What your Morning Wood Says About You with Ali Gilbert	00:53:01
Do you suffer from the quintessential "dad bod," have difficulty losing weight, have low muscle tone and/or experience feelings of depression? It's possible that you could have low testosterone. Low-T is becoming increasingly common, currently affecting 4 in every 10 men over the age of 45 according to the Urology Care Foundation. If this sounds like you or someone you know, then check out my podcast with Ali Gilbert. Ali is a trainer and fitness expert who specializes in men's health. She is highly sought after for her unique approach to training that includes a combination of nutrition and hormone optimization to improve body composition. Ali is a Golf Digest top 50 golf fitness professional and is the founder of the personal online coaching brand Metabolic Golf, where she trains busy professionals who are aiming to improve their golf game through strength, nutrition and lifestyle changes. She is also a partner at Greenwich DX Sports Lab and the director of performance at CLAY Health Club + Spa in Port Chester, NY. During our show today Ali and I dive deep into the importance of measuring testosterone levels in men, especially those over 40, why so many men are suffering from low T, how our environment, lifestyle, sleep, nutrition and training affect testosterone and what we can do to overcome some of these obstacles through lifestyle changes. If you're over 40 or simply just interested in understanding more about testosterone and how to improve your hormones through lifestyle, then this podcast will provide you with immense value. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - Why Ali became an advocate for men's health [5:15] - How our environment and obesity contribute to the low-T epidemic [7:57] - Whether or not our body is actually able to detoxify itself [11:27] - Telltale signs of low-T [12:28] - The relationships between stress and low-T [15:12] - Some first steps men can take if they suspect they have low testosterone [17:56] - Blood markers of low-T that conventional doctors may be overlooking [20:35] - Lifestyle, nutrition and training factors that can help improve testosterone levels [30:12] - Subjective and objective tools Ali uses on her clients before each training session [41:22] Follow Ali Gilbert Here: http://metabolicgolf.com/ https://www.insideclay.com/ https://www.greenwichdxsportslabs.com If you're interested in finding out more about testosterone optimization, check out my
	02 Apr 2024	237_Restoring Men's Health Through a Multi-Modal Approach with Justin Groce, MSN, APRN, CSCS	00:46:23
Welcome to another episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. I'm your host, as always, Ben Brown, Owner and head coach at Body Systems. Today on the show I'm joining forces with Justin Groce from The Restore Clinic. Justin is a quadruple board-certified nurse practitioner and certified strength and conditioning coach specializing in men's hormone replacement therapy and anti-aging. He provides patient-centered healthcare services utilizing a multi-modal approach of modern medicine, integrative medicine, behavioral medicine, and fitness and nutrition, to help men live the life they deserve. In today's discussion, we dive deep into the heart of men's health issues, from the silent epidemic of wearing stress as a badge of honor and its repercussions, to the critical role hormones play beyond the gym and the bedroom. We explore the importance of community in combatting isolation, the transformative power of hiring a coach, and provide practical steps men can take today to reclaim their health. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. Connect with Justin: Website: https://therestoreclinic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRestoreClinic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therestoreclinic/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therestoreclinic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therestoreclinic RESOURCES: Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email:
	24 Sep 2019	080_Nutritional Periodization and The Fat Loss Fallacy with Sam Miller	00:41:23
I’m pleased to welcome on the show Sam Miller from sammillerscience.com. Sam is a super-smart guy that has a unique ability to translate complex concepts into relatable and easy to understand frameworks for the coaches and individuals that he mentors. Today we’re talking about the fat loss fallacy that creating a calorie deficit is all that is needed for weight loss. Now, you’ve heard me harp on this approach before but Sam and I take it one step further by really diving into the nuances of why calories can be utilized so differently for each individual and what other factors have a potentially equal or greater influence on our physique goals. Additionally, we talk about the concept of nutritional periodization, or realistically manipulating the variables of a nutrition plan, and often in line with their training intensities, throughout the year for people in a way that is sustainable and enjoyable for them that will lead to long-term success AND improve their health. Additional show notes and links at: www.bslnutrition.com/episode80
	22 Oct 2024	265_Halloween Candy Hacks, Best Candy Picks, and Navigating Halloween Parties	00:18:54
What’s going on, everyone? Welcome to another Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. I'm your host, Ben Brown, Owner and Head Coach at Body Systems. We are an online nutrition and fitness coaching company, and our mission is to help you change your belief system around what it truly means to be healthy. My goal with this podcast is to provide you with straightforward, practical, and strategically simple fitness, nutrition, lifestyle, and fat loss advice so that you can achieve your best without adding to your already overflowing plate. In today’s episode, I’m answering some of the most common questions I get from clients around Halloween. First, I’ll dive into navigating your kids’ candy haul and share strategies for enjoying treats without going overboard. Then, I'll get into whether or not there are any healthier Halloween candy options. Spoiler alert: most of it is junk. Finally, I’ll share tips on making healthier choices at Halloween parties, even when you’re surrounded by junk food. Make sure to subscribe, and let’s dive right in! As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/
	08 Aug 2023	204_Nutrition Series - Episode 2: Calories	00:17:48
Calories really provide the foundation for how we drive weight loss. In episode 1 of our nutrition series, I explained the nutritional priming process that we use when clients first join our program to ensure that they get incredible results. In today's episode, I'm talking about pillar number 2: Calories. The truth is that calories really do matter most when we want to lose weight, build muscle, or maintain our current weight. But what most people don't realize is that they are far overconsuming them. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of BSL Nutrition, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bslnutrition.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smartnutritionmadesimple Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition
	26 Nov 2024	270_Never Diet Again: Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Eating and All-or-Nothing Thinking with Max Lowery	00:49:13
Welcome back to another episode of The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show! Today, I’m excited to chop it up with Max Lowery. Max is a behavior change expert and online health coach who's helped thousands of career-focused women lose fat, improve their health, and never diet again without sacrificing the things they love. He is also the author of The 2 Meal Day: Burn Fat and Boost Energy Through Intermittent Fasting and the host of the Never Diet Again podcast. In today's episode, we dive deep into the psychology of sustainable weight loss, exploring the five root causes that keep people stuck—like emotional eating, negative self-talk, and all-or-nothing thinking. Max shares how these factors impact long-term consistency and how diet culture exacerbates them. We also discuss practical strategies for sustainable weight loss, including the power of mindfulness, building satiating meals, and why ditching snacking could be the most impactful change you make. Plus, we explore the nuanced role of intermittent fasting, particularly for women, and discuss why exercise alone isn’t the solution for sustainable fat loss. If you’re ready to shift your mindset, break free from the diet cycle, and step into the best version of yourself, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you do just that. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. Connect with Max: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/?hl=en Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/never-diet-again-with-max-lowery/id1677268285 RESOURCES: Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community:
	09 Jul 2024	251_The 10 Commandments of Fat Loss Over 40	00:29:33
Things change as we get older. We start to accumulate more belly fat. We have a harder time losing weight. We have a harder time recovering from our workouts. We experience more stress and frankly have more responsibilities. We have more excuses as to why it becomes harder to eat healthier and exercise. We feel like we just don't have enough time to do the things we need to do to move the needle. And if we do, we feel like the things we used to do aren't working anymore. In today's episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I'm sharing what I call my 10 commandments of fat loss over 40, and ways we can start to look at nutrition, fitness, strength training, joint health, and recovery a little bit differently. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: If you'd like a copy of my full presentation, just shoot me an email at Ben@bodysystems.com. Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/
	02 Aug 2022	154_How Many Meals Should You Be Eating Daily to Lose Weight?	00:19:51
If you’ve been trying to lose weight and you’re confused about how many meals or snacks to be eating per day, then this episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show is for you… For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Ben Brown and I’m the owner of BSL Nutrition. We are an online nutrition and fitness coaching company that helps you change your belief system around what it means to be healthy… And in this particular case, it’s time to put to rest some of the conventional beliefs surrounding meal frequency and fat loss. In this episode we’re going to discuss: some of the popular conventional wisdom around meal frequency My observations from coaching hundreds of clients over the past 15 years And what the science and our experience suggests is the best way to determine how many meals per day you should be consuming, why, and how to start to build the skills necessary to create your own personal meal scheduling system Before we move further, I think it’s important to acknowledge why this even matters…? I mean we’ve talked ad nauseum about the importance of just needing to create a calorie deficit for weight loss and so, it shouldn’t matter how many times per day we eat, whether it’s 2 or it’s 10, as long as we’re in a deficit, we’ll lose weight…right?! And while theoretically this makes sense, in practice, it becomes a different story, because behaviorally, there are limitations to what we can realistically commit to WHICH IS WHAT MATTERS MOST. Put differently, even if the science said that eating 6x a day was best, it wouldn’t matter because it's just not practical for the vast majority of us… and so, it’s important for us to titrate down the science to reasonable actions that help us develop skills to make consistent progress … which is what we’re all about here at BSL Nutrition. So, back to the conventional wisdom… We’ve heard that you need to eat 6x per day to “stoke the metabolism” We’ve heard that you need to graze on small portions so you don’t over eat We’ve heard that you shouldn’t eat breakfast We’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day We’ve heard that you should intermittent fast daily We’ve heard that we should just have bars for breakfast and lunch and then have a “sensible dinner” And the list goes on and on… So it’s no surprise that we’re confused about which direction to go so we can finally figure out how to lose the weight once and for all. And this is where we need to move from understanding the data to real-world decision-making. For most of us listening to this podcast, there are a few fundamental things that are relevant when it comes to long-term weight loss and behavior change: We need to find realistic ways to manage our calorie intake daily without necessarily having to track every morsel of food consumed. Don’t get me wrong, we believe strongly that food tracking, for many, can be the highest ROI driver of creating more awareness around portion sizes and weight loss limiting behaviors but…We also fully acknowledge that for many, this can create undue stress and exacerbate unhealthy eating patterns, which is why we often both substitute these skills and/or help leverage the tracking to create the very skills I’m sharing with you today We need to learn how to build satisfying meals without worrying about overly restrictive food rules that are unrealistic to follow long-term or having to think...
	28 May 2024	245_Coaches Roundtable: How to Avoid Self-Sabotage	00:28:24
Are you self-sabotaging your weight loss process? In this week's podcast coach Dr. Dan Dodd, coach Joey Szolowicz, and I talk about some of the biggest mistakes clients unintentionally make that keep them from reaching the goals they set for themselves, and offer up some easy-to-implement solutions to prevent self-sabotage. If you have a question for the coaches drop it in the comments below, reach out to us on social media @bodysystemscoaching, or shoot me an email: Ben@bodysystems.com. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/
	01 Mar 2021	111_Is the Ketogenic Diet Right for You?	00:28:35
The Keto Diet has absolutely stormed the dieting world over the past several years as one of the most popular dieting methodologies out there. But what is it about the Ketogenic Diet that has people so excited to drop their carbs and ramp up their saturated fat intake? And how effective is it really when it comes to improved health and faster fat loss? That’s what we’re discussing on this episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. Resources: A Beginners Guide to Ketogenic Dieting https://www.bslnutrition.com/ketogenic-diet-guide/ Connect with Ben: Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartnutritionmadesimple Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	16 Feb 2021	109_I'm Eating Right and Exercising but the Scales NOT moving. HELP!	00:56:28
What happens when you're doing everything "right" but not getting the results you want? In this episode, I'll discuss 3 crucial factors to consider when working to lose weight, including: 1) Why exercise is NOT a very good weight loss tool 2) Food quality vs. food quantity, for example, why eating "healthier" isn't always better 3) How you track your weight loss could be deceiving you AND, I'll share ONE strategy that I've used with 100's of clients (and 1000's of pounds of fat loss) as the #1 driver long-term and sustainable fat loss success so make sure you listen until the end and I hope you learn a lot! Resources: Here are More Ways to Connect with Ben and the BSL Nutrition Community: Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.brown.146/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartnutritionmadesimple Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	25 Oct 2022	166_How to Build an Olympian Mindset Around Nutrition and Fitness with Jake Herbert	00:38:42
What does an Olympic wrestler know about life, nutrition, and fitness? Well, In Jake Herbert’s case, quite a lot …as you’ll hear in this awesome conversation. Jake Herbert is an Olympian, Business Coach, and self-proclaimed ninja. As a 9X US National Wrestling Champion, 3 X World medalist, wrestling, hard work, and being learning based has taken him to over 356 different countries, competing, meeting, and working with rock stars, celebrities, billionaires, and presidents. After Jake retired from competitive wrestling and moved his wrestling mat to the business world, he has helped to launch and create 5 different businesses since 2014 as well as coach and consult leaders around the world and their teams. Jake is happily married to his wife Janelle and together they have 3 amazing children! Currently Jake dove into the Dad's Edge Master where he and his team help dads create extraordinary marriages and epic connections with their kids while continuing to scale their business. Jake's mission is to challenge your beliefs, inspire you to take action, and work with you to bring out the best in you, for your family, community, and most importantly yourself. In this conversation Jake and I break down: > How to prioritize your time based on your values > The value of coaching, accountability, and establishing awareness > The difference between willpower and environment and how your daily decisions are actually serving you > How to leverage an athlete mindset to set yourself up for success As you’ll hear, Jake and I are speaking the same language in so many aspects of life, health, and personal growth. Let’s go ahead and jump into my conversation with Jake - I hope you guys enjoy Connect with Jake: jake.herbert1@gmail.com jakeh@thedadsedge.com RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Connect with Ben: Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at
	02 Jan 2024	224_Addressing Today's Men's Health Crisis with Dr. Rob Kominiarek, DO	00:59:29
Are we in the midst of a men's health crisis? In today's episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Rob Kominiarek. Dr. Rob is a board-certified fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians with more than 25 years of experience helping thousands of patients reclaim their health through hormone optimization. Dr. Rob has advanced certifications in age management medicine and bioidential hormone replacement therapy. He is also the president and medical director of ReNue Health, a U.S. Army veteran, a renowned speaker, and Amazon bestselling author. Dr. Rob's passion is directed toward the overall health of the mind and body through proper nutrition, regular exercise, appropriate supplementation, and the intelligent optimization of hormones when clinically necessary. In today's conversation, we talk about Dr. Rob's experience at the forefront of men's testosterone optimization and how the practice of testosterone optimization has changed over the course of his career. We talk about the myths and misunderstandings around testosterone and why laboratory parameters around what is considered quote-unquote normal have shifted in the last decade. We also talk about environmental toxicity, ways to remove environmental toxins from our lives, and why everyone should be detoxing twice a month. Finally, we talk about appropriate lab tests for hormone optimization, the downsides of HCG, his view on peptides like GLP-1 agonists such as Ozempic and Terzepatide, the problems associated with pop-up testosterone clinics, and his best practices for treating low testosterone naturally and pharmaceutically. I learned a ton in this conversation and I hope that it provides as much value to you as it did to me. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. Connect with Dr. Rob: Website: https://www.renuehealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrobkominiarek/ RESOURCES: Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements –https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with...
	27 Oct 2017	019_How to Overcome Gut, Insomnia, Low Libido, Fat, and Fatigue Issues with Rich Jacobs	00:43:33
Do you suffer from digestive problems, low libido, fat or fatigue issues? This podcast with Rich Jacobs will be immensely helpful for you. Rich Jacobs is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and former collegiate strength and conditioning coach. In his mid-thirties, Rich suffered from G.I.L.F.F. (Gut, Insomnia, Low Libido, Fat, and Fatigue). Despite numerous doctor visits and unhelpful prescriptions, he quickly learned that modern medicine with pharmaceuticals couldn't help him heal. That's when he decided to "own his health" and turned to functional medicine. Through functional diagnostic testing, Rich figured out the root cause of his problems, stage three adrenal dysfunction. With a combination of supplements, stress reduction techniques, diet, and exercise, Rich was able to heal from the inside out. Now, he's helping bodybuilders and athletes do the same so that they can feel great, look amazing, and perform their best. In This Episode, We Discuss: - What it means to be a functional medicine practitioner [4:08] - Why he prefers to work with bodybuilders and athletes [6:16] - His own experience with GILFF issues and how he overcame them [7:17] - How processed foods are sabotaging your health [15:21] - The process for identifying the root cause of health problems [16:50] - The most common health problems that Rich sees [18:46] - Rich's 5 pillars of healing [19:49] - Why women, in particular, should do strength training [24:59] - The biggest nutrition mistakes people make [27:56] - 3 basic phases of adrenal dysfunction and how to address them [32:37] - Rich's tips for managing stress [36:22] Follow Rich Jacobs here: https://myhealthdetective.com Subscribe to get the best (proven) tips from the worlds leading experts in health, fitness, and nutrition: https://goo.gl/DUuyC6 Ben Brown, CEO/Co-founder bbrown@bodysystemslabs.com www.bslnutrition.com 520-661-8273 Here's Where You Can Find Us Online: Website: http://www.bslnutrition.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bslnutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bslnutrition Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bslnutrition BSLNutritionSmartNutritionMadeSimple
	07 Jul 2020	107_Leading from the Front: A Warrior's Journey to Beating Type 2 Diabetes	00:48:17
What are the life circumstances that drive a skinny kid to join the marines, get in the best shape of his life only to end up sacrificing his health for his work and family, ultimately getting lost down the road of what’s considered normal in today's low societal standards? Today we bring on BSL Nutrition coaching client Gabriel Daley, to discuss the fitness and nutrition journey that led him from peak physical condition in the marines to a type 2 diabetic father of 6 struggling to perform the way he knew he could. Over the past 6 months, Gabe has transformed his physique, overhauled his nutrition, overcome type 2 diabetes, and become the father, husband, and leader that he always knew he could be by investing in himself and his future. Gabe’s story will help you realize that you’re not alone in the struggles that we all feel day-to-day and that through structure, commitment, daily consistency, and gradual change, you are just as capable as anyone else to make profound change in your life. It’s a pleasure and honor for me to be able to share this interview with you and I hope you enjoy it and learn as much as I did. If you did, then please leave a 5-star review and a positive rating, and share this with someone whom you think needs some motivation and inspiration right now. And if you’re ready to talk about how to make a hard pivot with your nutrition and fitness and you want the no BS, step by step approach to get you there, then let’s chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at bslnutrition.com/levelup. There’s no better time to take control of your life and your health.
	24 May 2018	049_Naked Sunbathing, Red Meat, and Ancestral Eating with Dr. Jack Wolfson	00:52:54
If you've struggled with cardiovascular issues or generally want to learn how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle, then check out my interview with Jack Wolfson, DO. Dr. Wolfson is a holistic cardiologist who was sick and tired of seeing a revolving door of patients failing to get well from conventional pills and procedures. As a result, Dr. Wolfson opened up Wolfson Integrative Cardiology where he uses a combination of in-depth testing and targeted nutrition to treat and prevent cardiovascular disease naturally. Rather than treating symptoms, Dr. Wolfson focuses on the whole person and getting to the root cause of their heart problems. "It will be the public, the individual people that really call on their physicians to come up with something different. And when enough people are asking their healthcare provider about probiotics, digestive enzymes, about taking a multivitamin, about exercise recovery powders, the doctors are going to have to realize that they either change or they’re going to be left behind." Additionally, Dr. Wolfson is the author of the Amazon bestseller The Paleo Cardiologist, a book focused on practical solutions for heart health. In this week's awesome podcast, Dr. Wolfson and I go into depth about what it means to not just eat paleo, but also live a paleo lifestyle, his position on the pharmaceutical industry, lifestyle and supplement tips for improved heart health, the importance of cholesterol and so much more. Dr. Wolfson absolutely practices what he preaches and I think a lot of the information in this podcast will really change your views on what you can do to prevent or treat cardiovascular disease. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - How his father's failing health changed his entire perspective on cardiovascular health and treatment [3:59] - The need for doctors to change their approach to health and wellness [7:49] - Why he is such a big proponent of a paleo diet and living a paleo lifestyle [11:37] - His take on eating excess healthy fats [14:06] - The truth about saturated fats and cholesterol [17:05] - The best predictors of cardiovascular health and it's not total cholesterol [19:48] - What it means to find the perfect paleo cholesterol [23:42] - Why the Wolfson family hangs out naked in their backyard on the weekends [24:47] - The best form of exercise for heart health [33:16] - Why marathoners and other endurance athletes are more likely to experience cardiovascular problems [34:37] - Dr. Wolfson's top 5 foundational supplements [37:03] - Negative implications of statin use that everyone NEEDS to know [42:00] Follow Dr. Wolfson Here: The Drs. Wolfson Wolfson Integrative Cardiology Dr. Wolfson's Supplements Facebook You can purchase a copy of The Paleo Cardiologist on Dr. Wolfson's website or on Amazon. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and
	27 Jun 2023	198_How a Marine Father of 8 Overcame Diabetes: A Story of Strength, Health, and Hope	00:46:14
Welcome to the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. I'm your host, Ben Brown, the owner of BSL Nutrition where we help you change your belief system around what it means to be healthy because we believe your health determines your freedom. And in today's podcast, I'm sharing an interview that I did a few years ago with my buddy and BSL Nutrition client Gabe Daley. Gabe joined our Smart Nutrition Coaching Program in 2020. He was overweight, out of shape, and battling poorly controlled type-2 diabetes. He lacked the foundational principles of good nutrition and realized that if he continued on this path, he wouldn't be able to show up the way he wanted for his family. Gabe had been working with us for just six months at the time of this interview and his results were nothing short of amazing. He dropped more than 20 lbs, lost 4 inches in his waist, went down two shirt sizes, and even had to buy smaller underwear. But the real icing on the cake was that by overhauling his nutrition and training he was able to get his blood sugar in check and stop taking two out of three of his diabetes medications. This is a story about resilience, discipline, willpower, and the incredible achievements you can make when you choose to invest in yourself, your family, and your future. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of BSL Nutrition, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bslnutrition.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smartnutritionmadesimple Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition
	07 Sep 2021	131_Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?	00:23:17
Episode references: If you want to know more about the potential benefits of intermittent fasting, then you can listen to episodes: episodes #113, #90, #77, #70, #68 If you want to know more about Chrononutrition and the impact of when we eat, make sure to check out episode: episode #98 And if you want to know more about how to build out the family friendly meal, then check out episode #124 Breakfast Meta-Analysis: https://f1000research.com/articles/9-140/v3?fbclid=IwAR0DtAZFcN-GVEb2MR9PVRqsr-O0mrUONJtPOjfhQLcjxhX1pkPUAFzU4aY Connect with Ben: Grab a FREE copy of our Fat Loss Fix Guide: www.FatLossFixGuide.com Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. AND, if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat, just schedule your free nutrition strategy call over at www.bslnutrition.com/levelup
	05 Dec 2023	220_Fast, Feast, Repeat: Intermittent Fasting with Gin Stephens	01:01:35
Could intermittent fasting be the key to sustainable weight loss? My next guest, elementary school teacher turned best-selling author Gin Stephens thinks so. In 2014 Gin was obese, felt like crap, and hated the person she saw in the mirror. She had spent years yo-yo dieting only to lose and regain the same weight back, and then some. Desperate to find a solution, she turned to intermittent fasting. Since then Gin has lost more than 80 pounds and kept it off. In today's conversation, we take a deep dive into the world of intermittent fasting and all of its physiological benefits. We talk about why intermittent fasting is easier to implement than other types of dieting protocols, the concept of metabolic flexibility, the importance of setting realistic expectations when it comes to fat loss, some of the biggest mistakes people make with intermittent fasting, as well as how to get started on your own intermittent fasting journey. If any of this information in our conversation resonates with you, then make sure to check out Gin's books: "Fast, Feast, Repeat," "Clean(ish)", "Delay, Don't Deny," and her upcoming book "28 Day Fast Start Day-By-Day". All of the links are in the shownotes below. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. Connect with Gin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginstephens/?hl=en Website: https://www.ginstephens.com/ Join the IF community: https://www.ginstephens.com/community.html Get the books: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel:
	20 Oct 2017	018_How to Use Corrective Exercise to Get Strong, Healthy, and Lean with Blake Bowman	00:46:57
If you suffer from chronic pain (like most of us do), physical dysfunction or injury, this interview with Blake Bowman, NASM-CPT, CES is an absolute MUST. A specialist in corrective exercise, Blake knows firsthand what it's like to experience injury and chronic pain. When he transitioned from high school athletics to weight-lifting he dealt with injury after injury ultimately leading to surgery that left him out of commission for a full six months. That was the turning point when Blake decided to take matters into his own hands and "fix" himself. Now he uses a combination of corrective exercise and lifestyle management to help others do the same. Blake's real claim to fame is having nearly 100,000 followers on his YouTube channel. Blake has an incredible wealth of knowledge that EVERYONE can benefit from, whether you're suffering from debilitating pain, minor pain or even no pain at all. In This Episode, You’ll Discover -Why Blake's been foraging for medicinal mushrooms [2:11] -The catalyst for becoming a specialist in corrective exercise [6:13] -The steps Blake takes when he sees a client for the first time [11:42] -The difference between corrective exercise and general exercise [12:05] -The most common problem areas where people suffer from mobility and flexibility issues [15:49] -Exercises and stretches that can benefit EVERYONE [27:27] -Why you might want to tape your mouth shut at night [34:50] -Blake's approach to strength training [38:01] Follow Blake Bowman here: http://www.youtube.com/guerrillazenfitness
	22 Jan 2025	276_What Nutritionists & Dietitians Aren't Telling You - Real Talk with Matt Hoodie	01:18:31
Welcome back to another episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. In today's conversation, I chop it up with my friend Matt Hoodie, a dietician, nutrition coach, and gym owner here in Scottsdale, AZ. What We Discuss: The Obesity Paradox: Why obesity rates continue to climb despite decreasing high fructose corn syrup consumption. Calories and Awareness: The importance of calorie intake and nutritional awareness, with insights into the carnivore diet and its potential benefits compared to the standard American diet. GLP-1 Agonist Drugs: The role of weight loss medications, their potential impact on long-term lifestyle behaviors, and key considerations for sustainable weight management. Top Supplement Picks: We share our go-to supplement recommendations for optimal health and performance. The Bigger Picture: Why setting realistic, long-term expectations is crucial for clients to achieve lifelong health and wellness changes. If you found value in this episode, here’s how you can show your support: Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. Leave a review and share your feedback—it helps us grow and reach more listeners. Share this episode with someone who could benefit from these insights. Interested in working with Ben? Schedule your free nutrition strategy call today: https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. Connect with Matt: Matt is passionate about helping people achieve their health and fitness goals through personalized coaching and expert advice. Here’s how you can connect with him: Instagram: @MattHoodieFitness Website: www.matthoodiefitness.com Email: matt@matthoodiefitness.com Let us know your thoughts on today’s episode! Reach out on social media or drop us a line with your feedback and takeaways. Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/
	11 Jun 2024	247_Q&A: The Truth About Effective Strength Training, Essential Exercises, and Debunking Popular Workouts	00:20:35
Welcome to a special Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show where I answer questions submitted by our community members. I'm your host, as always, Ben Brown, Owner and Head Coach here at Body Systems. In today's podcast, we're discussing whether strength training exercises need to be fancy to be effective, if there are essential exercises everyone should do, why I often criticize popular workouts like OrangeTheory and CrossFit, and how we handle situations where clients don't see desired results despite "cutting calories." So without further ado, let's get started. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/
	08 Nov 2022	168_How This Momma Got Her Body Back	00:11:58
Welcome to the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. I'm your host as always, Ben Brown. And in today's podcast, I talk with my friend Jasmine Daley. She's a small business owner, she's a wife, and she's a mother of 8 kids. Yes, you heard me right. 8 kids! After suffering a stroke and experiencing post-partum depression Jasmine realized she needed a change and she joined the Smart Nutrition coaching program. Prior to joining the program, Jasmine was killing herself with high-intensity interval training workouts, with fad diets, only to lose and gain the same 10 lbs over and over again. Just after a year of joining our coaching program Jasmine is down more than 40 lbs and her success has translated to all aspects of her life. Most notably, her marriage, her family, and her business. I'm super excited for you to hear Jasmine's story and her results resonate with you and you want to see if the Smart Nutrition coaching program is the right for you, then let's chat. You can schedule a free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bslnutrition.com/free-strategy-call/ I hope you guys enjoy this episode with my friend Jasmine. RESOURCES: Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://www.bslnutrition.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Connect with Ben: Join our Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: www.SmartNutritionMadeSimpleTV.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bslnutrition
	20 Feb 2019	062_Stress Hormones, Survival, Fasting, and Fat Loss with Dr. Carrie Jones	00:54:04
Your body is pretty smart… and has evolved over millennia to survive harsh conditions through feast, famine, and disease. We were built to procreate. Despite the fact that we all want to look good naked, we can’t outsmart the bodies inherent drive to simply survive. So much so, that when our brain perceives stress, the last thing it wants to do is burn body fat. Rather, it will redirect all necessary resources to ensure survival… Be it lack of sleep, over exercise, under eating, finances, poor relationships, and any other actual, perceived, or anticipated stressors, all have the ability to significantly impact how our body functions. On today’s show, I speak with Dr. Carrie Jones about how stressors impact our natural hormonal rhythms and why our present day lifestyles can set us up for hormonal sabotage, cause us to store body fat, decrease energy, and a plethora of other symptoms. "Everyone vilifies cortisol, but actually cortisol helps your blood sugar, is anti-inflammatory to a point and it actually helps to trigger your own T cells that have been tagged as autoimmune to be killed. So if your cortisol rhythm is dysfunctional you can actually increase your risk for autoimmunity or you can increase the autoimmune symptoms you already have." - Dr. Carrie Jones Dr. Carrie Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones. She graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), School of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she also completed her 2-year residency in women’s health, hormones and endocrinology. Later she graduated from Grand Canyon University’s Master of Public Health program with a goal of doing more international education. She was adjunct faculty for many years teaching gynecology and advanced endocrinology/fertility and has been the Medical Director for 2 large integrative clinics in Portland. She is the Medical Director for Precision Analytical, Inc, creators of the DUTCH hormone test. Additionally we talk about our personal experience with implementing a Fasting Mimicking Diet as we both coincidentally are on day 5 (the last day, thank goodness!!) at the time of this recording. There’s a plethora of research based benefits from fasting, including: Increase insulin sensitivity Decreased insulin resistance Decreased blood glucose Increased visceral fat utilization (in longer term fasting) Increased ketone production decreased autoimmunity Decreased inflammatory cytokines Decreased blood lipids (more triglycerides mobilized for fuel) Increased memory and learning Increased Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF): basically better brain function through brain hippocampal mitochondria production Despite all of these incredible benefits, In my opinion one of the biggest benefits of fasting is simply getting a better understanding of your body, how you feel, your hunger levels, how to manage hunger and why it’s just not necessary to eat as much and as frequently as we Americans tend to. I hope you guys enjoy the show! Connect with Dr. Carrie Jones: Dutch Test: www.dutchtest.com Website: www.drcarriejones.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/ If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition...
	15 Oct 2024	264_Alcohol, Fat Loss, and Metabolic Adaptation: What’s Really Holding You Back?	00:20:14
What is going on? Welcome to another Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. I'm your host, as always, Ben Brown, Owner and Head Coach here at Body Systems. We are an online nutrition and fitness coaching company, and we help you change your belief system around what it means to be healthy. My goal with this podcast is to provide the most straightforward, practical, and strategically simple fitness, nutrition, lifestyle, and fat loss resources possible so that you can achieve your best with less. In today's episode, I'm tackling one of the most common questions we get: Do I need to eliminate alcohol to lose weight? The short answer is no, but the long answer is more complex. I’ll dive into the impact of alcohol on fat loss, how it influences your behavior and sleep, and what you need to consider if you want to make progress without completely cutting it out. Plus, I’ll break down what metabolic adaptation really is and whether it’s the reason you’re struggling to lose weight. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/

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