Hunter, better known as Health with Hunter on Instagram, is a certified health coach who lost 50 pounds in college and became dedicated to non-toxic living and ingredient awareness.
In this episode, you're going to learn how Hunter went from drinking heavily in college to losing 50 pounds and completely overhauling his health, why his dermatologist put him on Accutane twice without asking about his diet or lifestyle, the shocking truth behind the oil blend used in a popular juice chain’s “healthy” drinks, how Hunter transformed his family’s lifestyle by replacing processed products with healthier alternatives, and the mindset shifts Hunter made to help others through personalized health coaching.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[01:20] Transitioning from an unhealthy college lifestyle to healthier living
[03:00] Pivotal moment leading to health overhaul
[03:40] Hunter’s experience with Accutane and acne treatment
[06:20] Learning about clean eating and ingredient awareness
[07:00] Influence of COVID lockdown on weight loss progress
[09:20] Understanding nutrition for better health
[10:30] Hunter’s coaching journey and certification process
[12:00] Transitioning from Weight Watchers to healthier habits
[13:40] Learning about harmful ingredients in common products
[15:20] Discovering harmful oils used in popular “healthy” juices
[15:50] Joe & The Juice ingredient scandal
[18:20] Canola oil disguised as olive oil in juice shops and restaurants
[19:20] Hunter’s advice on avoiding harmful ingredients
[20:20] Educating family members about ingredient swaps
[21:20] Transforming family’s pantry and home products
[22:20] The power of making simple swaps
[23:20] Replacing toxic cleaning products with safer alternatives
[25:20] Hunter’s certification process as a health coach
[26:50] Working with clients to make sustainable changes
[29:20] Responding to critics and skeptics
[30:20] Handling harsh comments and negativity
[31:20] How people project their own insecurities
[32:20] Why people reject healthier alternatives
[33:20] Misinformation spread by health professionals
[34:20] Handling accusations of orthorexia or fear mongering
[35:20] Overcoming negativity and staying focused
[36:20] Encouragement to embrace healthier choices
[37:20] Hunter’s advice for anyone starting a health journey
[38:20] Benefits of making incremental changes over time
[39:20] Building a community of like-minded people
Resources Mentioned:
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