The Nutrition Blueprint Podcast

This week's episode was recorded as a live event in our free Facebook community. We were joined by Laura Davis, a Time Management Coach, to discuss actionable strategies you can use to build time in your schedule for your health and weight loss goals. Laura walked the audience through the process of a time audit and explained how to create a schedule for your ideal day. She also covered common time management mistakes, and expl...

Losing weight can be difficult, but if you avoid these 8 VERY common mistakes, your journey will be a lot easier. We covered common patterns of restrictive eating that lead to binges, the importance of protein, as well as lifestyle and mindset mistakes that many people forget about.

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Inconsistent eating patterns and the binge/restrict cycle

How your weekends are sabotaging your progress (and how to fix the proble...

In this episode, we walked through everything you need to know to get started with tracking macros for fat loss. In this step-by-step guide, we explained what macros are, how to know if how to determine your macro goals, and how to plan your week (including grocery shopping tips!) in order to hit your goals

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In this episode, we explained what happens to your blood sugar when you eat and how this can affect your energy levels, weight, and overall health. Blood sugar spikes cause inflammation, increase the risk of chronic diseases, and increase hunger levels, but there are several dietary and lifestyle strategies that can be used to prevent them. We broke down how to choose foods and structure your meals to avoid the negative impacts of ...

This week's episode was recorded as a live event in our free Facebook community. We were joined by Karen Vergara, a financial advisor and Certified Public Accountant, to discuss how to become more confident in your relationship with money and how to to prioritize spending on the things that matter the most to you. Karen explained the importance of spending plans, discussed how (and when) to start creating the financial future y...

In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Bill Harris to dive into the topic of Omega 3 fatty acids and their importance to our health. We discussed what fatty acids are, whether Americans are getting enough, and whether you should supplement with Omega-3s. Dr. Harris is an internationally recognized expert on omega-3 fatty acids and how they can benefit patients with heart disease. He co-invented the Omega-3 Index in 2004 and made it c...

In today's episode, we got to sit down with Ari Tulla, a serial entrepreneur, and investor in pursuit of shifting the way we manage our health and nutrition. We talked about the healthcare system in the U.S., how difficult it can be to find good Doctors in America and how he founded BetterDoctors as a result of that. We talked about nutrition and using food as medicine and how his new company Elo is changing the way to personal...

In today's episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing a colleague of mine, Bob Seebohar, who is a fellow sports dietitian that helps athletes perform at their peak, but also assists non-athletes who are looking to live longer and healthier. Bob is a busy guy and not only has he created amazing food brands, he'd also worked with other to create great functional products.

In our conversation today we discussed the concept...

This week, I sat down with Natalie Paterson, cofounder and CEO of ingarden, to talk about microgreens and their amazing health benefits. Microgreens are the seedlings of edible vegetables and herbs and are packed full of micronutrients. ingarden is a unique hydroponic system that allows you to grow microgreens in your home. Natalie discussed how ingarden works, the benefits of growing your own microgreens, and how to incorporate th...

In today's episode, we interviewed Planos team member and former client Vanessa on her experience with gastric bypass surgery. In this open and honest conversation, Vanessa shared what made her decide to get surgery, what happened after, and what advice she would give to someone who is considering bariatric surgery. We also discussed the common types of weight loss surgeries in the US, the physical and mental impacts, and Andre...

In today's episode, we walked through the three steps to optimizing your nutrition for the week through meal planning: Plan, Purchase, and Prep. If you don't know what meals to make, or struggle to follow through on meal prep, this episode is for you! In addition, we discussed tips for successful grocery shopping and how to meal prep without spending hours in the kitchen or getting bored with your meals.

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n this emotionally charged and inspiring episode, my long time client and coach Angela shared her story on not only how she lost 100 lbs but also how she made an incredible fitness comeback after spine surgery even when she was told she would never lift a weight in her life

About Angela:

Angela’s career in fitness is broad, spanning three decades, and includes dance, private and corporate fitness training, group exercise instru...