Cut The Crap With Beth And Matt
The fitness industry is full of harmful, incorrect information. Beth and Matt are both "NO BS" health & fitness coaches that are dedicated to busting myths and helping you reach your goals without following trendy diets and fads that DO NOT WORK. Follow Beth on IG: @bethferacofitness Follow Matt on IG: @mattlaarfit
Episodes
August 29, 2025 • 54 mins
We did it! Last week, we hiked Mount Katahdin and in this week's episode we're recapping our grueling hike up this majestic mountain. We talk about doing hard things, our favorite and least favorite parts of the hike, what surprised us most and more!
We also answer a listener question about getting how to get started hiking. Hiking is for everyone and we want you to have fun and by safe out there, so be sure to listen to this episo...
We also answer a listener question about getting how to get started hiking. Hiking is for everyone and we want you to have fun and by safe out there, so be sure to listen to this episo...
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August 22, 2025 • 58 mins
We’re live from Maine, celebrating Beth’s 10 years of sobriety with a week of hiking, including the infamous Mount Katahdin. Joined by Amy Rudolph from Team BFF, this episode is part celebration, part Q&A, and part hot topics roundtable. From food noise and dieting seasons, to the shocking reality of The Biggest Loser documentary, to the exploding lawsuits over Ozempic, we dig into the messiness of health, fitness, and diet cul...
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August 15, 2025 • 57 mins
Ever notice how your brain gets real creative when it’s trying to talk you out of doing something hard? Today, we get real about two big hurdles in chasing lofty goals - the isolation that comes with intense focus (whether it’s fat loss, marathon training, or photo prep) and the mental tricks your brain plays to keep you “safe” and comfortable.We cover:
- Why big goals can feel lonely (and how to know if your isolation is real or ...
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August 8, 2025 • 53 mins
In today’s episode, we tackle one of the most misunderstood truths in health and fitness: just because something is simple, doesn’t mean it’s easy. From the basics of nutrition and movement to the mental game of consistency, we unpack why people struggle with doing the boring basic things and keep abandoning their goals for the smallest inconvenience - and what to do about it.We also dive into the power of saying no, the guilt that...
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August 1, 2025 • 70 mins
In this raw and revealing episode, we sit down with IFBB Bikini Olympia champion Nathalia Melo, who takes us behind the curtain of bodybuilding, body image, and motherhood. From hiding her body three months before winning the Olympia to rebuilding her relationship with food, fitness, and herself after two kids, Nathalia opens up about the very real struggles behind the "perfect" body.We talk about:
- How toxic behaviors get glamor...
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July 25, 2025 • 51 mins
Fat loss - when done right, it's boring! That's exactly what we're talking about this week - the boring basics from fat loss plateaus to pizza trade-offs, we break down the boring basics most people skip, and why that’s exactly where you need to focus. We talk about macros, periodizing calorie deficits, emotional eating, volume vs. satisfaction, and the importance of performance-based goals.We also dive into a powerful (and disturb...
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Today we’re cutting through the noise with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple - exercise physiologist, researcher, and straight-up myth-buster when it comes to training, fueling, and empowering women.We’re talking about:
- Why most training advice for women is outdated (and flat-out wrong)
- The truth about protein needs, creatine, and menstrual cycle training
- How to avoid losing muscle while on GLP-1s (yes, we went there again)
- Whether weighte...
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July 11, 2025 • 60 mins
Microdosing. Discount codes. Diet culture rebranded as self-care.
In this episode, we unpack the latest "wellness" trend flooding your feed: microdosing GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide , and the influencers cashing in on it.
GLP-1s were originally developed for diabetes and obesity, but now they’re being sold as “longevity hacks,” and “tools for metabolic optimization”, often through affiliate links, telehealth loo...
In this episode, we unpack the latest "wellness" trend flooding your feed: microdosing GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide , and the influencers cashing in on it.
GLP-1s were originally developed for diabetes and obesity, but now they’re being sold as “longevity hacks,” and “tools for metabolic optimization”, often through affiliate links, telehealth loo...
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July 4, 2025 • 51 mins
Whatsup, ya Nerdles! Are your maintenance calories frustratingly low, even though you're doing everything “right”? Maybe you're feeling like your metabolism tanked the second you hit your 40s or 50s?In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s really going on with your metabolism during perimenopause and menopause and why diet culture, not menopause, is often to blame. We talk about how you can rebuild your metabolism without fear,...
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June 27, 2025 • 62 mins
Whatsup!! This week we are excited to sit down with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky; a board-certified obesity specialist, family physician, and meme legend known also as The Doctor Who Lifts to cut through the crap with us and get real about what actually drives fat loss.We talk about:
- Why "eat less, move more" is technically true but much more complex than that
- The truth about cortisol, hormones, and weight gain (spoiler: it’s not what we...
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June 20, 2025 • 76 mins
200 Episodes!! Can you believe it?! This week we have a fun episode planned. After quickly catching up with each other, we spend some time reflecting on our first 200 episodes and some of the lessons we've learned or have been reminded of. Some of our reflection points: - You cannot be afraid of change or growth. - You don't need to be perfect to get started. - Honoring your commitments to yourself.- You can't help everyone.and so ...
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June 13, 2025 • 42 mins
Whatsup, ya Nerdles! This week we are BACK with a listener favorite - we're answering your questions!! Amongst the topics discussed are modifying a fitness plan to take the stress out of working out, how Beth will handle coming out of her calorie deficit, why coaches hire coaches for themselves, and more - Non-negotiables, time audits, weight loss maintenance, time expectations to see progress..this episode is jam packed with great...
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June 6, 2025 • 62 mins
Are you frustrated with your lack of fat loss results? We hear you. We see you. In this episode, we discuss the important of consistency, patience, and tracking! If you aren't seeing the results that you think you should be, it's likely that you're making mistakes when it comes to tracking and logging your food. These mistakes may not seem like not a very big deal, but when looking at the bigger picture, these mistakes are you ulti...
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May 30, 2025 • 55 mins
Change in life is inevitable. Because change is inevitable, the skill of pivoting is also crucial! Change isn't limited to just changing our habits and behaviors. Change is all around us. It's how we handle that change that matters.This week we had a great conversation all about change, which led us into talking about a big change that every woman experiences at some point in her life - menopause. There's a reason it's referred to ...
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May 23, 2025 • 63 mins
Have you been made to feel like your body is broken and you need to be fixed? Unfortunately, women have been told they aren't enough their entire life, and going through menopause is no exception to this. This week we are chatting with Coach Renee Bellinger, who helps us bring awareness to myths surrounding menopause and how menopause influencers target perimenopausal and menopausal women by making them feel like they are broken, w...
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May 16, 2025 • 61 mins
Are you too busy to take care of your health? We've all fallen into this trap of claiming we're too busy to do exercise or cook a nutritious meal, but are we really that busy or are we just bullshitt*ng ourselves? This week we are talking about being honest with ourselves and intentional with our actions and how in order to that, you need an identity shift as you are shedding this version of yourself that no longer serves you.Lots ...
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May 9, 2025 • 64 mins
Have you ever said "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels"? If you were around in the 80's and 90's, you likely either said this or have heard it before, thanks to some notorious fad diet programs out there. This week we are discussing the "Skinny Tok" trend that is coming back full circle and bringing with it all of the diet culture sayings and trends that we are working so hard to leave behind. There is a harmful narrative and f...
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May 2, 2025 • 58 mins
Maintenance. A daunting word, but a necessary phase in your weight loss journey, and one that you should be spending the majority of your time in. But how do you succeed with weight loss maintenance? Coach Paulie joins us this week and shares his insights, experience, and strategies to help you navigate maintenance breaks, traveling while on a weight loss journey, and more!Maintenance can be a confusing thing to be in, especially w...
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April 25, 2025 • 64 mins
Hey Nerdles! This week we are playing one of our listener favorite episodes about the importance of tracking calories for your fat loss goals. Original Air Date: November 24, 2023Calorie tracking is something we talk about a lot on this podcast as it is a very valuable tool that can give you priceless insights into your dietary habits. We rant and rave together, talk about misconceptions of food logging, and more. Tune in now!Mike ...
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April 18, 2025 • 38 mins
Are you being honest with yourself? This is a question that can make us uncomfortable. Is it because in one way or another, we know there are some things we are not being completely honest with ourselves? Maybe it's a bite, lick, and taste here or there that goes untracked. Or the 1-2 glasses of wine that are actually more like 3-4. Going to the drive thru instead of preparing food at home.That is what the focus of our talk is this...
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