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
October 24, 2025 • 50 mins
10k Steps. Often see as the gold standard for weight loss and fitness goals, but there's a caveat: Where your steps come from, matters. Many people have active jobs such as nurses, teachers, or manufacturing jobs - and that's great, but it doesn't replace the need to still do intentional cardio and strength training. This week, we dive into why!We also dive into a question Beth received about "only" losing a half of a pound every w...
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October 17, 2025 • 61 mins
Hello Nerdles! Welcome back! This week, Team Nerdle talks strength training - more specifically, how Beth and Matt are both progressing with their strength training. We dive into Matt's running progress as well before having a friendly debate about whether or not peanut butter is a protein source.This is a controversial topic in the fitness industry and highlights a bigger issue: The rigid rules and black or white thinking that the...
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October 10, 2025 • 56 mins
Your body doesn’t have to look a certain way to be fit. In this episode, Matt and Beth call out body shaming in fitness culture and discuss how fitness doesn't have a 'look'. The reality is - you can be healthy in a larger body. You can be healthy in a smaller body. You also be unhealthy in both a larger and smaller body - the way you look doesn't determine your health and it certainly doesn't determine your fitness and knowledge.L...
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October 3, 2025 • 59 mins
We're back! This week we are continuing our conversation from last week's episode about strength training mistakes - we're talking cardio!
Before we get to that topic, we caught up with each others fitness and training progress, social media rants, and Beth addressed a message she received that was accusing her of taking a GLP-1, so Beth lets us know what she thinks about that!
Some of the cardio mistakes discussed:
Before we get to that topic, we caught up with each others fitness and training progress, social media rants, and Beth addressed a message she received that was accusing her of taking a GLP-1, so Beth lets us know what she thinks about that!
Some of the cardio mistakes discussed:
- Not doing enou...
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September 26, 2025 • 65 mins
Whatsup Nerdles! This week we had a great conversation full of solid information. We caught up with Beth and her reverse diet, Matt and his 50k training, the dangers of women running alone, parenting, and more!After catching up with each other we dive into a question from one of our Patreon members about rest times between sets, and if its ok to do cardio in between sets. This led us to discussing some of the most common mistakes w...
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September 19, 2025 • 59 mins
Peanut butter isn’t protein, “fitness to say yes” is the goal, and post-goal blues are real! This week we unpack why awareness beats labels, how to be movable enough to say yes to hikes, runs, and life, and Matt’s 25K fueling lessons (Tailwind + gels, RIP socks). Plus: leptin myths, gym TVs blasting news, craving real community again, the cookie-jar mindset for doing hard sh*t, and why GLP-1 hype (and MLM “drops”) can be misguided....
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September 12, 2025 • 55 mins
Meno belly. Cortisol face. These are terms used to target menopausal women by influencers and grifters online. Not only are they completely bogus terms but they aren't endearing, either.In this episode we dive into world of meno belly - what it is, what causes it, and how you can get rid of (hint: you don't need any supplements, detox teas, or coupon codes for a GLP-1).We dig into:
- What causes 'menu belly' and how you can take b...
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September 5, 2025 • 56 mins
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are being marketed everywhere - but who’s really being targeted and who's benefitting? Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on how these drugs are promoted to the two most vulnerable groups when it comes to disordered eating: young women and menopausal women.We dig into:
- Why eating disorders are already surging in teens and women in their 20s.
- How menopause creates a “second wave” of vul...
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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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