3323: [Part 2] Why Am I Not Losing Weight? The Answer May Surprise You by Andie Thueson on Weight Loss Mistakes
12/03/2026 | 8min
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Episode 3323:
Andie Thueson explains that weight-loss plateaus are often caused by overlooked habits like mindless eating, liquid calories, dehydration, and inaccurate assumptions about calories burned. She emphasizes that metabolism, hormones, and individual body needs vary widely, meaning rigid diet rules don’t work for everyone. Her perspective encourages listeners to tune into their body’s signals and build a more personalized, sustainable approach to health.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://andiethueson.com/8-reasons-why-youre-not-losing-weight_15/
Quotes to ponder:
"Those small, seemingly harmless splurges can add up and derail your progress."
"One recent study found that Americans get 22% of their calories from liquids!"
"The greatest advice I can give you is to STOP listening to all the 'diet rules' and let them all go! EVERY single body is so completely different and needs different things to be optimal." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3322: [Part 1] Why Am I Not Losing Weight? The Answer May Surprise You by Andie Thueson on Weight Loss Mistakes
11/03/2026 | 9min
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Episode 3322:
Andie Thueson challenges the typical approach to weight loss by exploring how beliefs, emotions, and language around food may influence our bodies just as much as diet and exercise. She encourages shifting from a mindset of “losing weight” to becoming a healthier, more empowered version of yourself while also highlighting practical factors like movement, sleep, and mindful eating. This perspective invites listeners to rethink their relationship with food and discover hidden reasons the scale might not be moving.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://andiethueson.com/8-reasons-why-youre-not-losing-weight_15/
Quotes to ponder:
"We ingest way more than the “food” we eat – we ingest the emotions we attach to the food we eat and the belief embedded within that food we ingest."
"Our bodies are made up of energy. We are energy beings, and our food is energy."
"If you believe that losing weight is hard and tough and that you are stuck, then that right there may be the block that is keeping you from a slimmer image of yourself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3321: Should I Lose Weight Before Building Muscle? by Eric Bach of Bach Performance on Fitness Goal Strategy
10/03/2026 | 12min
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Episode 3321:
Eric Bach explains that chasing fat loss and muscle gain at the same time often leads to stalled progress because the body needs opposite conditions for each goal. By getting lean first, you improve health markers, insulin sensitivity, and motivation while revealing existing muscle definition. Once body fat is lower, your body becomes far better positioned to add lean muscle efficiently.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bachperformance.com/should-i-lose-weight-before-building-muscle/
Quotes to ponder:
"At any given point in time you’re either anabolic (building) or catabolic (breaking down)."
"The fastest way to lose fat and build muscle is to get lean first, then build muscle."
"Fat loss and muscle growth are on two opposite sides of the physiological spectrum." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3320: Beyond Sets and Reps by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Strength and Conditioning Principles
09/03/2026 | 8min
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Episode 3320:
Ross Enamait challenges the obsession with structured routines by showing how instinct-driven outdoor training can build real-world strength and mental freshness. By turning nature into a functional gym, he demonstrates that intensity and effort matter far more than counting sets and reps. His perspective encourages you to trust your body, embrace simplicity, and rediscover the freedom and effectiveness of training beyond the confines of four walls.
Read along with the original article(s) here: http://rosstraining.com/blog/2014/04/beyond-sets-and-reps/
Quotes to ponder:
"Training outside without specific parameters allows me to stay fresh both physically and mentally."
"Pull-ups from thick tree branches will strengthen the hands unlike any conventional gym exercise."
"In summary, there is nothing wrong with performing a specific routine, but there is more to training than blindly following what is written on paper." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3319: Design Smarter: Your Home as a Health Asset by Ryan Frederick of Here.Life on Environment and Wellbeing
08/03/2026 | 8min
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Episode 3319:
Ryan Frederick explores why belonging may matter more than climate, amenities, or cost of living when choosing where to call home. Drawing on social psychology, national research, and cultural insights, he reveals how connection fuels happiness, resilience, and even physical health. This perspective may reshape how you evaluate your next move, and what truly makes a place worth staying.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.here.life/blog/on-belonging
Quotes to ponder:
"Brené Brown defines belonging “as being accepted for you; fitting in is being accepted for being like everyone else.”"
"Scholars deem belonging to be as important as our need for love and as necessary for survival as food and water."
"Belonging is complex, but critical to life satisfaction and healthy longevity."
Episode references:
Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community: https://www.amazon.com/Bowling-Alone-Collapse-American-Community/dp/0743203046 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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