Had the pleasure of having fellow coach and trainer - Ocean Trail - on for this episode. Ocean is a mom of two, former collegiate athlete and bodybuilder whose entire coaching philosophy centers around helping people get sustainably jacked.

In this episode, we dive into the reality of postpartum weight loss, the pressure to “bounce back,” and what a healthier, more realistic approach actually looks like for women after having a baby. Topics discussed:

-Bounce back culture. What it looks like before kids vs. after

-The pressure many women feel postpartum around timelines, body image and comparison

-Why so many women feel rushed to “get their body back”

-General guidelines for postpartum fat loss

-Mindset shifts and reframes for intrusive thoughts around body image

-Ocean’s personal postpartum fat loss and body recomposition phase

-How postpartum fat loss differed from pre-pregnancy efforts

+ so much more in-between! I enjoyed this chat and I know you will too.

Where to find Ocean:

IG: @ocean.trail

Join her group training program HERE

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

TIA for listening!!

Answered as many as I could on this one - ty again to everyone who keeps asking q's + engaging on social media. Topics discussed:

-Is it safe to exercise when you're sick? How to use the neck check + some other reminders.

-How much does cardio impact hunger?

-Do I recommend supplementing with magnesium for stress management?

-Does steaming veggies lower nutritional value?

-When to throw out your leftovers

-Feeling a lack of motivation with lifting + what you can do about it.

+ so much more in-between.

TIA for listening!!

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

Another great chat with my guy Andy (@andytherd). This is our 3rd episode to date - check out our previous 2 discussions about the liver:

Episode #84: Unpacking the word 'detox', liver health + fatly liver disease, micros and coffee

Episode #114: Improving liver health, alcohol + fructose, foods you should eat more of

Topics discussed on this episode:

-Grocery shopping on a budget + how to save money on food each month

-Building a menu for the week

-Fundamentals of prepping food and eating more meals made at home

-Repurposing food for different meals with similar ingredients

-Common obstacles people face when eating 'healthy' each week

-A discussion around the word 'Superfood' commonly used in the nutrition space

-Some of our favorite foods to incorporate + how to eat more of them

+ so much more in-between.

I loved this chat and I know you will too!

Where to find Andy:

IG: @andytherd

Fatty Liver Fighters Online Course

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

Fill out a 1:1 coaching application HERE

TIA for listening!