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There is a lot of information out there these days on what it means to be healthy and fit. My social media feeds are full of health and fitness experts spouting all kinds of opinions and ideas and principles that everyone needs to follow. But in my years of training and coaching runners on weight loss, strength, and running, I’ve found a few things that really stand out. In this episode of the podcast, I’ve got 10 hard truths about fitness no one is talking about so you can become the healthiest and most badass version of yourself yet.
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When it comes to accomplishing big goals, you have to expect things to get hard. For example, losing weight takes time, and for some it can be a long and challenging road to get there. Yes, losing weight is hard, but so is becoming more overweight and more metabolically unhealthy. So you can choose the hard of losing weight or choose the hard of becoming sick and unhealthy. In this episode of the podcast, what it means to choose your hard, and some practical tips to help you choose wisely.
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It’s that time of year when the days are getting shorter and colder, the holidays are upon us, and all you feel like doing is staying in and eating comfort food. And just so you know, I’m not opposed to eating comfort food, but I believe there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. I also believe there are a lot of misconceptions about using food to comfort ourselves so I want to address that here today too. In this episode of the podcast, the truth about comfort food - how do it the right way so you don’t completely screw up your food plan.
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The holidays can be a very difficult time of the year for a lot of people. Shopping for gifts, planning social events, spending more time with family, and the added end-of-year demands at work can all lead to feeling more stressed and overwhelmed. It can be very easy to just say “F-it” and blow off all your diet and exercise plans, stay indoors watching Netflix with a big ol’ glass of wine, and hibernate until the New Year. In this episode of the podcast, I share a few simple tips for handling the holidays like a badass so you can slide into the New Year feeling good about yourself (which is not the way most people do it).
The post 257. Replay: Handling the Holidays Like a Badass appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
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I’ve received a lot of comments on my social media posts over the years basically saying that if you are a runner, you shouldn’t need help losing weight. The main thought behind these types of comments is that if you run, you shouldn’t be overweight and that running, in and of itself, is all you need to do in order to lose those extra pounds. These are nice ideas, but they just don’t hold up in reality. In this episode, I’ll address all the reasons why runners need help losing weight, and why it doesn’t involve running more miles.
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Everyone wants to know how to lose weight, how to get healthier, how to run faster, and how to get there as quickly as possible. Nowadays, people have no patience for anything, especially when it comes to something like losing weight which can take a long time for a lot of people. It’s not uncommon for it to take 6 months or more to lose 20 or 30 pounds. In this episode of the podcast, I’m going to let you in on a little secret - the shortcut to health & fitness success so you can get to your goals faster.
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Just about all of us will eventually engage in some type of self-sabotaging behavior. Most of the time though, you don't know when you’re doing it. Self-sabotage is often confused with failure, being stuck, or even laziness. It’s actually pretty subtle sometimes, but knowing what it looks like is the important first step in eliminating it from your life. So in this episode of the podcast, I’m going to answer the question, “How do I know if I’m self-sabotaging?” so you can start making progress toward your goals again.
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This past weekend I had the privilege to be a part of the 49th annual Marine Corps Marathon. Just to be clear, I did not run the race, instead, I was able to be a part of this amazing event from a very different perspective, one that most people don’t ever get to experience. I came away from the race feeling all the feelings and it really renewed my love of the sport of running. In this episode of the podcast, I share some of the big lessons learned at Marine Corps Marathon and how this event has changed my life for the better.
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When you think of discipline, what comes to mind? For some, it conjures up images of obeying rules and doling out punishment for anyone who disobeys. I never think of discipline as punishment, but rather a method of achieving whatever worthwhile goal that I want for myself. If there’s something big that you want for yourself, I’m telling you, there’s no magic formula, it just takes practicing the art of discipline to get it. So in this episode of the podcast, I'll be exploring what it means to practice the art of discipline so that you can achieve everything you want in your life.
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If you’re a runner and you’ve ever dealt with a running-related injury, then this episode is especially for you. In this informative conversation, Brodie shares his thoughts on a wide variety of topics related to running injuries and injury prevention. We discuss whether or not you should be stretching, the benefits of dry needling and shockwave therapies, when to use heat vs. cold, what causes cramping, and so much more.
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Have you ever felt like you just can’t seem to make any progress toward a goal? Have you ever found it difficult to get started eating right or exercising regularly? Have you ever made some progress toward a goal but then you hit a plateau and you just can’t seem to get things going again? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then congratulations…you are normal. So in this episode, I’ve got 3 things you need to do to get yourself unstuck so you can continue making progress toward those goals.
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It’s that time of the year when every weekend it seems there are a ton of races going on all over the world. And a lot of runners who’ve worked really hard over the last few months will inevitably make mistakes on race day. Whether you’re a brand new runner and doing your first 5k or you’re a seasoned athlete and running your 20th marathon, I know you’ll get something out of this episode. So today on the podcast it’s all about how to avoid these mistakes and crush your next race.
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If you want to lose weight and you’re finding it difficult - maybe you’ve hit a plateau and can’t seem to get the weight moving again - this episode is for you. Losing weight is never a linear process, there will always be ups, downs, and even stalls in your weight loss journey. But if you’re really struggling to get the weight moving in the right direction again, you might want to consider whether or not you are eating too much. So in this episode of the podcast, I answer the question, “How do I know if I’m overeating?” and offer some practical tips to help you stop overeating.
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Lots of factors go into whether or not you will successfully achieve a goal. How bad you want it, where you are in your life, your physical limitations just to name a few. But one of the most powerful indicators of success is a shift in your mindset. So in this episode, I want to talk about the mindset shift required in order to succeed and accomplish everything you want in your life.
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I talk a lot about carbs here on the podcast, mainly why it’s advised to keep your carbs low if you’re a runner who wants to lose weight and use body fat as fuel for running. I realized I haven’t spent much time talking about the other macronutrients - fat and protein. So this episode is all about the macronutrient that matters most for runners and how it benefits your overall health and fitness.
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I talk a lot about losing weight and eventually getting to your “natural weight” but I’ve never really taken the time to explain what your “natural weight” is. Several people have been asking me about this lately so I thought it would be a good idea to dig into this topic here on the podcast today. In this episode, I’m going to talk about some of the standards we use to determine ideal weight, and why they don't work for everyone, what “natural weight” means, and how to tell when you’re at your natural weight.
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If you have a big goal like losing weight and keeping it off, then you know it is going to take a while to reach that goal. One of the main reasons people don’t reach their weight loss goal is that they lose motivation. The interesting thing is that there are different motivation strategies that work for different people. Not everyone responds to the same types of motivation. So today I’ve got a few motivation strategies to keep you moving forward so you can actually achieve those big goals.
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When it comes to weight loss tips, one principle stands out among all the others: counting calories. For decades, you’ve been told that the only way to lose weight is to make sure you count all your calories. Honestly, if this worked as advertised, we wouldn’t have a crisis of obesity here in this country, and no one would struggle with their weight. But the truth is, it doesn’t work. Today on the podcast, why counting calories doesn’t work and what you should probably do instead.
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There is so much contradictory advice out there when it comes to losing weight. It’s really hard to know what’s right and what’s just BS. With that principle in mind, for this episode of the podcast, I want to share with you my top 10 weight loss tips for runners. These tips should work for most of you - not all of you - so as always, try a few things and find what works for you.
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A lot of runners believe that when it comes to exercise, running is more than enough. They love running, do it 6-7 days a week, and don’t feel the need to do anything else. Then there are those runners who believe in the power of cross-training. Wherever you fall on this spectrum, there are some forms of cross-training that provide more benefits to you as a runner. In this episode, I explain what cross-training is, what it isn’t, and offer suggestions for the best cross-training exercises for runners.
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