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Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Chewing! Do you chew your food enough? It might sound simple, but failing to chew your food properly could be behind common issues like bloating, acid reflux and even poor nutrient absorption. Tune in to get Jennâs insights about the importance of slowing down and ramping up the number of times you chew each bite. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/
RESOURCES:
Learn more about Healthy Vibe Tribe on Dec 19 at 7pm ET
Learn more about Healthy Vibe Tribe on Jan 6 at 8pm ET
Ready to jump into the Healthy Vibe Tribe? Start here:
Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
Jennâs Free Menu Plan
A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
Where Does The Food Go?
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What if you could forget cravings? Sounds like a fairytale, right? What if emotional eating wasnât a problem but a symptom?
Today, Jenn Trepeck dives into the myths, misconceptions, and mindset traps around food, dieting, and emotional eating. Joining Jenn is Dr. Melissa McCreery, psychologist, emotional eating expert, and creator of Your Missing PEACE, to challenge the all-or-nothing holiday mindset and break down the hidden hungers driving your cravings. Together, theyâll explore how curiosity (not guilt!) is the key to stepping off the hamster wheel of dieting and creating lasting freedom with food. In this episode, youâll uncover practical ways to navigate the holidays, rethink outdated beliefs, and savor lifeâcookies and allâwithout waiting until January to hit reset. Tune in and transform your relationship with food, one bite at a time!
The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Letâs dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:50] Dr. Melissa McCreery shares her inspiring story[9:24] Emotional Eating and reasons hidden hunger can drive our cravings[15:11] Dr. Melissa discusses the auto-pilot mentality and asks, âWhat do you want to savor?â[21:55] Dietingâs hidden traps: why it feels like youâre running on a hamster wheel[26:44] Unlocking self-awareness: Dr. Melissa introduces the Hidden Hunger Quiz[31:25] Why change feels hard and how to navigate emotions around the holidays[38:54] A sneak peek at the upcoming Nutrition Nugget segment: âChew.âKEY TAKEAWAYS:
Overcoming struggles like overeating, emotional eating, or food-related issues doesn't require a lifetime of self-control, discipline, or constant management. It doesnât require endless discipline or continuous management. Many feel trapped in a cycle of cravings and worry, but true freedom comes from shifting mindsets and reclaiming power over food. Itâs about living free from the cycle, trusting yourself, and focusing your energy on what truly matters.Emotional eating isn't the problemâitâs the symptom. Labeling yourself as an emotional eater might feel like an âahaâ moment, but itâs often useless. We all eat for a reason, and emotional eating usually points to deeper, hidden hungersâlike the need for rest, self-care, or balance. Simply trying to manage anxiety or stress isnât always the answer. Itâs time to uncover the hidden pangs of hunger driving your cravings and how addressing them can break the cycle for good.Holiday eating isnât inevitableâitâs a choice shaped by the stories we tell ourselves. The all-or-nothing mindset during the holidays can feel like a trap: staying hyper-vigilant about food or diving headfirst into a free-for-all. Neither feels good, and both are driven by the beliefs we repeat so often they feel like facts. Challenge those narratives to help you rewrite the story about holiday eating and reclaim control without the guilt or extremes.The hamster wheel of guilt keeps you stuckâcuriosity sets you free. When diets fail or holiday eating feels out of control, the instinct is often to blame yourself and push harder. But running faster on the hamster wheel doesnât work. Instead, the antidote is curiosity. Asking why things didnât go as plannedâa sudden craving, holiday stress, or shifting routinesâopens the door to understanding and real solutions. It isnât about perfection; itâs about staying curious, learning from the moment, and choosing the next step forward.QUOTES:
[0:00] âWe eat for a reason. We always eat for a reason. We overeat for a reason. If you find yourself standing in the pantry staring at the cashews and the peanut butter and not knowing how you got there, there is a reason. And sometimes it's because you're having emotions you don't know how to deal with. âDr. Melissa McCreery
[8:23] âIt's amazing to be on the other side of it and experience it and be able to say to someone, âIt is possible. There is this other placeâ.â Jenn Trepeck
[11:19] âIf I'm exhausted, I can have the best tools in the world for anxiety, but I may not have the bandwidth to deal with the situation right now. So it might be helpful to know that I'm emotionally eating because I'm anxious, but actually, what I need is to address my hidden hunger for rest.â Dr. Melissa McCreery
[12:53] âSometimes it's not even the food or the choice to eat it, it's what happens after, and beating ourselves up is worse than the food or the fact that we ate because of emotions.â Jenn Trepeck
[23:45] âThat hamster wheel thinking kills curiosity, and curiosity is how you solve the puzzle. And this is all just a puzzle. So what's going on? There is a much more powerful question than anything you'll ever get by being hard on yourself in the holidays.â Dr. Melissa McCreery
RESOURCES:
Learn more about Healthy Vibe Tribe on Dec 19 at 7pm ET
Learn more about Healthy Vibe Tribe on Jan 6 at 8pm ET
Ready to jump into the Healthy Vibe Tribe? Start here:
Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
Jennâs Free Menu Plan
A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
Eight Chemicals That Drive Overeating and Under-Eating
GUEST RESOURCES:
Too Much On Her Plate - Website
Too Much On Her Plate - Facebook
Too Much On Her Plate - Instagram
Dr. Melissa McCreery - LinkedIn
Current Project Inc. - Instagram
Free Emotional Eating Quiz
The Missing Peace Program - Website
Too Much On Her Plate - Podcast
GUEST BIO:
Dr. Melissa McCreery is a psychologist, emotional eating expert, author, the Too Much on Her Plate podcast host, and the creator of Your Missing Peace. This program supports smart, busy women in creating freedom from overeating and peace with food. She has helped thousands break cycles of overwhelm, overload, and overeating without feeling deprived and without depending on ridiculous amounts of willpower. Participants in her signature program lose their cravings and their overeating habits. Dr. McCreeryâs approach to helping working mothers, busy professionals, and stressed-out business owners emphasizes leveraging your unique strengths, ditching a diet mentality, and using the power of psychology. Her perspective has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNN Health, Weight Watchers Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Working Mother, Fitness, Womenâs Health, Real Simple, and Self.
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Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about the second time around. Did you know that there is power in repetition? Doing something a second time can significantly improve your ability to create lasting change. Repetition can help strengthen neural pathways in your brain, making it easier to recall important details and reinforcing actions, which can lead to healthier choices. Small, consistent daily efforts can lead to big rewards, helping you build habits that stick. As you plan for 2025, ask yourself, what's worth the second time around for you? Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/
RESOURCES:
Learn more about Healthy Vibe Tribe on Dec 19 at 7pm ET
Learn more about Healthy Vibe Tribe on Jan 6 at 8pm ET
Ready to jump into the Healthy Vibe Tribe? Start here:
Jan 13th Weekly Zoom Call QuestionnaireBecome A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
Jennâs Free Menu Plan
A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
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Are you ready to prioritize your health while still enjoying the great things about the holiday season? Today is all about embracing the holiday festivities without compromising your wellness goals.
In this episode, Jenn dives into an inspiring conversation about reclaiming your health and making 2025 your best year. She explores the role of biochemistry in willpower, the empowering benefits of linking arms with like-minded individuals, and shares strategies for success, including the launch of the Healthy Vibe Tribe. Jenn also discusses how the joy of community support can leave a legacy of health. This episode has practical tools, motivation, and heart to help you create a vibrant, healthy life. Tune in to set the stage for wellness in 2025 and to learn more about the Healthy Vibe Tribe.
The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Letâs dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[5:14] Preparation and planning are key to success[8:34] Why consistency over intensity is important[10:29] Build downtime into your schedule and how to limit alcohol intake[16:07] What to say to the food pushers and other tricks and hacks for success at holiday parties[23:13] Managing stress during this busy time of year[30:12] Maintaining a low glycemic nutrition component and the benefits of walking[32:17] Prioritizing hydration throughout your day[38:55] Strategic supplementation and discussion on how metabolism and biochemistry can influence health and habits[40:17] Announcement and breakdown of The Healthy Vibe Tribe program starting January 13th.[46:32] Discussion of membership costs and benefits[52:30] Jenn previews the upcoming Nutrition Nugget segment titled "Second Time Around.âKEY TAKEAWAYS:
Preparation is key to thriving through the holidays. Planning meals, setting goals, and organizing your environment can help you maintain healthy habits and reduce guilt during the festive season. Preparing protein-packed snacks, scheduling workouts, or setting clear intentions minimizes the chances of sabotaging health and fitness goals while allowing leeway to enjoy yourself.Consistency over intensity ensures long-term success. Maintaining small, manageable habitsâlike staying hydrated, controlling portion sizes, and incorporating daily movementâcan be more impactful than intense but unsustainable efforts.Prioritize foundational health habits for the new year. Key health pillars such as sleep, hydration, and stress management should be prioritized alongside fitness and nutrition. By building a foundation of healthy routines, long-term success becomes achievable.Link arms with like-minded people. Surrounding yourself with a supportive community of like-minded individuals can propel you toward your goals. By sharing your journey and connecting with others heading in the same direction, you create an environment of accountability, motivation, and mutual growth.QUOTES:
[7:50] âIt's possible to decide what we want to have happen and then figure out what those things are. So, for me, itâs getting to the gym every day while traveling, and especially when there's holiday parties every day, itâs finding that movement and making sure I get my water in every day. Itâs all those little things.â Jenn Trepeck
[11:00] âI put into my schedule something that I know either friends, or health-minded colleagues, will surround me. So I am building in that accountability a little bit to myself, knowing that I want to feel well but still celebrate.â Shannon
[19:58] âIf you're starving when you get there, you'll make poor choices, not because you don't have any willpower, but because your hormones are taking over. So, if you come feeling satisfied, you will have more control over your food than your food controlling you.â Jessica
[23:56] âWe don't have to wait for the new year to reward ourselves. Maybe it's buying ourselves a gift. Maybe it's having downtime. Do we want to get tickets to a concert or a show or go to the spa or find, maybe get a massage?â Jenn Trepeck
[31:11]â Muscle dictates metabolism, as we always say. It's not just losing weight; it's removing fat and building muscle to improve our overall health.â Jenn Trepeck
[37:38] âI'm celebrating the win daily and not getting discouraged or focusing too far ahead because I can easily just say âI'll do that tomorrowâ.â Shannon
[43:06] âThe Healthy Vibe Tribe is a great opportunity to get that support, be around people going in the same direction as you and get the education part. That's why I'm excited to partner and lock arms with you.â Jessica
[49:56] âThe Healthy Vibe Tribe is one of the most exciting programs I could even imagine placing myself in. It's taking action and stepping into 2025 with momentum.â Shannon
RESOURCES:
Learn more about Healthy Vibe Tribe on Dec 19 at 7pm ET
Learn more about Healthy Vibe Tribe on Jan 6 at 8pm ET
Ready to jump into the Healthy Vibe Tribe? Start here:
Jan 13th Weekly Zoom Call Questionnaire
Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
Jennâs Free Menu Plan
A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
Nutrition Nugget: C vs. I
The Big C Episode
You vs The Diet Industry
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Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Your liver health could be at risk without you even realizing it. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (now called MASLD for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease)âis a silent yet widespread condition impacting 25+% of Americans. Discover how simple lifestyle changes can help reverse liver fat buildup, the surprising link between sugar and liver health, and why your morning coffee timing matters more than you think! Also, learn which everyday foods to avoid and the powerhouse nutrients supporting a healthy liver. This is the information your liver has been waiting for! Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes and new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/
RESOURCES:
Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
Jennâs Free Menu Plan
A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
The Truth About Alcohol/Salad With a Side of Fries - Podcast
Omega 3 Curcumin and Liver Support. Supplements
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When youâre strapped for time, is exercise what you cut? Or have you decided to just eat your way through the holidays and then start your fitness journey in January? Is there a part of you that would like to start doing something, anything for your health now? You donât need a complete overhaul, you just need to find your minimum effective dose.
Today, Jenn is joined by Vince Sant, creator of the âFat Loss Extremeâ fitness program and Co-Founder of V Shred, whoâs here to help us rethink how we approach health and fitness. Vince is passionate about making fitness accessible for everyone, especially for women ages 35-and-up. Weâll discuss the power of resistance trainingâespecially for womenâand debunk the myth that lifting weights leads to bulk. Vince dives into the benefits of HIIT workouts, explaining how they leverage Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC) for maximum calorie burn, even after youâve left the gym so we can work smarter not harderâŠor longer. He also emphasizes the importance of starting nowâno need to wait for January 1. By stacking small wins, like walking on an incline or incorporating intentional movements into your day, you can create a foundation for long-term success. Heâll share why achieving your health goals doesnât require perfection but rather gradual, consistent changes. Focusing on your minimum effective dose, Vince delivers insights for building lasting habits without sacrificing lifeâs joys.
The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Letâs dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[5:50] Vince describes why he focused on fitness for women 35 + and the joy he receives from watching them thrive and support one another[14:46] Vince challenges the "wait until January 1" mindset and explains why starting now makes all the difference[18:54] Learn how a sustainable approach beats quick fixes every time[21:21] Discover the power of the minimum effective dose in fitness and how it works[28:34] Common fitness mistakes and expert tips for maximizing calorie burn[33:32] Find out why walking on an incline is a simple yet powerful fat-burning strategy[35:39] Vince explains why resistance training is a game-changer, especially for women[40:42] Explore the effectiveness of bodyweight workouts for all fitness levels[43:02] Settle the cardio debate: should it come before or after your workout[48:35] Finally, Vince wraps up with rapid-fire questions to deliver quick, actionable insights.KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Achieving fitness and dietary goals requires a gradual, sustainable approach. Start small by making one change each week and build upon it. Avoid overwhelming yourself by trying to do everything perfectly all at once. Focus on consistency rather than willpower, as lasting discipline develops over time. Balance and moderation, rather than restriction, allow enjoying life's pleasures while fostering long-term success. Starting now, rather than delaying until a milestone like New Yearâs, increases your chances of sticking with it and breaking the cycle of quick starts and early quits.Building a sustainable fitness program starts with small, manageable steps. Focus on mastering one habit at a time, like drinking more water, setting a consistent bedtime, or starting the day with a healthy breakfast. Gradually adding new weekly habits creates a strong foundation for long-term success without feeling overwhelmed. This step-by-step approach allows you to develop consistency and effectively integrate positive changes into your lifestyle.Effective fitness programs require a balanced approach, prioritizing key components like resistance training, cardio, and balance. Resistance training should often take precedence, particularly for women, as it supports muscle growth and overall fitness better than relying solely on cardio. While cardio has benefits and can complement a routine, itâs not the sole solution for getting in shape. Instead, choose activities you enjoy to make cardio sustainable and view it as enhancing your fitness journey rather than the foundation.High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is an efficient cardio method involving short bursts of maximum effort followed by rest. For beginners, a good starting ratio is 20 seconds of high-intensity activity, like sprinting, followed by 40â60 seconds of rest. This approach maximizes calorie burn, improves cardiovascular health, and can be adapted to various fitness levels, making it a practical option for those looking to enhance their workouts.HIIT workouts leverage the power of Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC), meaning your body continues to burn calories after the workout. Pushing yourself during short, intense intervals creates an oxygen deficit that boosts calorie burn and metabolic activity even during recovery.QUOTES:
[10:12] âMy mom doesn't want to be in shape because she wants to have abs at the pool. She just wants to feel good, have energy, and be able to play with her grandkids when we have them.â Vince Sant
[11:35] âFitness doesn't have to be this all-consuming process, it can be something where there is balance, and you can still live your life, get phenomenal results, and feel great about yourself.â Vince Sant
[15:13] âI do wish people would not treat New Year's like it's a specific time of year that will change everything for them because the change is internal.â Vince Sant
[20:07] âI always say this time of year, start stacking wins now so that when new year's gets here, you already got a little bit of momentum, and you don't all of a sudden have to start 20 new things where you feel all this pressure.â Vince Sant
[21:38] âThe minimal effective dose is simply doing the least work where you get the most reward.â Vince Sant
[33:00] â You could burn calories for 2 days from a 10-minute workout. So that's what I'm talking about when I'm saying âminimum effective doseâ.â Vince Sant
[35:37] âWomen need resistance training, and it needs to be a topic of conversation in women's circles.â Vince Sant
[54:01] âRemember, we never have to be perfect. And this time of year, we don't have to strive for optimal. Instead, consider your personal minimum effective dose and keep moving forward.â Jenn Trepeck
RESOURCES:
Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
Jennâs Free Menu Plan
A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
GUEST RESOURCES:
V Shred - Webpage
V Shred - YouTube
V Shred IG - Instagram
V Shred 4 Women - Instagram
Vinceâs Personal IG - Instagram
Vince Sant - Linktree
GUEST BIO:
Vince Sant is the creator of the popular âFat Loss Extremeâ fitness program and Co-Founder of V Shred, one of the fastest-growing online fitness brands in the world. His mission is to revolutionize womenâs fitness by providing everyday women with the right tools, weight loss strategies, and programs that can help them achieve their goals.
Recognizing the unique struggles women over 35 face as they get older, including an aging metabolism, hormones, and societal pressures around body image, Vince has dedicated his career to helping women reclaim their health and confidence at any age.
Over 3.1 million people have now chosen the Fat Loss Extreme program. V Shred continues to serve millions of women with easy-to-follow exercise programs and science-based eating strategies that can completely transform a womanâs body in a few short months.
With a website garnering 16 million monthly hits, a 1.5 million-strong email community, and a vast social media influence of over 10 million, V Shred continues to impact millions of people around the globe positively.
Vince's vision extends beyond fitness; it's a movement towards empowering women to embrace their bodies, helping them understand their unique health needs at every stage of life, and teaching them how to achieve optimal health to live their best lives.
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Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about your butt. Ever heard of Dead Butt Syndrome? Itâs not just a funny nameâthis condition is surprisingly common, especially for those who sit a lot during their work day or sit a lot in general and even for runners and dancers! What is Dead Butt Syndrome? The good news is that simple actions like walking, light stretching, or standing regularly can help prevent and treat the condition. The message is clear: move more, sit less, and donât ignore your glutes! Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/
RESOURCES:
Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
Jennâs Free Menu Plan
A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
Dead Butt Syndrome - Article
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Do you know your biological age? How does one learn their biological age and how is it different from your chronological age? The answer lies in our epigenetics, which is how you live your life!
In this fascinating episode of Salad with a Side of Fries, Jenn welcomes Hannah Went, co-founder of TruDiagnostic, to explore the science behind biological age testing. Together, they dive into the cutting-edge world of epigenetics, methylation, and the role of lifestyle in optimizing health. From understanding how epigenetic markers can predict disease risks to uncovering how simple changes can slow aging, this episode is packed with insights that could transform how you think about your health and longevity.
The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Letâs dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:57] What is your biological age?[6:04] Hannah describes epigenetics and what they target in the blood through various tests.[9:54] What is methylation?[12:53] How is epigenetic testing different from Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos?[15:38] What are the privacy implications of taking these tests, and what can the tests reveal?[22:49] Studies around epigenetic information.[25:42] Slowing the progression of biomarkers that create disease.[29:05] Lifestyle changes can positively impact stress and overall health[32:19] There is power in testing.[33:39] Choosing the most compatible testing company.KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Genetics and epigenetics offer complementary insights into human biology. Genetics represents the fixed "hardware" inherited equally from each parent, while epigenetics is the dynamic "software" influenced by interactions with the environment and personal behaviors. Unlike static genetic markers, epigenetic markers are often changeable, though someâlike imprint markersâmay be inherited, presenting exciting opportunities for biomarker discovery.While the classification of aging as a disease may be debated, it's clear that biological age clocks are becoming powerful tools for detecting disease signals. For example, one clock has shown 92% accuracy in predicting mortality, compared to 72% for chronological age. These biomarkers are improving and will soon include methylation risk scores for specific diseases, helping to assess individual disease risks more precisely. Aging may serve as a general indicator, providing valuable insights into disease likelihood and guiding interventions for better health outcomes.Aging and health assessments, like biological age testing, can serve as a valuable wake-up call, especially for those with room for improvement in their health and lifestyle. While biohacking and excessive supplementation are popular, they often lack clarity and balance, making it difficult to pinpoint whatâs truly effective. Simplicity is vitalâmaintaining a balanced approach is more beneficial than overloading the body with too many interventions, which can disrupt homeostasis and lead to less favorable results.QUOTES:
[6:19] âI like to break down the word. So epi is a Greek prefix that actually just means above or on top of. So we're quite literally just looking on top of your genetics.â Hannah Went
[7:25] âYou can change your epigenetics and control your health. You can no longer blame, you know, your predisposition for disease based on your second cousins.â Hannah Went
[7:40] âWe are in control of our health. Genetics are this predisposition, but not a determining, inherent absolute.â Jenn Trepeck
[12:14] âEpigenetics is actually a better marker in some cases in terms of disease predictability, odds ratios, hazard ratio and thatâs the point of the biomarker. How close can we get to that disease prediction?â Hannah Went
[14:03] âEpigenetic tests are not a replacement for traditional lab tests. Instead, they're just providing a unique layer of insight into how your environment and lifestyle may be affecting your particular genes.â Hannah Went
[27:18] âWe can look at these results and let it be a wake up call to say, I may have different data so, I might want to make some lifestyle changes.â Jenn Trepeck
[33:09] âYou see things on social media nowadays, like âfood is medicineâ. âYou are what you eatâ. âYour DNA is not your destinyâ. That's epigenetics. They're quite literally describing epigenetics without saying the word.â Hannah Went
[35:06] âPeople get confused between what's truly genetic and what is inherited lifestyle. Something might run in your family, that doesn't necessarily mean it's genetic because the other thing that runs in families is lifestyle choices and habits.â Jenn Trepeck
RESOURCES:
Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
Jennâs Free Menu Plan
A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
Nutrition Nuggets for Epigenetics Episode
GUEST RESOURCES:
Everything Epigenetics - Podcast
Trudiagnostic - Website
Everything Epigenetics - Instagram
Everything Epi - Twitter
GUEST BIOGRAPHY:
Hannah Went has a lifelong passion for longevity and breakthrough, disruptive technologies that drive radical improvement to the human condition. She attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a degree in Biology. She had multiple research internships studying cell signaling and cell biology then. After graduation, she worked for the International Peptide Society as their Director of Research and Content. Through work in the integrative medicine industry, Hannah saw an opportunity for methylation-based age diagnostics and started TruDiagnostic in 2020. TruDiagnostic focuses on methylation array-based diagnostics for life extension and preventive healthcare, serving functional medicine providers. TruDiagnostic is committed to research, with over 30 approved clinical trials investigating epigenetic methylation changes in longevity and health interventions. Since TruDiagnosticâs inception, they have created one of the world's largest private epigenetic health databases, with over 75,000 patients tested. Hannah has since created Everything Epigenetics, sharing insights on how DNA regulation impacts health.
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Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Giving. As we enter the season of generosity, it's important to remember that even small acts of giving can make a big impact by signaling to our brain that we are safe, which can help replenish our willpower. Not only that, studies show that giving can lower stress, support balanced blood pressure, and even boost our immune system, making it a powerful tool for improving our physical and mental well-being. When you give, however, donât forget yourself, because you deserve it too. Tune in as Jenn explains the health benefits of generosity. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/
RESOURCES:
Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
Jennâs Free Menu Plan
A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
Willpower Wonât Power
The Longevity Equation
Blue Zones: A Blueprint for Physical and Mental Health
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If youâre not sure where to focus your health efforts, or you think you know the best way to address your primary concern, tune in! Have you heard about the Eight Domains of Health? Which three areas should you prioritize to make the most significant impact on your health journey? How can you tell if the changes youâre making are truly working?
In this episode of Salad with a Side of Fries, Jenn dives deep into the Eight Domains of Health, unraveling the layers of wellness that go beyond simple diet and exercise. She covers the essential systems that contribute to lasting wellness, from the intricacies of digestion as a whole-body experience to the often-overlooked role of detoxification, hormone balance, and cardiovascular health. Jenn also explains the importance of body composition, cognitive health, and the crucial need for quality sleep to create a foundation for healthy aging. Whether you're looking to prioritize these domains or are wondering if your efforts are paying off, Jenn provides practical insights and tips for creating a balanced health journey. She also highlights the three key domains to focus on as you begin your wellness journey. OH! And don't miss next week's episode on epigenetic testing, where she'll discuss how to determine your biological age!
The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Letâs dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[02:38] Exploring the 8 Domains of Health[07:32] Digestion - the whole body experience[12:16] Toxins need to go[19:39] Endocrine System: what are our hormones up to[25:07] Weight and body composition: is BMI BS[30:34] Fitness: how it helps determine longevity[35:53] Cardiovascular health: it's plumbing, electrical, circulation and oxygenation throughout the body[40:29] Cognitive Function - Letâs think about it[43:06] Sleep - Donât underestimate it. Stress disrupts all eight domains of health[47:08] How should you tackle this pyramid of âDomainsâ [1:00:45] Right before Thanksgiving, Nutrition Nugget will be all about giving and gratitudeKEY TAKEAWAYS:
Digestion is a full-body process, from your mouth to your intestines. Symptoms like bloating or indigestion reflect how well your digestive system is functioning. Lifestyle choices, including diet, affect digestion and gut health. A balanced system requires attention to all aspects of digestion.Health should be measured by body composition and muscle strength, not BMI. Lean muscle and balanced fat are better indicators of health. Nutrition, blood sugar balance, sleep, stress management, and fitness support a healthy body composition and overall wellness.Muscle mass and fitness are critical for longevity, supporting joint health, balance, and resilience. Strength training reduces joint strain and boosts cardiovascular and brain health. A well-rounded fitness routine, including strength, aerobic, and balance exercises, is essential for health and independence as we age.Sleep is essential for overall health, serving as the "ultimate biohack" for body and mind. Quality sleep supports detoxification, recovery, hormone balance, cognitive function, and more. Prioritizing sleep can lead to noticeable improvements across multiple areas of health, reinforcing its critical role in wellness.QUOTES:
[10:14] âChristine and I have a mentor who says the road to health is paved with good intestines. Your GI tract is your immune system, nutrient absorption, and gut-brain connection.â Jenn Trepeck
[12:44] âYou can't age well if you can't detox well.â Jenn Trepeck
[30:59] âMuscle is expensive tissue because you have to work for it. But I think your muscle mass is your longevity lever. I think the less muscle we have, the faster we age.â Jenn Trepeck
[35:59] âRegarding cardiovascular health, most doctors look at cholesterol and blood pressure numbers, which are all plumbing. I think the pieces that get overlooked are the electrical pieces of the heart.â Jenn Trepeck
[48:36] âWe have to be willing to give the body time to respond. We didn't get here overnight. We're not going to repair it overnight.â Jenn Trepeck
[49:01] âI implore you to be willing to journal. I don't mean writing down every thought and feeling. I mean, track what you notice because often, these things will improve so unless we pause to think about it and consider it, we might not notice some of the changes happening.â Jenn Trepeck
[58:50] âSo the idea of putting all these things together to me is more about being able to think of the small changes we can make.â Jenn Trepeck
RESOURCES:
Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
Jennâs Free Menu Plan
A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
Debunking Detox
Where Does The Food Go To?
Down and Dirty
Nutrition 101
Caveman Biology in a Very Modern World (Dr. Kathy Campbell)
BMI is BS
Brain Health and Blood Sugar
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Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn dives into the Panera restaurant menu. While known for their bread bowls, savory soups, and baked goods, you might think this fast casual restaurant doesnât work for your healthy lifestyle. Take a closer look at the menu with Jenn and youâll find plenty of options that can align with your health and wellness goals. Tune in to learn how Jenn determines what healthier options to order at Panera. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes, new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/
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Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
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A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
Panera Bread - Website
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Curious about what it might look like to work with a health coach? Wondering what it takes to see progress on your health journey? Is there more to nutrition than eating the "right" foods, and how do you know if your choices are paying off?
In this episode of Salad with a Side of Fries, Jenn dives into some signs and benchmarks of nutritional progress, including whether blood work can be a tangible indicator of health improvements. Jenn, in conversation with two of her past clients, looks at the journey many of us face with diet and exercise, highlighting that your experience and journey to lasting results IS possible. She discusses what itâs like to commit to fitness and nutrition changes, exploring topics like the role of family influence, breaking through initial doubts, the impact of genuinely caring about what you eat, and the role of a health coach. Youâll see how small changes can make a big difference, from reducing inflammation to recognizing how food affects energy and well-being. Tune in to hear her insights and those from people just like you on working with a health coach, how to keep your favorite meals on the menu and improve your health too!
The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Letâs dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:47] We hear about one of Jennâs clientâs on-and-off exercise and eating journey[5:27] Why some people may experience skepticism that eating could affect the way we feel[10:01] The liquid diet and the not-so-long-lasting results[15:04] What to look out for when considering a health coach[25:35] Making the changes in what you choose to eat and fitness goals[31:03] Caring about your fitness and nutrition is life-changing[37:31] Is it genetics, or how weâve been taught to eat in our family and reading labels[40:02] Being healthy for your family is a great reason to be aware of your nutrition[42:32] Nutrition Nugget will be all about Panera, donât miss it on FridayKEY TAKEAWAYS:
Making dietary changes, like adopting a gluten-free, anti-inflammatory diet, may significantly reduce inflammation and related symptoms. Eliminating gluten, sugar, fried foods and reducing sodium helped Cayla experience noticeable health improvements. This experience, backed by blood work showing reduced inflammation, underscores the potential impact of dietary adjustments on overall wellnessPeople often explore health coaching out of a willingness to try something new for their wellness journey, even if they're unsure of the exact outcome. As long as there's potential for learning or improvement, this openness to experiment can make health coaching valuable. For many, gaining even small insights or benefits can be worth investing time and moneyMany Americans need to be made aware of nutrition's profound impact on their overall health, immunity, and quality of life. Only after making informed nutritional decisions and observing improvementsâsuch as fewer illnesses or increased energyâcan people realize how essential quality nutrition is. This knowledge gap often stems from educational, food, and medical systems that do not emphasize the importance of proper nutrition. Knowledge becomes a transformative, lifelong asset for those who learnFor many, the turning point in adopting healthier habits is not just understanding nutrition but beginning to care about it. This shift often comes from engaging, accessible educationâlike relatable videos and interactive learningâthat fosters a deeper connection to the information. By learning how food impacts the body and actively participating in the process, a once passive approach to health can motivate positive change. These are all parts of Jennâs coaching curriculumQUOTES:
[5:51] âI was a big skeptic that what you eat makes a difference in how you feel. And then, over COVID, I went gluten-free. I had such a major increase in my quality of life that I was not expecting in any way whatsoever. And I was like, what else is there?â Cayla
[6:55] âI was like, all right, fine. I'll try the gluten-free, anti-inflammatory diet. So, I did the whole elimination: no sugar, no fried foods, no gluten, low sodium, all of that jazz, and it really helped. Then my skepticism went out the window because I have real evidence, blood work, that indicates that my inflammation from gluten was significantly reduced after cutting it out.â Cayla
[12:26] âI think a common thread in anybody who chooses to work with a coach is to say, âI recognize that there's something I don't know here, and I'm willing to learn and have a guide or a Sherpa in the processâ.â Jenn Trepeck
[13:09] âI had no idea what fiber was. I've been gluten-free and on and off other elimination diets, testing out what is best for me on a physical comfort scale, but in no way did I have the nutritious sense at all. I don't know how I was functioning. I had probably no protein in my diet. I was running on the fumes of carbs. â Cayla
[14:28] âI think a lot of people approach this with a, âwhat do I have to lose?â kind of feeling, but I also think there's people saying, âI'm going to commit time, effort, energy, money to something; like I got a goal and I want to hit it. This is part of the plan to get there.â And I think some of those goals can be relatively universal, right? There's a lot of people who want to see the scale change.â Jenn Trepeck
[16:37] âWell, it's our educational system. It's our food system. It's our medical system, right? The structure of everything is designed to have us eating the flaming hot Cheetos, not recognizing that that's contributing to our lack of energy, literally our physical pain thatâs every day for some people.â Jenn Trepeck
[20:51] âI think there's a big misconception about what coaching looks like or working with somebody. Like the expectation is that someone's going to say âyesâ or ânoâ and foods are going to fall into the eat list or the not eat list, and losing all of your favorite foods. And going back to learning to read labels, it's not a yes or no, because everything's just choices and you get to make those choices. Those aren't choices for me to make for you.â Jenn Trepeck
[31:03] âHonestly, the biggest change from working with you is that I care now. I didn't care before. That's probably why all of these major things have changed for me. I didn't care what I put in my body. I would eat snacks until I was full for each meal. I had no concept of nutrition, but I didn't care to have a concept of nutrition or fitness or anything. Simply caring is all I needed to do the things I maybe subconsciously knew I should do.â Cayla
[33:06] âI think that's where the coach or the guide comes in to help connect those dots. Then we learn over time that we can do this ourselves. You don't need somebody like me forever, right? It's like we can tweak and learn and maybe revisit those kinds of things, but there's a piece of learning how to do this for yourself.â Jenn Trepeck
[40:02] âNone of us controls our destiny, our fate, right? We might have another 10 minutes. We might have another 40 years. So that part you can't control outside of eating well and exercising. But if I can control the quality and be healthy and available for what I want to do and be healthy and around for my family, thatâs what I want.â Paul
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Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
Jennâs Free Menu Plan
A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
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Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about ProMix Protein Bars, available in whey and vegan options. Are these bars a healthy snack to keep on hand? Jenn walks us through the ingredients to see for ourselves. Tune in to see if this bar, a favorite of athletes and fitness pros, will be your favorite too. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/
RESOURCES:
Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
Jennâs Free Menu Plan
A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
ProMix Nutrition - Website
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Have you shied away from lifting weights because you donât want to âbulk up?â Have you found a workout you like and keep doing it over and over? Are you intrigued or confused by fitness recommendations you see online? This episode will answer your questions and debunk fitness myths!
This week, Jenn welcomes Sarah Thomas, host of Burn Fat and Feast. Together, they dive into topics like belly fat, exercise, cardio fitness, weight lifting, and overall wellness, with Sarah busting common myths surrounding these areas. Sarah shares her story and the inspiration behind starting Burn Fat and Feast, explaining why weight training is essential and how lifting heavier weights can be beneficial. Plus, they discuss the importance of moving our bodies, even if it's just for a couple of minutes a day. Tune in to learn more about incorporating strength training into your day, why cardio is overrated for changing body composition, and more.
The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Letâs dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[3:45] Jenn shares what members are getting this week[5:32] Sarah shares her story of being an overweight child to an anorexic teen to being a healthy and happy adult[9:36] Cardio is for heart health[14:06] The importance of strength and resistance training[17:08] Why we should prioritize lifting heavier weights and repeating the same exercises[19:27] What progressive overload is, what it isnât and all about super setting[26:04] Why you can spot train muscle, but canât spot reduce fat[28:34] Sarah discusses menopause and belly fat [30:38] Balancing holiday eating with your wellness goals and how fitness âfitsâ[34:07] How do you stay fit during a time crunch?KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Walking is amazing for cardiovascular health. It is great for our heart health. We need it. That doesn't mean all of our workouts need to be straight cardio. You can have your heart rate elevated by weightlifting, which all women should be doing. Starting in your late twenties, you lose muscle mass at 1-2% per year, leading to a loss of 15-20% by your forties if you don't engage in regular strength training. This condition, known as sarcopenia, accelerates the aging process. Prioritizing building muscle helps maintain strength and mobility and supports healthier aging overall.For effective strength training, prioritize lifting weights that feel challenging by the last few reps or seconds of an exercise. Avoid sticking with outdated weight limits; choose weights that push your muscles to grow and stay strong over time.You can strengthen muscles through exercises like sit-ups, but you cannot spot reduce fat in specific areas like the belly. Fat loss happens throughout the body and is influenced by your overall metabolism and hormonal changes. To manage body composition effectively, focus on consistent movement, balanced nutrition, and prioritize stress management and sleep, particularly during perimenopause.QUOTES:
[6:17] âI won't say that I did everything right from there. I turned to over-exercising for many, many years. I would probably say over a decade of over-exercising after that. So, I've done everything wrong before doing anything right. Along the way, I wanted to know more about our bodies, what makes us work specifically as women, and how our bodies function.â - Sarah Thomas
[9:36] âCardio, in general, is great for our heart health. So we have, for some reason, turned cardio into âthis is what's going to change your body.â It was never researched or meant to change our body composition. We have somehow morphed it into something it wasn't created to do.â - Sarah Thomas
âAs we age, that intense cardio is registering to the body as a stressor, on top of all the stress we already have.â - Jenn Trepeck
[15:00] âI always say weightlifting is queen at this stage of your life. I mean, really! You know, I always say, we talk to perimenopausal women, but if you're in your twenties and your early thirties, pay attention, start doing it now. It is the best approach. I wish I had someone to tell me this in my late twenties and early thirties. So even if you're not here yet and you're listening. Do this now, do this now, because having muscle mass is what we need as we get older.â - Sarah Thomas
[34:56] âI would challenge you by saying, I bet you have five minutes after lunch to do something. I bet you could get up from your desk for five or 10 minutes and do something versus scrolling. Maybe you could still scroll social media and move your body. Maybe you can just get on the treadmill and keep doing that. But I would challenge you to say, if you have five minutes, if you have 10 minutes, you can still get up and move your body.â - Sarah Thomas
[35:19] âThere are a lot of magical things that can happen when you get up and move after you eat. So, 30 minutes to an hour after you eat, it gives that glucose spike when you eat something, somewhere to go. And so it will decrease that insulin response, which will level out, so I'm getting kind of sciencey, but it will level out the glucose response, which we don't want the big spikes.â - Sarah Thomas
[37:41] âIf you're like, I just don't have time, start there. Just get up two or three times throughout your day. Walk around, manage your stress and sleep well.â Sarah Thomas
RESOURCES:
Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
Jennâs Free Menu Plan
A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
GUEST RESOURCES:
Burn Fat and Feast - Website
Burn Fat and Feast - Instagram
Burn Fat and Feast - Facebook
Burn Fat and Feast - TikTok
Sarah Thomas - Pinterest
Sarah Thomas - LinkedIn
Burn Fat and Feast Podcast feat. Jenn Trepeck - Episode 128
BIO: Sarah Thomas
I am a personal trainer, fitness instructor, nutrition coach, business mentor, wife, mom of three, and the founder and CEO of Burn Fat and FEAST, a lifestyle program for women who feel stuck and frustrated with weight loss and overall well-being. Burn Fat and FEAST provides a proven, step-by-step system that educates and empowers women to finally shed excess weight, increase metabolism, and stop yo-yo dieting once and for all. At Burn Fat and FEAST, we teach women to live life to the fullest by focusing on progress over perfection!
I am passionate about teaching a positive mindset, food freedom, metabolic flexibility, hormone balance and fat loss to women in their 30s and beyond. I implement our BFF signature 3, 4, and 5 approaches for long-term, sustainable fat loss. This approach gives my clients results without feeling deprived or getting stuck in a plateau. Iâve been featured in TV and magazine publications such as Nashville's Talk of the Town, Franklin Lifestyle, The Tennessean, and Nashville Voyager, as well as on Podcasts and as a keynote speaker for national wellness and educational conferences across the country.
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Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about compounding consistency. A one percent effort each day can make a huge difference in a year when you are consistent. Jenn is providing some examples and reasons why compounding consistency is the ticket to changing your life. Tune in to learn how you can put in just a little effort each day and reap big rewards. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full length episodes; new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/
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Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
Jennâs Free Menu Plan
A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
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Have you tried every diet under the sun to lose weight or stop overeating, and end up at the bottom of the ice cream pint before you realize what happened? You havenât failed, our brains are literally wired this way. But we can rewire our brainâs âcircuitsâ with a simple method called, Emotional Brain Training.
This week, Jenn is joined by Dr. Laurel Mellin to discuss Emotional Brain Training (EBT) and how it works to manage your under or over eating. Dr. Laurel starts the episode by sharing her experience with obesity, and how she overcame it with her EBT technique. She explains the science behind our tendency to over or under eat, the science behind EBT, the 4 circuits of the brain, and how someone can use EBT to change their life. Dr. Laurel gives a great deep dive into how we can be in control of our food, body, love and protection circuits so that we can live a life filled with more joy! Tune in to learn more!
The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Letâs dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[2:57] Jenn shares what members are getting this week![5:45] Dr. Laurel shares her story about turning to food for comfort.[8:54] What are the chemicals in the body that drive over and under eating? [11:06] How do these chemicals work together in a state of stress?[17:19] Dr. Mellin discusses the three different stress responses and how we get stuck. [21:43] What is Emotional Brain Training (EBT) and where do we start?[27:11] How to rewire your eating habits. [29:18] What happens to the eight chemicals after EBT?[32:06] Why it can be hard to lose weight after you have healed your food circuit. [38:15] Dr. Mellin shares about the one year program people tend to stick to for rewiring their brain circuits. [40:05] What does the process look like throughout the year? [41:00] Dr. Mellin answers rapid-fire off topic questions.KEY TAKEAWAYS:
There are four circuits in our brain: the food circuit, love circuit, body circuit, and protection circuit. Each circuit plays an important role in our bodies and how they impact us is dependent on how they are âwiredâ.The circuits in our emotional brain are what can make or break our lives. They get encoded there through no fault of your own. If you want freedom, you must rewire these circuits. When you rewire your brain, you are more likely to experience, love, joy, and be able to face life head on.QUOTES:
[3:52] âWe have to stop focusing on the food. The food is the tail end of a fight or flight circuit thatâs spewing chemicals that make you want to eat. Turn off that circuit and those chemicals wonât arrive, but as long as youâre focusing yourself and evaluating yourself and punishing yourself for what you ate, youâre not going to have the intentional control in your brain to focus on rewiring that circuit so you get lasting freedom.â - Dr. Mellin
[14:59] âWhat happens is all eight of those chemicals collude to make it virtually impossible for you not to overeat, feel bad inside, and gain weight. Itâs all biochemical, and itâs all affected by one thing, the stress chemicals in your body.â - Dr. Mellin
[32:37] âI thought, Iâve got to go on a diet, and I said no, Iâm not going to. Iâm going to find my own natural weight. Iâm not going to judge my body no matter what size it is. Iâm going to eat when Iâm hungry, stop when Iâm dissatisfied, and use the EBT tool so I can do that. And what happened is food became a non-issue.â - Dr. Mellin
"You can rewire your brain for health, health in mind and in body." - Jenn Trepeck
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Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
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A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
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GUEST RESOURCES:
The EBT website for the program
Latest Book 1-2-3 JOY
EBT Facebook Group
Dr. Laurel Mellin's Instagram
Dr. Laurel Mellin's LinkedIn
BIO:
Dr. Mellin is a health psychologist, New York Times Bestselling author, and founder of emotional brain training, a neuroscientific program for rewiring the brain out of stress overload and into states of joy and optimal health. She developed EBT during her 40 years as a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Mellin is the executive director of the Solution Foundation, which conducts EBT research and trains health professionals and coaches to deliver EBT in their practices and online.
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Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about temptation bundling. Have you heard of it? Youâve probably even done it before. Temptation bundling is when you find things or activities that you want to do and tasks that you donât necessarily want to do or have been putting off, and doing them together. Tune in to hear some of Jennâs examples and how you can use this strategy to get more things done, plus how it ties into your Halloween candy! Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full length episodes; new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/
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Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
Jennâs Free Menu Plan
A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
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How do we get ourselves to do the things we know to do? How do we make healthful actions a priority? This week's guest tells us the simple process. Better yet, he helps us make it easy too. Tune in to learn how to create new and lasting habits!
This week, Jenn is joined by author and speaker Andrew Jobling. The episode kicks off with Andrew talking about his journey restricting food while being a professional athlete, and how it led to a dark place in his health and life. He then shares how to create change through mindset, creating new neural pathways, and anchoring into your âwhyâ. He describes what T.E.A.R.S. is, and how the process can create lasting change. They end the episode talking about what elements to focus on each and every day to create a healthful life. Tune in for some great insight and tips!
The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Letâs dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[5:08] Jenn shares what members are getting this week![7:13] Andrew shares his story about restricting food, and ending up in a dark place. [12:47] Why did Andrew decide to write his first book?[14:48] How do we create change? [23:30] Andrew shares a practical application of step 1 of creating change. [25:21] Andrew explains part 2 of the change process. [30:30] What does T.E.A.R.S stand for? [33:22] Do you need to focus every day on the elements of being healthy?[42:28] Andrew answers rapid fire, off topic questions.KEY TAKEAWAYS:
There is no such thing as a quick fix, you have to do the work. Change is simple, but that doesnât mean itâs easy. The first thing you have to do when changing your habits is understand how you want to live, create a vision of life and identify why itâs important. You can change your results by changing your mental state. To change, pick one thing that you need to do differently, one thing thatâll have the greatest impact on your energy, on your health, on your self esteem. Do it every day consecutively for 63 days to create a neural pathway in your brain to create an unconscious habit.QUOTES:
[4:38] âWeâre told not to eat these foods because theyâre not good for us, yet the stress thatâs created by avoiding them can be far more damaging than actually indulging every now and then.â - Andrew Jobling
[9:37] âI became very interested in nutrition. I got very interested in learning about how to eat healthy and sustain it, how to eat to lose weight, how to eat not to get a result, not to get into an outfit, not for a quick fix, for an event or a moment of time, but for a lifetime. And it finally dawned on me that indulgence is part of that.â - Andrew Jobling
"There's 2 types of change: physical change and chemical change...Physical change is not permanent...Chemical change is something where once it's changed it will never ever ever ever go back...What we're changing in the human experience is not a physical thing; what we're changing is a mindset.â - Andrew Jobling
[31:48] âIf you can identify the negative thought and replace it with a positive one and reinforce and affirm that thought, then that will change your emotional state, your actions, your routines, and hence the results you start getting in life. Simple, not easy.â - Andrew Jobling
[42:01] âWell, let me just give you some perspective. There is no such thing as tomorrow. No oneâs ever lived in tomorrow because as soon as midnight strikes, guess where we are? Weâre back in today. There is no such thing as next week, there is no such thing as next year. Itâs an imaginary concept, no oneâs ever been there, the only place we ever have is now, is today. So if you donât start today, effectively what youâre saying is Iâm not starting.â - Andrew Jobling
RESOURCES:
Wellness Puzzle Podcast, Episode 207
Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
Jennâs Free Menu Plan
A Salad With a Side of Fries
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A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
GUEST RESOURCES:
Andrew Jobling's Facebook
Andrew Jobling's LinkedIn
Andrew Jobling's Instagram
Andrew Jobling's X
Andrew Jobling's YouTube
Andrew Jobling | Empowering you to live a life of joyful longevity
BIO:
Andrew Jobling played professional Australian Football for seven years at St Kilda Football Club. He is the best-selling author of eight published books, including his newest book T.E.A.R.S. of Joy. With over 30 years in speaking, leadership, mentoring, health and well-being, Andrew provides powerful mindset strategies to empower permanent positive change.
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Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about being ticklish. She is discussing the science behind being ticklish and why some people arenât ticklish at all! Tune in to learn why we can be ticklish at times and not others, plus why being ticklish has an evolutionary component! Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full length episodes; new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/
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Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries
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A Salad With a Side of Fries
A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch
A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
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With so many items available at Costco, it can be tricky to determine what is a truly healthier option vs. what is just marketed as a good option. Jenn is here to help!
This week, Jenn is diving into all things Costco. She walks through a variety of items from meat, to refrigerated foods, frozen foods, and even some non food items. Jenn discusses the nutrition facts, how you can spruce up a meal using some Costco items for quick meals, and what she would stay away from. This is definitely an episode to listen to before you hit Costco for your next food haul! Tune in to learn what you should add to your cart!
The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Letâs dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[2:12] Jenn shares the recipes members are getting this week![5:34] What are some good meat options at Costco considering the type and price?[13:34] What is the quality of the food in the refrigerated sections? [17:09] Are there healthy noodle options available at Costo? [19:54] What are some good frozen food options? [26:29] Which snack options are good to buy at Costco? [34:01] Any good non-food items you should look out for?KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Costco meats are a great option for price and quality!Even if something is marked âhealthyâ make sure you check the ingredients and amount you are getting for the listed price.You always have the option to create meals that add in healthy options - for example Kevinâs mongolian beef with some organic veggies.QUOTES:
âWe know that in any store, the produce is going to be our best option...the organic berries at Costco are, hands down, the best prices I've seen anywhere...they actually have quite a bit of organic produce.â - Jenn Trepeck
[5:36] âSo they have organic ground meat. First of all, four pounds for $24.99 for organic ground beef is wild. I was curious, it doesnât say it on the package if they are grass fed, so I went to the internet, according to the internet it is grass fed. I think it is more challenging to find organic grass fed beef for that kind of price, which is why I thought it was notable. Actually, the same for the organic, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, they are $5.99 a pound.â - Jenn Trepeck
[9:37] âSome things at Costco are region or geography specific. So, not to say that everything we found here you'll find at your Costco, but you know, I think if they have them at any Costco, it's something you could even ask your Costco for.â Jenn Trepeck
[16:10] âI would say, add vegetables to this right. Round out your meal, itâs going to give you some of the fiber and I would add some quality fat in there also. You can make a meal in a few minutes for your family, but for something thatâs pre-packaged and one of these sauces, Iâve seen way worse.â - Jenn Trepeck about Kevinâs Chicken
"Anytime we are getting these frozen, or already prepared in some way, foods, they are adding these other things to it, that you're not getting if you bought ground chicken or the chicken breast. But, this is a healthier option compared to some of the other ones that you could pick.â - Jenn Trepeck
[36:34] âI live in the world of practicality vs. idea. You know, only eat green things, not that thatâs even an idea, but you know what, I think some people can make it feel like if you are choosing some of these pre made or prepared or frozen things that youâre failing, and I think thatâs 100% not the case.â - Jenn Trepeck
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