The Sam Plan Pod with Sam Gwaz

Alex Rice joins me.. yet again (lol)! We have talked about the training and positives of running a marathon...but what about the fall out? There were a lot of unanticipated negatives that came from the process (for me) and ever since I have been on a journey, ever since, to reconnect with myself, food, and exercise. Podcast Overview: Training / nutrition summary Marathon fall out What did we learn? I hope you enjoy and as always, if you have a question you want answered on my podcast, email samplanpod@gmail.com to submit. I am here to help and support YOU - because that is what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @thesamplan

New York City! Or as I like to refer to it: a foodies paradise. In this episode my friend and travel buddy, Alex Rice chat about our favorites as well as tips for avoiding long lines. At the mid way point we tap into our "travel mindsets" as it pertains to food and fitness, how that has changed over time and how we recover once we get back. Podcast overview: NYC travel favorites and tips Travel mindset, nutrition and weight gain Travel mindset, fitness/exercise Returning from travel, getting "back on track" I hope you enjoy and as always, if you have a question you want answered on my podcast - email samplanpod@gmail.com to submit. I am here to help and support YOU - because that is what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @thesamplan

I ran a half marathon! I wanted to give some insight on how I trained and prepped for my most recent race, the Nike After Dark Half Marathon! It was an evening race, which isn't the norm, so take that into consideration. I also wanted to take this opportunity to dive into why I am breaking up with distance training and the learning opportunity it presented me with. Podcast Overview: - my training for a half marathon - my nutrition for a half marathon - race day specifics - why I am breaking up with distance training*if I run a race, I will not be training for it! **if I go for a random long run - it will not be because I am prepared for it! I hope you enjoy and as always, if you have a question you want answered on my podcast, email samplanpod@gmail.com to submit. I am here to help and support YOU - because that is what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @thesamplan

SKINNYTOK?! A revival of the toxic thin ideal of the 90’s and a new (big) trend on Tiktok. In this podcast I share my perspective, experience, and thoughts. All in hopes of shedding light on a dark topic and clarity where their uncertainty might exist. Podcast overview: Beauty standards are just trends We often learn through experimenting - the pendulum of extremes is a teaching moment The fat phobia of skinny tok leads to women, young girls to harshly judge (hate) themselves Embracing healthy over size Longevity The good side of Skinny Tok? I hope you enjoy and as always, if you have a question you want answered on my podcast, email samplanpod@gmail.com to submit. I am here to help and support YOU - because that is what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @thesamplan

WE RAN A MARATHON! This is a special podcast because I'm joined by my brave friends, Alex and Layla. Three months ago when I approached them about the idea of running the LA Marathon..it didn't take much convincing! And here we are on the other side of it - ready to spill the beans: - would we run another? - what did we do well? - what would we change? - LA marathon specifics? If you have a question you want answered on my podcast, email samplanpod@gmail.com to submit. I am always here to help and support YOU - because that is what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @thesamplan

Welcome back to the podcast! It’s been a minute since I’ve had a lot to share, but I’m back and ready to dive in. Marathon prep is in full swing! In this episode, I’m covering: My journey with running and why I decided to sign up for a marathon The details of my training plan (strength workouts, easy runs, and interval training) My approach to nutrition (calories, protein, carbs, and all the essentials) Supplement recommendations and things to keep in mind And of course, there will be a follow-up episode after the race. If you’ve got any questions or want me to dive into anything specific, feel free to reach out. I’m also open to case studies—send me your personal questions or scenarios, and I’d love to address them! You can email me at samplanpod@gmail.com. I’m always here to help and support YOU because that’s what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram: @thesamplan and TikTok @thesamplan This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com

What is a "Winter Arc"? My bestie, Alex Rice  joins the pod to define and set up for the next season (winter is coming!). In this episode we address the mental and physical benefits of this concept as well as the struggle of a drop in temperature, shorter days, and so many cookies around every corner. For so many, this is a time of feeling "out of control" but my hope is that we can all reclaim a piece of that and bring intention to what often seems unintentional (weight gain). As a reminder - nobody has it all figured out. We are all learning and I hope you join us in this coming season of discovery. Follow me on Instagram: @thesamplan and TikTok @thesamplan This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com

Statistically, 1 in 10 women have it - but how many struggle through years of pain before arriving to that diagnosis? Yale Medicine claims that, on average, there is a four-to-11-year delay between the onset of symptoms and diagnosis (and treatment). SO LETS TALK ABOUT IT. Maybe your IBS is actually...Endometriosis? Of course, speak to your health care provider and advocate for yourself - no one else will do a better job than YOU. As always, if you have a question you want answered on my podcast, email samplanpod@gmail.com to submit. I am always here to help and support YOU - because that is what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram: @thesamplan and TikTok @thesamplan This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com

Relationships are a focal point to health and longevity (no debate needed here) - which makes "modern dating" the perfect topic to expand upon and hopefully get some guidance from two of my favorite "experts"; Joe (my high school ex boyfriend) and his bff Art. Both are highly eligible bachelors in Manhattan (in case you or anyone you know might be interested) *wink wink In this podcast we discuss, - dating app do's and don't - 1st date icks - app algorithms - and so much more As always, if you have a question you want answered on my podcast, email samplanpod@gmail.com to submit. I am always here to help and support YOU - because that is what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram: @thesamplan and TikTok @thesamplan This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com

Welcome to the pod! This is heavily requested Q&A regarding my recent "transformation", if you will. *TRIGGER WARNING* I do touch on eating disorders, recovery, and dieting/calorie restriction in this episode. Questions: - what made you start tracking again when you did? - do you track macros/calories consistently? - what did you observe with tracking / what did you change? - how did you know when it was time to take a break from tracking? As always, if you have a question you want answered on my podcast, email samplanpod@gmail.com to submit. I am always here to help and support YOU - because that is what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram: @thesamplan and TikTok @thesamplan This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com

Welcome back Lyndie (@itsgivinglorify on IG)! Lyndie is an incredible trainer, nutrition and lifestyle coach who specializes in sustainability. In this episode, we talk a lot about macro tracking, food, and the mental challenges of it all! If you're not following Lyndie, you should be. As always, if you have a question or topic you want addressed on my podcast, email samplanpod(at)gmail.com to submit. I am always here to help and support YOU - because that is what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram: @thesamplan and TikTok @thesamplan This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com  

The internet has been saying, "Don't lift, don't run, just walk"... but what are the implications of this advice? what are the negative consequences? How much of each plays a role in health and longevity? This podcast aims to offer that answer with prescriptive advice for curating an optimal, health-focused approach. If you want to learn more about optimizing health span, not just life span - check out Peter Atia's book "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity". As always, if you have a question or topic you want addressed on my podcast, email samplanpod(at)gmail.com to submit. I am always here to help and support YOU - because that is what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram: @thesamplan and TikTok @thesamplan This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com

RIM TO RIM AT THE GRAND CANYON! On May 31st, 2024 I set off with some friends to take on what only 1% of park visitors do…rim to rim. The route is about 21-24.6 miles, over 5000 feet in elevation gain, incredibly hot, and what makes rim to rim more difficult is no matter where you start and end... you're leaving the hard part for the very end (the slow climb up). This podcast is of course to share my experience - but also to help you take it on yourselves, if you dare! And I really really hope you do. First I’ll walk you through the preparation (planning logistics, training, and nutrition), then I’ll take you through a play by play of how it all went down (from start time to snacks I brought), and I’ll finish up by sharing any learning objectives. If I were to do it again…what I would do differently? As always, if you have a question or topic you want addressed on my podcast, email samplanpod(at)gmail.com to submit. I am always here to help and support YOU - because that is what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram: @thesamplan and TikTok @thesamplan This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com

QUESTION - HOW DO I GET LEANER? As a fat loss expert, I want to lend myself to this conversation. Particularly as a lot of people pursue a smaller body going into summer and (too often) dive into methods that are more harmful than helpful in the long run. In this pod I aim to answer the questions… -What are the important elements of weight loss? -How to assess calorie needs? -How to assess protein needs? -What about the other macros? -How does training change for a weight loss program? -How can training aid in a leaner body composition? -What about IF or keto or other weight loss options? If you have any questions or are interested in some 1-on-1 coaching, email me samplanme@gmail.com for info! Here to serve. Follow me on Instagram: @thesamplan and TikTok @thesamplan This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com

On today's podcast, Whitney Aronoff joins me to discuss the value of food for healing and how impactful energy is to health and the foods that we eat. We discuss her journey overcoming gut issues and an auto-immune disease and how she uses food to elevate her own life and those she works with. IT'S IS SUCH A GREAT ONE and I hope you all learn as much as I did. Chef Whitney is a personal chef where she crafts custom meal plans for clients, guiding them towards their best lives and is the founder of High Vibration Foods. Whitney healed herself of an auto-immune disease and chronic digestive issues with food by attending culinary school at The Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City. By studying Eastern and Western philosophies of healing with food she uncovered the root causes of her suffering. Through her blog, Starseed Kitchen, she shares seasonal high vibration recipes and her line of organic spice blends, High Vibration Foods that she launched in 2020 and is now available at Erewhon Market. Whitney firmly believes that the healthiest meal one can eat is the one prepared at home. Chef Whitney’s goal is to share her culinary knowledge to empower people to cook nourishing meals in their own kitchens. Connect with Whitney Aronoff: Whitney's Instagram: @whitneyaronoff Starseed Kitchen Website: starseedkitchen.com High Vibration Living podcast As always, if you have a question or topic you want addressed on my podcast, email samplanpod(at)gmail.com to submit. I am always here to help and support YOU - because that is what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram: @thesamplan and TikTok @thesamplan This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com

Welcome back to the pod! Today is all about answering frequently and hopefully helpful questions. Starting off with more in-depth responses to complicated questions like, "How to help yourself not feel guilty after eating certain things? Tips and tricks to not fixate on the scale or tracking foods?" And finishing off with more quick responses to questions like, "Do you get upset with yourself for failing or not eating what you should’ve?  Best creatine on the market? What is the difference between training for strength and training for muscle building? Would you rather live with a goat or a bird?" And so much more! I hope you enjoy and as always, if you have a question or topic you want addressed on my podcast, email samplanpod(at)gmail.com to submit. I am always here to help and support YOU - because that is what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram: @thesamplan and TikTok @thesamplan This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com

Kate Morton is a Registered Dietitian, founder of Funk It Wellness, SXSW speaker and menstrual health advocate. Kate has a master’s degree in Human Clinical Nutrition and focuses on menstrual health and anti-diet culture education. After completing her studies, Kate moved to New Zealand where she began working with wellness start-ups to develop nutritionally sound products in the “better for you” market. While in New Zealand, Kate started to presume a more holistic way of living that led her to dive deeper into the science of hormones and cyclical living. Kate’s mission is to empower all menstruators to have autonomy over their bodies and learn to make peace with food and their cycles. Kate's Instagram: @carbsandkate Funk It Wellness Website: funkitwellness.com Follow me on Instagram: @thesamplan and TikTok @thesamplan This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com

Join me for some 2024 goal setting! A new year brings some exciting opportunities - so much potential. But how can we maximize it? Make the most of it? In this podcast I talk you through my New Year's routine: gratitude & reflection + goal setting & planning. So get your pens and notepads ready. This one is interactive and requires some work! As always, if you have a question or topic you want addressed on my podcast, email samplanpod(at)gmail.com to submit. I am always here to help and support YOU - because that is what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram: @thesamplan and TikTok @thesamplan This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com

Let's talk about food freedom. As someone who spent most of her life dieting and restricting food - building a positive relationship with all food was scary and difficult. How are you supposed to unlearn everything you've ever been taught about food and how your body should look?? In this episode, I discuss the benefits of food freedom, the negatives, and how to achieve it.  As always, if you have a question or topic you want addressed on my podcast, email samplanpod(at)gmail.com to submit. I am always here to help and support YOU - because that is what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram: @thesamplan and TikTok @thesamplan This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com

Welcome back to the pod, Alex Rice! Alex is a certified cool girl (check her out on IG @alexricee to see what I mean), an incredible Trainer/Health Coach, and just so happens to be one of my favorite people on the planet. In this episode we dive deeeeep into mental health; Alex's experience with anxiety, mine with an eating disorder, and ways we've learned to cope and heal. We also chat about what an anomaly Alex is - having a positive relationship history with food, exercise, and (mostly) body image and share some of our gym girl unnecessary necessities (gift suggestions). I hope you guys learn a ton! You can find Alex on IG @alexricee and TikTok @alexricee_ As always, if you have a question or topic you want addressed on my podcast, email samplanpod(at)gmail.com to submit. I am always here to help and support YOU - because that is what life is all about! Follow me on Instagram: @thesamplan and TikTok @thesamplan This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com