Let's talk about gut health! Facts referenced from Gut! If you enjoyed this podcast, would you please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Sign up for Fit Tip Friday Newsletter ! Follow Alyssa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyle_lys/,
We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat”. With the rise of fast and processed food we’ve also seen a rise In obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. But what about the rise of anxiety, depression, etc?Here’s a chat about a scholarship essay I wrote about mental health & nutrition. I’ve never been confident about my Uhm actual writing, but this seems so prevalent in today’s world I just wanted to share.Link To Full Essay Reference List1. Nami.org. 2020. Mental Health By The Numbers | NAMI: National Alliance OnMental Illness. [online] Available at: <https://www.nami.org/mhstats> [Accessed30 December 2020].2. Greger M. How Not To Die From Suicidal Depression. In: How Not to Die. PanBooks; 2017:198-211.3. Gómez-Pinilla, F., 2020. Brain Foods: The Effects Of Nutrients On BrainFunction.4. Sathyanarayana Rao, T., Asha, M., Ramesh, B. and Jagannatha Rao, K., 2008.Understanding nutrition, depression and mental illnesses. Indian Journal ofPsychiatry, 50(2), p.77.5. Gomez-Pinilla, F. and Nguyen, T., 2020. Natural Mood Foods: The Actions OfPolyphenols Against Psychiatric And Cognitive Disorders.6. Murphy, M. and Mercer, J., 2020. Diet-Regulated Anxiety.7. MD, E., 2020. Nutritional Psychiatry: Your Brain On Food - Harvard Health Blog.[online] Harvard Health Blog. Available at:<https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/nutritional-psychiatry-your-brain-on-food-201511168626> [Accessed 28 December 2020].8. Walker, Matthew. Why We Sleep.Scribner; 2017If you enjoyed this podcast, would you please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Sign up for Fit Tip Friday Newsletter !Follow Alyssa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyle_lys/
Your resource to all things fitness, health, and nutrition. We are here to serve you and will be breaking down different topics across the health and fitness industry, answering questions, debunking myths, and share our experiences, knowledge and research with you. This is a community for you to adopt a healthier lifestyle, and have fun doing it! In today's episode we interview Rebeka Miller, a Registered Dietician and Personal Trainer. Rebeka helps adults to lose fat, get fit, and feel amazing. We discuss common struggles when first starting a health and fitness routine, gut health, the power of habits and consistency. If you enjoyed this podcast, would you please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Sign up for Fit Tip Friday Newsletter ! Follow Rebeka- The Fit RD! IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefit_rd/Follow Alyssa & Nikki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyle_lys/, https://www.instagram.com/nikkiihoff/
Your resource to all things fitness, health, and nutrition. We are here to serve you and will be breaking down different topics across the health and fitness industry, answering questions, debunking myths, and share our experiences, knowledge and research with you. This is a community for you to adopt a healthier lifestyle, and have fun doing it! Always make a list before you grocery shop - or at least have a general idea of what you want to cook so that way you don’t buy food you won’t eat pick recipes with 6 or less ingredientsBuy seasonal Buy bulk Buy whole foods instead of pre chopped/ precut Replace meats a few times a week with plant based sourcesFrozen & canned Bulk fruits & veggies can be cheaper than fresh Be mindful of where you shop- Kroger, Tom Thumb, Whole Foods are usually more expensive than Costco, Trader Joes, Aldi. Don’t be afraid to price compare To avoid wasting food, use what you already have! OR if you have leftovers from the week, bag up what you don’t use and freeze them Do not shop hungry. You’re eyes will become bigger than your stomach.If you enjoyed this podcast, would you please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Sign up for Fit Tip Friday Newsletter !Follow Alyssa & Nikki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyle_lys/, https://www.instagram.com/nikkiihoff/
I lose weight and then 'treat/reward' myself with crappy food. I am also an emotional eater so if I get too sad/angry/frustrated....same thing. How to create a better relationship with food.How to reward yourself with things other than crappy food Why to quit cheat days Assess and recognize your eating patternsEmotional behavior vs hungerPlan meals / Make a planGet help / supportIf you enjoy this podcast, would you please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Sign up for Fit Tip Friday Newsletter !Follow Alyssa & Nikki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyle_lys/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiihoff/
BEST 5 LEG EXERCISES FOR LOWER BODY FOUNDATION AND TO BUILD THE BOOTY Why they are the best, what muscles they work, proper form, limitations, ad more! 1. Squats 2. Deadlifts3. Lunges4. Glute Bridges/ Hip Thrusts5. Leg Press CLICK HERE to watch videos on form! If you enjoy this podcast, would you please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Sign up for Fit Tip Friday Newsletter !Follow Alyssa & Nikki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyle_lys/, https://www.instagram.com/nikkiihoff/
Your resource to all things fitness, health, and nutrition. We are here to serve you and will be breaking down different topics across the health and fitness industry, answering questions, debunking myths, and share our experiences, knowledge and research with you. This is a community for you to adopt a healthier lifestyle, and have fun doing it! In todays episode we talk to @arugalyssa (YAY for the Alyssa's!) who is currently studying to be a registered dietician. She is mostly plant based, and passionate about sharing evidence based nutrition. In today's episode we talk about creating a plant based lifestyle, learning how to cook healthy foods, working through family support, science based nutrition, and influencers talking about food/diets- who you should listen to.If you enjoyed this podcast, would you please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Sign up for Fit Tip Friday Newsletter !Follow Alyssa & Nikki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyle_lys/, https://www.instagram.com/nikkiihoff/
If I told you about a revolutionary new treatment that makes you live longer, enhances your memory and makes you more creative. It makes you look more attractive and keeps you slim and lowers food cravings. It protects you from cancer and dementia. It wards off colds and flus. You’ll eve feel happier, less depressed, and less anxious. Interested? These are simply the proven benefits of a full night of sleep- and its completely free! This episode is about all things sleep: why we sleep, how we sleep, things that affect our sleep, and tips for better sleep! If you enjoy this podcast, would you please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Sign up for Fit Tip Friday Newsletter !Follow Alyssa & Nikki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyle_lys/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiihoff/
You don't need to cut carbs out of your diet to lose weight! In this episode we deep dive into the importance of carbs, what carbs do for our bodies, and the types of carbs you should focus on eating! If you enjoy this podcast, would you please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Sign up for Fit Tip Friday Newsletter !Follow Alyssa & Nikki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyle_lys/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiihof/
In today's episode we cover different ways to stay consistent and motivated! 1. How to create healthy habits & strategies for keeping them 2. Breaking the "All or nothing" mindset3. connecting to intrinsic factors4. Discipline5. What can I do? I feel like nothings working... If you enjoy this podcast, would you please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Sign up for Fit Tip Friday Newsletter !Follow Alyssa & Nikki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyle_lys/, https://www.instagram.com/nikkiihof/
WELCOME TO EPISODE 4! Today we are going to take you on a tour of the weight loss pill section of Walmart and recommend all of our favorites… JK. kinda. In this episode we cover dietary supplements and the importance of vitamins & minerals. Do you need to use supplements? Do sports supplements even help? What is the point of supplements? What supplements that are actually worth it? The first half of this episode we will discuss vitamins & minerals and their importance. In the second half we will be discussing popular sports supplements within the fitness industry.If you enjoy this podcast, would you please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Sign up for Fit Tip Friday Newsletter !Pre-Workouts: PE Science Prolific Pre-Workout- Tingle Free | Gluten Free | Vegan | Keto-Friendly Protein powders:Sprouts – Pea Protein Powder (bulk food section)- $5.99PE Science Vegan Protein Powder- Pea & Brown Rice ProteinFollow Alyssa & Nikki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyle_lys/, https://www.instagram.com/nikkiihof/https://www.instagram.com/yourbodybasics/
In today's episode we are bringing you all you need to know about different types of workouts, how to optimize workouts for fat loss/getting toned, and creating a routine that works for your lifestyle. Just like the food we eat, no one way of working out works for every person. If you enjoy this podcast, would you please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Resources- Workouts bodybuilding.comResources- Products Yoga Mats- Yoga Design Lab Resources- Foam RollersBasic foam roller: for those new and just starting out looking for something a little less intense.Trigger Point Foam Roller: for a more advanced, deeper roll! R8 by Roll Recovery: Nikki's favorite! roller blade wheel roller! Sign up for Fit Tip Friday Newsletter !Follow Alyssa & Nikki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyle_lys/ https://www.instagram.com/nikkiihof/
Welcome to episode 2! In this episode we are going over “what is healthy eating”?!The big secret is- there is no one perfect diet that is going to work for everyone! So how do you find what works for you? In today's episode we will be coveringthere is no one size fits all dietwhat you should focus on eating most of the timethe importance of balancing macronutrientshow a calorie deficit works (and goes too far) for weight lossIf you enjoyed this podcast, would you please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Sign up for Fit Tip Friday Newsletter !Follow Alyssa & Nikki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyle_lys/, https://www.instagram.com/nikkiihoff/
Body Basics- A Health, Fitness, & Nutrition podcast. Welcome to the show! This podcast is your resource to all things health and fitness. Here we will debunk myths, break down different topics across the health and fitness industry, review common frustrations, and share our knowledge and research with you! We are here to create a community for you to help you adopt a healthier lifestyle with support and resources. Everyone's body is different and we want to help you discover what works best for yours along the way! In this first episode, we introduce who we are, what this podcast is all about, and share 4 of the top changes that made the BIGGEST difference in our health and fitness journey when we first started out. If you enjoy this podcast, would you please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Sign up for Fit Tip Friday Newsletter !Follow Alyssa & Nikki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyle_lys/, https://www.instagram.com/nikkiihoff/