The Outlier Health Podcast

Sid Garza-Hillman on Meal Planning, Ultrarunning, and Why We Shouldn't Take Showers

October 01, 2015 16:44 - 1 hour - 37.3 MB

In today's episode, Doug and I bring back Sid Garza-Hillman, one of the most popular guests we've had on No Meat Athlete Radio. And of course, his charm doesn't disappoint. We discuss meal planning, approaching the natural diet, ultrarunning, and showering. More specifically, why Sid doesn't shower. This is one of those episodes you really don't want to miss.

The Best Resources for Running Motivation and Training

September 24, 2015 09:00 - 44 minutes - 25.3 MB

It's part two of the great No Meat Athlete Radio Resource Guide, and this time it's all about running. Motivation, training guides, books, movies, podcasts, you name it, we cover it in this week's episode.

The Best Resources for New Vegans

September 17, 2015 19:39 - 51 minutes - 29.3 MB

Today we kick off part 1 of a 2-part resources guide! First up, resources for new vegans. In today's episode co-host Doug and I share our favorite documentaries, podcasts, books, websites, and more, all geared towards new vegetarians or vegans.

When to Quit (And When to Keep Going)

September 14, 2015 20:46 - 34 minutes - 19.9 MB

If you've listened to the past few episodes, you know co-host Doug was headed into this past weekend's 50k ultramarathon under prepared, and that pain was expected. Crying at mile 15, now that was unexpected. Half way through Doug found himself faced with the decision to quit or dig deep and keep pushing, even when he didn't want to. In today's episode, we recap that race, and discuss the challenging of knowing when it's best to give up, and when to continue moving forward.

The Complete Guide to Running Gear

September 10, 2015 09:00 - 59 minutes - 34 MB

For something so simple, running brands sure put out a lot of gear. In today's episode, we wade through all the junk, and take a look at the running gear we actually use. We discuss our favorite shoes, clothing, recovery tools, hydration equipment, electronics, and oh so much more.

The Guilt Free Running Slump

September 03, 2015 16:28 - 36 minutes - 20.7 MB

Several months ago, I announced my . My intention was to focus on the marathon distance for the first time since qualifying for Boston. Fast forward to today, and instead of being in week 8 of an intense training cycle, I'm hardly running at all. I'm officially in a slump. But you know what? I don't feel guilty about it. For the first time -- maybe ever -- I'm not beating myself up for failing at my original goal. I'm at peace with this lack of motivation and training. As it turns out, NMA Ra...

7 New Listener Questions

August 31, 2015 18:36 - 35 minutes - 20.1 MB

In today's episode, we answer your questions about food and fitness. We talk soy, peanuts, gluten, endurance, and more.

Our 100th Episode: A Look Back and Forward

August 27, 2015 09:00 - 47 minutes - 27.2 MB

Can you believe it? 100 Episodes! Things started off a little rough, but we've officially hit our stride and the 100th episode. In today's episode co-host Doug and I share some of the secrets behind this show, where we've struggled, and the lessons we've learned. We also look forward towards new ideas and changes coming in the next year.

All About Supplements!

August 24, 2015 15:23 - 45 minutes - 26.1 MB

Do vegans need to take supplements? In today's episode, it's all about the supplements. Which you need (if any) on a whole foods plant-based diet, and what you're already getting naturally. Plus you'll get the low-down on what we take ourselves and why.

Staple Foods in the Vegan Athlete's Pantry

August 20, 2015 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

Today it's all about the staples. For a new vegan, it's easy to find cookbooks and that guide you through dinners, but what about a simple bowl of cereal, toast, or cup of tea? With an increasingly large number of vegan substitutes available, it can feel overwhelming choosing the right vegan substitutes. Never mind knowing if your favorite bread or pasta is actually 100% plant-based. Inspired by a listener question, co-host Doug and I dig deep into our pantries and refrigerators, and discus...

The Most Important Daily Habits

August 17, 2015 14:42 - 45 minutes - 25.8 MB

When you wake up each morning, you're forced to take care of a number of "most-dos." You must take the kids to school, answer emails, and go to work, for example. Most of us get so caught up in the most-dos that we neglect the important habits that could really shape our day. Habits for physical and mental health. Habits for happiness and gratitude. Habits that only take a few minutes to do, but still get brushed aside. In today's episode, Doug and I discuss our most important daily habits, a...

What We Eat on a Typical Day

August 13, 2015 09:00 - 44 minutes - 25.2 MB

Over the past 95 episodes, we've talked a lot about the ideal diet, and ways Matt and I try to find it. Between the two of us, we've experimented with fruitarian, raw, juicing, no oil, and minimal processed foods. But while experimenting and talking about an ideal way of eating is fun and inspiring, it isn't always practical. And without the context, we've come to realize that it almost feels unattainable or too far out there for many of you, the listeners. So today Matt and I get real. We ...

What We Eat on a Typical Day

August 13, 2015 09:00 - 44 minutes - 25.2 MB

Over the past 95 episodes, we've talked a lot about the ideal diet, and ways Matt and I try to find it. Between the two of us, we've experimented with fruitarian, raw, juicing, no oil, and minimal processed foods. But while experimenting and talking about an ideal way of eating is fun and inspiring, it isn't always practical. And without the context, we've come to realize that it almost feels unattainable or too far out there for many of you, the listeners. So today Matt and I get real. We ...

How to Save Money While Eating Healthy and Vegan

August 10, 2015 08:00 - 27 minutes - 16 MB

It's no secret that local, organic, healthy food can get expensive. Add in fake meats and fancy spices or oils, and your new vegan diet is maxing out credit cards. But even when you shop at the hippest grocery stores, it doesn't have to be that pricy. You can eat on the cheap, and still get all the great whole foods your body is craving. In today's episode, we discuss our strategies for saving money on food, and which foods we avoid because of the price tag.

14 Things We Wish We Knew Before Going Vegan

August 06, 2015 09:30 - 36 minutes - 21.1 MB

A few years ago Matt wrote a post called . It was a reflection on his first 2 years as a vegan, and all the things he wish someone had told him before he made that change. Now that I'm inching towards my 2-year anniversary, we revisit that topic together and compare lists. When you make a giant change, like switching to a vegan diet or training for your first marathon, there's nothing that can fully prepare you for the experience. But in our cases, there are a few things we wish someone had ...

How to GAIN Weight on a Plant-Based Diet

August 03, 2015 08:00 - 27 minutes - 15.8 MB

Most of us have no trouble losing weight on a whole foods plant-based diet, but is it possible to actually put weight and muscle on? Ever since college I've wanted to put on weight, and had success for awhile when I still ate meat. After going vegan, I immediately lost weight, and thought I could never bulk up again. Then I met guys like Robert Cheeke and others who were putting on muscle without the meat. So I set out to give it another try. In today's episode, co-host Doug and I discuss why...

Where Do You Get Your Protein?

July 30, 2015 14:57 - 40 minutes - 23.3 MB

After 3 years of this podcast, we finally answer the age old question we vegans know so well, "But where do you get your protein?"

Our Vegan Trip to Italy

July 27, 2015 08:00 - 28 minutes - 16.3 MB

My wife Erin and I are back stateside after a vegan tour of Italy. In today's episode, we talk about our favorite moments of the trip, what we thought of the food, and why we think it's alright to indulge a bit on vacation. Note: Because we're still on the road, the sound quality of this episode isn't very good. Bare with us another week and things will be back to normal!

Small Steps or Massive Action? The Best Way to Make A Change

July 23, 2015 08:00 - 45 minutes - 26.1 MB

Have conventional habit change methods been wrong this whole time? A few weeks ago I see person after person making as they try to start a new habit. They either go all in, dive head first into massive change, and burn out just as reality starts to set in. Or they take the small steps approach. They follow a slow, arduous process of tiny steps. With no major breakthroughs or results, the motivation simply disappears. My approach is different. I think you can do both. Instead of choosing mass...

What to Eat Before a Race

July 20, 2015 08:00 - 32 minutes - 18.8 MB

Our answer to the common question: "What should I eat before a race or long run?"

Running on Vacation - is it worth it?

July 16, 2015 08:00 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MB

Right as this episode goes live, I'll be landing in Rome, Italy, where my wife Erin and I are taking part in a vegan tour. It's guaranteed to be a blast. But this week also marks Week 2 of my official marathon training plan. So it begs the question: Should I be running while on vacation? If you’re a regular listener to the podcast, it should come as no surprise that NMA Radio co-host Doug and I approach this answer differently. He loves running, and would do it all the time. Including...

The Non-Running-Geek's Guide to Running Form

July 13, 2015 08:00 - 36 minutes - 20.9 MB

As young children, chasing friends on the playground, screaming through sprinklers, and rushing down the first base line in tee-ball, we were runners. Runners much more concerned with having fun than running form. At the time form didn't matter. Now that we're adults running harder and longer, small form adjustments can prevent injuries, make us faster, and burn less energy. The problem is, adjusting your form can be difficult. And confusing. Cadence, arm swing, foot-strike -- We've all heard...

3 Ways We're Not Perfect (Actually Way More Than That)

July 09, 2015 08:00 - 28 minutes - 16 MB

I run a blog, host a podcast, and am working on my second book, all based on habits most people find challenging. I must be perfect at those habits, right? Wrong. When you read someone's blog, or listen to them share stories on a podcast, it's easy to assume they don't struggle with the same issues you do. The truth is that none of those people are perfect, they just try to look flawless in order for you to take them seriously. In today's episode, NMA Radio co-host Doug and I spill the beans....

6 Rules to Follow for Your First Trail Run

July 06, 2015 08:00 - 37 minutes - 21.6 MB

Trail running is intimidating. There's no way around it. You could get lost or hurt. You have to deal with uneven footing and steep climbs. It's dirty, wet, and exposed. But for co-host Doug, it's the only reason he's still running at all. And all those factors I listed earlier? They're much less of an issue that most beginner's think. Doug runs almost exclusively on mountain trails, is the author of the , and gets more pleasure from playing in the woods than anyone I know. When we decided ...

Phil Maffetone on Why We Should Run Slow

July 02, 2015 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

One of the most frequently asked questions Jason and I get at is our opinion of the Maffetone Method. You may have heard of Dr. Phil Maffetone and his unusual training philosophy, which put simply suggests that slow running will make you faster. It sounds a little out there, but since first reading one of his books a few years ago, I've heard from complete beginners and elite runners who have all had success training with the Maffetone Method. Even Rich Roll used it while training for the Ep...

How Not to Be the Punchline of the Vegan-at-a-Dinner-Party Joke

June 29, 2015 08:00 - 48 minutes - 27.5 MB

NMA Radio co-host Doug recently attended a bachelor party, where while discussing meals for the weekend, it became clear that one of the guys wasn’t comfortable with Doug’s being a vegan. "We’re all having meat. What are you going to eat, Doug? Carrots?" We’ve all been in this situations like this. It’s that moment at a restaurant, party, or dinner when all of a sudden people realize you’re vegan or vegetarian, and don’t know how to react. Before you can even say a word, someone gets def...

Which Type of Runner Are You?

June 25, 2015 08:00 - 37 minutes - 21.3 MB

The Old-Timer. The Selfie Runner. The Kicker. We've all seen these runners and thought to ourselves, "I don't ever want to be that guy." I hate to break it to you, but you might be that guy. Or one of the nearly 20 other runner types we discuss in today's podcast. It all started while flipping through Mark Remy's , where I came across his Types of Runners list. The funny, lighthearted list not only takes aim at the obviously obnoxious runners, but also takes a jab at just about every single o...

Chef AJ and the Secret to Losing Weight

June 22, 2015 08:00 - 1 hour - 37.9 MB

A few weeks ago I shared an interview with my wife Erin on her recent success with . That episode was the most downloaded release in No Meat Athlete Radio history, and the feedback and questions about the program have been pouring in. So to help answer those questions, and dive deeper into the philosophies behind the program, I asked Chef AJ herself to join me for an interview. During this episode you not only get to witness firsthand Chef AJ's fiery personality, but we discuss what it means...

Alex and Jeanette Ruiz, Leaders of NMA Miami, on Picking Yourself and Making Change in the World

June 18, 2015 14:45 - 48 minutes - 27.9 MB

Hanging on the wall in my office, so that I see it every time I start a workday, is a one-page essay by Seth Godin, titled "Pick Yourself."This simple phrase, to me, represents the enormous opportunity offered to each of us by our hyper-connected world. There are almost no "gatekeepers" anymore: if you want to be a leader, an artist, a change-maker, you don't need to wait around and hope you get picked.Instead, pick yourself. Start doing the thing you want to do and use the incredible tools -...

Feel Better, Do More

June 15, 2015 08:00 - 34 minutes - 19.8 MB

"How have you been?""Good! Very busy."That common answer to what is most likely the most common question, makes me sad. As a society, we seem to idealize being busy. If we're busy, we must have a purpose. I've never been good at being busy, which is probably why I'm not cut out for the corporate world. I like to have time -- lots of time -- to do the things I like doing, not the stuff I feel like I have to do. That's what I talk about in today's podcast. How to build a lifestyle that creates ...

Our Favorite Running Hacks

June 11, 2015 08:00 - 40 minutes - 23.1 MB

Have you ever thought to yourself that your running habit would finally stick if it were just a little easier? As a husband, business owner, and father of two with little time and plenty of obligations, I'll do anything I can to make running easier. That doesn't mean I cheat my way out of the difficult days (I believe that's impossible with running), but it does mean I take advantage of easy tricks that make a difference. It turns out Doug's the same way. In today's episode Doug and I pulled ...

The Key to Losing Weight the Healthy Way

June 08, 2015 07:00 - 50 minutes - 29 MB

After this year's vegan cruise, my wife Erin set a goal. By the next cruise she would get back to her pre-baby weight and rock a bikini. Over the past few months Erin has not only lost 18 pounds, but reclaimed her passion for fitness in the process.

10 Simple Guidelines for Eating Healthy

June 04, 2015 13:12 - 42 minutes - 24.2 MB

Here at No Meat Athlete, we aren't fans of following strict diet rules. We believe in a little flexibility when it comes to eating. But if there was an official No Meat Athlete diet, these 10 guidelines would be it. Guidelines for how to eat healthy on a daily basis, with enough wiggle room to make it sustainable for the long term. In today's episode, Doug and I discuss those healthy eating guidelines, and exactly why building in that flexibility is important.

The Irony of Commitment

May 29, 2015 13:30 - 46 minutes - 26.6 MB

What if I told you that by limiting yourself with a strong commitment, you're actually freeing yourself up to be more creative. You'd think I'm crazy, right? But it's true! Constraints on what you can do actually help artists, writers, and even runners. Which is why I recently posted a set of new commitments on the blog. A shiny new running commitment, and a somewhat scary commitment to you listeners. In today's episode, Doug and I talk about the power of commitment, and how to actually succe...

Doug Wins His 24 Hour Ultra And How To Train In The Heat

May 22, 2015 13:40 - 48 minutes - 27.5 MB

Hold up...Doug WINS a 24 hour ultramarathon? Last weekend he not only kept his NMA Radio guarantee by reaching 100 miles under the cut-off, but did us one better by actually winning the race. In today's episode we hear a few battle stories from the race, what he learned, and how he managed the monotony of a loop course. And as summer approaches in the northern hemisphere, so does the heat. After the race discussion Doug and I dive into strategies and tips for training and racing on those hott...

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