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Your Health Class

179 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

Your Health Class is about creating a healthier generation. Back in school we were never taught what foods to eat, how to lose fat, or even how to take care of our body's! But together we can change that by: First, helping you understand how your fat works so that you can lose it! Second, feeling empowered and confident finally having control over your body and fat! Finally, creating a movement! Sharing this information, helping each other, and creating a healthier generation!

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Here’s Why You Don’t Need a Meal Plan and What to Do Instead!

October 11, 2022 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

I could have a plan with perfect macros, delicious recipes and still not be able to follow it! Think about it… If I hate eating in the morning.  I don't have time (or want) to cook all my meals. I'll never be able to follow that plan long enough to see results. So today, we dive into what you can do to see better results and make this a long term transformation!

What I Eat in a Day (Plus All the Other Factors for Results)

September 15, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

This is the #1 question I get asked! Yet only a small piece of the equation. So not only will I breakdown what it is I eat, but also what the rest of my lifestyle looks like! Which is just as important for my metabolism!

Top 5 Health Books to Take Your Health to the Next Level

September 10, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Books are by far the most underrated tool you have on your health journey! This is going to be 5 that will be huge on your journey if your goal is to find the perfect balance between health and looking awesome!

3 Nutrition Things I’ve Changed My Mind on this Year

September 01, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

One of the most important things on my fitness journey has been learning to change my mind. It’s easy to see great results. Get super excited. Then think that is what is best! So let’s dive into the big topics I’ve learned more about, seen new research and ultimately have changed my mind on this last year!

Your Weekly Tea: Sweetners Effects on Your Microbiome, Protein for Aging, and Cholesterol

August 26, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Have you noticed there is so much news, yet there is so little productive conversations! That’s where Your Weekly Tea comes in! This will be a show to discuss the latest stories, studies and events that you need to know for better health! (And sometimes this means dispelling the BS in recent news! This Weeks Tea: Sweetness Effects on Your Microbiome Protein for Aging Cholesterol Courtney Lyman - Health Coach Instagram: @courtneylyman_ TikTok: @courtneylyman_

Your Weekly Tea: Sweetness Effects on Your Microbiome, Protein for Aging, and Cholesterol

August 26, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Have you noticed there is so much news, yet there is so little productive conversations! That’s where Your Weekly Tea comes in! This will be a show to discuss the latest stories, studies and events that you need to know for better health! (And sometimes this means dispelling the BS in recent news! This Weeks Tea: Courtney Lyman - Health Coach Instagram: @courtneylyman_ TikTok: @courtneylyman_

The Secret to Using Cardio for Cutting

August 18, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MB

You want to lose weight? Start running, right? Today we’re going to dive into some studies that will make it much more clear whether this is effective or not! Studies: Effect of Aerobic Exercise-induced Weight Loss on the Components of Daily Energy Expenditure The E-MECHANIC randomized controlled trial

5 Unexpected Reasons Diets Don’t Work

August 09, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Failure happens. On this journey you’re supposed to fail! But the goal isn’t to keep doing what caused you to fail.  In today’s episode we will dive into 5 reasons your diet didn’t work! This means going beyond the surface level of “falling off track” or “not having time.” So, by the end of this episode, you’ll look at your journey differently and have some new actions steps to crush your goals! Podcast Reference How to Get Better Results Calorie Counting

Your Weekly Tea: Calorie Cycling, Brown vs White Rice, and What's the Deal with Fiber

August 04, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Have you noticed there is so much news, yet there is so little productive conversations! That’s where Your Weekly Tea comes in! This will be a show to discuss the latest stories, studies and events that you need to know for better health! (And sometimes this means dispelling the BS in recent news! This Weeks Tea: Calorie Cycling Brown vs White Rice What's the Deal with Fiber Courtney Lyman - Health Coach Instagram: @courtneylyman_ TikTok: @courtneylyman_ health, nutrition, fat loss, fa...

How to Get Better Results Counting Calories

July 27, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MB

MyFitnessPal and other calorie counters can be amazing tools for reaching your goals! But it’s also important to understand… CALORIES ARE NOT THE FULL STORY!  Today we talk about a simple strategy to use with your calorie counter to track your hormones and keep your hunger, energy, and cravings in check! This helps to make a long lasting change and not get thrown off track!

Your Weekly Tea: Cocoa for Anxiety, Gut Health's Link to Parkinson's, and Big Pharma Regulating Supplements

July 21, 2022 02:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Have you noticed there is so much news, yet there is so little productive conversations! That’s where Your Weekly Tea comes in! This will be a show to discuss the latest stories, studies and events that you need to know for better health! (And sometimes this means dispelling the BS in recent news! This Weeks Tea: Cocoa for Anxiety Gut Health's Link to Parkinson's Big Pharma Regulating Supplements Courtney Lyman - Health Coach Instagram: @courtneylyman_ TikTok: @courtneylyman_

Our Take On Mental Health: Isolation and Purpose

July 13, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Mental health is a hot topic right now. And rightfully so! It’s one of the biggest problems we are facing in America. While we talk about things that benefit mental regularly on the show, we very rarely talk about the issue itself. And with the current advice of “just feel good about yourself” or “take these drugs” it’s ridiculous. Neither of these address the root problem. Plain and simple.  Today let’s talk about the root problems. Let’s be in this together. Things do get better!

75 Hard Mistake - Are These Holding You Back?

July 06, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Are you doing the 75 Hard? I’ve done this challenge multiple times, I’ve failed it multiple times, and each time it has come down to these mistakes! So today I break these mistakes down and how you can get the absolute most out of this challenge! 

10 Best Healthy Food Companies

June 28, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Going into the grocery store, walking down the aisles you literally see hundreds of products. It’s overwhelming! And sadly just because you’re in a “health” food store, it doesn’t mean they’re all healthy! So, today we’re talking about 10 of the best brands that are doing it right! High quality ingredients. Less added sugar and fillers. No vegetable oils. These are going to be go to brands to start upgrading your pantry and health! Courtney Lyman - Health Coach Instagram: @courtneylyman_ T...

Your Weekly Tea: Egg and Processed Food Debate and Changing EPA Guidelines?!

June 21, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MB

Have you noticed there is so much news, yet there is so little productive conversations! That’s where Your Weekly Tea comes in! This will be a show to discuss the latest stories, studies and events that you need to know for better health! (And sometimes this means dispelling the BS in recent news! This Weeks Tea: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/10/2138/htm https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31105044/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-10924319/EPA-warns-forever-chemicals-household-...

The Secret Strategy to Turn Your Goals to Reality

June 15, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

How do you take your goal and turn it into reality? Now that’s a good question. Think about it, most of us have things we want and goals, right! Yet why do some people achieve them and others don’t? Today, we are going to dive into the best strategy I’ve learned to reverse engineer your goals, so you can turn them into reality! Power List Episode with Andy Frisella Win the Day

“You’ve Changed!” - 5 Underrated Skills for Transforming Your Health

June 08, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

WARNING This episode does swear more than others… If you notice people that have gone through a “health transformation” come out different. That’s where the “you aren’t the same” or the “I miss the old you” comments come from. Those people are right… you are not the same! You have to develop a new set of soft skills that change who you are! Today Courtney and I break down 5 skills that will turn you into a whole new person! Courtney Lyman - Health Coach Instagram: @courtneylyman_ TikTok: ...

How Do You Look at Health?

May 31, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MB

The health world is full of conflicting messaging, which is why it is so confusing! While some information is simply wrong. There is going to be a lot of information that is largely determined by the goals that you have and how you look at health! So in todays episode, we discuss how you can shift your perspective and end the confusion!

Your Weekly Tea: High Fat Diets Causing Cancer, Nutrient Depleted Soil, and Acne

May 24, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Have you noticed there is so much news, yet there is so little productive conversations! That’s where Your Weekly Tea comes in! This will be a show to discuss the latest stories, studies and events that you need to know for better health! (And sometimes this means dispelling the BS in recent news! This Weeks Tea: Between 1940 and now, nutrient levels in fruits, vegetables in UK reduced by 50%, says study Hope for acne sufferers as dermatologists identify possible link between key nutrient...

Your Health Class: High Fat Diets Causing Cancer, Nutrient Depleted Soil, and Acne

May 24, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

< __truncato_root__> Have you noticed there is so much news, yet there is so little productive conversations! That’s where Your Weekly Tea comes in! This will be a show to discuss the latest stories, studies and events that you need to know for better health! (And sometimes this means dispelling the BS in recent news! This Weeks Tea: Between 1940 and now, nutrient levels in fruits, vegetables in UK reduced by 50%, says study Hope for acne sufferers as dermatologists identify possible link...

Creating Your Forever Diet - Implementing a Diet for the Long Run

May 19, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

The best advice is not always sexy. You don’t need some fancy diet. You don’t need a bunch of supplements. While these are useful tools, the real, long-term results come from doing something consistently for a long time! So today we take the fluff out of your diet and break down what you need to do to change you diet for the REST OF YOUR LIFE (and enjoy it lol)! Power List Microbiome

Health Hack: If I Could Follow Just ONE Nutrition Tip

May 04, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MB

Nutrition is complicated, right? Well I t gets complicated with the shear amount of information, the different circumstances, and everything else. Which is great to talk and learn about, but what if we made it as SIMPLE as possible? That is what we dive into today!  If I could only follow ONE nutrition tip, what would it be?

Liver: Fat Loss Superfood or Toxin

April 29, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Have you ever tried liver? I can tell you one thing… me and liver were not love at first sight (or taste). The number of health benefits and nutrients packed into it, however, earn it a second chance.  That is what we’ll be diving into in this weeks podcast! Unpacking all the nutrition in liver, why you might want to add it in and why you may need to be careful eating it as well! And it’s not what you would think. 

Your Weekly Tea: Probiotics for Allergies, Building Muscle in a Calorie Deficit, and the Current Mental Health Crisis

April 26, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Have you noticed there is so much news, yet there is so little productive conversations! That’s where Your Weekly Tea comes in! This will be a show to discuss the latest stories, studies and events that you need to know for better health! (And sometimes this means dispelling the BS in recent news! This Weeks Tea: Probiotics for Allergies Muscle and a Calorie Deficit The Mental Health Crisis Links to Probiotics: Primal Earth Probiotic Low Histamine Probiotic Courtney Lyman - Health Coa...

Your Weekly Tea: Collagen vs. Whey, New Way to Look at Cancer, and 4 Protein Facts

April 13, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Have you noticed there is so much news, yet there is so little productive conversations! That’s where Your Weekly Tea comes in! This will be a show to discuss the latest stories, studies and events that you need to know for better health! (And sometimes this means dispelling the BS in recent news! This Weeks Tea: Whey vs Collagen 4 Things About Protein Top Tips to Optimize Mitochondrial Health Courtney Lyman - Health Coach Instagram: @courtneylyman_ TikTok: @courtneylyman_

What Do I Eat in a Day? A Peek at My Diet

April 07, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

*DO NOT EAT LIVER EVERYDAY* Check out this Liver follow up episode! Studies for the health, fat loss, and muscle gain of food are amazing. What does it lack? THE REAL WORLD! How do we apply all these things we’re learning, put them in our daily life so we can see the long term results? In todays episode, I will give you an idea of what my diet looks like so you’re able to some of my strategies and put them into yours! (Yes my diet is weird by most people’s standards! If your goal is ONLY f...

3 Keys to Continue Your Progress While Traveling

March 29, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Traveling and taking a vacation is awesome right! What’s not awesome is feeling guilty the whole time and losing all your fat loss results while you’re gone! So frustrating. How do we end this cycle? Today we discuss the 3 keys and the mindset shift you need in order to continue making progress while you’re away and coming back a better version of yourself!

What is your ONE THING?

March 15, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

One of the most infuriating things in life is working hard at something every day and not seeing results! All the time and energy you put in… feels wasted. The book, “The One Thing” details a strategy on how to avoid this cycle of burning out and that’s the tool I’ll be detailing for you today! Listen to this! Then conquer your day!

Your Weekly Tea: Exercise Harder for Some People, Farmed Salmon, and Kids Wearing Masks

March 09, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Have you noticed there is so much news, yet there is so little productive conversations! That’s where Your Weekly Tea comes in! This will be a show to discuss the latest stories, studies and events that you need to know for better health! (And sometimes this means dispelling the BS in recent news! This Weeks Tea: Why exercise gets harder the less you do Does Your Farmed Salmon Contain This Chemical? How to Help Kids Navigate the New Era of No-Mask School Rating TikTok Health @thebenazadi...

Should You Eat Whole Wheat? Let’s Look at the Science

March 04, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

***WARNING*** This episode is going to get nerdy! Since dieticians and the government says there is a lot of claims made about whole wheat, without a lot of evidence. Today we dive into the research! Looking at how whole wheat became arguable the “most important part” of our diet. How research supports that. How research may not support that. We’re going over everything and then giving you an action plan to use this information to break plateaus!

Your Weekly Tea: Vegetables and Exercise for your Heart Then Putting on Our Tin Foil Hats

February 22, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Have you noticed there is so much news, yet there is so little productive conversations! That’s where Your Weekly Tea comes in! This will be a show to discuss the latest stories, studies and events that you need to know for better health! (And sometimes this means dispelling the BS in recent news! This Weeks Tea: Just 20 minutes of daily exercise at 70 could stave off major heart disease: study Modeling Agent Accused Of Trafficking Girls To Epstein ‘Found Dead’ In Prison; Cell Cameras Not ...

Your Weekly Tea: Obesity Drug, the Watermelon Diet, and Sleeping for Your Heart

February 16, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Have you noticed there is so much news, yet there is so little productive conversations! That’s where Your Weekly Tea comes in! This will be a show to discuss the latest stories, studies and events that you need to know for better health! (And sometimes this means dispelling the BS in recent news! This Weeks Tea: Poor sleep can triple risk for heart disease NICE approves revolutionary drug for obesity treatment This New Eating Habit Is Unsurprisingly Terrible For You, Says Dietitian Cour...

The ONLY Shortcut to Your Goal

February 10, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.78 MB

A shortcut?! That’s right there’s one! This is however is not for the faint of heart or someone looking for the easy route. Power List episode

Your Weekly Tea: Skipping Breakfast, Lockdowns, and a Dietitians Advice

February 08, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Have you noticed there is so much news, yet there is so little productive conversations! That’s where Your Weekly Tea comes in! This will be a show to discuss the latest stories, studies and events that you need to know for better health! (And sometimes this means dispelling the BS in recent news! This Weeks Tea: Should You Skip Breakfast? (Sorry, the Answer Is Still No) https://apple.news/AyYv3lPd8Rv-0ix9PIC85eQ A LITERATURE REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF LOCKDOWNS ON COVID-19...

Carbs - Are They Evil?

February 03, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

What’s the deal? Are carbs good? Are they bad? Over these last couple years it’s seemed to change on a weekly basis! This is mostly because of the war waging between the high carb and the low carb armies. Todays episode is the peace treaty. There is a time for high carb, there is a time for low carb, BUT WHAT DO YOU NEED? This episode will help understand what carbs do in your body and what you need to do to lose fat! Referenced Episodes Carbohydrate Tipping Point Microbiome Part 1 Microbio...

Your Weekly Tea: Spotify, Fasting and the Worst Thing for Your Immune System?! - with Courtney Lyman

February 01, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Have you noticed there is so much news, yet there is so little productive conversations! That’s where Your Weekly Tea comes in! This will be a show to discuss the latest stories, studies and events that you need to know for better health! (And sometimes this means dispelling the BS in recent news! This Weeks Tea: Spotify Takes Down Neil Young’s Music After His Joe Rogan Ultimatum https://apple.news/A4WBYwEaqR7SdNeXmo9Xqjg The Worst Ingredient For Your Immune System https://media.mercola.co...

Becoming the Leader for Your Health and Our Generation - With Chris MacAuley

January 25, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MB

The people we need right now are leaders. The current obesity epidemic is out of hand! In times of crisis, leadership is what's needed and despite what most people think leaders are not born... They are MADE. Made exactly through the process we talk about today. Today, Chris MacAuley, a fitness coach and marine, comes on to talk about THREE distinct ways you can show up as a leader in your health and life! Chris MacAuley - Fitness Coach Instagram: @chris._mac

Your Weekly Tea: Diet Monitoring, Omicron Vaccine, Don’t Workout?!

January 21, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MB

Have you noticed there is so much news, yet there is so little productive conversations! That’s where Your Weekly Tea comes in! This will be a show to discuss the latest stories, studies and events that you need to know for better health! (And sometimes this means dispelling the BS in recent news! This Weeks Tea: Diet Monitoring Pfizer to Roll Out Omicron Shot in March Don’t Work Out With Covid-19, at the Gym or Anywhere Else

Your Goal Is NOT Enough

January 18, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

How is your New Year's Resolution going? Halfway through January this is where it starts to become more difficult...

How to Know If Food is Healthy or Not! (Reading a Nutrition Label Like a Pro)

January 04, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Is it just me or has the marketing at the grocery store gotten out of hand?! Cutting out ALL added sugar isn't required to be healthy but why does yogurt need 20 grams of it or why does my spaghetti sauce have it at all! This is why now more than ever, you need to be able to read a food label! In today's episode we dive into what you want to look for before buying food. That was you're no longer bringing food into your home that won't serve you!

Is Your Day "Air Tight?"

December 16, 2021 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.98 MB

A couple days before recording this podcast I completed a challenge. What challenge? Something called SuckFest. This is a challenge Bedros Keuilian came up with to test his limits and push himself at this end of this year to be stronger for next year. It's simply a 1/5th of a mile run followed by two exercises for 15 reps each... REPEATED 135 TIMES! For a grand total of 27 miles and 4,080 reps! Now what did this all teach me? Well a concept I struggled with a lot at the beginning of my jour...

How Much Protein Do You Need? Plus 4 Ways to Get More

November 29, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

So You’re Struggling with Nutrition… Your Starting Five Tips

November 17, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

All of our bodies are different right? Which is why cookie-cutter meal plans are just not going to work for most people! This couldn't be more true. There is a huge need to find what works best for you and your body, but understanding there are some foundational things that we all need. That is what we discuss in today's podcast, what are the FIVE foundational pieces that everyone needs to focus on? Which is not only important if you are just starting out, but crucial that even if you been w...

Two Months of Meditating? How to Start Meditating and My Experience

November 10, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Does meditating live up to the hype? It seems like everywhere we look in the health world is discussing meditation! Which means there is a HIGH bar to live up to. Over the last two months I have been giving it a try, so this is my experience and might give you a realistic idea of what you can expect. If you are like me, I might have come in with too high of expectations. If I think back to when I started exercising, however, it took more than two months to see MEANINGFUL results! So, let's s...

Are You Saying "No" Enough?

November 03, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.47 MB

Have you ever seen the movie Yes Man with Jim Carrey? This is a great example of getting outside your comfort zone, but notice how little control he had. The same thing happens to you, if you say yes to  everything. If you feel like you don't have enough time. If you don't feel in control of your day. Or if you just don't have enough energy, sometimes it's as simple as saying "no" more! In today's episode, we dive into the power of no and how it can actually bring MORE good into your life!

Bonus: How Increasing Your Energy Leads to a Greater Transformation - with Christian Van Camp

October 26, 2021 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

How often do you want to make a difference, but just don't feel like you have the energy to do so?  Working out, eating right, all sounds great! What if you don't have the energy to make that happen? Having the energy to even make that happen is extremely challenging at first. I know there's been periods in my life where I have had so little energy that after just sitting on the couch for a few minutes I would pass out! Today, Christian Van Camp, a wholistic lifestyle coach, comes on to shar...

Living Longer and Creating More Life in Your Years - with Christian Van Camp

October 26, 2021 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Longevity is an awesome topic, like who wouldn't want to add more years to their life! An important aspect to this conversation though is not just how many years you live... but how many years you LIVE! How many years are you truly experiencing life? The question, today, isn't just, "How can we live longer," but "What can we do NOW, so we can have more LIFE later?" Our guest, Christian Van Camp, goes through the best lifting, eating and biohacking practices that will optimize your longevity ...

Why Motivation Keeps Goin Out

October 21, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Motivation... the 8th wonder of the world.  Like do you ever scroll through social media and just feel blown away, how some people can stay so motivated for so long? Obviously some is faked. Of what's real, though, how do they do it?  It starts by switching how you look at it. Instead of seeing a switch... something that you have or don't... something that you need to switch on each day... visualize a fire. A fire inside of you that you build. If you were in the Boy Scouts you won't need ...

It's Time to Stand Together

October 12, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Anyone else noticed how crazy the world is getting? It is crazy how far we've come from "two weeks to flatten the curve." The latest headlines at the time of recording are actually "no jab, no organ transplant?!" To think this is how far the U.S. has come over the course of a year. Today, we're not just talking about what's happening and the shifts that are being made, but also about what we need to do about it right now! Sitting by, waiting for things to return to normal, is NOT working. Ju...

Mud\Wtr, Reishi, and Testosterone

September 30, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

Recently I have been trying out a very interesting product called Mud\Wtr. While I do love most of the ingredients and what the product does, I noticed myself feeling very weird after a week or so. This is my review and we'll dive into some interesting studies I found that may explain why it made me feel so weird! The goal? Help you keep adapting how you look at supplementing!