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229. How to Set New Year's Resolutions That Will Make a Difference This Time

Fitness & Sushi - December 24, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
I'm going to get right to it - as a society, we approach New Year's resolutions wrong. It's not hard to understand why I say that. All you have to do is look at the success rates of said resolutions. Year after year we keep setting the same ones. We keep going through the same yearly cycle. ...

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228. How to Live an Anti-Diet Lifestyle

Fitness & Sushi - December 17, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
Most of what you see in the weight loss space is simply a repackaged version of Diet Culture. The strategies might be different on the surface, but they still all share ineffective common denominators that set you up for failure and keep you stuck in the diet cycle. They may throw words out ...

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Dissecting the 75 Hard Trend, Resolution Realities and Love in the App Era

Well...Basically - December 16, 2023 22:00 - 37 minutes
Ever wondered if there's a magic mantra or a fitness challenge that could instantly make you healthier and fitter? Well, we're here to tell you that there are no shortcuts to a healthy lifestyle, and it's time we burst the bubble of the trending 75 Hard challenge. Join us, as we explore this ext...

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160:Dissecting the 75 Hard Trend, Resolution Realities and Love in the App Era

Well...Basically - December 16, 2023 22:00 - 37 minutes
Ever wondered if there's a magic mantra or a fitness challenge that could instantly make you healthier and fitter? Well, we're here to tell you that there are no shortcuts to a healthy lifestyle, and it's time we burst the bubble of the trending 75 Hard challenge. Join us, as we explore this ext...

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[REPLAY] #56 - Coping With Holiday Diet & Body Talk

Satisfaction Factor - December 13, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
We're taking our first ever Satisfaction Factor holiday break this year! We’ll be back with a new episode on January 10th, but until then, we hope you enjoy this replay! If you're dreading the diet & body talk at your holiday family gatherings, you're not alone! Even if we are really good at ha...

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182: Dealing With Anti-Fat Family During the Holidays

Fierce Fatty Podcast - December 12, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Woah nelly, can family be trying or what? Especially if you’re the only one talking up about bad behaviour and feel like the black sheep or are being told you’re “tooooo sensitive”. If we want to (or have to) spend time with family, having some tactics in our back pockets is a great idea. Sharin...

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227. The Willpower Myth of Diet Culture

Fitness & Sushi - December 10, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
Much of the messaging that comes out of Diet Culture is centered around pushing yourself to achieve a particular goal. We're told to have discipline. We're told "no pain, no gain." We're told to suck it up and just do it if you want it bad enough. Hungry? How bad do you want to lose weight? ...

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159:Sexually Transmitted Breakfast

Well...Basically - December 09, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes
What if there was a way to enjoy your holidays without letting fitness take a backseat? Imagine relishing worldwide breakfasts without the guilt! Join us as we unfold our personal battles and victories with gym anxiety, maintaining routines, and striking a balance between relaxation and staying ...

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226. The Psychology of Eating: What Really Drives Our Eating Behaviors

Fitness & Sushi - December 03, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
Most health and fitness advice isn't all that helpful. We're usually given a series of behaviors to aspire to. Eat more vegetables. Eat less, move more. Eat xxxx amount of calories. Hit your macros. Don't eat this/that food. The list goes on. It's not that these things don't work or can'...

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158:Challenging the Fitness Industry: The Importance of an Inclusive Approach

Well...Basically - December 02, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes
Ever felt frustrated with the closed-mindedness that often prevails in the fitness industry? Well, we got your back! In our latest episode of Well Basically, we, your hosts Mike De Silva and Sam Wex, take a deep dive into this topic, drawing from our personal experiences and observations. Unfilt...

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181: Fat Liberation Gone Too Far? Misconceptions and Mistakes

Fierce Fatty Podcast - November 29, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Some folks can come in contact with fat liberation and turn away shaking their heads at the things that we believe. The thing is, often what they understand about fat liberation is incorrect, a misunderstanding or just plain false. First I talk about the core tenets of anti-fat beliefs and then ...

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#81 - Diabetes Myth Busting with Esther Tambe

Satisfaction Factor - November 29, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
This week, we’re talking to Esther Tambe, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES (she/her) about the mainstream myths about diabetes & what a weight inclusive approach to diabetes looks like! Esther Tambe is a New York-based weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian passionate about helping women recover from eating ...

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157:Breaking Barriers in Strength Training: A Fresh Look at Rep Ranges

Well...Basically - November 25, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes
Ready to revolutionize your strength training routine? Buckle up as we, your hosts, Mike De Silva and Sam Wex, bring a fresh perspective on rep ranges in this episode of Well Basically. We're shaking up the traditional view on optimal rep ranges for different training goals. Discover why the onc...

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225. How to Get Back In the Exercise Habit When You Just Don't Want to Do It

Fitness & Sushi - November 19, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
I don't think I've met a single person who didn't experience a period when they just didn't want to exercise. They know it's good for them. They say they do enjoy it. But they're still feeling a lot of resistance. There are many reasons this happens, and you don't necessarily need to be a pa...

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156:Question Time: Snake Meals & More

Well...Basically - November 18, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes
Ever wondered how many calories are in a glass of gasoline? This week, we took a deep dive into the world of weird food habits, including the unique concept of snake meals, the psychological reactions to certain foods from childhood, and the potential energy in some rather non-traditional dietar...

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[REPLAY] #41 - Caring For Ourselves When The World Is On Fire

Satisfaction Factor - November 15, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
While the context is different, we thought this would be a good time to revisit these self-care practices and conversations about caring for ourselves. And, in an effort to practice what we preach, we took a week off from recording to allow ourselves to rest & regulate. We'll be back with a new ...

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224. How to Break the Cycle of Food Obsession

Fitness & Sushi - November 12, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
When you're stuck in Diet Culture you don't realize just how much you think about food. It's like there's a mental program running that's sucking up all your emotional bandwidth. How much do I eat? Am I eating enough? I shouldn't have eaten that. I really want that. Don't eat carbs. I'm hung...

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155:Lobbying For Hobby-ing

Well...Basically - November 11, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes
 Strap in as we take you on a sensory adventure, exploring unexpected hobbies and their unique value. Join us for an offbeat discussion ranging from the intriguing to the eccentric, all the way to curious hobbies like analyzing stool samples. We promise, it will be nothing short of entertaining!...

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223. The Dangers of Surface-Level Weight Loss Solutions

Fitness & Sushi - November 05, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
Most people are engaging in surface-level weight loss strategies. As a result, they end up getting stuck in a cycle where the strategy they're using to solve the problem is the very thing creating it in the first place. This is yo-yo dieting, and if you're not careful, you can spend a lifeti...

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154:Nutritionist Exhibitionist

Well...Basically - November 04, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes
Ever found yourself laughing about hospital experiences or debating the real difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian? Buckle up, as this episode of Well Basically is set to tickle your funny bone and fill up your knowledge tank! Andrew, your co-host, turns on the charm with his comical...

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180: Being On Reality TV Almost Killed Me

Fierce Fatty Podcast - November 02, 2023 02:14 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
Today we are talking about the the truth about reality television and how devastating it can be to the lives of those featured. There have been incredible numbers of reality TV stars who have died by suicide and I was almost a part of that statistic. If you didn’t know, I was on a 2 part BBC sho...

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#80 - What If Weight Loss Could Actually Help Your Situation?

Satisfaction Factor - November 01, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
This week, we're answering the question, “What if weight loss could actually help my situation?” And if you've ever found yourself wondering about that, you’re not alone. Maybe you understand that health is more complicated than just our personal behaviors, and you've realized that the “thin ide...

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222. 5 Liberating Changes When You Heal Your Relationship with Your Body

Fitness & Sushi - October 29, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
Your relationship with your body impacts every aspect of your life. I've spoken to so many people who have shared how a negative perception of their body has affected everything from their eating, to their exercise, to their career, social life, and intimate relationships. We can get so caug...

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221. 5 Liberating Changes When You Heal Your Relationship With Food

Fitness & Sushi - October 22, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
There are some really cool things that happen when you heal your relationship with food. A single tweak to your perception of food and the meaning you attach to it can create a cascade of positive food experiences. Imagine a world where your eating doesn't have a cloud of guilt or obsession ...

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153:Confidence Men: A Guide To Building Self-Assurance

Well...Basically - October 21, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes
Are you familiar with the powerful and transformative effect that confidence can have on your life? In our recent chat , we unearthed some undeniable truths about how self-assurance can alter your approach to life's challenges.  Ever wondered how expressing one's insecurities can resonate with ...

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#79 - Viewing Diet Culture Through a Trauma-Informed Lens with Katie Kurtz

Satisfaction Factor - October 18, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
This week, we’re talking to Katie Kurtz, MSW LISW-S (she/her), a subject-matter expert and trainer who specializes in integrative and inclusive trauma-informed care. As a licensed social worker & certified coach, she has spent the last 15 years specializing in trauma-informed training and consul...

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179: How to Feel More Confident in Your Body

Fierce Fatty Podcast - October 17, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 105 ratings
http://www.fiercefatty.com/179 How the heck do you feel more confident in your body anyway? In this episode, I go through step by step the actions to take. Get ready to make some notes, or not, I ain’t the boss of you. Plus, the story of someone making me cry in Starbucks last week after shamin...

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220. How to Eat Healthy and Exercise When You Have a Hectic and Stressful Life

Fitness & Sushi - October 15, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
When I shared my experience having an 8-5 job the last 6 months, I explained how the time and emotional energy commitment to it had burned me to the ground. And I got a lot of feedback from our community about how so many people are feeling the same way. You're grinding day after day and fee...

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152:New Host, Tryna Gain The Most.

Well...Basically - October 14, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes
We're beyond thrilled to welcome back Andrew, a dear friend and esteemed companion, who's finally becoming a permanent part of our community. Andrew's journey of healthy weight gain presents a fascinating mix of determination, innovation, and humor. From the seemingly strange - like adding butte...

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219. Why Dieting is the Best (unwanted) Way to Gain Weight

Fitness & Sushi - October 08, 2023 18:05 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
Most people aren't trying to gain weight, yet they're constantly immersed in a mindset and behaviors that all but assure weight gain over the long term.   I'm talking about dieting, of course.   And when I say dieting, I'm not just talking about following a branded diet. Everyone already...