The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast

Let's talk about your metabolism. Can you really 'Boost' it?Reviewing TDEE, eating more calories, and talking about why you might not get as many calories as your favorite fitfluencer.

Going over the reasons why people regain the weight back after losing it. Weight loss success rates are pretty awful.. let's talk about what you can do to prepare for your next weight loss phase to help you keep that weight off long term. Some common reasons why maintaining weight loss is so hard:1. Too much focus on the scale2.Your all-or-nothing mentality3.Unsustainable weight loss methods4.Diet after the diet phase5.Not knowing what it takes to reach your goals6.You try and do it alonePlus a ton

Talking all things related to fad diets:What they are, how they work, how to spot them, what we can actually take from them, why they don’t work long term, and discussing some of the popular diets we see in the media.Diets like Keto, IF, Vegan/Vegetarian, Optavia, Weight Watchers, and more.Towards the end of the episode we talk about how to be skeptical, ask good questions, and invite conversation to help you make the best decision for you.Follow me in instagram: @lukesmithrd for more nutrition and

Intro - Talking about the Gap Vs GainThings I used to believe when starting my fitness/coaching journey:-The leaner you are, the healthier you are-You only have to track food if you're trying to lose weight-The more workouts the better-Meal plans help people-Eating 'healthy' would get me to my body goals-Being super lean = being super happy-Sleep wasn't that important-Doing random workouts was better than doing the same workouts-I thought I could look like people online-I could figure everything out

We cover some of the main reasons why you're not seeing results in your nutrition and fitness pursuits. Do you feel like you're doing everything right, but nothing seems to change? Check out this episode to see how you can break through your plateau and finally reach the goals you've been working towards. Follow me on instagram: @lukesmithrd for more nutrition and fitness related content!

Answering all the questions you submitted via Instagram.1. Should I take creatine?2. Should I bulk or cut first?3. How long should I be in a deficit before I take a break at maintenance?4. How to sustain long term success once motivation dissolves.

Talking all things diet culture - what it is, how it impacts us, how it influences our nutrition and thought processes, and how to break free from it. You can follow me on Instagram @lukesmithrd for more nutrition and fitness related content.