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269_Q&A: Fast Food Hacks, Workout Nutrition, and Losing Weight Without Exercise
Welcome to another Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show! I’m your host, Ben Brown, Owner and Head Coach at Body Systems. We are an online fitness and nutrition coaching company that helps individuals achieve sustainable fat loss in the most...
268_How to Become an Athlete for Life: Mastering Fitness, Nutrition, and Resilience with Luka Hocevar
Welcome back to the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show!Today, I’m excited to talk shop with Luka Hocevar. Luka is the founder and co-owner of Vigor Ground Gym in Slovenia and Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance in Seattle. He is also the creator of Vigor...
267_Psychological Tricks, Protein Insights, and Top Nutrition Tips for Your Weight Loss Journey
Welcome to another Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show! I’m your host, Ben Brown, Owner and Head Coach at Body Systems. We are an online fitness and nutrition coaching company that helps individuals achieve sustainable fat loss in the most...
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A Spring Break Lesson on Pushing Past ‘Good Enough’
My family and I are in San Diego for the kids spring break. Yesterday, Kristina (my wife) and I were playing pickleball against another couple, and the husband was in rough shape… He was overweight, immobile, and huffing and puffing. His wife had to pick...
Stop Breaking Promises to Yourself
In college, I had a rugby buddy who I’d train with at the gym almost daily. It was the summer before my senior year and I decided to stay in Tucson (University of Arizona) so I could study for the GRE’s as well as train for the upcoming rugby season. ...
Invitation to Work Together: Take Your Health to the Next Level with Our Signature 1:1 Coaching Program
This is an invitation to work together in our signature 1:1 coaching program to take your physical results to the next level. This offer is for individuals over 30 who want to lose their next 20+ lbs, get fit and leaner, and finally feel like they have control over...
Latest from Nutrition
This One Strategy Will Save You at Halloween Parties
Halloween is notorious for being a festive yet challenging time for those trying to maintain their nutrition goals. Between the overflowing candy bowls, irresistible-themed treats, and party indulgences, it’s easy to fall off track. But what if I told you there’s one...
Invitation to Work Together: Take Your Health to the Next Level with Our Signature 1:1 Coaching Program
This is an invitation to work together in our signature 1:1 coaching program to take your physical results to the next level. This offer is for individuals over 30 who want to lose their next 20+ lbs, get fit and leaner, and finally feel like they have control over...
Sowing, Growing, and Reaping: Applying Farming Wisdom to Your Fitness Journey
The farmer understands that there are seasons. There’s one to plant the seeds….one to plow and tend to the fields...and one to reap the harvest. Can you imagine what most of us would be like as a farmer? It’d be hilarious. Hey, what’s going...
Latest from Supplementation
How to Choose a Protein Bar
Protein Bars 101 You know the drill. You’re on the go, in between meetings, just finished a workout, waiting at the airport for a flight, or just searching for a quick, affordable, and “healthy” snack to satisfy you in between meals. And let’s be honest,...
The Pros and Cons of Whey Protein
Whey protein is a very popular dietary supplement, especially among bodybuilders and athletes. In this post I’m going to talk about: 1. What whey is 2. The different forms of whey protein supplementation 3. Major benefits of supplementing with whey as...
3 Overlooked Ingredients Every Pre-Workout MUST Have
The nutrients that you consume pre-workout can make a big difference on your exercise performance, recovery, and fat loss. If you have plenty of time before hitting the gym you could opt for a pre-workout meal. However, many of us are pressed for time and...