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The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole35: Ready, Set, Mom: Training for Races After BabyJoin your Gym Rats Arielle and Haley as they discuss training for events! Performance training looks different for each activity but the over sentiment is the same.These Gym Rats discuss the importance of setting up a strong foundation before diving into traditional race performance training, executing slowly after baby, and the importance of your family being involved in seeing you work towards and acheive a fitness goal. The memories are the best part! Find your Gym Rats on Socials: Arielle Bloom www.ariellebloom.com Insta: @arielle_bloom ...
2024-07-1650 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole34: Beyond the Baby Blues: Fitness Struggles After BirthJoin Gym Rats Arielle and Haley as they catch up with their babies in toe on life, motherhood, constantly adapting to new seasons, and ofcourse their health and fitness. After an intro portion catching up on how the Yanez family is adapting to life as a family of four and the Heatons now have a 6 month old, the ladies chat about where they are at in their postpartum fitness journeys. These two remind each other that the fitness improvement tragectory post baby is not linear. It looks different from person to person and pregnancy to pregnancy. While Arielle is...
2024-06-2441 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole33: Fill Up Your Cup: Navigating Motherhood as a Mom, Wife, and IndividualJoin your hosts Arielle and Haley as they check in with newly postpartum Arielle and baby Charli about how adjusting to life as a family of four is going. Discussions around husbands being excellent fathers and taking their self care. Starting your own self care journey as a new mom in order to fill your cup and avoid creating resentment in your relatinship. Enjoy some fun banter around how new parents so easily divide and conquor and forget to invest little moments in each other. Grab your beverage of choice and enjoy this real mom talk. Find...
2024-06-0350 min
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The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole31. Breathing Down Low: How Diaphragmatic Breathing Supports Pelvic Floor HealthJoin Gym Rats Arielle and Haley as they dive deep into proper breathing technique and how it effects our anatomical health and ability to move without injury. Whether it be in the gym, in daily life, men, women, pregnancy, the diaphragm breath and our core control effects us all and how we prevent injury and flow with stability. Prior to getting into the fitness talk, Arielle and Haley catch up on being super pregnant, expecting baby number 2, the strugles of breast feeding, tongue function issues, slow weight gain and really new momhood. Both hosts are eager to welcome the...
2024-05-0659 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole30. Unfiltered Perspectives: Huberman Scandal, Challenging Feminism, and Boy Mom RealitiesJoin Gym Rats Arielle and Haley as they take a break from fitness and health to gab about some current events. Let's get socratic, the ladies discuss the Huberman Scandal and why the phrase "Never meet your heroes" almost always applies. This tailspins into a conversation around radical responsibility and some of the holes in modern feminism that leave a large chunk of our population behind. Discussing how this has affected and will continue to affect boys of the future. The gals try and wrap their heads around what this really means for their own baby boys as boy...
2024-04-1757 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole29: Cracking the Code: How Chiropractic Care is Healing Generations with Dr. Morgan PlantamuraJoin Gym Rats Arielle and Haley as they welcome Dr. Morgan Plantamura of Truly Chiropractic in Austin. Have you heard of Neuro based Chiropractic Care? How about the Webster Technique? Dive into all things chiropractic care that is geared toward balancing our nervous system and the way we adapt to stress. Dr. Morgan maps out what it looks like to be a patient in this type of office including the types of diagnostics and technologies utilized, the techniques for special populations like pregnancy and pediatrics, and the philosophy of our C1 vertabrae and its relationship to the vagus nerve...
2024-04-0150 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole28: Sweat & Stories: Girls Gabbing & Modifying WorkoutsJoin Gym Rats Arielle and Haley while they catch up on their lives. With Baby #2 coming very soon, Arielle is running into all those pesky inconveniences toward the end of pregnancy that you just don't think about until you get there. Sore pelvis, cant reach your legs to shave, and much more. All the while, Arielle completed the Crossfit open and the ladies discussed how she went about modifying the exercises in the open to accomodate her belly, her mobility, and her energy level. Reach out and connect with your gym rats on Instagram: Find your Gym...
2024-03-1854 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole27: Habit Heroes: Small Changes, Big ImpactJoin Gym Rats Arielle and Haley in a discussion all around creating habits, how to choose them, introduce them, create consistency, and build the healthy lifestyle that serves you best. As Arielle's baby girl is growing inside the womb, Haley's baby is growing outside the womb and making appearances within this episode. These tangential mama's are both sharing their tips and secrets toward building habits reasonably throughout all the stages of life, including when you are so busy it feels like its impossible to do anything for yourself. Find our Gym Rats on Social media: ...
2024-03-0455 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole26: From Conception to Cradle: Mastering Prenatals for FertilityJoin gym rats Arielle and Haley in a discussion around preconception prep and the main pillars to address in readying your body for creating, and growing, your mini me. The episode starts off with a catch up on Haley's experience with breast feeding thus far and how its always a great idea to reach out to professionals and get mutliple opinions. If you are looking for clear and simple tips to optimize your fertility, this episode gives an overview of how to address your mental, physical, and spiritual health specifically for fertility and pregnancy. Be sure to read what...
2024-02-191h 04
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole25. Butt Stuff: A Guide to Growing Your Glutes in the GymWe love a good glute training session in the gym. Why? Not only did we (Haley and Arielle) both lose our glutes after giving birth, but we worked really hard for them before that! Listen in this week for why glute training is so important, and what you can do to grow your glutes (without spending hours in the gym, or lots of money on plastic surgery). If you want to learn more about growing your glutes, or want to chat with Haley or Arielle more about any topics we've covered so far on...
2024-02-0546 minThe Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole24. Sleeping Safely: A Guide to Cozy Cosleeping with Your BabyDid you know that In other parts of the world, mothers cosleep with their babies from the day they are born? Cosleeping is really only stigmatized here in the U.S. In this week's episode, Arielle and Haley discuss cosleeping: the benefits, how to do it safely, and why even if you don't plan to cosleep you should know about the option for your own growing family. Here are some resources mentioned in this week's episode: Safe Infant Sleep by Dr James KcKenna La Leche League International T...
2024-01-2257 minThe Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole23. Revolutionizing Resolutions: A Fresh Start for the New YearDo you set New Year's Resolutions? Haley and Arielle don't, but they do something else (they argue even better) instead! Listen in on this episode for: Baby reflections and updates from Haley Setting intentions vs goals at the start of the new year Questions to reflect on from the past year When to actually set goals for the year Treating your family like a small business Shirtless Andrew Huberman (you're welcome 😉 ) If you need support in identifying and setting your goals, reach out and let's chat! Find Arielle here: https...
2024-01-1550 minThe Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole22. Miracle in Motion: Haley's Birth StoryJust a few short weeks ago, Haley and her husband JP, welcomed their baby boy into the world! Arielle and Haley sit down to chat about Haley's home birth experience, including her very short labor, and Haley shares some of her insights as a first time home birthing mama. As always, find us on Instagram: Find Arielle here: https://www.instagram.com/arielle_bloom/ Find Haley here: https://www.instagram.com/balanced.living.co/
2024-01-0347 minThe Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole21. Decoding Personalities: Navigating the Enneagram for Self-Discovery and GrowthJoin the Gym Rats this week as we talk to our guest, Jess McElroy! Jess is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and Enneagram Coach. In this episode, we dive into what the Enneagram can show us about ourselves, we figure out Arielle's Enneagram, and we talk about how you can get your own Enneagram identified if you're interested! Find Jess here: https://www.instagram.com/healthynumbersnutrition/ https://linktr.ee/stepn2healthy
2023-12-251h 03The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole20. Transforming Your Physique: Unveiling the Secrets of Body RecompositionJoin the Gym Rats as we talk about the basic principles of body recomposition! Use these basic principles in your training and nutrition to achieve the body composition you want. Arielle's 12-week Strength/Hypertrophy Program: https://www.ariellebloom.com/shop/p/powher-physique-1-strength-program-only Use the code STRONGYEAR24 to get the program for $55 until 1/6/24! Other Hypertrophy programs we love: FLEX: https://www.th.fit/ Paragon Training Methods: https://paragontrainingmethods.com/
2023-12-1851 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole19: Gifts of Presence: A Minimalist's Approach to Holiday GivingJoin the Gym Rats in discussing why Millenials are obsessed with Minimalism and how it helps your health. The ladies dive into how this translates into the holidays and ways we can utilize love languages, experiences, and practical needs a part of our gift giving strategies. Explore all things personality tests, like aura quizzes, and how that correlates to your organization/pull towards minimalism and ways you can start to incorporate it into your life. Mind Body Green Aura Quiz: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-color-is-my-aura-quiz Mystic Michaela Know your Aura Qu...
2023-12-1147 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole18: Perfume to Poison: The Dangers of Fragrance and Healthier Alternatives for Your HomeJoin the Gym Rats in discussing how scents effect our health and how we can find healthier alternatives to purchase or to make at home. Ever wondered what ingredients are used to create the fragrance in your perfume, candles, laundry detergent, wall plugins, etc? Well Arielle and Haley break down some of the common materials found in these products, what we know about their manufacturing and their effects on our health. Between carcinogens, allergens, respiratory irritants, and others, learn how you can shop smarter and create delicious holiday scents out of natural ingredients that don't negatively impact your health...
2023-12-0448 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole17: Bones & Brawn: Osteoporosis, Nutrition, and Strength TrainingJoin the Gym Rats in a discussion around Osteoporosis and the increased rates we have been seeing over the last decade and a half. Why should we be concerned about Osteoporosis earlier than later, how our food and minerals effect our bones, and the forms of exercise that not only are proven to slow bone loss, but also encourage new bone growth. This post Thanksgiving episode starts off with a little friendly catch up between the Gym Rats on their holidays, their cranberry sauce preferences and childrens toys. Listen in to chat all things bone health with two friends...
2023-11-2754 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole16: Podium to Pull-ups: A Retired Olympian's CrossFit Evolution and Mental FortitudeJoin the Gym Rats in a fun interview with Rafa Quintero, 2x Olympic Men's 10m platform diver turned mechanical engineer with a passion for his newfound hobby: Crossfit. Explore the background behind this athletes success within his first sport and how he is now utilizing his previously learned skills, mental strategies, and ability to control his fear, to aid him in progressing within the sport of Crossfit. These friends dive into all the fun facts, like what you love and love to hate about Crossfit, biggest challenges as a new crossfit athlete, including some unsoliscitated nutrition advice to this...
2023-11-2050 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole15: The Gratitude Workout: Managing Stress, Diet, and Fitness During the HolidaysThe Holidays have arrived! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, join Gym Rats Arielle and Haley as they discuss how to enjoy your holidays without fretting about the scale and other stressors. These two gym goers cover all aspects of stressors around the holidays from managing family dynamics, travel stress, decrease in movement and increase in all your favorite holiday dishes. The holidays are definitely not about restriction but about creating memories with loved ones and enjoying yourself over community gatherings and delicious food. See how the ladies stay on track while getting their fix of all their favorite...
2023-11-1348 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole14: Cold Weather, Strong Defenses: Boosting Your Immunity NaturallyHalloween is over and the holiday season is in full force, usually accompanied by colder weather and runny noses and coughs. Does the temperature change really cause viruses to spread more easily? Join gym rats Haley and Arielle as they cover the heavy hitters that truly effect your immune system strength and some of their favorite tools to support these systems. Enjoy an intro where the gals share about broken wells, showers shutting off, and a neighboorhood cat playing their feelings for free milk and a nap by the fireplace. Products: https://www.amazon.com/B...
2023-11-061h 08
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole13: Mind, Body, and Tangents: Pro Athletes vs Average Joe's and Equity in SportIts Rogue invitational here in Austin! Join Gym rats Arielle and Haley as they discuss Tia-Clair Toomey's return to competition post baby as well as the dangers of comparing ourselves to professional athletes. The tangents spiral quickly into discussing equality versus equity in sport and opinions on the differences between male and female athletes, their sports, and the fan bases supporting them. Stick around to hear about obscure sports that your hosts participated in growing up and how the skills learned in these activities have molded their training styles today. Before diving in, both hosts catch up on their...
2023-10-3057 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole12: Double the Joy: Adapting for a Second PregnancyGym Rats Haley and Arielle share an exciting announcement that, suprise!.... has to do with more babies! Dive into a fun conversation between two expecting moms about their personal journeys so far in their pregnancies. Learn from Arielle about the wisdom she gained in her first pregnancy and delivery and what she is focusing on/changing with her second. Listen to discussions around Birth Plans and when they can be really useful. Additionally, join their brainstorm around how moms can feel more empowered in their births while turning the volume down on judgy mom culture and fear tactics.
2023-10-1654 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole11: Pain-Free Living: Exploring Sciatica Solutions with PT Ashley MakGym Rats Arielle and Haley welcome Physical Therapist and Founder of "I Fix Your Sciatica" Ashley Mak to discuss all things back pain and physical therapy. We get Ashley's professional take on what Sciatica is, why back pain is so common in our modern society, things we can do in our day to day life to prevent/improve joint pain, and even fun extras like preferred footwear, and mattress rotation, for overall joint health. Be sure to check out Ashley's podcast "I Fix your Sciatica" on all platforms and those listeners living in the San Francisco Bay Area can...
2023-10-0953 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole10: Underrated or Overrated: Hot Takes with the Gym RatsJoin Gym Rats Arielle and Haley in a fun edition of "is it underrated and overrated?" Discussing the gnitty gritty of all the Hot Takes the audience submitted related to our health and fitness. The episode begins with some fun stories that dog lovers can relate too and after some friendly catch up, the Hot Takes begin. If you have ever wondered about timing your protein with workouts, opinions on Avocado toast, morning routines and even our thoughts on Alcohol, this is the episode for you. Find our hosts on their websites and instagrams: Arielle Bl...
2023-10-0245 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole9: Coach Tara LaFerrara Unplugged: On Strength and Thought WorkJoin gym rats Arielle and Haley as they peak behind the curtain of the Coach behind the TL Method, Tara LaFerrara. An accomplished personal Trainer, coach, and fitness influencer well known for her quippy and informative social media content, dives into her journey behind becoming the coach and athlete she is today, what she focuses on the most with her clients, and discussing mindset and thought! Ofcourse, all of this juicy conversation around shifting mindset takes place among some classic Gym Rats tangents and are followed up by some exciting announcements. Tara's podcast, "The Tara Talk" will be available...
2023-09-2550 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole8: Scale vs Self: Tracking Fitness Progress without your Bathroom ScaleFind yourself continually trying to track your progress solely by relying on the dreaded scale in your bathroom? Join Arielle and Haley in walking through multiple different modalities that you can utilize to help track your progress. From easily accessible at home methods to advanced technologies that breakdown detailed data points, theses fitness and food minded mama's break down all the tools you need to know about and how to know how to use or find each one. Also enjoy some fun shoutouts towards other rockstars in the industry like Tara LaFerrara and be sure to rate and review...
2023-09-191h 04
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole7: Unlocking the Precision Medicine Puzzle: Navigating Autoimmune Diseases with Dr. Erin DonaldsonJoin host Arielle Bloom and Haley Heaton in a fun conversation navigating all things inflammatory markers and autoimmunity. Precision Medicine Physician, Dr. Erin Donaldson, walks us through the opening of her new virtual practice, her motivators behind pursuing medicine, and the basic things we can all watch out for in our everyday lives in order to decrease inflammation. She includes some tips and tricks on how to advocate for yourself and your health and also gave a sneak peak into her new course on all things autoimmunity and how to manage it, coming this fall. Before we dive into...
2023-09-1156 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole6: Plant Power or Pitfalls? Understanding Anti-NutrientsIt's all over social media, "Only Eat Plants" or "Don't eat plants at all!" Tune in to hear all about what these anti-nutrients and phytochemicals are, their purpose, some considerations, and their benefits. Nutritional Therapy Practitioners and fitness coaches Arielle and Haley, break down everything you need to know about veggies, some of the best ways to prepare them and who may want to consider temporarily removing them from their diet. Follow along our hosts on instagram: Arielle: @arielle_bloom Haley: @balanced.living.co Or at their websites: www.a...
2023-09-0450 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole5: The Therapeutic Tag Team: Sauna and Cold Plunge BenefitsJoin Gym Rats Arielle and Haley as they discuss the ins and outs of Cold and Heat exposure. They take a deep dive into the physiological and mental benefits while debating their favorite modalities and why. Also learn about Chromotherapy and how this holisitc health treatment can be thrown into your heat exposure routine for some extra spa quality benefits. Blue LED+ Acne Light by Project E Beauty https://www.amazon.com/Project-Beauty-Cleansing-Inflammation-Improving/dp/B07PLQZLWY/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3QVVBU8TF9O1L&keywords=blue+light+for+acne&qid=1693185896&sprefix=blue+light+for+acn%2Caps%2C...
2023-08-2859 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole4: Bon Appétit, Bon Voyage: Nourishing your Body while on the RoadJoin Arielle and Haley as they catch up on summertime travels and adventures. Listen in to hear there simple tips and tricks to staying on track with their nutrition while traveling and still enjoying good food! This transitions into a conversation about the importance of different macros and why keeping these in mind while you travel will set you up for ultimate success. Follow along your hosts on Instagram: Haley Heaton: @balanced.living.co Arielle Bloom: @Arielle_Bloom
2023-08-211h 02
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole3: Lindsey Mathews Cantu: Before the Bump, All Things PreconceptionReady to start a family or try for another little one? Join us in learning from all the wisdom of Lindsey Mathews Cantu, Neural based chiropractor, Fitness Trainer, Founder of BirthFit, and soon to be Mom! We dive into all things mindset, mood, food, recovery, and conversations to have with your partner in advance. Resources: Find Lindsey on Instagram: @birthfit & @lindsey_m_cantu & @willow_haus Website: https://birthfit.com/ Central Texas Chiropractic office: https://willowhaustx.com/ Find Haley and Arielle on Instagram: Haley: @balanced.living.co...
2023-08-1449 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole2: Beyond the Burn: How Strength Training Transforms your MetabolismLooking to enhance your metabolism and build some muscle? Haley and Arielle, two fitness nerds, discuss all things strength training, getting your metabolism to work more optimally for a modern day lifestyle, and ways to make sure you are seeing progress. Enjoy a quick girlfriend catch up at the top of the show to giggle with some relatable stories and share some firsts! Then enjoy diving deep into all things barbell lovers love to talk about: Getting strong as hell. Resources: Laurie Christine King (LCK) - instagram: @lauriechristineking -https://lauriechristineking.com/ Sharelle Grant
2023-08-0758 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole1: Building Strength for Two: Pregnancy, Nutrition, and WeightliftingNewly pregnant and overwhelmed by all the contradictory information? Two friends discuss pregnancy and motherhood and how they sifted through all the overwhelming information to find fitness and food choices that worked for them. But before diving into the details and resources, they catch up on life lately and share a few exciting announcements. While wrapping up, a long list of resources is rattled off for those looking for their next pregnancy and postpartum related read or listen. Resources: "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" by Ina May Gaskin "The Holisitc OBGYN Podcast" hosted by Nathan R...
2023-07-3158 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole54. Q&A: Healthy Fats, Intermittent Fasting & Balancing Life w/ Your GoalsWe had some great questions come in for this Q&A episode! Here's what I address in today's episode: What are some healthy fats and how much healthy fat should we be consuming in a day? Intermittent fasting Knowing you are sensitive to foods/oils- how do you balance that and living your life? Connect with me on instagram Don't forget to subscribe to my email newsletter- goes out every friday! Get your own personalized gut health supplements from GutPersonal! Stay hydrated with LMNT
2022-04-0823 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole53. One Year Farm Update!It has officially been one year since we bought our little plot of land in Sequin and started Woodside Ranch. There has been blood, sweat, tears as we've jumped into starting a farm without any prior experience. We've learned so much, met so many amazing people, and on this episode we want to share all of that with you! Enjoy! REP Provisions Force Of Nature Behind the Oaks Heritage Farms Pure Pastures New Braunfels Farmers Market Dripping Springs Farmers Market
2022-03-1144 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole52. Navigating the Holidays: tips to get back on track, how to handle leftovers & alcocholThe holidays get a bad rep for being the reason people gain weight in the last quarter of the year. Truth is, those 2 meals won't make a dent. What does make a dent are the 100-something meals between Thanksgiving & the end of the year that people throw away because "what the hell, I already fucked up, I'll start over in January." Stop doing that. Register for the FREE live coaching session I'm hosting on Tuesday, 11/30 for Navigating The Holiday Limbo & get some real answers to what you can do to look good, feel good & perform w...
2021-11-2520 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole51. GutPersonal: Personalized Supplements for Gut Health w/ Bridgitte CarrollThe supplement industry is an over $100 billion industry, and a lot of that goes to trash with low quality, poorly produced, and bio-unavailable nutrients. Today, I sit down with Bridgitte Carroll, a Functional Dietitian and founder of GutPersonal, an empowerment and education company that sells supplements. We talk today about why everyone would benefit from supplementation, and how they can make the mindset shifts necessary to invest in themselves. Find the GutPersonal Quiz HERE and use code "BLOOM" at checkout for 10% off your order! You'll get personalized supplementation recommendations, along with the...
2021-11-1144 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole49. SOLO- Enjoy the Holidays Without Weight Gain, Bloating, or StressLast week, I asked some questions about how the holidays feel for you- and one of the most common things I saw from your responses was that you put yourself and your needs on the back burner, and you’re kind of just in survival mode for 2 whole months. What if it didn’t have to be like that? What if I challenged you (and held you accountable) to prioritize yourself- even at the bare minimum- so that you could actually balance enjoying the holidays AND feeling good in your body? This hol...
2021-10-1413 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole48. Women's Hormone Health & How to Eat to Support Healthy Hormones w/ Dinara MukhWomen's hormone health might seem like a taboo topic, but the importance of promoting healthy hormones goes far beyond painless periods or decreasing PMS symptoms. Promoting optimal hormone function is a matter of optimal performance in life. This week, Women's Hormone Health Coach, Dinara Mukh, and I dive into the basics of hormone health and some things we can implement in our own lives to optimize our hormonal cycles (or seasons, as Dinara calls them!). You can find Dinara here: On Instagram: @dinara.mukh On TikTok: @dinara.mukh ...
2021-10-0750 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole47. Privilege & Eating Healthy: Are They Mutually Exclusive?"Eating healthy is a privilege" is a dangerous narrative for many reasons. In this episode, Gabe and I dive into why we can't believe that narrative, and what we can choose to believe (and do) instead. Some references we make in this episode: Miranda's post about her kids' eating habits Food Deserts in the US As always, thank you to our podcast sponsors: Organifi- Use code BLOOM for 15% off! Drink LMNT- Get a free sample pack- you just pay shipping! Want...
2021-09-3043 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole46. The Difference Between Bloating & Overfullness, And How to Address Them"Bloating" is a big buzzword right now- gut health in general is blowing up! BUT I've found a lot of people describe what they think is bloating and it turns out they just over-ate at their last meal. It's important to know the difference, so you can better understand what the root cause of the issue is. Listen to this episode if you want to learn more about the differences and what to do to address them. Want to know if 1:1 Functional Nutrition Coaching is right for you? Head over to www.ariellebloom.co...
2021-09-2317 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole45. Self-Trust, Body Intuition & Functional Nutrition w/ Alysha EvansSo often, we are told to listen to our bodies, but that gets really hard to do when we've spent the majority of our lives trying to overwrite what our bodies are telling us based on social norms and fads. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Alysha Evans, NTP, and we dive into how we can start to listen to our bodies to understand what they need, and how we can rewrite the story that we have to live with the health issues we're experiencing (because we don't!). Find Alysha on...
2021-09-1639 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole44. What Emotional Eating, Hunger, and Mindset Have in Common, and How to Heal Your Relationship with Food w/ Tricia NelsonTricia Nelson lost fifty pounds by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating. Tricia has spent over thirty years researching the hidden causes of the addictive personality. Tricia is an Emotional Eating Expert and author of the #1 bestselling book, Heal Your Hunger, 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now. She also certifies health coaches so they can get better results, referrals and revenue by helping their clients overcome emotional eating. Tricia is the host of the popular podcast, The Heal Your Hunger Show and is a highly regarded speaker. Tricia has been featured on NBC, CBS...
2021-09-0941 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole43. Fed & Fit, and Revitalizing Your Love For the Kitchen w/ Cassy Joy GarciaFood is so much more than just fuel; It's connection, and it's delicious... but it can also be a huge source of stress for a lot of us. Especially with families, and more mouths to feed, and also trying to keep it all healthy! Cassy Joy Garcia started trying to solve that problem for herself over 10 years ago when she started Fed&Fit, a blog where she shared delicious recipes. Fed&Fit has since evolved into a one-stop resource for recipes, health & wellness information. In this episode we sit down to talk about Ca...
2021-09-0242 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole42. The 5 Habits For Successful Body RecompositionSo you want to change your body composition, huh? If you’re unsure, let’s look at it this way: Do you have less than 10 pounds you’d like to lose? Do you want to look leaner? Do you want to swap the body fat you have for muscle definition? Then yes, you want to change your body composition. I love the human body for this reason. You can weigh relatively the same amount at two points in your lie, and your body composition can look completely differen...
2021-08-2317 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole41. Making The Switch From Grocery Store Meat To Regenerative: How To Do It & What It Means For Your HealthFrom the agricultural revolution, to industrial, to the chemical revolution and beyond, humans have been obsessed with making things more convenient and efficient, but at the sacrifice of tradition. Buying meat from grocery stores is one of those conveniences that is actually causing more harm than good. Yes, more people have access, but the meat they have access to isn't helping them or anyone else. In this episode, I dive into how we can actually support the people raising the animals we eat at our meat, and how that ultimately allows us to save more mo...
2021-08-1915 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole40. Time-saving tips for delicious meals & Why you need to start enjoying your foodI'm a big proponent for reconnecting with your food. AND I also recognize that we're busy AF and spending hours in the kitchen might not sound like your ideal end of day activity. Here's where these time-saving tips come into play, so you can enjoy your time spent in the kitchen, the food that comes out of it, and the rest of the time you get back to spend in whatever way fills up your cup. There's a TON of nuggets in this episode, and don't forget to check out MacroClass101! Everything you need to kn...
2021-08-1213 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole39. Cold & Carnivore- Why Cold Exposure & Eating Animal-Based Are Our Focuses This Month w/ GabeGabe is back! For an episode explaining why we're exposing ourselves to *almost* freezing cold water every day in the month of August! Cold exposure has been studied and shown to have many health benefits, but the biggest one for Gabe has not been what you might think! If you want to know more or follow along on the journey, follow Gabe HERE. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! MacroClass101 is now open for enrollment! This is the workshop + nutrition coaching I wish existed when I was learning how to track my macros. We d...
2021-08-0644 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole38. Understanding Your Cycle, Female Biohacking, & What Your Hormones Can Be Telling You w/ Whitney TuckerDid you know you don't actually ovulate when you're on Hormonal Birth Control? I didn't until about a year ago- and I was on birth control from 17-26yrs old. Whitney is in the business of educating women on their cycle, so we can be empowered to make decisions for our bodies rather than allowing external forces to make those decisions for us. You can find Whitney HERE! And here's the book I mentioned: Healer by Joe Dispenza As always, thank you to our sponsors: Or...
2021-07-291h 00
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole37. Living An Abundant Life Is The Ultimate Form Of Self-Care w/ Gut Health RD, Jillian SmithLiving an abundant life isn't just for the story books. It's possible, and you can get there by addressing the root causes of your gut imbalances. Gut Health RD, Jillian Smith, and I chat in this episode about all the small things you can do support a healthy gut and in turn live your best life! Jillian & Bridgitte from The Gut Fix are offering a FREE coaching series on the 3 Steps to Eliminate your Gut Symptoms For a More Abundant Life, and you can join HERE! And of course, huge thank you...
2021-07-2248 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole36. Why You Need to Take Responsibility for Your Health, & How to Support Drainage and Detoxing w/ Chelsea TurnerWe are constantly exposed to toxins in our environment; from our food, water we drink, air we breathe, and the products we use. Chelsea Turner and I sat down to chat about what it actually looks like to be successful on a health healing journey, and why none of the food matters as much as opening your drainage pathways. You can find some of the resources Chelsea talked about here: Organo King Coffee You can find Chelsea here: Instagram: @chelseaturnerwellness Website: www.chelseaturnerwellness.com...
2021-07-1242 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole35. The Not-So-Sexy Secrets to Nutrition w/ Abby McQueeny PenamonteThe Fit-fluencer space can be really crowded with diet pills, quick fixes, and sexy (weird) workout plans that claim to get you the results you want yesterday. The problem? None of it will actually help you get what you really want: sustainable, long lasting change. Want to know what will? Abby and I covered a TON in this episode, but the underlying themes centered all around support, coaching, and getting back to the basics. Find Abby: On Instagram On her website On Facebook
2021-07-0137 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole34. SOLO EPISODE - Stop Letting Yourself Down & Start Setting Yourself Up For SuccessMeal planning can feel really daunting. How many times have you stared at the fridge at the end of the day, with zero energy left to put anything together that actually resembles a healthy, balanced meal. This episode dives deep into how we can set our week up for success, so we can be in integrity with ourselves instead of constantly letting ourselves down. Download the Meal Planning Guide HERE! And don't forget to leave a rating & review so we can continue to rise the tides together! ...
2021-06-2217 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole33. SOLO EPISODE- Should You Track Your Food?Tracking your food can seem daunting, you may have even had a poor experience in the past with it. But as a Functional Nutrition Coach, I find it has so much benefit if used correctly with a good support system. In this episode, I talk about the pros & cons, and how you can implement tracking if you're interested! Don't forget to check out our sponsors! Organifi - Use code BLOOM at checkout for 15% off! LMNT Electrolytes- Get a free sample pack- you just pay shipping!
2021-06-1419 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole32. SOLO Episode- Should Women Fast?Fasting might seem really enticing- you just don't eat and magical things happen ... according to science, right? Fasting has the opportunity to bring real benefit to our bodies, AND as women fasting is a little bit more complex than for our male counterparts. There are so many complex systems that need to be taken into account if we are looking to include fasting in our lifestyles. In this episode, I dive into what some possible benefits could be, and what the signs are that it may not actually be working for you (and what to d...
2021-06-0913 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole31. Redefining Mental Wellness & Creating a Ripple Effect w/ Chelsea ConnorsWe've all heard the term, "mental health," and while times are changing, and more people are more openly discussing the importance of mental health, there is still a specific connotation that you don't work on it until you absolutely have to. Chelsea is redefining what it looks like to practice mental wellness, to focus more on thriving, rather than just waiting for the whispers to turn into screams. Chelsea gets real and raw in this episode as she shares the struggles she is also dealing with, and we talk all about the options you have to...
2021-06-0454 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole30. Solo Episode! Unpopular Opinion: Time & PrioritiesYour health matters. It matters so much more than you think it does in relation to your ability to grow your business, raise tiny humans, or serve the people important to you in your life. Without your health, you can't do any of those things sustainably. In this episode, I don't just rant, I give you a solid pep talk AND some strategies to reprioritize what really matters. PS- If you're thinking about signing up for 1:1 coaching, I have a few spots open! App...
2021-05-3110 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole29. Farm Update + Learnings from Your 1st Generation Regenerative FarmersWe want you to know the whole process- we want you to feel like you're here with us! Gabe and I hopped on together to give you a Ranch update, and drop some of the crazy stories we've experienced so far on the ranch! Podcast Sponsors: Organifi- Use code BLOOM at checkout for 15% off! LMNT Electrolytes- Get a free sample pack + just pay shipping!
2021-05-2149 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole28. Solo Episode- What Your Poop Is Telling YouAs women, we've generally strayed away from talking about- or even looking at- our poop. It's time we start to look back at it, and learn about what our body needs from one of the best feedback loops we've got. In this short episode, I dive into why our poop is so valuable, how we can understand our poop better, and how we can get to the root cause of our digestive troubles. If you're interested in 1:1 Coaching, apply HERE
2021-05-1912 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole27. Solo Episode- How to Know Your Farmer & Where to Buy RegenerativeThe person who grows your food- produce & meat- is the most responsible (next to you) for your health. This episode is chock full of resources on where to buy locally, responsibly, and sustainably grown/raised produce and meat, and how you can get to know your local farmers better. The links I mentioned in the episode: Eatwild.com Buyranchdirect.com Force of Nature Meats ButcherBox.com cooksventure.com I have a few 1:1 Functional Nutrition & Mindset Coaching spots starting in the month of JUNE! If you're interested, fill out the ap...
2021-05-1119 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole26. The "And/Also" Conversation of Body Love & Self-Care w/ Samie AcevedoSelf-care isn't really bubble baths or getting a massage. It's setting boundaries, asking yourself the hard questions about your life, and getting uncomfortable in the short-term to fulfill your wildest dreams in the long-term. This week, my friend Samie & I dive into what it looks like to develop an actual self-care practice that changes the way you view your body & your life, and how she's making waves in her community in San Diego, CA, holding space for these conversations to be had. Listen to the episode, and then start your journey with this j...
2021-05-0749 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole25. Solo Episode- Kitchen Essentials To Make Your Food Taste Great & Stop OvereatingYour food should taste amazing. It should be an experience when you eat. Does that mean 4 course meals every time? Not necessarily. Does that mean putting some actual thought into your meals? Absolutely. AND it doesn't have to look stressful or complicated. Listen to this episode for the essentials you really need to make all your food nutrient-dense, satisfying & nourishing meals! If you're interested in 1:1 Coaching, YOU'RE IN LUCK! I just opened up 3 spots for 1:1 Functional Nutrition & Mindset Coaching. If you want...
2021-05-0417 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole24. You Get To Choose How You Want To Be w/ Lauren HyserYou're here because you make an impact. We all do in some way, shape, or form. In this week's episode, I sat down with my friend, Lauren Hyser, a Nutrition Coach & the Education Manager at Eleiko. We talked all about mindset: what it takes to decide to build your own business, and how you can support yourself through all the scary (and amazing) growth points in the process. You can find Lauren here: Instagram: @Lauren.rxtn Facebook: Lauren Hyser Don't forget to check out ou...
2021-04-3051 minThe Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole23. Building Habits That Last- And Loving Yourself Through It w/ Jackie DragoneWe've all heard that we should build sustainable habits. We've also all felt like we're not doing enough compared to sally next door who seems to be doing it all and looking amazing while she's at it. What if we're actually meant to enjoy the process AND get what we want out of our lives? I sat down this week with Jackie Dragone, a health & fitness coach, sustainable habit building ninja, and all around amazing human to talk about her journey building her badass business supporting women to step into...
2021-04-2342 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole22. What If You Leaned Into Your Superpower? w/ Alex NajarianWhat if you stopped settling for just okay, and started to really go for the things you want in your life; how you want to feel; how you want to show up; what you want your life to look like? This week, I sat down with Alex Najarian, a kettlebell aficionado, badass business woman, and someone I am lucky enough to call my friend. Alex and I talked about her history as an actress and her pivot into health and fitness, as well as how she showed up differently for herself in the midst of a...
2021-04-1637 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole21. Stop White-Knuckling & What To Do InsteadClenched jaw, fists tightly wound, shoulders and ears pinned together, pit in your stomach... All the feelings of frustration when something doesn't go how you want it to ... how you expected it to. I hopped on solo today to talk about what happens when you release the expectation of what it can be, and how we always end up okay in the end. Listen to this quickie if you're feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or just need to step out of feeling stuck for a fresh perspective. Catch up with me HER...
2021-04-0909 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole20. Body Image, Trail Running, & Crazy Adventures w/ Laura D'AielloFitness can be a powerful tool to helping YOU get healthier. It can also be a dangerous mode of self-deprecation. For me, it started with a love and passion for feeling strong, and it quickly turned into a fear of not burning enough calories. Laura (aka LD) is a very good friend of mine, co-host with me on a new podcast (Women Make Waves), and happens to know from her own experiences with body image issues and disordered eating what that can do for your love of fitness. This episode is al...
2021-04-0247 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole19. Aligned, Empowered & Helping You Live Your Best Life w/ Mary Theresa TringaleIf you've ever needed to listen to this episode, it's right now. As humans, we thrive with support, connection, and accountability. Mary put the trifecta together in her group program, the Aligned & Empowered Project. In this episode, I sat down with Mary to get the full scoop of where this program came from, what the secret sauce is that's helping the women that go through it realize insane transformation in how they live their lives, and what's next for this powerhouse of a woman. Catch up with Mary here: @Mary...
2021-03-2648 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole18. Creating Connections & Building 6-Figure Businesses w/ Jake KelferYou know how I always say that the Universe is working in your favor as long as you let it? Well Jake is the perfect example. He knew he'd be on the Lakers, and even though it didn't look the way he had thought, he made that a dream come true. Since then, Jake has built multiple businesses, spoke on stages, and helped 70+ NBA prospects in their quest to find a home team. And it all was built on connections- making them, keeping them, and teaching others how to do the same. Keep up w...
2021-03-1956 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole17. An Organized Home For A Calm Mind & Body W/ Ashley GrubbsHave you ever noticed how good you feel once you clean and organize a space? Messy and cluttered spaces create messy and cluttered minds, making it significantly harder for you to think, create, or problem-solve. This week, I sit down with Ashley Grubbs, Founder and CEO of Mind Your Mess, a home-organizing business, to talk about how you can create more peace and joy in your home simply by organizing some of your things. We especially focused on how to create more order in the kitchen and pantry to make cooking more enjoyable for you and your f...
2021-03-1246 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole16. From an RV to Raising Livestock: Why We're Starting a Regenerative FarmA lot of where our food comes from is such a cold and disconnected place- the fridge at the supermarket, meat processing plants, feedlots- and we are going to be part of the movement to change that. You should have the deepest relationship with the person that is the source for the food you feed your family, because that's what makes or breaks your health. In this episode, Gabe joined me to chat about why we bought 12 acres in Central Texas after traveling around the country in our RV for the pas...
2021-03-0545 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole15. Why Elimination Diets Won't Heal Your Gut w/ Bridgitte CarrollHow many times have you tried a Whole30, or cut out Gluten or Dairy, because of digestive discomfort? It may not actually be the solution you're looking for. The good news? There's a way to keep eating the foods you love AND solve your gut health ailments. I'm joined this week by my friend, Bridgitte Carroll, who is a Functional Dietitian and Gut Health Guru. Bridgitte and I dive into what to do instead of an Elimination Diet, and why she loves testing poop (that's right, I said it!). Find more about Bridgitte, and w...
2021-02-2747 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole14. The Practice of Mindful Eating & Functional Medicine w/ Liz DeJuliusWe all have heard the term "Mindful Eating" but very few of us have successfully done it, let alone mastered it. The thing is, eating mindfully is a practice like all others. You never really master it, but each time you practice, you'll feel better after. In this episode, I sit down with Liz DeJulius, a Functional Medicine Dietitian, who empowers people to practice mindful eating and repair their relationship with body & food. Liz is a wealth of knowledge, and simply put, a badass in how she makes you feel seen and understood. Listen on i...
2021-02-1947 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole12. What To Do When You're OverwhelmedWe've all been there... overwhelmed, anxious, or frustrated by something that may be in our out of our control. I don't know if it'll ever not happen, but I do know that we can choose to stay in a state of overwhelm... or we can choose to leave it behind. In this episode, I dive into what I do to take myself out of overwhelm, and what I choose to focus on instead. ICYMI, we just bought a farm (and home) in Central Texas, and we are in the process of secu...
2021-02-0313 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole12. From Aesthetics to Health, and the Self-Love Journey w/ Lauren HoeyThere's a big shift happening in the Health/Fitness Space. We're no longer completely obsessed or enamored by the shredded bodies that pay no mind to their health or longevity. We're learning to look for the middle ground- where can we be healthy and still look good naked? Lauren and I sat down to dive into this idea of shifting our mindset, the baggage that comes with it, and where those parallels play into our mindset around the rest of our lives. Find Lauren Hoey Wellness here: www.laurenhoeywellness.co...
2021-01-1251 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole10. Sleep: How to Make It Better & Mouth TapingWaking up in the middle of the night to pee is super common, but it's not normal. In a healthy body system, your body actually down regulates some muscle function in order to promote better sleep and muscle recovery. But if you're not in a parasympathetic state (rest & digest), then your body may not be down regulating the functions it needs to in order to promote full recovery. Cue recurring dreams, sleep walking, snoring, and a few other sleep disorders. Listen to this episode if you want to: - Get better sleep ...
2021-01-0539 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole10. 3 Biggest Takeaways from 2020 & The Beauty of Social Media2020 has been a whirlwind of a year. Before we look ahead to 2021, we always love to take a moment to reflect on the past year. On the spot we shared our biggest takeaways from this year (some woo woo and some logics), and of course riffed a bit at the beginning on why we love social media so much. Check out our sponsors: www.drinklmnt.com/ariellesamplepack For a sample pack just for the price of shipping! www.organifishop.com Use code "BLOOM" at c...
2020-12-2352 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole9. Expectations, Challenges & New Year's ResolutionsSometimes, having a plan just means going in without expectation of what will come out of it. This episode was just that- no expectations, just a whole bunch of fun tangents. Big Points: Should you actually make a New Year's Resolution? Why we don't love Challenges Why do really hard things once in a while? What are seed oils and why should we avoid them like the plague? What's deeper than just eating Whole & Unprocessed foods? Told you a lot happened today. Another big point (maybe the biggest): Doors are OPEN f...
2020-12-0754 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole8. Let's Talk About Sex with Lindsey Locke (MFT)You read that right- this is an entire episode talking about sex. The good, the bad, the ways to actually enjoy yourself (hint: it has nothing to do with the positions, the lingerie, or your partner). Lindsey shares some great resources for YOU to get back to yourself, feel sexy in your own skin, and redefine what sex means to you. You can find those here: Podcasts: Shameless Sex That Sex Chick True Sex and Wild Love Books: The Ethical Slut Mating in Captivity Workbooks: Conscious Sexual Self You can find Lindsey here: Lindsey's on...
2020-11-301h 00
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole7. Creating Guidelines & Stress-Free HolidaysWant to enjoy the heck out of your Holiday Season? Stop making decisions around things that don't align with how you want to be in your life! Download my FREE Holiday Guidelines Training and listen to this episode for some coaching around how to show up for your holidays and actually enjoy it all: Holiday Guidelines Training
2020-11-2312 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole6. Emotional Eating, Stress, & Obligation in the HolidaysWhat do you reach for when you're stressed? How do you feel when you're done binging? How do you overcome emotional eating? It's deeper than you think. We dove into emotional eating, preparing for stress, and what to do to overcome feeling obligated during the holidays.
2020-11-1542 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole5. Our 72 Hour Fast ExperienceOn this episode of the Navigating Nutrition podcast, we talk about our experience going through a 72 hour fast. In our pursuit to maximize our own health and performance, we are always looking for the next "crazy thing" we can self experiment with. Research has brought to light numerous benefits associated with prolonged fasting so we had to give it a try. Tune in as we share our experience and the key reasons why we decided to give this a try. Enjoy!
2020-11-0554 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole4. Periodizing Nutrition to Maximize ResultsYou can't be on a diet forever, so what does that actually mean in the context of your life? There's a time and a place (if you choose to do it) to diet. There's a time and a place to get stronger. They are not at the same time, and one might be longer than the other (hint: it's probably not the one you think!) We're back to dive in and demystify periodization, how it can work for you and your lifestyle, and how you can put it...
2020-09-0435 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole3. Transitioning in Life, Finding Your Self-Confidence, & Self-Care w/ Jill GulottaOKAY OKAY Episode 3 is ACTUALLY AMAZING. Have you ever been through an incredibly difficult transition in life? We're literally living through one right now. Well I talked to my friend, Jill Gulotta who is a Dietitian AND Divorce Coach, last week about it all- transitioning in life, finding your sense of self, and what the heck self-care actually is and how you "do" it. No matter if you are ending a marriage, or ending a job- there's a true identity shift that comes with it. Jill and I talked...
2020-08-3132 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole2. Can You Be On a Diet Forever?The age old question ... can you- or should you- be on a diet forever? We dive into this today on Navigating Nutrition! What is really happening in your body when you are in a deficit, and where does the plateau come from? And WHAT THE HECK is NEAT?! Tune in, and get the answers to all these questions and more! Follow us on the gram: @arielle_bloom @_gabeyanez
2020-07-2627 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to Guacamole1. Welcome to The Navigating Nutrition Podcast!We originally started podcasting as a way to connect with people in the health and fitness space doing cool things. It served its purpose, and we made great friends through it! Now it's time to pivot, and we're super excited to bring you *drumroll please!* The Navigating Nutrition Podcast! We're sitting down to talk about all things Nutrition and Mindset- because let's be real, your mindset is what makes up every choice in your life! Stay up-to-date with us in real-time on Instagram: @Arielle_bloom @_gabeyanez
2020-07-1932 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to GuacamoleEpisode 70 - WE ARE BACKWe have a lot of updates on living in our tiny home, what we've learned from Quarantine and COVID19, and suggestions for how you can make the most out of being sheltered in place. Check out Coach Bloom's newest Course, Navigating Nutrition- registration is open, so apply here: Navigating Nutrition As always, keep up with us on the Gram: @arielle_bloom @_gabeyanez @westcoastadvantage
2020-04-2442 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to GuacamoleEpisode 69 - Week 1: No Caffeine + Airstream LivingWe kicked off the first week in February by cutting out caffeine, AND officially settling into our Airstream. Spoiler Alert: Caffeine took more of an adjustment than moving into a tiny home. In this episode, we dive into why we cut out caffeine, why anyone might do such a thing, and how we're adjusting to life in a smaller space. We're also on YouTube! Check it out for a tour of our home, and our first attempt at pickling veggies. Find us on Instagram: @westcoastadvantage @ariesunshiinee ...
2020-02-1127 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to GuacamoleEpisode 68 - February Challenge RevealWe made it through 31 days waking up at 4 am, and we made big gains in our projects, fitness, and personal development. If we're not growing, we're dying. It's not comfortable. It's not easy. But it's worth it. Our next challenge is taking all comfort out of our favorite comfort ritual: our cup of coffee. Listen on to learn more.
2020-02-0133 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to GuacamoleEpisode 67 - Getting to the WHY w/ Bethany TaylorTechnology has made life cushy. We have access to anything and everything we could ever need right at our fingertips. Do you think you could step away from it all- like really disconnect- and still make it through a day or two? Bethany did. She headed out on her own for a solo backpacking trip to intentionally put herself in an uncomfortable position. You can surprise yourself when you step outside of your comfort zone- that confidence can lead you to do some pretty amazing things. Find more about Bethany here:
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The Gym Rat’s Guide to GuacamoleEpisode 66 - Jocko JanuaryBig things seem to always be happening at WCA HQ, but this episode brings the biggest news of all- Gabe and Arielle are officially engaged! In the spirit of challenging each other in everything we do, we thought it would be "fun" to challenge each other in some aspect of Personal Development each month of 2020. We're kicking it off with "Jocko January" with the intention of being more productive and starting each day with a win- that means waking up at 4am. Every day. Even weekends. We'll be sending out an email newsletter every month wi...
2019-12-1023 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to GuacamoleEpisode 65 - Going MinimalistThe cat is out of the bag! In this episode, we dive into our decision to "go tiny" and minimize all our belongings to fit into a 25ft Airstream. Our culture has groomed us to want more, spend more, and accumulate more. But what happens when you make more money and buy more things? Instead of pursuing the next best thing, we are choosing to only keep the most important things, and give away or get rid of the rest. Find out more and keep up with us here: @westcoastadvantage
2019-11-1923 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to GuacamoleEpisode 64 - Getting Back to Real Life w/ Shy Von FranklinsteinHunting used to be a huge part of the culture of human beings. With time and revolution, we've gotten away from the most respectful way to eat meat. In this episode, we sat down to chat with Shy Von Franklinstein, a Nutrition Coach and avid hunter. Shy brings us through her most recent hunting trip, what she learned, and how she grew from the experience. We also dive into what goes into a hunt- the planning, research, and physical preparation that it takes to head into the wilderness to hopefully bring home an animal to fe...
2019-11-0641 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to GuacamoleEpisode 63 - Pushing Through PainAs athletes, we are taught to push through aches and pains to achieve the goals we are aiming for. But how far do you push until you put yourself at risk for serious injury? In this episode, we dive into what happens when you don't listen to your body, and what signs you can look for to tell you when it's time to back off and let your body rest. Want to know more? Follow us: @westcoastadvantage @_gabeyanez @ariesunshiinee
2019-10-0946 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to GuacamoleEpisode 62 - What I've Learned So Far As A Nutrition CoachWe sat down this week to talk Nutrition Coaching. As coaches in the Health and Wellness space, there are a lot of parallels between coaching Fitness and Nutrition, but there are also a myriad of differences. We reference some content from previous episodes, which you can find here: - Episode 49 with James Fitzgerald - Episode 52 (UN) Health Foods Want to know more? Find us on Instagram (Gabe is taking a Social Media break): @westcoastadvantage @ariesunshiinee or online at: www.thewca.fit
2019-09-2343 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to GuacamoleEpisode 61 - You Are What You Put In (And On) Your Body w/ Meg & Wes PiattWe've all heard the saying, "You are what you eat," but this goes deeper than just the things you put in your mouth. You are what you put in- AND ON- your body. The skin is the human body's largest organ, and it is the one exposed to the most toxins and harsh chemicals daily. We sat down this week with repeat guest, Wes Piatt, and NEW guest, Meg Piatt (Wes's better half) to chat about why we really need to be paying attention to the things we put on our body, and what we can do t...
2019-09-0156 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to GuacamoleEpisode 60 - Taking Chances w/ Teddy LomasTeddy has been taking chances since he moved across the ocean- away from his family, friends, and home- to pursue his passions. This time, he's going back across the ocean (a different direction) for a new adventure, with the same goal in mind: learn something new. We connected with Teddy while he was working for iN3 Nutrition, and he has since moved on and out of the US to find new adventure, life lessons, and connection. In this episode, we caught Teddy right before he moved out of his comfort zone in Arizona to his ne...
2019-08-1245 min
The Gym Rat’s Guide to GuacamoleEpisode 59 - Fueling PerformanceAs athletes, we want to perform at our best. What we sometimes won't admit to, though, is that we don't want to compromise how we look to get there. The truth is, we can have it all (performance, aesthetics, and longevity), but we can't have it all at the same time. In this episode, we sat down to talk about what it takes to fuel your performance, and the mental shift that happens with it. If you want to learn more about Nutrition Coaching, head over to: www.thewca.fit ...
2019-07-2842 min