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Talking Nutrition#209 - 2026 Roadmap for More Fat Loss & Muscle GainIf you’re already stressing about how to finally lose fat and build muscle in 2026, let’s get real: New Year’s resolutions almost never work. You don’t need another crash diet or 30-day challenge. You need a plan that actually fits your life and delivers results you can keep.In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan breaks down how to map out your entire year for real, sustainable fat loss and muscle gain—without falling into the same old traps.You’ll learn:Why 95% of resolutions fail and how to avoid the all-or-nothi...
2026-03-1629 minTalking Nutrition#207 - Steal the EOD Ritual That Helps my Clients and I Leave Work at WorkEver find yourself wiped out but your brain just won’t quit? You’re not alone. Most women juggle work, training, family, and life — and it feels like the day never really ends. That’s why Johan is breaking down the exact end-of-day ritual he uses (and teaches clients) to help you actually switch off, sleep better, and show up for what matters.In this episode, Johan gets real about why you’re exhausted but still wired at night, why most coaching isn’t just about food and workouts, and how a simple daily ritual can help you leave wo...
2026-03-0228 minTalking Nutrition#204 - Christmas Didn’t Ruin Your Progress, But Spiraling After WILLIn this episode, Johan breaks down why so many people feel frustrated, bloated, and ready to “start over” after the holidays - and why that reaction is what actually causes weight regain year after year.You’ll learn how a few days of eating more don’t meaningfully change body fat, how most post-Christmas weight gain is just water, food, and sodium, and most importantly, how guilt, panic, and restriction do far more damage than Christmas dinners ever willJohan also shares exactly what his clients did differently this year - and why they maintained their we...
2025-12-2926 minTalking Nutrition#203 - Why Most New Year's Resolutions Fail, and How Only Some Women Successfully Keep the Weight OffWhy do so many women start January motivated… only to fall off weeks later - year after year? In this episode, Johan breaks down why most New Year’s resolutions fail, especially for women in their 30s through 50s - and what the small percentage of women who actually keep the weight off long-term do differently.This episode isn’t about more motivation, stricter diets, or pushing harder. It’s about systems, habits, realistic planning, and understanding your body after years of dieting, stress, and “all-or-nothing” cycles. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or frustrated that “doing ev...
2025-12-2238 min
Talking Nutrition#199 - Healing Hashimotos, Women's Health, and More w/ Brandi BradleyIn this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan is joined by functional health practitioner Brandi Bradley. You'll learn about Brandi's personal journey with Autoimmune Disease (Hashimotos), Thyroid health, women's health, functional testing, and how to find the true root cause of your health issues. Johan and Brandi also discuss gut health, the role of the liver, hormonal birth control, nervous sytem regulation, and much more.Enjoy this week's episode, and make sure to follow Brandi on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/betterwithcoachb/---Brought to you by Odyssey Coaching Systems
2025-09-2357 min
Talking Nutrition#198 - The 7 Pillars of Healing (That No One Talks About) - w/ Nick TogniettiIn this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan is joined by functional health practitioner and educator Nick Tognietti.You'll learn about 'The Seven Pillars of Disease Reversal, Prevention, and Longevity', and how these pillars are the very foundation of a long, healthy, happy life.Johan and Nick dive into Nick's personal health journey and how he reversed his own kidney issues, how this ultimately led him to start his own practice, how to take full responsibility for your own health, and much more.Enjoy this week's episode, and make sure to follow Nick on...
2025-09-071h 02
Talking Nutrition#197 - The Mindset Shift for Busy Moms to Create Their Best Shape - w/ Angelina BradleyIn this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan is joined by Angelina Bradley, mom of two and fitness coach.You'll learn about her personal journey, from losing a pregnancy to finding strength in fitness, how to overcome life's challenges, and how reaching your health and fitness goals as a busy mom isn't just possible but necessary.Johan and Angelina also discuss the importance of community and support, balancing social life (and alcohol) with health, body recomposition, becoming a healthy role model for your kids, and why eating MORE might just be what you need right now...
2025-09-011h 01Talking Nutrition#195 - Should You Even Try To Diet Right Now? Do This First!In this episode of "Talking Nutrition," you'll learn about the most foundational part of everything health and fitness; what's on your plate. Johan discusses his personal journey going from confused, unfit, and 30 kilos overweight, to losing the weight and keeping it off, and how you can get free access to the exact steps his clients take to lose up to 20% in weight and measurements.If you keep trying to lose the same 5-10kgs, but every holiday season you gain it all back. If you're overwhelmed by all the noise, misinformation, and conflicting diet camps on social...
2025-08-0418 minTalking Nutrition#192 - You're Now 25% DONE With 2025... How Are We Feeling?In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan helps you reflect on Q1 and set the tone for Q2 of 2025. You'll learn about OCS's 12-week course and group coaching program, THE ODYSSEY, and how this may just be your sign to make a change for good, finally. Johan discusses the issue with most diets, meal plans, and fat loss programs/challenges, and that the problem isn't you, but the approach, and breaks down the exact course curriculum for what may just be your Q2 roadmap to success, if you're ready to take action.The next cohort...
2025-03-3124 min
Talking Nutrition#191 - How to Deal With Bloating, Gas, Indigestion, and Heal Your Gut… - W/ Allie SaezIn this episode, Johan is joined by Allie Saez to dive into gut health. You'll learn how stress impacts digestion, about common symptoms to look out for, how nutrition and lifestyle change can help improve digestion and heal your gut, the 5R gut protocol, food sensitivities, why it's always better to reach out to an expert for help, rather than following random advice on social media - and more. Johan and Allie discuss practical tips for maintaining a healthy gut, and discuss why individualization is so important when it comes to digestive issues like IBS, SIBO, and intestinal permeability.
2025-03-2446 minTalking Nutrition#190 - Your Metabolism Doesn't Slow Down Because You Get OlderIn this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan discusses the common misconceptions around metabolism, particularly the belief that it slows down with age. You'll learn how lifestyle factors, such as muscle mass and dietary habits, play a key role in metabolic health, about the importance of not dieting year-round, the benefits of building muscle, and how you can support your metabolism through training, lifestyle changes, stress management, and nutrition.Want to get coaching advice from Johan (100% on the house), and learn what YOU can do to support your metabolism the best way possible? Fill...
2025-03-1728 min
Talking Nutrition#189 - What’s It Like To Live With Multiple Sclerosis? - w/ Ronja JacobssonIn this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan is joined by Ronja Jacobsson to talk about her journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). You'll learn about common misconceptions about MS and the challenges of this central nervous system autoimmune condition, how Ronja is still able to keep her mindset, health, and fitness in a great place, and how you can overcome virtually any challenge by focusing on what's within your control. Even something like MS doesn't have to define you - especially when you're stubborn about your health ;)Follow Ronja at:https://www.instagram.com/r...
2025-03-1035 minTalking Nutrition#188 - Why Most Fitness Challenges Kinda SuckIn this episode, Johan discusses the upcoming Momentum March Challenge, emphasizing the importance of focusing on doing the work (which is within your control) rather than the outcome (what's outside of your control). You'll learn why it's so key to work on building sustainable habits, the reality of long-term fat loss and maintenance, and what's wrong with many fitness challenges; rewarding quick results and losing the most weight in just a few weeks.This is why the Momentum March Challenge is back; to help you with the things that'll actually reap long-term results, long after the 21 days...
2025-03-0330 min
Talking Nutrition#187 - Will Eating 'Blood Sugar Spiking' Foods Kill You? - w/ Greg SuttonIn this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan is joined by Greg Sutton to address a big online discussion around 'blood sugar spiking' foods, and whether meticulously trying to manage your blood sugars is worth your time and effort.You'll learn about the common misconceptions around sugar, why metabolic health is an important factor when it comes to blood sugar, and how weight management plays a key role here, especially for those who are (pre) diabetic.Most importantly, you'll understand that when taking an evidence-based approach to nutrition and fitness - even though it can sometimes...
2025-02-2446 minTalking Nutrition#186 - How 2025 Should've StartedIn this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan discusses the structure of the 'The Odyssey' course and group coaching program and his clients' progress during the first 6 weeks of 2025. You'll learn about the exact steps to follow at the start of your journey, and how you can make a change today if you've been struggling to lose fat or build muscle so far this year. From your initial metrics and food diary, to figuring out your macros and next steps, this podcast should help you get a better idea of how to break that try/fail cycle most New Year's R...
2025-02-1725 minTalking Nutrition#183 - How I Lost About 0.5kg per Week so far in 2025In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan shares the exact changes he's made to lose about 0.5kg per week so far in 2025, the basics of nutrition for effective fat loss, and how nutrition is nuanced and should be individualized.If you're currently after a fat loss goal, this episode will give you a good idea of the main things to focus on. However, the changes you'll want to make may differ. That's why it's probably best to shoot Johan a quick message, to make sure that what you're currently doing is the right approach for you (info...
2025-01-2040 minTalking Nutrition#182 - Your 12-Month Plan for Lasting Fat Loss & Muscle Gain in 2025In this episode of Talking Nutrition, you'll learn a sustainable and effective, year-long approach to fat loss, muscle gain, and maintaining results. If you’ve ever felt stuck, having to repeatedly restart the same New Year's Resolution without seeing lasting change - and you finally want to make 2025 the year you DO reach your goals and maintain your results - this episode is for you. Johan discusses why maintenance phases are crucial, reverse dieting, how long your different phases should last, how to put together your plan for the new year, and much more. Join THE OD...
2024-12-1629 min
Talking Nutrition#173 - How Johan Lost 30kg After Feeling Stuck and ConfusedIn this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan shares his personal 30kg weight loss journey that transformed his body, health, and mindset. This ultimately led to the creation of Odyssey Coaching Systems and the soon-available 12-week nutrition and self-development course and group coaching program, 'The Odyssey.'You'll learn about the mistakes he first made before successfully losing the weight and keeping it off, how the same misconceptions around nutrition and fitness are still around, how the real answer lies in the basics done consistently, and more.'THE ODYSSEY' 12-week...
2024-10-2819 min
Talking Nutrition#172 - The Effects of Sleep Deprivation and Shift Work on Your Health and Hormones - w/ Mike KesthelyIn this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan is joined by Mike Kesthely. Mike is a firefighter paramedic and a functional health, performance, and nutrition coach. You'll learn about the challenges of shift work, the effects on health, circadian rhythm, and longevity, and how to optimize your health while working irregular hours. Mike and Johan also discuss the effects of sleep deprivation on insulin sensitivity and testosterone levels in both men and women, basic habits and practices that can help mitigate the damage, and the truth about supplements that supposedly 'boost' your testosterone. And lastly, you'll learn why blood work...
2024-10-241h 12Talking Nutrition#171 - One-Year Transformation Update - Fat Loss, Reverse Diet, and Muscle GainIn this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan shares a detailed update on his personal fitness goals and results over the past 12 months. You'll learn the exact steps taken throughout fat loss, reverse diet, maintenance, and muscle gain phases, how Johan lost fat and gained muscle (even during his cut), training splits, the importance of tracking macros and accountability through coaching, and much more.✉️ Message Johan:https://www.instagram.com/johanvesters_ocs/👥 Join our free Facebook community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ocscommunity---Br...
2024-10-2132 minTalking Nutrition#170- How to Reverse-Diet for Optimal Fat Loss MaintenanceIn this episode, Johan Vesters discusses the concept of reverse dieting, emphasizing its importance in transitioning from a fat loss phase to maintenance. He explains the physiological changes that occur during dieting, the necessity of increasing caloric intake, and the psychological aspects of managing weight fluctuations. Johan advocates for tracking food intake and working with a coach to navigate the reverse dieting process effectively, highlighting that patience and adherence to healthy eating habits are crucial for long-term success.Message Johan:https://www.instagram.com/johanvesters_ocs/Join our free Facebook...
2024-10-1519 minTalking Nutrition#170 - How to Reverse-Diet for Optimal Fat Loss MaintenanceIn this episode, Johan Vesters discusses the concept of reverse dieting, emphasizing its importance in transitioning from a fat loss phase to maintenance. He explains the physiological changes that occur during dieting, the necessity of increasing caloric intake, and the psychological aspects of managing weight fluctuations. Johan advocates for tracking food intake and working with a coach to navigate the reverse dieting process effectively, highlighting that patience and adherence to healthy eating habits are crucial for long-term success.Message Johan:https://www.instagram.com/johanvesters_ocs/Join our...
2024-10-1424 minTalking Nutrition#168 - Holiday Meals Won’t Ruin Your Progress, if You Practice These BasicsIn this episode, Johan Vesters discusses the importance of preparing for the holiday season by building healthy habits and practicing moderation. He emphasizes that the holidays should not lead to significant weight gain and encourages listeners to focus on flexible dieting and periodization in their nutrition. With three months left in the year, Johan advocates for taking actionable steps now to ensure a healthier approach to the holidays and beyond, rather than waiting until January to start making changes.Message Johan:https://www.instagram.com/johanvesters_ocs/Join our...
2024-10-0723 minTalking Nutrition#166 - Quarterly Reflection and Goal-Setting for Q4 of 2024In this episode, Johan reflects on the importance of setting and reviewing personal goals, particularly as the year approaches its end. He emphasizes the need for honest self-assessment regarding progress and effort, encouraging listeners to celebrate their wins while also identifying areas for improvement. The conversation transitions into actionable steps for the upcoming quarter, focusing on setting intentions and seeking help when needed, ultimately fostering a mindset geared towards growth and accountability.Message Johan:https://www.instagram.com/johanvesters_ocs/Questions to ask yourself:What goals did...
2024-09-3028 minTalking Nutrition#164 - Calorie Deficit Basics for Successful Fat LossIn this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan Vesters delves into the topic of fat loss, expanding on the principles discussed in the previous episode. He emphasizes the importance of intentionality in weight loss efforts and shares ten essential basics for achieving sustainable fat loss. The conversation covers the significance of understanding maintenance calories, tracking macros, managing hunger, and the role of sleep and stress in the fat loss journey. Johan encourages listeners to approach fat loss as a seasonal process and to maintain a balanced perspective on their health and nutrition goals.Join our free...
2024-09-2335 minTalking Nutrition#162 - How to Achieve as Much Fat Loss and Muscle Gain as PossibleIn this Talking Nutrition episode, Johan discusses achieving optimal fat loss and muscle gain. You'll learn about body recomposition and the importance of setting proper goals, how to approach fat loss and muscle gain separately, and the need for a seasonal approach. Johan also discusses the importance of tracking progress, managing macros, healthy habits, short-term trade-offs, and the importance of maintenance phases for a more lifestyle approach.Calculate your calories:https://www.odysseycoachingsystems.co/what-is-tdee/#tdeeJoin our free Facebook community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ocscommunity
2024-09-1631 minTalking Nutrition#158 - The Secret Weapon to Anything Health and Fitness🏆 The Steptember Challenge is BACK! Join us now at: https://www.odysseycoachingsystems.co/challenge/Challenge info:- September 9-29- Daily goals- Q&A coaching calls - Community access- Bonus content including a 4-part video series on all things nutrition, training, and mindset, e-books, cheat sheets, and more- PRIZES: 3 months of 1:1 nutrition coaching with Johan, exclusive 12-week nutrition and self-development course 'The Odyssey', or a supplement gift card!In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan discusses the importance of non-exercise activity ther...
2024-09-0234 minTalking Nutrition#146 - Losing 30kgs and PROVING Yourself That ANY Goal is AchievableIn this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan celebrates reaching 25,000 downloads and reflects on his personal 30kg weight loss journey that was the catalyst for what ultimately became OCS. You'll learn about the importance of committing to your goals and taking messy action, mastering your mindset, and how to navigate the Wild West of nutritional (mis)information.Stay tuned for Monday....Link to the FREE e-book:https://www.odysseycoachingsystems.co/e-book/Share your feedback about the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/johanvesters_ocs/...
2024-06-1325 minTalking Nutrition#137 - The Truth About 'Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone' (How it Actually Works)What does "stepping outside of your comfort zone" even mean?In this episode, Johan discusses the process of growth and stepping out of your comfort zone. He emphasizes the importance of doing the inner work and addressing one's flaws and weaknesses.Johan explains the concept of the comfort zone, fear zone, learning zone, and growth, and what true change feels like. He also highlights the challenges and setbacks that come with each stage and why accountability and mentorship are key.For coaching inquiries:https://www.odysseycoachingsystems.co/online-nutrition-coaching/
2024-05-1324 minTalking Nutrition#133 - How Eirik Lost Over 15kg by Eating More - Client InterviewIn this conversation, Johan Vesters interviews his friend and client Eirik, who despite having a busy schedule has managed to lose over 15kg. They discuss his experience of eating MORE food - about which he's still surprised - the importance of sleep, training, and especially routines.The mindset shift was huge, when he realized he didn't have to follow a crash diet and starve himself in order to lose a few kilos. Not only has he successfully gone through his first fat loss phase, followed by a maintenance phase of multiple months... He also noticed improvements in...
2024-04-2943 minTalking Nutrition#131 - How Johan Lost 3.5kg While Gaining 1kg of MuscleIn this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan and Pia Seeberg discuss Johan's recent cut and the results he achieved. Johan shares anything from his motivation, to why he got a coach again, his training split, nutritional changes, and more.You'll learn why it's key to track your progress in multiple ways, the concept of 'food noise' while dieting, and if/how much a personal transformation can affect life outside of fitness (i.e. dinners with your partner, etc.).Thank you for listening!Where to find Pia:Website - www...
2024-04-2240 minTalking Nutrition#121 - Pia Seeberg - Can you Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time?In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan is joined by Pia Seeberg to discuss muscle gain, fat loss, body recomposition (building muscle and losing fat at the same time), periodization, and more. They also highlight why it's important to spend plenty of time at maintenance in order to build and maintain good habits and routines, and how even by simply focusing on the basics you can get great results.Where to find Pia:Website - www.piaseeberg.noInstagram - @piaseebergYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@seebergpia...
2024-03-0940 minTalking Nutrition#118 - How to Deal With Discomfort - A Lesson About Mind GamesIn this episode, Johan Vesters continues the Lessons from the Himalayas mini-series. You'll learn about dealing with discomfort and setbacks, the importance of the ability to accept a situation for what it is and deal with it, and how to build mental resilience through doing physically challenging activities.Your mind is stronger than you think. Train it, by doing physically challenging things. Especially when you don’t feel like it. Go for the run, lift the weights, crank the cold shower, do an ice bath… Show yourself you CAN do hard things without giving up. It’s...
2024-02-2621 minTalking Nutrition#100 - Everything That's Wrong With Diet CultureIn this episode, Johan and Kristine go on a 30-minute rant about diet culture and everything that's wrong with it. You'll learn about common contradictions, myths, and misconceptions, and how a lot of the claims that are spread out there in mainstream and social media often have only one purpose: getting to your money.The dietary supplement industry accounts for hundreds of billions of dollars every single year, we have all the resources and information available, though people still aren't getting the help they desire and deserve.On a more positive note though, despite the...
2023-12-2733 min
Talking Nutrition#99 - How to Enjoy Christmas Without Stressing About NutritionIn this episode, Johan and Alexsandra discuss strategies for enjoying the holiday season while maintaining a balanced approach to nutrition and health. They emphasize the importance of balancing flexibility and practicing moderation.You'll learn about their favorite tips for making overall healthy choices while still allowing for your favorite holiday treats and once-a-year Christmas dinners, the social and mental aspects of your health, and respecting individual choices and avoiding judgement. Merry Christmas, enjoy the rest of your year, recharge, and don't forget to create memories with your loved ones!Instagram:...
2023-12-2238 min
Talking Nutrition#88 - Tara Nicole - Overcoming Disordered Eating HabitsIn this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan is joined by Tara Nicole (nutrition coach) to talk about her history with disordered eating habits, and how she overcame them.Tara shares her journey, going from growing up athletic (but eating a trash diet), to living the student life, drinking, and weight gain, to finding bodybuilding and taking it too far, to then ultimately finding a more balanced, flexible way of living. Her story is an important one to share because there are a lot of people out there with similar struggles, who she's passionate about helping...
2023-11-0942 min
Talking Nutrition#86 Your Fitness Tracker is Lying to You⌚️Did you know that your fitness tracker has NO idea how many calories you burn?In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan first breaks down what the research indicates when it comes to fitness trackers' abilities to measure steps, heart rate, calories burned, and more.Then, you'll learn how following your fitness tracker can work against your weight loss goal, and finally, how to accurately manage your calories (and so, your transformation).Enjoy the episode!Related blog:https://odysseycoachingsystems.co/fitness-tracker-accuracy/Timestamps:...
2023-11-0233 minTalking Nutrition#85 - Digestion Deep Dive - Basics For Better Poops - pt. 2/2💩 Back with part two of the Digestion Deep Dive! Before you jump in, if you haven't yet, make sure to go back to episode 83 first. Then, let's look into some more not-so-obvious factors that may just be contributing to your digestive issues.In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Kristine and Johan share how protein feedings, water, meal frequency, and how soon you eat after your workout can impact your digestion. Lastly, to wrap this two-part mini-series up, you'll learn where to start, and why to be careful with certain digestive supplements like probiotics.Enjoy part 2! 🎙️
2023-10-3030 minTalking Nutrition#83 - Digestion Deep Dive - Basics For Better Poops - pt. 1/2💩 In this week's episode of Talking Nutrition - or more like... Talking Digestion - Kristine and Johan break down some not-so-obvious factors that may just be contributing to your digestive issues.Digestive health is a crucial aspect of your health and fitness journey, that at times can be a tricky one to figure out. However, more often than not, you can improve things by focusing on the basics discussed in this digestion mini-series.Enjoy the episode, and stay tuned for part 2! 🎙️Timestamps:0:00 Introduction5:10 Exercising too much11:06 Not getting e...
2023-10-2336 min
Talking Nutrition#82 - Steptember Q&A 3.2 - Candy Addiction, Best Exercise for Weight Loss, Dealing With Stress, and More..This week's bonus episode is part 2 of the Steptember Challenge: 'Week 3: Ask Me Anything' Zoom Q&A session.Johan answers questions about muscle gain, fat loss, growth mindset, dealing with stress and burnout, supplements, the best form of exercise for weight loss, and much more.Enjoy, and feel free to join our online fitness community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ocscommunityTimestamps:0:00 Introduction1:47 Having SOME candy without having to feel guilty about it4:42 Small meals to 'stoke' the metabolic fire?7:37 Is fasting daily good for women?
2023-10-1939 min
Talking Nutrition#80 - Steptember Q&A 3.1 - Losing the Spare Tyre, Dealing with Rough Days, Strength Training for Health, & More..This week's bonus episode is part 1 of the Steptember Challenge: 'Week 3: Ask Me Anything' Zoom Q&A session.Johan answers questions about losing that stubborn last bit of body fat (AKA the spare tyre), how to deal with low motivation and rough days in general, strength training for the long term health benefits, supplements, and more.Enjoy, and feel free to join our online fitness community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ocscommunityTimestamps:0:00 Introduction2:11 Training to avoid shin splints2:52 Meal prep without eating the same stuff every...
2023-10-1232 min
Talking Nutrition#79 - The REAL 'Secret' to Mastering Your MacrosTracking your food periodically is objectively speaking THE best method for creating results. You get to relearn portion control, what's in certain foods (in terms of macronutrients, micronutrients, fiber, etc), and you're in full control of your transformation.In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan first shares a personal analogy to show you how everything new takes some getting used to, but with time becomes easier.Next, you'll learn about the plan to create the ultimate 'how to track your macros' training, and the 'secret' that makes it unnecessary.Last but not least...
2023-10-0924 min
Talking Nutrition#78 - Steptember Q&A 2.2 - Anabolic Window, Protein, Intermittent Fasting, Fiber, and More..This week's bonus episode is part 2 of the Steptember Challenge 'Week 2: Nutrition' Zoom Q&A session.Johan answers questions about over-consumption of protein, fasting, the anabolic window, fiber, gut health, stress, general nutrition and lifestyle tips, and more.Enjoy, and feel free to join our online fitness community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ocscommunityTimestamps:0:00 Introduction1:17 What happens when you consume too much protein5:06 Anabolic window & post workout protein6:40 Is intermittent fasting good for muscle gain?9:01 Benefits of adding a weekly vegetarian meal14:59 Which macro is m...
2023-10-0634 min
Talking Nutrition#77 - Preparing for the Holiday Season - Q4 PlanningNow that we're officially in Q4 of 2023, let's get you ready for the Holiday Season.Whether you do, or don't celebrate things like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Xmas, etc... it's always good to do a seasonal recap of where you're at, what needs to happen to move forward, and what exactly you need to work on over the next couple of months.In this episode of Talking Nutrition, Johan helps you plan the different Seasons of Nutrition, go in with the right expectations, and most importantly: a growth mindset.A lot of people tend to...
2023-10-0341 min
Talking Nutrition#76 - Steptember Q&A 2.1 - Ultra-Processed Foods, Protein, Low-Fat Foods, and More..This week's bonus episode is part 1 of the Steptember Challenge 'Week 2: Nutrition' Zoom Q&A session.Johan answers questions about low vs high fat foods, ultra-processed foods, flexible dieting and the 80/20 rule, guidelines for improving your diet, red meat, vegetarian protein sources, different foods for different scenarios, and more. Enjoy, and feel free to join our online fitness community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ocscommunityTimestamps:0:00 Introduction2:16 Full fat vs low fat / Ultra-processed foods vs less processed8:42 The 80/20 rule13:06 Advice for lowering ultra-processed foods16:47 Truth about red...
2023-09-2834 minTalking Nutrition#75 - How To Build Muscle AND Get LeanerIn this week's episode of Talking Nutrition, Kristine and Johan break down how to eat and train if you want to BOTH build muscle AND lose body fat.You'll learn about periodization, building meals to support your goals, protein requirements, and why lifting weights and eating a high protein diet are some of the best investments you can make in your long term health and fitness.Questions answered in this episode:Siv: How to balance the macros in the meals, when the goal is to build muscles and get leaner in...
2023-09-2529 min