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The Nutrition by Karmen PodcastFirst Actions To Take After A VacationHave you just come back from a weekend away or an extended vacation and are struggling to get back into your healthy routine? Feeling exhausted with jet lag or lacking motivation to get things done so that you can get back into your healthy habits? This is the PERFECT episode for you to listen to. I will outline 4 simple actions that you can implement as soon as you are back from a weekend away or holiday that will set you up for success right out of the gate. You won't waste anytime getting back into your healthy routine if...2023-07-0430 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastThe Truth Behind Supplements & Whether Or Not We Need ThemThis is a very controversial topic in the health and fitness industry. Someone will tell you you need to supplement with X and someone else will tell you that supplementing with X won't do anything...so which one is it? Should we be supplementing? Should we not be supplementing? It is all very confusing. In this episode, Karmen talks about what supplements actually are, who should be supplementing and who should not be supplementing. Karmen also talks about the best way to find out if you actually need to be supplementing with anything and guess what? If your diet...2023-05-2946 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastNutrition Client Patricia: Her Health Journey Before, During + After My Program!Karmen sits down and speaks with Patricia. Patricia was one of Karmen's 1:1 Online Nutrition Coaching Clients and is the very first nutrition client on the podcast which is super exciting! At the end of her program, Patricia lost 52 lbs of body fat which is unbelievable but not surprising because Patricia was one of Karmen's most consistent and dedicated clients to date. After she finished up on my nutrition program, Patricia continued to lose another 20 lbs of body fat on her own. More so than the fat loss, Patricia truly changed her life and overhauled her nutrition habits while raising...2023-05-221h 08The Nutrition by Karmen PodcastHow To Eat & Enjoy Fun FoodsHave you ever been told that in order to be healthy, you can’t have certain foods? Or have you ever tried a diet where certain foods were “off limits” because they weren’t quote on quote healthy? This episode is all about how to actually include these foods because as I like to call them, these “fun foods” can and should have a place WITHIN a healthy diet and lifestyle and even though okay let’s face it, Cheezies or dill pickle kettle chips might not have the most incredible nutritional value and nutrient profile, foods like these can serve a pu...2023-05-1541 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastHow To Put A Stop To Weekend OvereatingHave you been "so good" with your nutrition Monday through Friday and the weekend is where you eat, drink and do whatever you want? Well, Karmen used to do exactly that - look at the weekend as a free for all because she was so "dialed" Monday through Friday. The issue was, and the issue with many people that do this, is that the Monday through Friday "good" is usually not good at all. When we get to the weekend and the overeating and overindulging begins, that is because we have often restricted or limited ourselves in some way...2023-05-0840 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastNutrition & Fitness MYTH Busters by Karmen - Part 2You asked for a Part 2, so here is Part 2 with a couple of additions related to fitness + exercise myths! Karmen will bust some crazy myths that are still out there. Things like: "White Potatoes are Unhealthy" "You can't build muscle if you are intermittent fasting" "Eating low fat foods means we can eat more of these foods" "Aspartame Causes Cancer" and tons more myths - 15 in total this episode for all of you and once again, thank you to the @nutritionbykarmen community on Instagram for contributing to this episode with your questions!
Please remember...2023-05-0153 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastHow To Improve Your Gut Health: Strategies All Backed By Research!If you are someone that experiences bloating, upset stomachs, gas or other unfortunate feelings when it comes to the toilet, this is an episode you will want to listen to. Karmen outlines some strategies to help with these symptoms, all of which are backed by scientific research. Remember that bloating and regular upset stomachs are not normal so if you are someone who has been quote on quote bloated or constipated for 10-20 years, that is not normal and we need to figure out what's going on.
Karmen also outlines a couple of the...2023-04-2452 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastPaul Fruitman Episode: Surviving a Heart Attack & Sharing His StoryPaul was one of my first nutrition clients. He signed up with me right before I became Precision Nutrition Certified and I considered him a "test" subject. One month into our program, Paul had a heart attack. When this happened, I thought I had done something so wrong to cause this but of course that was not the case and we dive deep into that story and journey. Paul actually drove himself to the hospital while having a heart attack. This is a must listen episode!! Paul talks about his experience working in sports, working long days, long nights...2023-04-171h 13The Nutrition by Karmen PodcastHow To Stay Healthy When Life Is Crazy Busy & StressfulI think we can all benefit from listening to this episode since I know life can be crazy, busy and stressful for all of us at any given time. So often when life throws us curveballs, our immediate instinct is to give up, throw in the towel and call it quits on whatever we've been doing up until that point. We have an "all or nothing" mentality when it comes to health and fitness and if we aren't "all in" we aren't doing anything at all. In this episode, I outline why we need to get rid of that "...2023-04-1041 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastThe Jordan Syatt Episode: All Things Nutrition, Health + Sustainable Fat LossThis is the episode Karmen has been most excited about since starting this podcast. On today's episode, Karmen gets the once in a lifetime opportunity to sit down and speak with Jordan Syatt. If you don't follow Jordan on Instagram @syattfitness, you must do that right now. With over 845,000 IG followers, Jordan is THE person Karmen would recommend anyone follow for health, nutrition and fitness advice. Jordan cuts through all the BS out there and will get straight to the point on any given topic. An Elite Powerlifter, Precision Nutrition & Westside Barbell Certified coach, Jordan Syatt is well known...2023-04-031h 03The Nutrition by Karmen PodcastHow & Why We Should Eat to 80% FullThere are so many "80s" when it comes to nutrition. You've heard of the 80/20 rule but have you heard of eating to 80% fullness? If not, this is the episode for you. Eating to 80% full is not only a key component if your goal is fat loss but it also improves digestion and mindfulness as well. The practice of eating to 80% full will help you feel far more satisfied at meals, help you lose fat sustainably, help you maintain fat sustainably and will also help you feel more relaxed. Karmen will outline why it is so important to eat to 80...2023-03-2741 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastHow To Prioritize Nutrition & Meals When Working Long HoursAre you someone that works long hours or has a job where your schedule is all over the place and sometimes unpredictable? Does your job sometimes take you past dinnertime where you find yourself hungry not wanting to cook or eat what's in your fridge? In this episode, Karmen outlines some really simple and easy to implement strategies to help set your long working days and weeks up for success, so that you are fuelling your body properly without having to think about what you are going to eat. Karmen also offers tips on healthy take out options, how...2023-03-2040 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastWhy It's So Easy To Overeat Fun Foods & How To Get ControlAre you someone that has a hard time resisting a bag of chips just sitting on the counter, or a box of cookies or donuts that are just sitting there in the staff room calling your name out? Karmen gets this just as much as anyone. If there is a bag of chips in her cupboard or a pint of icecream in her freezer, she knows it will be consumed even if she isn't hungry. Why is this? There is actually science and research behind WHY it is so difficult to resist these tempting foods so if you are s...2023-03-1344 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastStress, Life & Nutrition: How To Handle It AllKarmen speaks about life stressors and how stressful situations can truly impact how you feel on not only a mental level but physical level as well. Karmen speaks about some recent stressors in her life and how that has had a negative impact on her gut health. She also always likes to bring a solution to the table so offers strategies for managing stress and also offers tangible tips that can be implemented today, at the end of this episode, if you are going through a stressful time yourself. Remember that we are all humans at the end of...2023-03-0624 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastHow To Keep Full In A Calorie Deficit & How To Calculate YoursIn this episode, Karmen explains what a calorie deficit is and why it is required for fat loss. Karmen will also give you her simple formula to calculate YOUR own calorie deficit if fat loss is your goal. Karmen will also outline 5-7 strategies on how to stay and keep full while you are in a calorie deficit. This episode has tons of hidden gems of information, simple calculations to figure out how many calories you need to consume to lose fat, figuring out how much protein you should be aiming for in a day and also determining how...2023-02-2726 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastLiving With A Plus One While On A Health Journey Ft. Ray Khan!On today's episode, Karmen welcomes the very first guest to the podcast: Ray Khan - her husband! This is such a fun episode with Ray who has been in Karmen's life for more than 11 years of which many of those years while living together, Ray just wanted to eat carbs and the things he loved while Karmen was trying every diet, detox and juice cleanse under the sun.
This is such an important (but fun!) episode for those of you that might be in a relationship or living with someone who isn't necessarily on a "health journey" w...2023-02-2053 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastHow To Get or Stay Motivated To ExerciseThis episode topic comes from one of my lovely IG followers who asked me for advice on how to get and stay motivated to exercise. This episode has a little bit of a tough love approach, but in the Nutrition by Karmen way, in that I will be completely honest with you and actually let you know that it isn't motivation that is the issue when it comes to getting you to exercise, so be sure to listen all the way through for the strategies and solutions I provide! By the end of this episode, you will have something...2023-02-1337 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastHealthy Tips While Travelling or on VacationAre you trying to keep your health and nutrition on track but have an upcoming vacation and are wondering how you can keep up with your progress? In this episode, Karmen outlines her top 3 tips to stay healthy, maintain your progress and even continue with your progress while travelling. Karmen will also answer your Instagram questions about travel and fat loss and Karmen will wrap the episode up chatting about her recent trip to Argentina and how she tried to maintain her health while eating more steak, ice cream and sandwiches than she ever thought possible!
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The Healthy Fit LifeAvoiding Common Issues with Sustainable Fat LossYou should be focusing on sustainable fat loss if you truly desire long-term results. Sustainable fat loss means losing fat but doing so in a way that is healthy and maintainable over a long period of time. That means no crash diets or quick, unhealthy fixes. Pursuing sustainable fat loss is great, but a lot of people make mistakes that are easily preventable. In this podcast episode, we’ll be joined by Karmen DeCamillis who is a Certified Nutrition Coach and is also the founder of Nutrition by Karmen, an online nutrition coaching service providing men...2023-02-0429 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastThe Most Important Habits I've Learned After My Fat Loss JourneyAfter losing almost 40lbs of fat, there are some extremely important habits and behaviours that I have implemented into my lifestyle that has allowed me to keep the fat off in a sustainable way. My nutrition clients also implement these same habits to sustain their incredible fat loss as well!
These are all habits and behaviours of successful "dieters" - more than 90% of people will regain all the weight they lost within 5 years of losing it so lets focus on the things that will help you sustain that incredible fat loss. If you enjoy this episode, please...2023-01-3034 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastKarmen's Story: From Overeating & Dieting, To Starting a Nutrition BusinessHave you been listening to The Nutrition By Karmen Podcast wondering who the heck Karmen is!? Who is the Karmen of Nutrition by Karmen speaking about all things nutrition? Well you are in luck. This is the episode where you will hear all about Karmen's experiences on the elementary school playground with kids claiming she was fat, how Karmen struggled to stop eating at times because a full binge episode was in effect, which latest fad diet she tried (did you know she tried being Vegan for 6 months?!) to quitting her corporate job to start Nutrition by Karmen, an...2023-01-2344 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastWhy The Scale Doesn't Tell The Whole Story When It Comes To Fat LossIn this episode, we talk about the scale and everything you need to know about the scale before you actually step onto it. Do you love the scale? Do you hate it? Should you actually weigh yourself? Did you really gain 3 lbs overnight? Karmen talks about her past relationship with the scale, what the scale actually means when it comes to fat loss and she outlines several reasons why you likely did not gain fat even though the number on the scale might have gone up. This is a jam packed episode full of tons of golden nuggets of...2023-01-1635 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastNutrition Myth Busters by Karmen - Part 1Can you really lose body fat by drinking apple cider vinegar? Does eating after 7pm really cause weight gain? Is brown rice healthier than white rice? In this episode, Karmen is debunking 13 very "popular" nutrition myths that are out there and will explain exactly why these 13 nutrition myths are in fact myths! This is a fun episode and thank you to Karmen's Instagram Community @nutritionbykarmen for sending in the myths you wanted me to debunk! If you like this episode, please leave me a 5 star rating and review - let's grow the Nutrition by Karmen Podcast together! Enjoy this...2023-01-0933 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastWhy Fad Diets, Detoxes, Juice Cleanses & Hours Of Cardio Do Not WorkThis is a podcast topic requested by my Instagram followers! In today's episode, as we start a brand new year, what better time to speak about fad diets, detoxes and juice cleanses. The start of a new year means you likely want to get your health and nutrition on track and I don't want you to do that by looking for a "quick" fix or solution that promises something that will not be sustainable! In this episode, I explain why fad diets, detoxes, cleanses and hours of cardio do not work and will not help you get close to...2023-01-0242 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastThe Pros & Cons of "Dry" January & Setting New Years ResolutionsHave you ever tried "dry" January? AKA: The first month of the year where you eliminate alcohol to "reset" or "detox" after the holidays so that you "kickstart" the New Year off on the right foot? In this episode I outline what dry January is, what my Instagram community had to say about it and what my thoughts are on it. PSA: I think it can be both a positive and negative experience and I outline both sides in this episode.
In the second half of this episode, I chat about setting New Years Resolutions. Should you...2022-12-2636 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastFat vs. Weight Loss & My Top Tips For Fat LossYou've heard me say "fat loss" or "lose fat" time and time again and I want to explain the difference between fat loss and weight loss, because there is a difference and it is an important one! After clarifying the difference between those two things, I will outline my top tips for fat loss and living a healthy lifestyle. These tips are not only easy to implement and you can even start implementing some, or even just one, of them today after you've listened to this episode! I hope you enjoy this packed episode and if you do, please...2022-12-1939 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastWhat Does A Healthy Meal Actually Look Like?We eat food every single day but have you ever stopped to think about what a well-balanced, wholesome healthy meal actually looks like?
Karmen will chat with you today about what a balanced plate of food looks like and she will also teach you a very handy ;) tip on figuring out what your portions should be for each meal. This is a great and often forgotten about tool that we have with us every single day. Whether you are on a health journey or not, this is a great episode to determine how much protein, how many c...2022-12-1229 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastI Eat So Healthy But Don't See Any Changes In My BodyAre you someone that eats healthy most of the time and are frustrated because you aren't seeing any results or changes in your body that you would expect from eating healthy? This is such a common question and one lots of people struggle with, so I am here to share with you a few reasons why you may not be seeing the changes you expect from the way you are eating. Lots of good gems in this one so be sure to listen to the full episode. Enjoy! 2022-12-0522 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastHow To Make Restaurant Meals a Little HealthierWho doesn't love going out to restaurants to eat and drink? Are you a fan of happy hour? lunch? dinner? brunch? Whatever meal you love to enjoy at restaurants, there is a way to make it a healthier version of what's listed on the menu. If you are looking to continue your health or fat loss journey, or even if you are someone that goes out quite a bit and is curious about how to make some of the meals you love just a bit healthier, this episode is for you! PSA: Salads are not the healthiest options (for...2022-11-2820 minThe Nutrition by Karmen PodcastFat Loss and Keeping Healthy During the Holiday SeasonThis is the time of year where panic sets in: the holidays. Your calendar is probably starting to fill up with dinners, events, happy hours, work parties, family meals and so much more. Typically around this time of the year, people throw in the towel on all the progress and work they’ve put into their health and nutrition from January - now and this episode will chat about why you do not need to do that, how you can maintain and continue your progress all while actually enjoying this time of the year! I hope you enjoy my fi...2022-11-1924 min
N1 Fitness Podcast128: Business Mistakes, How My Approach Has Changed & Advice For StartingToday we’ve got part 2 of the Q&A chat I had with my amazing client and friend Karmen DeCamillis. This one is more business related, topics discussed include: -How did you I know a career in nutrition was right for me? -Mistakes I made when I started my business -What it was like coaching my first few clients -In hindsight, what would I change about how I started? -What advice would I give to someone starting in the fitness industry? Enjoy! - 1-O...2021-02-0825 min
N1 Fitness Podcast127: Fat Loss Mistakes, Supplements, Pre/Post Workout Nutrition & AgingToday I’ve got a Q&A episode for ya with my amazing client Karmen DeCamillis, topics discussed include: -What are the most common struggles I see among my clients -Is it possible to lose weight and gain muscle at the same time? -Does muscle weigh more than fat? -Does nutrition change as we age? -How long should you rest between workouts? -Pre and post workout nutrition -My opinion on supplements -Is protein powder considered a supplement? - 1-ON-1 CO...2021-02-0131 min
N1 Fitness Podcast91: My Clients Interview Me Part 2Karmen and Krista DeCamillis are back on the show today for part 2 of our role reversal interview. In this episode they ask me about… -3 top tips for someone starting on their fat loss journey -What’s harder, the physical or mental aspects of weight loss? -What podcasts do you listen to? -How do you keep up with the media health trends and documentaries? -Do you work with vegans and vegetarians? -What are your thoughts on the ketogenic diet? -What do you think of cleanses and...2020-04-2737 min