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Enjoy Episode #34: Fitness Tips For Gym Beginners

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:35 Finding A Good Gym Space
08:20 Nutrition Basics
13:17 The Importance Of Sleeping Well And Properly
14:21 Suggestions For Someone That's New At The Gym
20:04 Have A Big Enough Reason To Keep Going To The Gym
29:29 The Meaning Of Being Sore After Training
36:37 Some Of The Recommended Gear And Final Comments

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Gyms can be crowded, chaotic, and a bit intimidating. The last thing you want to do is to be *that* person who doesn't know the basic courtesies and rules to follow. This week on the Live Big, Lift Big podcast we're saving you from the embarrassment of learning the hard way when it comes to behaving in the gym so you can train like a pro.

Enjoy Episode #34: The Do's and Don'ts of Gym Etiquette

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:32 Approaching Gym Etiquette
05:25 Don't Interrupt Training With Talking
05:52 Don't Try To Coach Other People If You're Not The Coach
08:41 Take Care Of Your Space At The Gym
10:46 Choosing Appropriate Weight
12:34 Different Kinds Of Gyms
14:38 Choosing The Right Moment To Talk To People
19:30 Respect People Who Are Around You While You're Filming
21:23 Being Conscious Of Others' Personal Space
24:57 Final Thoughts

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If you struggle with balancing holiday fun with your long-term nutrition, fitness and health goals, this week on the Live Big Lift Big podcast we’ll be dropping the ultimate guide on how to have your healthiest and best holiday season ever.

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Enjoy Episode #32: How To Navigate The Holidays

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:41 What Alex Is Doing For Xmas And Thanksgiving
03:54 Getting A Good Mind Set For Your Holidays
07:22 Practicing Boundaries Vs Restriction
15:44 Get Some Flexibility In Your Plan
21:21 3 Steps To Approach Holidays
24:21 Step 2, Defining What Success Looks Like
25:37 Step 3, Making A Plan
31:18 General Nutrition Habits
39:04 Get Enough Sleep
41:24 Take Some Time To Relax

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Holiday season is just around the corner, so this week on LBLB, we're sharing tips and tricks on how to make the most out of your workout time and still “get it in” when life is busy (and you’re short on time).

Enjoy Episode #31: Workout Tips If You’re Short on Time

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This week on the Live Big Lift Big podcast, Bryan Boorstein joins us to share all the bootylicious deets on how to build a phat dumpy, why regular glute training is super important (and not JUST for looks), common mistakes when glute training, and more.

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Enjoy Episode #30: Tips on Getting a Bigger Booty & a Nicer Butt w/ Bryan Boorstein

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:57 New Paragon Cycles Beginning Oct 9 = Glutes/Shoulders
06:07 Glute Anatomy
12:33 Benefits Of Glute Training
20:12 Bryan's Favorite Glute Training Movements
22:34 Setup To Targeting More Glutes When Lifting
36:21 Common Mistakes of Glute Training
39:34 Nutrition for Bigger Glutes
42:53 Glute Wars On Social Media
49:58 Bryan's Glute Training Tips
58:31 Gym Accessories Helpful for Glute Work
01:04:50 Final Comments

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This week on the Live Big Lift Big podcast, we're talking all things Jiu Jitsu. We cover why everyone loves it so much, how to find a good gym, tips for beginners, why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is especially great for women, how strength training is the cheat code for being good on the mat, nutrition tips, and so much more.

Enjoy Episode #29: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Why You Should Try It

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:45 Why Do People Love Jiu Jitsu? What Is It?
03:51 What Are The Benefits Of Jiu Jitsu?
06:34 How Much Time Do You Need To Become A Blackbelt
07:34 Alex's Issue With Jiu Jitsu
09:51 Finding Accurate Jiu Jitsu Schools
13:08 Preparing Your First Jiu Jitsu Class
16:30 How Long Is The Average Class?
19:16 More Tips For Beginners
21:45 Alex's Favorite References
24:21 Strength Training Tips
25:38 Nutrition Tips
29:12 Final Comments

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This week on LBLB, we're sharing our favorite go-to brands when it comes to lifting belts, weightlifting shoes, lifting straps, headphones, workout apparel, and more. Similar to our fitness gadgets and wearables episode, these are unsponsored opinions, aka brands we've purchased with our own monies (:

Enjoy Episode #28: Fitness Gear & Gym Accessories We Love

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:03 Why & When Someone Should Wear A Lifting Belt
06:00 Are Weight Lifting Shoes Worth It?
11:14 Lifting Straps Can Limit Grip Strength
13:54 Different Ways To Work Grip Strength
17:15 Versa Gripps
18:25 The Best Workout Headphones
20:26 The Best Bench That Money Can Buy
24:00 Squat Edges
29:00 The Shoes We Love For Lifting
30:04 Alex's Favorite Workout Shorts
31:10 Sport Bras
32:05 LCK's Shorts & Leggings Preference


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This week on the Live Big, Lift Big podcast, we're giving our unbiased, totally unsponsored thoughts and opinions on some of the more popular fitness gadgets, smartwatches, wearables and apps that are on the market today.

Enjoy Episode #27 Fitness Gadgets, Wearables, & Apps We Love!

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:07 Smartwatch Comparison
10:28 The Accuracy Of Smart Watches
14:18 Smart Watch Prices
16:18 Whoop Smart Watches
23:22 Clients Experience With Whoop Watches
29:52 Oura Ring
37:47 Recovery Massage Guns
39:02 Cooling Mattress
42:24 Favorite Smartphones Apps
50:30 Final Comments

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This week we're joined by Greg Nuckols. Greg has a Masters Degree in Exercise and Sports Science, and former powerlifter who at once held all-time world records in Powerlifting. Greg is the founder of Stronger by Science, where you can stay up-to-date and find short, skimmable summaries of the latest exercise and nutrition research. He’s also the co-founder of Macro Factor, a cutting-edge food tracking and nutrition coaching mobile app that we’re super excited to talk and share more about.

Enjoy Episode #26 Leveraging Science & Research To Better Meet Your Fitness Goals w/ Greg Nuckols

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Timestamps
00:00 How Greg Started Powerlifting
08:24 Greg's Research
14:37 Research From A Trainer's Perspective
17:58 How To Choose The Right Study
22:45 Hickson's Interference Effect
24:18 Does Cardio Kill Your Strength Gains?
31:49 Frustrations With Social Media
45:53 Macro Factor
01:06:00 Negative Associations With Food Logging
01:13:00 Micro Nutrient Tracking & Analytics
01:20:00 Resources: Connect With Greg

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The man behind the programming of Paragon Training Methods, muscle and strength building expert Bryan Boorstein will be joining us today to talk about how to properly strength train and why you definitely need to spend time lifting heavy weights, even if your main goal is to have a better-looking physique.

Enjoy Episode #25 Strength Training: The Benefits of Getting Strong & Common Mistakes w/ Bryan Boorstein

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00:00 Intro
01:42 Hypertrophy Training VS Strength Training
13:31 Strength Cycles Are Getting Shorter
23:45 Benefits Of Strength Cycle To Lose Weight
30:39 Common Mistakes During A Strength Cycle
38:50 Why Do A Strength Cycle
50:09 Low Bar Squat
51:27 Lower Back Pain When Deadlifting
55:41 Using Grip Support For PRs
01:01:52 Is Alex Going To Do Hypertrophy Or Strength?
01:03:51 Squatting Multiple Times A Week
01:06:45 Movements Of The Present Cycle
01:12:07 Keeping Track Of Macros And Nutrients During The 7 Day Cycle
01:15:54 Does Working Out Twice A Week Actually Work?
01:19:25 Advice For Zone 2 And Zone 5 Cardio

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Obviously we’d love to have a whole squad in our lives to support and join us as we get healthy and fit. But sometimes, our friends and the people we love just aren’t down with the fitness. This week on the live big, lift big podcast we’re discussing how to deal with your lovers and friends who don’t share your healthier aspirations.

Enjoy Episode #24 Relationships: How To Deal with Loved Ones Who Don't Support Your Healthy Lifestyle

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:38 Support For Your Lifestyle
11:38 Communication, Boundaries & Personal Goals
15:42 Your Lifestyle's Affect On Your Partner
25:33 Confronting Your Significant Other
34:14 Teamwork In A Relationship
40:31 What We Do With Our Partners
45:13 LCK's Dealbreaker

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Ahhhh snap, it’s officially the first day of summer and this week on the Live Big Live Big podcast LCK, Laura Savino and Alex are going to be dishing out their best advice on how to live big and enjoy a badass summer while still maintaining your health and fitness.

Enjoy Episode #23 How to Enjoy Summer, Travel, Alcohol & Still Maintain Your Health/Fitness

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
08:33 Managing Your Diet Restrictions At Social Events
23:06 Meal Prepping For Traveling
29:14 Fitness Abroad
34:28 Vacation Planning
43:30 Setting Easy Targets To Hit During Vacation
44:25 Leniency w/ Tracking Nutrition During The Summer
51:07 Nutritional Foods For Hot Days

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This week on the Live Big Lift Big Podcast, we are back with the founders of The Mint PRJCT, Cara Forrester and Betsy Jones. In this episode, we’ll dive into exercising and training for expecting and postpartum moms—specifically how to structure your training during and after pregnancy, what exercises you for sure need to be doing, which ones you don't, how to get started with strength training as an expecting or new mom and a bunch more. And if you missed our previous episode on pregnancy and postpartum nutrition with Jess Carr, be sure to head back to episode 13 after this one.

Enjoy Episode #22 Navigating Workouts and Body Changes During & After Pregnancy w/ Betsy & Cara from The MINT Prjct

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:36 Food Allergies
04:36 Betsy's Surgery
06:37 Betsy's Background
08:58 Cara's Background
12:13 Betsy's Journey To Motherhood
19:11 Cara's Plan For Motherhood
23:56 Getting Back To The Gym Postpartum
26:03 MINT Prjct 6 Phases Exercise Program
29:47 Vaginal VS Cesarean Recovery
33:35 Betsy's Training During Pregnancy & Recovery Program
42:05 Is Keeping A Low Heart Rate A Myth?
44:29 Coffee Intake During Pregnancy
46:36 Strength Training During Pregnancy
48:57 Pelvic Floor Specialists
58:06 Tips For Those Who Like High Intensity Training
01:00:05 Dealing With Guilt
01:04:18 Movements To Avoid During Pregnancy
01:08:58 Breastfeeding And Lifting
01:10:42 Finding Time To Workout During Postpartum
01:16:06 Programming Strategies For Parents
01:20:37 If You Could Go Back In Time...
01:22:53 Problems With Breastfeeding

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This week on the Live Big Lift Big podcast, Paragon coach, nutrition coach and US Air Force Officer Kate Ernst is going to break down how to properly fuel for endurance training events and how she manages her training, nutrition and relationship while serving in the military.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:51 US Air Force Officer Kate Ernst
01:06 Episode Overview
03:41 Living In Hawaii
04:17 Doing Life w/ Your Dog
06:55 Best Running Shoes
08:20 Running 4 Marathons
09:23 Marathon Prep
11:58 How Much Of Marathon Training Is Mental?
17:51 Does Finishing Time Matter?
19:43 Hitting The Wall
23:27 Nutrition For Endurance
29:36 Helping Clients Eat More Food
32:40 Carb Intake
37:40 GI Distress For Endurance Athletes
41:37 Advice For Distance Runners
44:45 Body Weight & Endurance Racing
49:54 Lifting + Running For Gains
52:13 Deciding To Enlist
53:54 Bootcamp
01:02:31 Body Standards In The Military
01:07:34 Nutrition In The Air Force
01:14:43 Supporting Your Partner During Deployment
01:23:25 Working w/ Clients In The Military
01:28:37 The Finish Line

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This week on the Live Big Lift Big Podcast, we’re sharing our personal experiences navigating body change and offering our guidance on how to shop and dress to feel confident at any size.

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:20 Video Games, OLED Nintendo Switch, Diablo IV
8:04 Body Changes & Bad Body Days
9:30 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Surgery and Recovery Update
13:50 Feeling Good in Clothes
18:14 Closet Organization Strategies for Fitness Goals
20:32 Shopping for Clothes in Different Sizes
21:50 Women's Clothing Sizes and Fit
25:11 Fabric Color and Fit in Apparel Manufacturing
29:16 Shopping at Target
34:51 Shopping for Apparel as a Woman
40:26 Acknowledging Stressors and Checking In With Yourself
44:13 Therapy and Fitness Goals
47:57 Finding the Right Fit for Your Body Type
53:06 Athleisure Wear Options for Adults
54:52 Body Image and Self-Perception
1:07:22 Budgeting for Workout Clothes and Apparel
1:13:46 Impact of Weightlifting on Clothing Fit
1:15:16 Finding the Right Clothing for Women with "Big Busts"

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This week on the Live Big, Lift Big Podcast we’ve got the man himself Bryan Boorstein back to educate us on how to get the most result out of your lifting sessions. We’ll talk about how to figure out how much weight to use so we’re not sandbaggin' workouts, why it’s important to rest between sets, and a lot more.

Enjoy Episode #19 Q&A: Are You Lifting Heavy Enough, How To Warm-Up For Lifting, How Long To Rest & More With Bryan Boorstein

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:36 Bryan Boorstein
03:53 Diet and Cardio Choice for Body Composition Changes
06:29 Benefits of Biking vs. Running for Exercise
10:08 Picking the Right Weight for Hypertrophy Training
17:57 Understanding Rep Speed and Warm Up Sets for New Lifters
30:10 Exploring Alternative Squatting Techniques for Improved Exercise Performance
43:17 The Importance of Rest Between Sets for Optimal Strength and Hypertrophy
44:59 "The Three Components of Recovery for Optimal Performance"
54:51 Benefits of Moving with Tempo in Weightlifting
56:29 Eccentric and Concentric Movements
1:02:52 Lifting with Tempo for Improved Strength and Safety
1:14:35 Full Body Training for Twice-Weekly Workouts
1:16:11 Full Body vs. Split Training Programs for Cross Training Athletes
1:22:25 20 Rep Squat Program
1:24:15 Eat Train Prosper Podcast
1:26:16 "Get Strong with Us!"

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Nutrition information is and always has been a jungle and knowing what we know now, we definitely would have done things differently. This week on the Live Big, Lift Big podcast, we’re going to continue sharing the lessons we’ve learned over the years about how to better approach nutrition in order to promote health, improve performance and body composition.

Enjoy Episode #18 What We Wish We Knew Sooner About Nutrition

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:45 Energy Drinks
05:35 Moderation and Picking Vices
07:13 Nutrition Tips for Training and Exercise
13:59 Misinformation Regarding Diet and Nutrition
20:41 The Challenges of Rigid Rules in Eating Habits
23:20 The Cyclical Nature of Nutrition Trends
27:14 Nutrition Coaches and Resources for Education
34:09 Reflecting On Unhealthy Eating Habits During High School
43:44 Maximizing Time and Energy in the Kitchen
45:33 Dining Out vs. Cooking at Home
50:18 Impact of Alcohol on Body Composition and Health
59:27 Balance of Quality and Quantity in Nutrition
1:05:52 Common Nutrition Myths
1:12:40 Finding the Right Balance of Tracking and Untracking
1:16:04 Celebrating 25,000 Downloads!

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They say best way to learn is to learn from someone who’s already been there, done that and got the t-shirt. So this week on Live Big, Lift Big, LCK and I are sharing what we wish knew about training and fitness when we first started so you don’t have to make the same mistakes we have! Enjoy!

Enjoy Episode #17 What We Wish We Knew Sooner About FITNESS & Working Out

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
07:49 Program Hopping and the Benefits of Sticking to a Program
12:44 Finding Balance Between Novelty and Consistency in Training
21:18 Finding Balance Between Intensity and Enjoyment in Workouts
27:42 What Is Considered A Good Workout?
40:36 How Training In The Gym Results In Better Self Confidence
48:26 More Time At The Gym Doesn't Mean More Progress
54:39 Changing Your Appearance Won't Change What's Inside
01:02:52 Do Not Compare Your Body Results To Other People

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This week on Live Big, Lift Big Laura Savino shares about her journey to get strong as possible and what it’s like to intentionally put on weight and gain muscle during a bulking cycle. We’ll talk about how to successfully put on size without adding a bunch of body fat, common mistakes and misconceptions when it comes to eating calorie surpluses, how to shift your mindset to be ok with taking up more space, and why eating more food is something that many folks can benefit from.

Enjoy Episode #16 Female Bulking: How To Build Muscle And Lose Fat With Laura Savino

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:39 Interview with Laura Savino
03:57 Gaining Muscle and Avoiding Common Mistakes
05:37 Growing Up Playing Soccer, Softball, and Track
08:00 Baseball Injury Resulting in Reconstructive Surgery
11:50 From Veganism to Gluten-Free and Paleo Diets
18:57 Benefits of Resistance Training for Rugby Players
24:01 Benefits of Premium Programs
30:04 Laura's Journey In Joining the Paragon Team
33:44 Dieting and Exercise Regimen
35:53 Bulking and Deficit Dieting for Athletic Performance
46:01 Bulking Guidelines for Women
51:30 Gaining Muscle Mass While Tracking Metrics and Data
57:37 Eating Beyond Maintenance Levels
1:01:21 Bulk Dieting and Digestion Issues
1:04:42 Eating Habits During a Calorie Surplus
1:06:11 Nutrition Strategies for Dieting and Bulking
1:08:51 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Chasing Muscle Gain
1:16:19 The Benefits of Eating More and Moving More for Weight Loss
1:25:41 Tips for Navigating Weight Gain During a Bulking Phase
1:34:07 Periodizing Nutrition for Long-Term Health and Fitness Goals
1:35:40 Nutrition and Fitness Advice for Younger Self
1:41:29 Exploring the Last 12 Years and Outdoor Gear Recommendations

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Laura Savino - @laurajustinesavino
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

This week on Live Big, Lift Big, we’re finishing up getting our learn on with Part 2 of our episode series on thyroid health. If you’re just joining us and haven’t listened to part 1, be sure to go back to that episode to catch everything you missed!

Enjoy Episode #15 Exploring Thyroid Health: Signs, Treatment, And Sustaining Nutrition & Exercise

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:33 Keeping Thyroid Levels Optimal
07:03 Medications And Prescriptions For Thyroid Issues
13:59 Hypothyroidism Can Cause You To Lose Weight
18:55 The Best Dieting Approach For Hypothyroidism
25:39 Avoid Thyroid Issues Double Check Your Results And Make Sure!
29:02 Your Menstrual Cycle Can Determine The Best Time To Test
37:17 Fixing Your Hormone Levels Takes Time: Be Patient & Stay Consistent
40:54 Who's More Susceptible To Thyroid Issues
44:35 Update On LCK's Thyroid Health

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

This week on Live Big, Lift Big, we’re kicking off of two-part series all about thyroid health. We'll discuss what could go wrong with your thyroid, symptoms you should look out for, what lab tests can help confirm an issue, treatment options, and how to sustainably approach nutrition and exercise if you have a sluggish thyroid. You gon' learn today!

Enjoy Episode #14 Exploring Thyroid Health: Signs, Treatment, And Sustaining Nutrition & Exercise

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:05 Alex Talks Traveling To Egypt
06:14 LCK Undergoes Surgery!
16:04 LCK's New Morning Routine
19:10 Exploring Thyroid Health
24:47 Signs And Symptoms Of Thyroid Related Issues
33:55 Who Is Helping And Overseeing LCK's Thyroid Health?
35:50 What Test Should You Run If You Suspect Thyroid Issues

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

Today we're joined by Jess Carr, who is a pregnancy/postpartum expert, nutrition coach, and bad*ss momma of The Mint PRJCT, an education-focused company on a mission to empower + educate mommas (and those who train mommas).

Enjoy Episode #13 Pregnancy & Postpartum Nutrition, Motherhood, Body Image with Jess Carr

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Jess Carr
03:05 The Mint Prjct
05:41 Avoid Misleading Information For Pregnant Moms
09:54 Dealing With Morning Sickness
12:40 Foods To Eat During Pregnancy
19:40 How To Find A Pelvic Floor Therapist
26:32 Body Change Struggles Through Pregnancy
30:40 Calories And Food Cravings During Pregnancy
35:10 Jess Carr Overcoming Body Image Issues At A Young Age
42:00 Jess Carr's Take On Therapy During Pregnancy
53:13 Nursing: Nutritional Considerations
56:26 Jess Carr's Postpartum Experience
01:04:00 Jess Carr's Social Media Account Recommendations
01:06:31 Healthy Remedies For Pregnancy
01:09:12 Supplements During PreNatal
01:13:40 Foods To Avoid During Pregnancy And Breast Feeding
01:16:31 Jess Carr's Approach To Nutrition And Exercise For Her Daughter
01:22:25 What's In Jess Carr's Pantry?
01:31:50 The Mint Prjct And Jess Carr's Podcast

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Jess Carr - @jesscarr.fit
Cara Forrester - @_coach.cara_
Betsy Jones - bets.inthewild
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods
The Mint Prjct - @themintprjct

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/
The Mint Prjct - www.themintprjct.com

Enjoy Episode #12 Bouncing Back From Injury/Surgery, Rehab, Staying Healthy When Life Gets Hard

LCK had surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome/Paget Schroetter Syndrome and Macdaddy always seems to have some kind of injury from his bjj obsession. So this week on Live Big, Lift Big, LCK + Alex will share their experiences with injuries and surgeries and offer their expertise on how to adjust nutrition and exercise in order to bounce back quickly and as strong as ever.

Timestamps
0:00:00 Discussion: The Last of Us Season Finale
0:02:46 Discussion of "The Last of Us" and "Halo" Series on Paramount Plus
0:04:53 Conversation on Navigating Injuries and Surgeries
0:06:32 Conversation on Injury and Surgery Experiences
0:13:55 Managing Surgery and Injury Recovery Through Nutrition and Fitness
0:17:31 The Impact of Injury and Surgery on Calorie Needs
0:19:07 A Conversation on How to Monitor and Adjust Calorie Intake
0:23:48 Understanding Appetite and Self-Monitoring After Trauma
0:25:15 Navigating Injury and Surgery with a Coach
0:27:18 Strategies for Staying Positive and Productive"
0:31:34 Strategies for Training Around Injury
0:33:09 Strategies for Dealing with Injury in Training
0:35:19 Discussion on Injury Prevention
0:39:58 Injury Prevention and Recovery
0:40:58 Recovery and Injury Hacks
0:44:45 Finding Joy in Fitness and Nutrition
0:46:31 Navigating Fitness and Nutrition During a Season of Life
0:48:45 Nutrition Plan After Surgery
0:50:28 Preparing for Surgery: Nutrition and Training Considerations
0:53:45 Conversation Summary: Post-Surgery Recovery and Activity Guidelines
0:56:57 Coping with Mental Challenges During a Medical Diagnosis Process
0:58:50 Navigating Trauma and Unexpected Health Challenges
1:00:46 Tips and Tricks for Recovery
1:02:45 Paragon: Access to Evidence-Based Workout Programs

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

This week on the LBLB podcast, our guest Carli Jo Hobson is about to take y’all busy mommies and daddies to church! Carli Jo is a biz owner, nutrition coach, wife, and mother of 2 who joins us today to share how she balances all the challenges that come with being a busy parent of 2, while still prioritizing her personal health and fitness.

Enjoy Episode #11 Balancing & Prioritizing Health/Fitness As A Busy Parent with Carli Hobson

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Timestamps:
00:00 Carli´s Background
02:59 Carli´s Exposure To Living A Healthy Life
07:20 Why Carli Joined Paragon Training Methods
08:09 The Cost Of A Child (Yikes!)
10:41 Life With Children
13:10 Carli´s Pregnancy & The Recovery Process
18:13 Game Changing Post-Pregnancy Advice
20:48 People Judge Mothers!
23:14 Being Mindful & Conscious As A New Parent
28:02 Nutrition & Marriage
31:22 Nutrition Advice For Parenting Young Kids
42:18 How Much Money Spends Carli Shopping For Food
45:06 What Do Night Outs Looks Like?
48:16 Planning Meals For Busy Work Days
50:16 Carli´s Social Life (Time For Friends?)
52:15 Carli´s Thyroid Issues
01:00:00 Access To Doctors When Living In Small Towns
01:06:31 Keeping Nutrition A Priority When Work Gets CRAZY!
01:08:41 Best Practices For Family Training
01:13:58 Body Changes After Having A Second Child
1:25:45 Best Accounts To Follow As A Mom

Awesome Moms to Follow on IG:
Kate Lyman: https://www.instagram.com/klnutrition/
Jen Fraboni: https://www.instagram.com/docjenfit/
Annie Miller: https://www.instagram.com/anniemiller.co/
Joelle Samantha: https://www.instagram.com/joellesamantha/
Alessandra Scutnik: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrascutnik/

Pregnancy/Postpartum Accounts We Love:

The Mint Prjct: https://www.instagram.com/themintprjct/
The Girls Gone Strong: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlsgonestrong/
Brianna Battles: https://www.instagram.com/pregnant.postpartum.athlete/

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods
Carli Hobson - @coach.carlijo

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/
Carli and Beau Photography (Idaho Photo/Video) www.carliandbeau.com

Who doesn’t love the thought of traveling and seeing all the world has to offer? Sometimes it can get a little overwhelming if you’re also trying to balance a healthy lifestyle, nutrition or fitness goals, or not completely wipe your wallet doing it. Today LCK + Macdaddy share their experiences galavanting around the globe and their best tips for traveling without breaking their health or their bank accounts.

Enjoy Episode #10 Travel: Balling on a Budget, Fave Places, & Staying Healthy

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Timestamps:
00:00 Past Trips Alex & LCK Took Together
02:49 If You Had To Live In Any City What Would It Be?
08:50 Traveling On A Budget vs. Balling Out!
11:02 Foods & Meals In Other Countries
23:00 Better Ways To Budget Trips
27:54 Staying Healthy On Vacation
31:28 Healthy Travel Habits
34:42 Alex In Thailand
38:57 LCK In Costa Rica
40:56 Solo Travel Tips
42:24 The Bucket List
46:18 Favorite Travel Backpack
51:21 Travel Credit Cards To Save That $
56:25 The Best & Worst Airlines
58:39 Airport & Airline Food Hacks
01:03:29 Global Pass
01:06:11 Travel Destinations For 2023

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

Laura Hall is a true “Jill of All Trades”. She’s an emergency room travel nurse, nutrition coach, and outdoor adventurer who also founded Back of the Pack, an online community for women to connect, learn from and adventure with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Today, we chat with Laura about her experiences with travel nursing, how she’s manage to design and create her dream life, her love for the outdoors, and her mission to get more women adventuring outdoors.

Enjoy Episode #9: Nursing, Shift Work, and Adventuring Outdoors with ER Nurse and Nutrition Coach Laura Hall

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:37 Laura's Background
04:38 Nursing, Shift Work & Travel
08:33 How Laura Got Interested In Nursing
20:10 Juggling Health & Exercise While Working
27:22 Laura's Schedule & How She Handle It
30:38 Is It true Nurses Don't Eat or Take Breaks?
36:15 Laura's Current Training Program
42;27 Laura's Favorite Outdoors Brands
47:15 Nutrition Coaching & Nursing
49:30 Laura's Recent Cut
54:19 Nutrition Coaching
57:12 Back The Pack (Laura's Business)
01:09:04 Laura's Advice For Being In The Outdoors
01:14:01 Laura's Bucket List
01:19:14 Laura's Social Media

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods
Laura Hall - @laurahall.co
Back of the Pack - @backofthepack.community

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/
Back of the Pack - https://backofthepack.community/

Does stepping on the scale mess with your head? Ever find yourself doom spiraling that you’re gonna lose all your progress if you take a rest day OR miss a workout? Confused about abs, how to achieve them, or if they're even obtainable for you? In today’s episode, LCK and Alex share their insight and offer guidance on how to mentally deal with the scale, get over fear of taking rest days, and what's really involved with getting abs.

Enjoy Q&A Episode #8: Fear of The Scale, Unable To Take Rest Days, Are Abs Genetic or Made In The Kitchen?

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:08 What To Do If The Scale F***s Your Day
40:26 How To Overcome Not Being Able To Take Rest Days
1:05:54 Are Abs Genetic or Are They Made In The Kitchen?

Mentions:
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Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

Today we brought back Bryan Boorstein, aka World's Most Shredded Dad, Paragon CoFounder, and Hypertrophy Expert to to learn how to incorporate cardio training into your muscle-building workouts to benefit your overall health and performance.

We chat all about how you should probablyyy do some cardio (even if you hate doing cardio) and how to incorporate zone 2 & zone 5 cardio into your lifting workouts, so you can still get strong and build muscle (but also not die after walking up a few flights of stairs).

You're going to love (laugh, and learn so much from) this hilarious but informative episode: The Health & Performance Benefits of Cardio with Bryan Boorstein

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:28 The Wild Life of Bryan Boorstein
05:01 Alex In Egypt Shirtless?
06:03 Fat Loss Training For Jiu-Jitsu?
06:55 LCK's Hospital Romance
08:58 Who's The Most Badass Endurance Athlete?
13:02 The Secret To Increasing V02 Max & Living Forever
18:41 Cardio Zones
30:31 Zone 5 & V02 Max
26:38 Goal Specific Cardio Equipment
44:48 The Platform Where Dreams Go To Die
48:38 Multitasking with Cardio
50:03 Paragon's Approach To Training Cardio
56:00 The Research on Concurrent Training
58:36 Paragon's Next Training Cycle
1:08:10 Zone 2 vs. Zone 5
1:09:18 Q&A: Do You Need Cardio for Weight Loss?
1:12:24 Q&A: Does Fasted Cardio Burn The Most Fat?
1:17:12 Q&A: Cardio Before or After Lifting?
1:19:11 Q&A: Should You Split-Up Workouts and Do Lifting and Cardio Separate?
1:20:30 Q&A: Should Cardio Be Paired with Upper or Lower Body Workouts?
1:22:23 Q&A: Our Picks For Best Running Shoes
1:26:48 Q&A: Is Marathon Training Good For Fat Loss?

Instagram:
Bryan Boorstein - @bryanboorstein
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

If you've tried macro tracking before and absolutely hated it, this is the episode for you. LCK & Macdaddy get into a different approach to macro tracking that's that's effective, sustainable, and still lets you enjoy all that life has to offer.

Learn about flexible tracking in Live Big Lift Big Episode 6: Flexible Tracking: How To Track Your Macros In A Way That Doesn’t Suck!

Free Download: How to Track Macros Guide from LCK: click here

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:09 Best Practices For Tracking Your Macros
04:00 Why Should You Track?
09:02 Why So Many People Just Can't...
13:07 Tracking Macros 101
14:57 Food Tracking Apps
16:17 Flexible Tracking (What Does That Mean?)
22:48 Target Tracking
27:53 Alex's Journey Tracking Macros
32:20 LCK's Experience Tracking Macros
42:31 Test If It Is Right For You!
46:55 Flexible Tracking (All The Facts!)
48:28 Alex's Favorite Way To Calculate Maintenance Calories
58:37 Body Fat Percentages
01:04:51 Carbs And Fats
01:08:10 Hormone Cycles

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

This week we’re joined by our good friend, Nutrition Coach, and NPC Figure Athlete, Tiana Nicole Tallant. Tiana has a Masters in Clinical Health Psychology, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. We talk about how Tiana overcame a history of disordered eating, was able to heal her relationship with food/exercise/her body, and now compete stress-free on the competitive bodybuilding stage.

Enjoy Live Big Lift Big Episode 5: Disordered Eating, Negative Body Image, Female Physique & Endurance Racing with Tiana Tallant.

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Work with Tiana Tallant: Here

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:55 Tiana's Background
04:53 Nutrition Coaching
08:48 Her Path To Becoming A Pro
12:08 Becoming A Nutritional Coach & Dieting Transformations
17:23 Loving Your Body
19:50 Tiana's First Competition & Body Fat Loss
22:48 Competing In Figure
26:50 Food & Competition
43:47 Overcoming Eating Disorders
48:40 The Primary Catalyst For Recovery
53:47 Tiana's Mindset
58:28 What Do Athletes Eat Before Performing?
01:01:16 Tracking Hormones And The Thyroid
01:06:34 Hypertrophy Program Secrets
01:12:09 How To Find The Right People To Work With
01:17:54 Looking Good On Stage vs. Off The Stage
01:19:11 Digestion
01:22:52 Did Tiana's Training Get Difficult?
01:26:29 Boob Implants 3-2-1-GO!
01:28:30 The Business Side of The Job
01:35:18 Tiana's Social Media
01:36:00 Tiana's Ideal Client

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

Dieting to lose body weight and/or body fat doesn't have to be soul sucking, miserable, or agonizing. This is Part 2 on the Live Big Lift Big Podcast: 10 Fat Loss Mistakes You're Probably Making (Part 2 of 2)

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Timestamps
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:51 Alex Is Getting Shredded
00:07:46 Recap From Part I
00:09:55 Dieting On As Many Calories As Possible
00:13:04 Self-Guided Calorie Cut
00:20:41 Tracking Macros
00:26:28 Do We Need To Track Macros?
00:31:03 How Much Dieting Is Too Much?
00:35:59 Utilizing Biofeedback
00:40:37 Strength Training & Progressive Overload
00:51:01 Chasing Performance Goals
00:58:54 Why Is Sleep Important To Fat Loss?
01:03:12 How Much Sleep Do We Need?
01:16:25 Closing Thoughts

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Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

When it comes to fat loss, there's a thousand ways to skin the cat - but dieting to lose body weight and/or body fat doesn't have to be soul sucking, miserable, or agonizing. Today we get into the common mistakes we see people making around fat loss in this episode of the Live Big Lift Big Podcast: 10 Fat Loss Mistakes You're Probably Making (Part 1 of 2)

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Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome To LBLB
01:37 Why Do People Need Help Losing Weight?
07:49 Earning Your Right To Diet
11:35 The Only Food Tracking App You Need
14:24 Meet Yourself Where You Are
23:27 Strict Food Choices
27:28 What Is The Pendulum?
32:57 Which Foods Have You Nixed?
43:35 Whole 30’s
47:36 Villainizing Gluten And Dairy
51:25 Is Mind-Body Balance A Thing?
58:19 Not Eating For Volume
1:03:57 Cutting Calories Too Fast
1:11:15 Macro Tracking
1:14:44 The Best Darn Summary

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

Today we interview Bryan Boorstein, aka World's Most Shredded Dad, Paragon CoFounder, and Paragon Programming Expert to talk all things fitness, training, and workouts.

Our goal is to help you better understand training and how to maximize your time and energy spent working out, so you can more quickly achieve your goals and look/feel your best.

With 25+ years of training and programming experience and a passion for nerding out over movement and research studies, Bryan brings an incredibly unique approach to exercise that effective, sustainable, but still so d*mn fun.

You're going to love (laugh, and learn so much from) this hilarious but informative episode: Hypertrophy vs Strength Training with Bryan Boorstein. Enjoy!

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Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching w/ Alex: Here

Timestamps:
02:41 Bryan’s Background
07:31 How @paragontrainingmethods Began
09:33 LCK’s History, How She Tanked Her Hormones
14:19 A Sustainable CrossFit Alternative
18:30 Performance + Aesthetics Don’t Go Hand-in-Hand
21:00 Why Members See Massive PR’s During Paragon Strength Cycles
22:30 Hypertrophy vs Strength
25:15 Progressive Overload, Why Workouts Should Have It
27:35 You’re Probably Trying to Lift Too Heavy During Hypertrophy
30:34 How Do You Know You’re Doing Enough?
35:00 Should You Feel Like a Zombie After Workouts?
38:05 Struggling With Your Hormones Or Sex Drive? Might Be Your Workouts
40:35 Random Workouts = Random Results
41:00 Lifts You Do During Strength Vs Hypertrophy & Why
44:00 Movements That Are Better for Aesthetics
49:30 Why We LOVE Performance Goals
51:03 How Often Should You Switch Up Your Training?
57:00 How Long Should You Spend in Strength vs Hypertrophy?
1:01:31 The Best Way to Training For Fat Loss
1:03:00 What to Do With Your Nutrition
1:07:31 How to Assess Progress
1:12:13 Cardio + Strength Training?
1:21:36 Best Cycle For Beginners
1:24:12 Bryan’s Resources & Podcast (Eat Train Prosper)

Instagram:
Bryan Boorstein - @bryanboorstein
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/

Your favorite dynamic duo, Laurie Christine King (LCK) + Alex Maclin are BACK and bringing the fun bigger and better than ever. Get to know the hosts behind the Live Big Lift Big Podcast and enjoy this introductory episode: Becoming The CEO of Your Health: Meet Laurie Christine King & Alex Maclin

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Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome
00:55 LCK's Background
09:01 Launching Paragon
14:16 Alex Maclin's Story
20:02 How We Met
30:19 The Live Big Lift Big Podcast
41:41 Social Media
45:47 What To Expect

Instagram:
LCK - @lauriechristineking
Alex Maclin - @alexqmaclin
Paragon Training Methods - @paragontrainingmethods

Website Links:
LCK - https://lauriechristineking.com/
Alex Maclin - https://www.alexmaclin.com/
Paragon Training Methods - https://paragontrainingmethods.com/