How can tracking food and body weight enhance your fitness journey? What are the proven benefits, and are there potential drawbacks?

In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Bill Campbell, one of the world’s leading experts in exercise science and sports nutrition. If you’re not familiar with Dr. Campbell, he’s the director of the Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida, a former president of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, and has published over 200 scientific papers on diet and exercise.

He also runs a research review that breaks down scientific papers into simple, practical insights.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

• Why tracking is often misunderstood and criticized

• The proven benefits of tracking calories for weight loss

• Practical ways to avoid the pitfalls of tracking

• How tracking body weight regularly influences results

• Dr. Campbell’s personal experiences with tracking

And more...

So, if you want to understand how food and weight tracking can impact your fitness journey, click play and join the conversation.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(06:30) Importance of food tracking

(10:13) Criticism of tracking

(17:20) Meal prep tips

(22:11) Calorie tracking research

(24:36) What tracking means

(25:17) When to track long-term

(31:08) Macro vs. calorie tracking

(37:10) Protein goals vs. calorie limits

(50:30) Tracking body weight

(54:34) Weighing in maintenance

(59:46) Weighing and body image

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Mentioned on the Show:

Bill Campbell Instagram

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How can being "uncommon" help us overcome challenges and grow personally? How can we build resilience, enhance emotional control, and lead with purpose?

In this interview, I welcome back Mark Divine, a former Navy SEAL, bestselling author, and mindfulness expert, who shares his approach to cultivating mental toughness and inner strength.

Mark dives into strategies to build confidence, develop emotional control, and embrace a warrior mindset for personal growth.

He also discusses insights from his latest book, Uncommon, which offers readers a pathway to greater resilience and purpose.

In this interview, you’ll learn . . .

• How to build emotional control and overcome self-doubt

• The power of intuition in decision-making and personal growth

• Practical daily habits to improve focus, clarity, and resilience

• Methods for breaking negative thought patterns and finding purpose

• Tips for blending mindfulness and discipline in daily life

And more . . .

So, if you're ready to unlock your warrior mindset and gain tools for navigating life’s challenges, click play and join the conversation.

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Timestamps:

(07:58) Thoughts on individualism

(10:23) Aligning heart & mind

(19:00) Turning intuition into conviction

(33:06) Using drugs for spiritual insight

(40:16) Role of intuition

(51:02) Managing emotions

(58:53) Past life trauma's impact on present

(01:00:51) Understanding metacognition

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Mentioned on the Show:

Creatine Monohydrate

Thinner Leaner Stronger

Uncommon: Simple Principles for an Extraordinary Life