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As Eric Helms @helms3dmj stated back at @jps_education UEBC2019... Be a signal in the noise. Social media is full of noise about gut health and the gut microbiome right now. Supplements, protocols, cleanses, detoxes, diets, and a slew of tests to diagnose and cure your dysbiosis, leaky gut, autoimmune disease, metabolism, or mood disorder. Suddenly we've established causation, assessments, and interventions. The loudest voices are seldom those who are engaged in the actual research, which isn't nearly as compelling. For now, we have to settle for...maybe, potentially, possibly, perhaps, and eventually. We need to emphasize that more research is needed because the current body of evidence is limited by heterogeneity, lack of confirmatory trials, and various biases intrinsic to each method of data collection and analysis. We can be excited about the possibilities while maintaining a conservative stance on our interpretations. I think it's what everyone deserves--including the microbiome. #guthealth #gutmicrobiome #nutrition #dysbiosis #microbiota #microbiome #leakygut #intestinalpermeability #health #evidencebased #science

Check this out for practical, evidence-based approaches to navigating the holiday food environment, busting diet myths, and enjoying the next several months-- and beyond-- WITHOUT guilt, detoxes, or fad diets! #Repost @train8nine • • • • • • Just in time for the holiday feasts!🦃 We are elated to announce that Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro, CISSN, CHC @vitaminphd will be our keynote speaker on November 24th for the 8N Nutrition Academy ‘Diet Rumors and Resolutions’ alongside our resident R.D. Erik Bustillo, @erikbustillo. ⠀ Dr. Fundaro is an @rpstrength consultant, ISSN-certified sport nutritionist, and ACE-certified health coach. She holds a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech (2014) as well as a BS in Exercise, Sport, and Health Education from Radford University among a slew of other accolades. ⠀ Knowledge is power! Tag your friends and family and let them know. *CLICK THE LINK IN BIO TO GET YOUR TICKETS AND RESERVE YOUR SEAT* ⠀ #8N #8NAcademy #8Nation #Train8Nine

A snippet of my @train8nine seminar! • • • • • • The internet does a great job of glamorizing the burden of fitness... NO PAIN NO GAIN HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT? YOU DON'T WANT IT BAD ENOUGH NO EXCUSES 110% COMPLIANCE DETOX CLEANSE YOUR SOUL IS IMPURE AND YOU ARE MEANINGLESS UNLESS YOU BUY THIS FLAVORED POWDER TO PUT IN YOUR BRANDED WATER BOTTLE You get the idea. Of course, what the industry promotes usually isn't aligned with what the research actually illustrates. When it comes to long-term behavior change and weight management, you're far more likely to stick to a plan that you enjoy. What a novel concept! Instead of punishing yourself all the way to the finish line where you'll realize you haven't adopted sustainable habits...maybe try to find the health-promoting behaviors that bring you happiness? Maybe that's not "extreme" enough... ENGAGE IN JOYFUL MOVEMENT ADD PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DURING QUALITY TIME WITH LOVED ONES DO YOUR BEST PERFECTION ISN'T A REALISTIC GOAL MODERATION AND REGULATION ARE SKILLS THAT REQUIRE PRACTICE YOU DON'T NEED A SPECIFIC SUPPLEMENT OR DIET PLAN Okay, that was weird. Anyway... There's a reason that the results of 30-day challenges or extreme weight loss shows don't last. Actually, there are a bunch of reasons, but the big one is arguably the emphasis on external regulation of behavior. These folks aren't engaging in enjoyable activities that can develop into long-term habits. They're making short-term changes to reach a goal to win an award or avoid some form of punishment. Sadly, many coaches '#motivate' their clients in similar ways, leading to disordered eating tendencies and burnout. Take a look at some of the examples of self-talk associated with various forms of behavior regulation. Do any of these sound familiar? Are you punishing yourself or your clients to the finish line, or integrating new, enjoyable habits for lasting behavior change? Of course, not all behaviors are directly enjoyable (or easy or fun), but we should be able to enjoy them for the sake of their contribution to our overall health and #fitness journey. #fitnessmotivation #nutrition #nutritioncoach #behaviormodification #coaching #sportnut

It may not be the sexiest recommendation, but it's the most sound. I have yet to see anyone with formal education and/or research experience in the gut microbiome recommend any of these supplements or practices (quacks and gurus excluded). In fact, we don't even use the term "heal the gut," because it's a nonsensical marketing term. #guthealth #microbiome #gutmicrobiome #fiber #nutrition #sportsnutrition #fitness #fitfam #physique #powerliftingwomen #powerlifting #science #research #evidencebased #health #healthylifestyle #exercisescience #exercise #probiotics #leakygut #supplements #fitnessmotivation #5aday #plantbased #fiber

Linked in stories and highlights! Soon to be added to my website compendium of podcasts! #Repost @dave_maconi • • • • • • We’re back with the very intelligent Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro @vitaminphd to discuss the new trend of “counting chemicals”, our ability (or lack thereof) to manipulate the gut microbiome, various sweeteners, and some surprising aspects of the current industry. Link is in my bio! . . We again chose FurKids as today’s charity donation. They are a no-kill animal shelter doing some awesome work 🐶 . . #renaissanceperiodization #guthealth #microbiome #gutmicrobiome #stevia #artificialsweeteners #DrMaconi #Fitness #Health #Bodybuilding #Diet #nutrition #Training #lifting #DaveMaconi #Exercise #BrainsandGains #muscle #fit #strong #strength #flex #youtubefitness #fitnesscommunity #instagramfitness #podcast #interviews #charity #furkids

CONTEST CLOSED! WINNERS @jonobaptista and @martolispieters Congratulations!!! 🤗MY 25K GIVEAWAY🤗 Bringing back one of my favorite posts to announce my giveaway in appreciation of all of your support!! I'm providing TWO free 30-minute consults--one for you, and one for your BFF! ~~~ This isn't to say there's a right or wrong way to coach...but there are definitely better or more effective ways when it comes to facilitating lasting behavior change! :) Many coaches default to an authoritative style by imparting their knowledge and experience on their clients. This isn't a bad thing, but if it's the only tactic you find yourself using, you might want to rethink your approach. When you interact with your clients, do you find yourself *telling* them what to do most of the time? Are you using a lot of "should" sentences? Or are you asking a series of questions to help them decide on what *they* think is best? While you're the content expert in nutrition and fitness, your client is the content expert on your client. You'll never know them better than they know themselves. You can totally help them process their thoughts and emotions to facilitate greater introspection and insight, but don't take the credit for their realizations. Your client is the one doing the really hard work in every facet. Plus, you really can't do this without asking a lot of questions rather than making a lot of statements! The next time your client comes to you with an obstacle, you might want to try stepping down from your podium and having a seat next to them instead. Validate their experience, empathize, ask them why it was so tough, and sincerely seek to understand what they think might work. Provide feedback, but don't stop asking questions! Instead of "You should...," try "What do you think might help...". The best outcome any teacher can hope for is a student that outgrows them. :) Remember... A good coach leaves a client thinking, “My coach is awesome!” A great coach leaves a client thinking, “I'm awesome!" #guthealth #gutmicrobiome #ibs #dysbiosis #probiotics #weightmanagement #nutrition #health #healthylifestyle #exercise #fitness #motivation #coaching

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