Welcome to Carb Academy®, your go-to source for Low-Carb Lifestyle questions! We are here for simplified, straight-forward information that our community can put into action. This isn’t a university health course, or a Harvard review. We simply aim to decipher through the best information out there, and present it to you in a way that you can understand and practice.
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Brutal Iron Gym Podcast is hosted by Robert Polenik. Rob has a Masters in Human Nutrition, Bachelor‘s in Health and Physical Education, Personal Training certification through American College of Sports Medicine, is a Corrective Exercise Specialist through National Academy of Sports Medicine, and a Running Fitness Coach & Tactical Fitness Coach through American Sports & Fitness Association. He has a client history of over 3,000+ clients and a teaching history of 500+ students at the universi ...
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Carrie Ross: Australian Clinical Nutritionist BSc.; NLP Master Practitioner; Food Behaviour Counsellor DipCouns/GcPsych and Hypnotherapist from The Mind-Body-Belly Academy© Speaks candidly about Emotional and Disordered Eating, Bariatric Surgery Nutrition and Self-Empowerment - Helping women live their best lives and BreakFree of the struggle between food and living to their best lives.
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2117 - Nutrition - Managing Calories In vs Calories Out
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No matter your goal calories in vs calories out will play a significant factor in the process of reaching your goal. In today's podcast we discuss the three main factors of the calories in vs calories out equation; nutrition, exercise, and activity. And how you can manipulate these factors to create a personalized approach to your goal to ensure th…
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2116 - Q&A - Why Does Fat Loss Advice Differ?
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We often hear differing and often conflicting advice towards our fitness goals which can lead to us feeling uncertain and overwhelmed. Why is there so much variance in what we hear? And how do we know which advice to follow? Listen in to today's podcast to find out!Av brutalirongym
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2115 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 9 Weeks Out
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Another week of prep and another week of PR weight loss!!! This week Meredith navigated traveling while pushing herself the hardest she has so far in the prep! In today's podcast we discuss her recent training and nutrition, her mindset as we push harder in the prep, and what changes we'll be making in the upcoming week!…
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2114 - Mindset - Calming the Mind for Better Sleep
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Are you struggling with poor sleep quality? Are you tired when you should be but when you lay down you can't seem to calm your mind? If so, today's podcast can help! We discuss common reasons for poor sleep quality and provide tips for how you can address those issues!Av brutalirongym
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2113 - Training - Funny Client Stories that Helped Them Break Through Mental Weaknesses
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What's holding you back? In today's podcast I share 3 client stories of overcoming negative training mindsets that were holding them back and how YOU can use the lessons they learned to help you become your best self!Av brutalirongym
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2112 - Nutrition - Dieting in the Grey - Carb Manipulation
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Yes you can lose body fat while eating carbs! In today's podcast I discuss how to manage carbs as well as general caloric deficits during diets in order to modulate diet stress to improve long-term adherence and consistency!Av brutalirongym
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2111 - Q&A - How I Train My Wife - Meredith's Contest Prep Workout Routine
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In today's podcast I discuss the per workout format, exercise selection, and the training methods used in Meredith's current contest prep workouts! These same concepts can be used to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of YOUR workouts so it's definitely worth a listen!!!Av brutalirongym
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2110 - Mindset - Purposeful Productivity
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Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, and behind in all of your goals? If so, it could be because you're struggling with "purposeful productivity". What is that? Listen in to find out!!!Av brutalirongym
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2109 - Training - Intensity Techniques for Mental Toughness
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Have you plateaued in your progress? If so, it may be because you've plateaued in the degree of uncomfortable that you experience in your workouts. In today's podcast we discuss 3 training techniques that will allow you to safely progress the challenge of your workouts so you can progress your... progress! haha…
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2108 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 10 Weeks Out
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Meredith hit a new weight PR this week! She's hungry but she's in good spirits!!! In today's podcast we share this week's updates along with a discussion on "diet brain" and how being disciplined in your diet can help increase your discipline in other areas of life as well!Av brutalirongym
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2107 - Nutrition - Why You May Gain Weight When You First Start a Diet
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Have you ever started a weight loss diet but ended up GAINING weight?!! If so, you're not alone! This is more common than people think!!! Listen to today's podcast to find out why this happens and what adjustments to your diet you should make!Av brutalirongym
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2106 - Q&A - Managing Fat Loss and Muscle Growth Simultaneously
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If you're struggling with being overly fat but under muscled today's podcast can help! In today's podcast we discuss 3 options you can use to approach how to lose body and gain muscle while better managing daily energy, workout performance, and recovery!Av brutalirongym
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2105 - Mindset - Magnify vs Replace
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Are you looking for a product or program to help you achieve your goals? If so, you're likely considering between two categories; things that replace work vs things that magnify your work. Which is best? Listen to find out!!!Av brutalirongym
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2104 - Training - Program Review & Free Giveaway - Tactical Fitness
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Want to learn how to blend absolute strength, relative strength, and cardiovascular endurance into a complete program? If so, you're in luck! In today's podcast I review a current client's program that combines all of these goals as well as corrective therapies for the shoulders, hips, and lower body joints! Tons of great information AND the progra…
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2103 - Nutrition - Bodybuilding Client Offseason Diet
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Want to know what a bodybuilder eats in the offseason? In today's podcast I share the diet structure of a current client who's eating to maximize muscle growth while minimizing body fat gains. The diet has specific foods but also allows for variety within the diet to help with adherence!Av brutalirongym
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2102 - Q&A - Expert Advice for Fat Loss
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Want to know what the experts say about how to lose body fat? In today's podcast we discuss advice from seven experts on what are the best approaches for fat loss!!!Av brutalirongym
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2101 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 11 Weeks Out
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Another successful week! In today's podcast we discuss nutrition when traveling and how to train when you return from traveling! We also discuss recent nutrition changes and our approach towards the upcoming week!Av brutalirongym
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2100 - Mindset - What Did You Expect?
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What happens if what we expect doesn't happen? What happens if what we want doesn't happen? We're... unhappy! In today's podcast I discuss thoughts from the book "Solve for Happy" by Mo Gawdat and share 3 insights that can help you better control your happiness!Av brutalirongym
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2099 - Training - Common Training Mistakes
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What are the most common training mistakes I see in commercial gyms? You'll have to listen to find out! Also in today's podcast, I share how you can avoid making these mistakes in your own training!!!Av brutalirongym
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2098 - Nutrition - Diverticulitis - What Can I Eat?
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If you have diverticulitis and you're worried about what foods are safe to eat or what's foods are best to build a healthy diet today's podcast WILL help!!! I discuss what the condition is, how we can avoid it / lessen flares ups, and what foods are best! Lots of great information!!!Av brutalirongym
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2097 - Q&A - Should You Hire a Nutrition Coach?
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Do you need a nutrition coach to reach your goals? For some people, no, for others, it may help. In today's podcast I discuss nutrition "coaching" options such as apps, automated programs, and actual human coaches and who would benefit the most from each!Av brutalirongym
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2096 – Mindset – What Do You Do When What You Want To Do Cant Be Done
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When what you want to do can't be done... how do you react? Your reaction is the difference between success and continued failure. In today's podcast we discuss how to react so you can make the best choices to help you reach your goals!!!Av brutalirongym
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2095 - Training - The Perfectionist Game in Powerlifting Programming
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If you're pushing for new strength, how hard should you push? Should you always feel strong and confident in training? Should you always feel beat up and on the edge of burnout? What's the right programming intensity that will allow you to get the most from your training? In today's podcast we explore these questions! Listen in to learn!!!…
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2094 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 12 Weeks Out
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Crazy week with travel!!! In today's podcast we discuss how we manage nutrition and training while traveling along with updates from this recent week of the prep! Fun info as always!!!Av brutalirongym
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2093 - Nutrition - Food Substitutions for Meal Plans
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Do you struggle with creating variety in your diet? You'd like to eat different foods but you're not sure what or how to change your meals without losing progress? In today's podcast I discuss food substitutions and how to make them without derailing your progress!!!Av brutalirongym
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