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Eat To Perform


    • Dec 6, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 396 EPISODES

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    The Eat To Perform Podcast is an incredibly informative and helpful resource for anyone looking to improve their health, nutrition, and overall performance. Hosted by Paul, the podcast covers a wide range of topics related to diet and exercise, providing insightful advice and information that can benefit listeners of all backgrounds. The best aspect of this podcast is the depth of knowledge and experience that Paul brings to the table. His excitement and eagerness to share what he has learned shines through in each episode, making it engaging and enjoyable to listen to. Additionally, the podcast regularly features expert guests who provide even more valuable insights. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting out on your fitness journey, this podcast offers practical tips and strategies that can be applied in real life.

    One potential downside of The Eat To Perform Podcast is that Paul tends to talk a lot. While this can be seen as a positive aspect because it demonstrates his passion for the subject matter, some listeners may find it overwhelming or feel that it veers off topic at times. However, if you pay attention, you will find that he always brings the discussion back to the main point and provides valuable takeaways.

    In conclusion, The Eat To Perform Podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their health and performance through proper nutrition. Paul's wealth of knowledge combined with his enthusiasm makes for an engaging and informative podcast that offers practical advice for listeners at any stage of their fitness journey. Despite the potential drawback of lengthy discussions, the overall quality of content makes this podcast well worth tuning into.



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    Latest episodes from Eat To Perform Podcast

    Eat To Perform, not Perform to EAT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 40:24


    With the holidays in full effect, Becky and I discussed why the performance part is so important, especially when you have the option to use your food rather than burn it.

    Prepping for the Holiday's (it's not what you think)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 59:33


    This was a great discussion on how to keep weight off during the holiday's but with an interesting twist. The focus was the REAL reason someone actually gains a lot of weight during the holiday's. Statistics show that holiday weight gain is minimal, unless the scenario we talk about happens. The Q&A discussion was also amazing and we tackled a lot of topics like "why weight keeps coming back"

    Are Artificial Sweeteners bad for you? That depends....

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 39:50


    This podcast explores what role Artificial Sweeteners might play in your life (if any). What this episode dives into is a good, better, best way of viewing Artificial Sweeteners and food. We also delve into the role that Continuous Glucose Monitor can play as it relates to Fat Loss.

    The FIVE supplements I take and why you might want to consider them

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 40:05


    There are FIVE supplements that I think almost everyone should take, this is my list. As we go through the show we explain why some are optional and some need alternatives for certain people.

    Flexible Eating Should not be Optional

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 58:28


    In this episode, we walk through the value of flexibility in most things, but especially food, which means that for a lot of people, a mindset change is necessary.

    Consistency doesn't mean rigid and why that is important

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 40:52


    In this episode, Becky and I review what consistency looks like. For a lot of people, consistency often equals rigidity. We make the case that it isn't just wrong but that consistency should have a certain amount of flexibility built into your plan.

    The missing piece everyone gets wrong and how you can use summer to change everything

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 52:12


    In the first part of the podcast, Paul discusses what ultimately became Eat To Perform and how he accidentally stumbled onto the idea after ten years of dieting. The second part of the podcast is how to use that information and plan what kind of summer you want to have using various scenarios that people encounter. This was a fun podcast with a lot of great information.

    Over 13 years, here is what we have learned about SUMMER (plus the new GLP-1 study)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 54:27


    Becky and I (Paul) start the podcast by discussing the new study, including which parts are applicable, what is missing, and how to interpret the data for your goals. Next, we walk you through what we used to believe, why we changed our minds, and what we think is the best way to go through summer (including allowing some weight gain)

    Food noise is HUNGER and the history of Weight Loss Meds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 53:01


    Paul and Becky start the podcast by talking about why the concept of "food noise" (a relatively recent concept) is being used as a weapon against people. A similar is being done with the concept of insulin sensitivity. Once they broke through that noise they tackled the idea that these meds are new (they aren't) and familiar tropes influencers are using to sell WLM's or discourage people from using them.

    How to keep your hard earned progress as calories return

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 47:02


    With spring and summer on the way many people have worked hard in various cycles to make BIG progress. Here is what you need to know to keep all of that progress.

    How hormones help, what you should expect and a little Q&A at the end that was enlightening

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 54:15


    In this episode, Paul is joined by one of Eat To Perform's lead coaches, Crystal. The goal of this podcast was to talk about what you should expect when you get on hormones and why it won't ALL be positive from day one. (they also go over how weight loss works) They also covered some of the negatives of weight loss medication, how to counter some of those issues and why or why not it might make sense for some people.

    How Fat Loss Cycles are down for the best results (and when can you push the needle a bit)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 53:36


    In this episode, Paul and Becky explain why ALL fat loss cycles need a defined period. They also give various examples and how adding Weight Loss medication changes things (though both look very similar)

    Flexible Dieting, how to deal with plateaus and when NOT to diet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 75:01


    Alan is a former trainer and nutritionist who has worked with well-known clientele. He is likely better known for his research and his research review. Alan has written what I believe to be the bible of flexible dieting (basically what we do at Eat To Perform), and I have been a subscriber to his research review since 2008. This is a great podcast that ultimately ended up being too short.

    Re-evaluating goals for 2024, HRT and Weight Loss meds discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 58:10


    We covered a lot of ground in this hour, specifically on how to set goals and adjust them based on things OTHER than just weight loss (with a focus on fat loss). We also discussed how HRT and Weight Loss meds could fill a role for some and who should probably avoid it.

    Using the holiday's for a mini bulk with Paul and Becky

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 46:47


    First we walk through what a TRUE bulk looks like, which this isn't and we typically don't do at Eat To Perform. The simple fact is most people don't want to gain 30-40 pounds to gain muscle and I literally can't recall anyone asking for that. So while this isn't that Paul walks you through how to use a bit extra weight over the holiday's to train in a way that might carryover for the rest of your life as the best way to do it.

    Happy Hour-Surviving the the Holiday's with Paul and Becky

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 49:12


    This was a lively session with a few questions. We went over whether or not Intermittent Fasting makes sense, how to use exercise when calories are higher and much more.

    How long should AP be (reset between FL1 and FL2) and why this is important (and the best time to do it)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 49:55


    In this episode Paul and Becky walk you through AP cycles, why they exist and why we made a pretty drastic change a few years ago (and it made a BIG difference).

    Update from Paul's Fat Loss cycle with Semaglutide from Eat To Perform Health and discussion on Mental Health and eating less

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 60:00


    Paul is currently weaning off of Semaglutide and updates on the complications, how much he lost and considerations people should think about before signing up. Next we talked about why and how Fat Loss cycles can upset your mental health and what we did to help with that. Also addressing the opposite where depression can get accelerated by eating more.

    Two weeks into Weight Loss Medication, what is happening and why

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 63:38


    In this episode I talk about going onto weight loss medication. Why I think a lot of the information out there isn't empowering people for real change and what is the vision I have for Eat To Perform Health.

    Setting up the perfect Fat Loss phase

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 62:04


    As we move into the fall people often switch to thoughts of putting the pieces back to together. In this episode Paul and Crystal take some Q&A but also give thoughts on the best way to do it including whether or not you are rushing it.

    Comparing notes on Mental Health with Paul, Becky and Eat To Perform members

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 59:59


    We call these sessions "happy hour" because we do them WITH Eat To Perform members and you can interact with other members about their struggles. This months topic was Mental Health and it was a good one!

    Eat To Perform Health episode with Jessica, Paul and Becky (HRT and Semaglutide were discussed)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 72:06


    This was a Q&A we did with our Eat To Perform Health partner Jessica. We covered a myriad of topics including her weight gain after body building. Questions related to HRT (hormone replacement therapy) and weight loss medications and we went over a handful of questions on why you should get blood work even if you aren't going to do HRT.

    Is it time? Your Fat Loss options in the middle of the summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 60:08


    Let's face it, I know it's not the middle of the summer but it feels like it and if the scale is up you want to know your options. Here they are in detail.

    Comparing notes on Hormone Replacement with Paul and Becky June Happy Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 58:58


    The podcast starts off with Becky's experience with testosterone pellets and then clients that are using hormones or interested start to give their experiences. There were a few questions sprinkled in related to the need for resets and why each client DOES NOT have a calorie goal as calories go higher. Lastly the show ends with Paul's experience on testosterone, gaining 10 pounds of muscle when muscle growth had seemingly stopped and trying to once again set expectations for what it's like but more importantly what it definitely isn't.

    Surviving Summer: What NOT to do (is it ok to do Fat Loss during the Summer?) Member Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 64:34


    Paul starts off with updates on LIFETIME and then dives right in to the topic of Surviving Summer. He covers why you need to take advantage of opportunities during the Summer, why you NEED strength training and talks about Set Point Theory. We wrap up the podcast with a Q&A from our members. We hope you enjoy!

    April Lifetime Power Hour - The Transition from Fat Loss (FL) to Performance Recoup (PR) and How to Best Maintain Weight

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 55:55


    In this podcast, Paul covers topics asked by our Lifetime Members. He covers everything from why you should lose the rigid mindset when it relates to success, the difference between a mini cut and a full fat loss cycle and if fasted workouts are beneficial. We hope you enjoy and get a lot out of this podcast. Please visit our YouTube Channel for clips from this and all of our other podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@EatToPerformPodcast

    April Member Q&A - It's No Secret: It Does Work the Same for Everybody

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 62:58


    Paul starts this podcast off with a few updates on Eat To Perform Health and Eat To Perform Kitchen, then we jump right in to answering questions from Members. He covers what small change can give you better results, why maintenance is a limiting idea and does rest really mean 'do nothing'? We wrap up the call with some insight on social gatherings and alcohol consumption. This episode is full of valuable information - we hope you enjoy! Check out our YouTube Channel for clips from this and all of our other podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/EatToPerformPodcast

    March Lifetime Power Hour - Answering Your Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 53:36


    Happy Monday Everyone! In this podcast, Paul answers questions presented by Lifetime Members. He covers everything from are there foods that can decrease disease to how many fat loss cycles is too many? He ends it with a great message regarding what makes Eat To Perform different and how sharing your journey is so important. Head over to our YouTube Channel for clips from this and all of our other podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/EatToPerformPodcast

    March Member Call - Answering Your Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 63:16


    In this podcast, Paul dives deep in to questions asked by Eat To Perform members. The topics range from what vitamins and supplements are most beneficial, how likely is it for post menopausal women on HRT to increase muscle mass, and at what point do cortisol levels increase during exercise, making it not productive. We hope you enjoy this podcast and encourage you to share with your friends!

    Answering Your Questions - Lifetime Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 63:20


    Paul covers topics presented by our Lifetime Members in this podcast. He goes in detail about why the days undulate, especially in PR, he covers Eat To Perform Health updates and benefits and lets you know when the best time is to cut or build muscle. He also touches on if nutrition timing can really benefit you and if you should be concerned about sodium. We hope you enjoy this podcast as it is chock full of information that pertains to all of our members.

    Answering Your Questions - Member Coaching Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 68:30


    In this podcast, Paul covers Eat To Perform Health, weight loss medications and how they could be beneficial for you and ways to stay motivated. He answers questions from our members ranging from can you regain muscle after under eating most of your life to how and why does Recomp work? This podcast is full of information, so we encourage you to give it your full attention. If you can't listen to the whole podcast, please visit our YouTube channel: www.YouTube.com/c/eattoperformpodcasts for clips from this and all of our other podcasts.

    The Basics of Bodybuilding and why you should always have some in the mix - Lifetime Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 74:20


    This podcast is all about the benefits of Body Building. Paul explains why certain exercises are important for muscle building, how to add body building to your CrossFit routine and why we are usually no one's first diet but we hope to be their last. We wrap up with a Q&A.

    How to Maintain Progress in the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 50:32


    In this podcast, Paul talks about ways to maintain your progress going in to the New Year. He covers the new Eat To Perform Health initiative (launching soon) which allows clients to have access to a telehealth platform built on streamlining health optimization through diagnostic lab work. ETP Health will not administer healthcare, but rather it is a platform that connects clients to healthcare providers. He also emphasizes why you should embrace weight fluctuation and how to give yourself grace during your fitness journey.

    How long is THE PROCESS and why you shouldn't TRUST IT BLINDLY - Lifetime Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 61:26


    In this podcast, Paul covers why you shouldn't trust a bad process. Knowing the process, educating yourself on why you're doing the process and how the process works is so important to success. He also covers why gaining weight is part of the 'secret sauce' and how important it is for overall health to be the main component.

    Setting up your New Year for the most effective results LONG TERM - ETP Member Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 60:02


    In this podcast, Paul covers what we need to do to set up ourselves for a successful New Year. He talks about the importance of the process and us realizing that it may take longer than we think. He also covers why Eat To Perform can not be done without a coach (or really any weight loss journey) and what we should work towards in 2023.

    More on Fat Loss Cycle Changes - Lifetime Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 74:46


    In this podcast, Paul Nobles discusses more in depth the changes to Fat Loss cycles (make sure to check out our previous podcast about changes being made to Fat Loss cycles if you missed it!). He covers why (and when) you should push a Fat Loss cycle and why weight loss is not a linear process. We wrap up with a Q&A from our Lifetime members. Please check out our YouTube channel for clips from this and all of our other podcasts: www.youtube.com/c/eattoperformpodcasts

    Changes to Fat Loss Cycles - Member Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 61:29


    In this podcast, Paul goes in depth about the changes that are happening with Fat Loss cycles within ETP. He covers the importance of changing your mindset about 'optimal weight' and talks about if you're eligible for an extended Fat Loss cycle. He also covers the risks of longer Fat Loss cycles and what will happen in Fat Loss 1. The podcast is full of great information. We hope you enjoy!!

    Being Honest About Motivation and Effort - Lifetime Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 65:47


    In this podcast, Paul asks what motivates you and why: Why are we motivated by the athlete with the six pack abs and not the mom who has lost 20 lbs? What is our true motivation? He also covers questions from our Lifetime Members ranging from is a Fat Loss cycle necessary to what do we do when our weight is up in PR? Please check out our YouTube channel for clips from this and all of our other podcasts: www.youtube.com/c/eattoperformpodcasts

    Are You Working Out Hard Enough for Real Change?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 51:03


    In this podcast, Paul covers why you need to love your workout, but it's okay to test out things you don't love. How do you know you're over training or working out hard enough? Do you have to lift heavy to gain muscle? These are just a few of the questions answered here by Paul. We hope you enjoy!

    The Joy Choice - Discussions with Paul Nobles and Dr. Susan Kleiner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 69:43


    In this podcast, ETP Founder Paul Nobles and Dr. Susan Kleiner discuss the book The Joy Choice by Michelle Segar, PhD. Why are your goals so important to you? Why do we look to misery for comfort? These are just. couple of topics covered in this podcast. Paul and Susan discuss why weight gain can happen when using creatine and how consistency is a product of day-to-day mindfulness. This is a great podcast that really focuses on how we have the ability to choose joy over misery. Please check out our YouTube channel for clips from this and all of our other podcasts: www.youtube.com/c/eattoperformpodcasts

    Why You Should Limit Fat Loss Cycles - Lifetime Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 70:22


    In this podcast, Paul Nobles talks about why you should limit your Fat Loss Cycles to 1 or 2x a year. He covers why you shouldn't avoid inflammation, how you can 'milk' the process and what to do if your goal is to age gracefully. We end with a Q&A from our Lifetime members. Please check out our YouTube channel for clips from this and all of our other podcasts: www.youtube.com/c/eattoperformpodcasts

    Dancing Around the Holidays - Eat to Perform Webinar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 51:29


    In this podcast, Paul Nobles talks about why you need to start preparing yourself for the Holidays NOW. He explains how to handle social functions, manage alcohol and why it's okay to gain some weight. We end this podcast with a Q&A. Please check out our YouTube channel for clips from this and all of our other podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/EatToPerformPodcast

    Do You Want an Extended AP Cycle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 57:29


    In this podcast, ETP Founder Paul Nobles talks about the exciting new launch of Eat To Perform Kitchen, covers his own experience with Fat Loss (and why his macros look like Performance macros), and why without activity in place weight loss gets harder. Click HERE for more information about Eat To Perform Kitchen. Please check out our YouTube channel for clips from this and all of our other podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/EatToPerformPodcast

    Why September is One of the Most Favorable Months for Fat Loss (the other one will surprise you) - Eat to Perform Webinar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 67:20


    In this webinar, Paul Nobles speaks with potential Eat to Perform clients about why September is such a popular month for weight loss. He covers why underconsuming is the hardest to overcome, why the more you diet, the worse you get at dieting and answers the question; Should you diet? We wrap up the webinar with a Q&A from our listeners. Please check out our YouTube channel for clips from this and all our other podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/EatToPerformPodcast

    How to Make Progress When it Feels Like You're Letting Things Go Too Far in PR - Lifetime Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 82:00


    In this podcast, Paul Nobles talks to our Lifetime clients about how to set yourself up for success after things have gone a little off the rails in PR. He covers why you need a six month, one year and five year plan to be successful and he goes in to the history of our Lifetime Membership. He answers questions from Lifetime members ranging from what is the benefit of your macros fluctuating daily to how to stay motivated in PR when you're not seeing physical results? This is a great podcast that covers a lot of ground. We hope you enjoy!

    How to Get Back on Track in the Fall After a LONG Summer Season - Member Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 57:53


    In this podcast, Paul covers what to do in the Fall after a LONG Summer season that got away from you. He emphasizes the need for 'Mental Relief', how to take back the control and why we need to be realistic about the scale. There's also a ton of information in this one about our new Eat to Perform Kitchen meals! Take a minute to listen to the exciting new information regarding our NEW meal prep service. Please check out our YouTube channel for clips from this and all of our other podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/EatToPerformPodcast

    Why Higher Calories Longer is A LOT Better (You can extend your AP for better results) - Lifetime Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 84:26


    Everyone wants to go to Fat Loss Quickly, but in the end it isn't to your advantage. In this podcast, you'll learn why you should push your calories higher in the reset than you do when you move to Performance. Paul will cover why you shouldn't obsess about body weight percentage and tips to deal with PR weight gain. From Paul: "I'm at 4,000 calories right now and it's a lot of food. But I do it so I can lose 15 lbs instead of 10 whe I do my next Fat Loss Cycle"

    How to Reset Between Diet Cycles - Eat to Perform Webinar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 56:56


    In this webinar, ETP Founder Paul Nobles discusses the process of resetting between diet cycles and answers common questions related to resets; Why am I suddenly so hungry? Will I continue to lose weight:? What should my workouts look like? We hope you enjoy! Please check out our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/c/EatToPerformPodcast, for clips of this podcast and all of our other podcasts.

    Discussions with Dr. Susan Kleiner - The ISSN Conference and All Things Creatine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 63:35


    In this podcast, ETP Founder Paul Nobles and Dr. Susan Kleiner cover Susan's trip to the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Conference. They discuss ways to educate youth on nutrition, the effects of unconscious eating and all things Creatine. We hope you enjoy. Please check out our YouTube channel for clips from this and all of our other podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/c/EatToPerformPodcast

    What to Do When Summer is Getting Away From You - Member Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 59:11


    In this episode Paul covers how to make the most out of your Summer. He gives tips on how to get back on track after vacation, why it's good to have a weight range goal, why you should plan your Fat Loss cycle and what can help you if you're doing a mini-cut. We end the episode with a Q&A from our current ETP Members.

    Why Calorie Variance is So Important

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 56:07


    In this podcast, Paul talks about why calorie cycling is so important, if your workouts need to correspond with the higher calorie days on your plan, and explains how the undulating macro days help your coach predict your lowest weight of the week. He also explains how ETP landed on a six week fat loss cycle, how calories are adjusted during that cycle, and how your coach strategically adds food back into your plan after that six weeks is up while keeping you weight stable.

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