Nutrition Made Simple

Jon Acuff, a New York Times bestselling author and motivational speaker, confronts the irony of setting goals and staying motivated as he shares his story of how to prioritize health and create achievable milestones to see them through to success. Jon focuses on how to stay motivated and achieve goals. He learned that health is connected to achieving all goals and encourages listeners to find metrics to measure their progress and prioritize one goal per category. He also emphasizes the importance of tracking and experimenting with goals, as well as pacing oneself and having milestones along the way. In this episode, you will learn the following: How do you prioritize your health to achieve other goals? How do you figure out what to focus on first when it comes to goal setting? What causes people to fail in achieving their goals, and how can they prevent it? And MUCH MORE!   Connect with Jon: https://acuff.me/   Episode Blog HERE | https://healthystepsnutrition.com/nutrition-made-simple-podcast-episode-78-setting-goals-that-stick-a-winning-mindset-how-to-overcome-overthinking-with-jon-acuff/   ▼ ▽ Free Help From Healthy Steps Nutrition Join The FREE 5-DAY Your Best Self Challenge Starting January 9th HERE | https://api.grow.pushpress.com/widget/form/zpEwb6BTFhaVrjz832kn Sign Up For Weekly Email Including 3 Health Tips, Healthy Recipe & More HERE | https://api.grow.pushpress.com/widget/form/BZ43TcGZul998X5X3TZW   ▼ ▽ Connect With Us HSN Mentoring Instagram HERE | https://www.instagram.com/hsn_mentoring/ Healthy Steps Nutrition Instagram HERE | https://www.instagram.com/healthystepsnutrition/ Nicole Aucoin Instagram HERE | https://www.instagram.com/nicole_rd_hsn/    ▼ ▽ Healthy Steps Nutrition & HSN Mentoring We believe something as fundamental as nutrition shouldn't be complicated, which is why we focus on a simple habit-based approach. Our mission to help one million people take control of their health one step at a time.  In order to do that, we need gym owners and coaches with their boots on the ground, using the Healthy Steps Nutrition framework to empower their communities to make health a way of life.  HSN Mentoring provides a turn-key solution for gym owners to build, launch and grow a professional nutrition coaching program in your gym including training, business systems, nutrition coach certification, an exclusive app to manage clients, and ongoing mentoring.    ▼ ▽ How It Works With Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ: Apply for coaching HERE | https://healthystepsnutrition.com/personalized-coaching Create a customized plan with your personal nutrition coach/registered dietitian addressing four pillars of health {nutrition, daily movement, mindset, and sleep} Become the best and healthiest version of yourself one step at a time   ▼ ▽ Find A Healthy Steps Nutrition Certified Coach Near You HERE | https://hireanutritioncoach.com/

Do you love your favorite recipes, but feel guilty about the unhealthy ingredients they contain? Well, have no fear! There are plenty of ways to put a healthy spin on your old standbys. In this episode, we will outline three simple steps that will help make your recipes more nutritious. So get ready to enjoy your favorite dishes without feeling guilty!   What You'll Learn Making some simple swaps for healthy recipes Reduce the sugar  without changing the texture or the flavor Making your brain think that it's the same amount of sweet! Using healthy fat on your recipe Simple switch for different meal types How can collagen protein sustain you   For more support related to this episode click HERE   Are you looking for a holistic coaching program to help you become your best self one healthy step at a time?  Apply to work with Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ coaches HERE or go to HireANutritionCoach.com HERE to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach near you.

The back-to-school season can be both exciting and nerve-wracking — for kids and parents alike. There's the anticipation of new friends, clothes and school supplies. And then there are the worries about homework, grades and…health? Don't worry, we've got you covered. This episode is packed with tips to help your child stay healthy and eat right during the school year.    What You'll Learn: Breakfast and Lunch meal ideas How to include proteins and healthy fat along with starch! Tips on preparing meals Smoothies and smoothie bowls are fast and convenient How to choose the best lunch box for your child   For more support related to this episode click HERE   Are you looking for a holistic coaching program to help you become your best self one healthy step at a time?    Apply to work with Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ coaches HERE or go to HireANutritionCoach.com HERE to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach near you.  

A nutrition coach genuinely studies and interprets various critical processes and foods, both those that may be beneficial to the body and those that may harm people's health. As a result, you can launch a nutrition coaching program where you will give your clients diet advice and even modify at-home diets for people with disabilities for everyone who asks for your help. Your efforts in this area will enhance not just your life but also the lives of others. In the end, you'll reap many rewards from being a nutrition coach, including many new friends and more. In this episode, Marsha Baggett shares her stories, from being a client to a nutrition coach. She explains how she started a nutrition program and then felt motivated to be one of the nutrition coaches to help other people. She also mentions how these changes impact her life and the people around her in a good way.  What You'll Learn: The story of why Marsha joined the gym and how she became a nutrition client Changes happen to Marsha after joining the nutrition program Impact of the nutrition program on her life How she developed her coaching skills through a mentoring program Advantages of eating at home Marsha's nutrition coaching experiences   For more support related to this episode click HERE Are you looking for a holistic coaching program to help you become your best self one healthy step at a time?  Apply to work with Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ coaches HERE or go to HireANutritionCoach.com HERE to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach near you.

Your children will benefit from the energy, vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, and water that vegetables provide. They reduce your child's risk of developing chronic conditions including heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer later in life. Consuming a diet rich in vegetables and a diverse range of foods from the five major food categories is essential for maintaining a balanced diet for adults and your kids too! Healthy recipes that the entire family will love are tough to find! In this episode, HSN's very own Nicole and Cooper Aucoin, shares the story of how the Healthy Kids Cookbook came to be. From a simple dining table conversation to a material that inspires kids to improve their nutrition and health, the Healthy Kids Cookbook is an awesome guide for you and your family to get through meal time healthily, with ease, and with delicious recipes.   What You'll Learn: The story behind the Healthy Kids Cookbook: 100% 'Kid-Approved' Recipes For The Whole Family How much of an impact the cookbook can change your kid's nutrition and health How to get your kids to help out in the kitchen with fun meals Tips and tricks to get your kids to eat vegetables Cooper's favorite Breakfast recipes! How and where to get your own cookbook! Buy the Healthy Kids Cookbook Here:  For more support related to this episode click HERE  Are you looking for a holistic coaching program to help you become your best self one healthy step at a time?  Apply to work with Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ coaches HERE or go to HireANutritionCoach.com HERE to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach near you.

There is a lot of information and misinformation out there when it comes to health, wellness, and nutrition. It can be hard to know what to believe and where to start when it comes to making healthy changes in your life.    What's the best way to eat? How do I stay healthy? Is there really a 'right' way to eat? How do I know if I'm getting the right nutrients? Can I still enjoy my favorite foods? It can be tough to wade through it all, but it's worth it if you want to make sure you're living your best life. In this episode, Amanda Haar is designed to provide you with answers to some of these questions, as well as information on how to make healthy choices that fit into your lifestyle.   What you'll learn: Easy nutrition recipes On-the-go breakfast options The importance of assessing yourself when craving at night Connecting with your “WHYs” Inducing healthy foods to the family for the long term  The essence of starting small   For more free help related to this episode, click HERE  If you are looking for more individualized help to help you reach your health and wellness goals, we would love to help you. Click HERE to apply for coaching and work with a Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ expert or go to HireANutritionCoach.com to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition coach near you.

Faith and health connects in more ways than you could imagine. The body is the vehicle that God has entrusted us with and we were given the responsibility to care and nurture it. Faith defines the belief system that establishes the life that we lead and outlook we live by.   In this episode, Shayla McCormick talks about how faith and health intertwines, what we can do to help you get to where you want to be and Your Best Self Challenge that is both a great platform for self improvement and a donation drive!   What You'll Learn: The connection between faith and health Health and connections to other aspects of your life Where consistency comes from 4 healthy habits  How important having a support system is How the church gives you support beyond your expectations  How to work to give back All about the upcoming Your Best Self Challenge   For additional support related to this episode and to sign up for the You Best Self Challenge (powered by Healthy Steps Nutrition & Coastal Community Chuch) click here  Are you looking for a holistic coaching program to help you become your best self one healthy step at a time?  Apply to work with Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ coaches HERE or go to HireANutritionCoach.com HERE to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach near you.

Did you know that we normally have 12 to 50 THOUSAND thoughts in a single day? Did you also know that because of a study by the National Science Foundation, we now have figured out that 80% of those thoughts are negative in nature? Destructive thinking is defined as a manner of thinking that leads to a destructive environment within one's life. The most common destructive thoughts are those surrounding self doubt. Have you ever thought about how unworthy you were at something? Chances are, you have.    In this episode, Amanda Talks about important life lessons that will help you achieve your goals without burdening yourself with internal mental struggles of negativity.    What You'll Learn: How positivity will help change your mindset Actionable steps to take to help you change negative thinking How far remembering your WHY will take you How positive affirmations can impact your life How to switch negative thoughts into positivity   For more free help related to this episode, click HERE. Are you looking for a holistic coaching program to help you become your best self one healthy step at a time?  Apply to work with Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ coaches HERE or go to HireANutritionCoach.com HERE to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach near you.

In this episode, Zach shares how his life drastically changed by building a habit by following the S.A.V.E.R.S routine, and how shifting his mindset helps because Zach realized that you start becoming what you believe.    What You'll Learn: Figuring out how to change your mindset The S.A.V.E.R.S routine Importance of mindset in terms of health and fitness How does repetition create a habit and constantly move you forward Starting small can make a big outcome Having visions of what your goals are and working on it   For more free help related to this episode, click HERE.    Are you looking for a holistic coaching program to help you become your best self one healthy step at a time?   Apply to work with Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ coaches HERE or go to HireANutritionCoach.com HERE to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach near you.

Consistency is key when it comes to establishing a sustainable and effective fitness and wellness program. But how do we stay consistent during travel and those times when we want to R&R? In the season of Summer where schedules have changed and traveling is most enjoyable, we need to be reminded of four things that we need to focus on so we can stay on track during the summer with our health and wellness goals.    In this episode, Nicole shares these tips on making travel and your fitness routine meet.    What You'll Learn: How to find ways to continue with your exercise routine How to sustain your healthy diet at home and bring it on your travel What intuitive eating is How to regulate your food intake with time management How to enjoy alcohol without breaking your healthy routine   Are you looking for a holistic coaching program to help you become your best self one healthy step at a time?    Apply to work with Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ coaches HERE or go to HireANutritionCoach.com HERE to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach near you.

Diabetes is one of the chronic diseases with top healthcare costs with the maintenance of insulin, medication, and dialysis. Historically, a continuous glucose monitoring program only applied to the diabetic and the pre-diabetic. With one in ten people having diabetes and 20% unaware of their disease, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) will definitely keep your probability rate low. Kayla Pollock dives deeper into blood sugar monitoring awareness with nutrition coaching to best share how these all contribute to a healthier and fitter lifestyle.   In this episode, Kayla Pollock, a registered dietician and a member of the HSN mentor team, shares why people should care about their numbers, the common questions about continuous glucose monitoring, and understanding the benefits of blood sugar management!   What You'll Learn: What is continuous glucose monitoring is How Blood Sugar Management helps prevent chronic Diseases What are chronic diseases How does nutrition affect blood sugar management Why numbers are important What these numbers mean Are you looking for a holistic coaching program to help you become your best self one healthy step at a time?    Apply to work with Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ coaches HERE or go to HireANutritionCoach.com HERE to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach near you.

With ⅓ of the population being diabetic, pre-diabetic, and oblivious of their statistics, awareness of your blood sugar levels and establishing early blood sugar management through regulating food intake, proper nutrition, and a healthy sleep schedule, will significantly affect your overall fitness and health for the better!    In this episode, Josh shares his experience as a first-time HSN client trying out the continuous glucose monitoring program. Seeing your blood sugar numbers spike and dip as a reaction to food intake and activity had Josh rethink his unhealthy eating habits and consider greater involvement in fitness and health!    What You'll Learn: What Continuous Glucose Monitoring is Ways to prevent Disease and Optimize Health How nutrition perfectly fits into blood sugar management  How the program will shape your approach and relationship with food Seeing how your body reacts to certain foods Are you looking for a holistic coaching program to help you become your best self one healthy step at a time?    Apply to work with Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ coaches HERE or go to HireANutritionCoach.com HERE to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach near you.

Have you ever been reluctant to start your nutrition journey with a Nutrition Coach? Maybe because you have these misconceptions about the Nutrition Program Process that revolve around the idea of restriction, critique, and reprimanding. This notion can keep us from reaching our full fitness potential.    In this episode, we debunk the most common myths about nutrition coaching and how to find the best Nutrition Coach for you!   What You'll Learn: What Nutrition Programs do How to have a healthy relationship with food How important nutrition is to your fitness journey Nutrition Coaching benefits   Are you looking for a holistic coaching program to help you become your best self one healthy step at a time?    Apply to work with Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ coaches HERE or go to HireANutritionCoach.com HERE to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach near you.

Have you hit a plateau when trying to lose weight or reach your health and fitness goals? We've all been there, and today, the nutrition experts at Healthy Steps Nutrition address what to do when you are feeling stuck. Today's podcast guest is Amanda Haar, Lead Registered Dietitian at Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ. She specializes in hormones and women's health. In today's podcast, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss: - The Healthy Steps Nutrition Holistic Framework - Why do we address stress management, sleep, support system, lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise when coaching clients to become the best and healthiest versions of themselves - Make sure you tune in to the end of the episode, where we discuss which pillar is the most important If you are looking for more individualized help to help you reach your health and wellness goals, we would love to help you. Click HERE to apply for coaching and work with a Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ expert or go to HireANutritionCoach.com to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition coach near you.

Today's guest is Coleen Ho, a nutrition client at Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ. Coleen was an avid CrossFit athlete and was working on her nutrition independently. She realized that she needed some help to create a plan that was easy for her to implement with her family. In today's podcast, Nicole Aucoin and Coleen Ho discuss: - What she was looking for when she signed up for nutrition coaching - What she thought she was going to get when she started working with Amanda Haar, her dietitian, and nutrition coach - The impact on the rest of her family since she started working with a coach - Her secret to success If you are looking for more individualized help to help you reach your health and wellness goals, we would love to help you.   Click HERE to apply for coaching and work with a Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ expert or go to HireANutritionCoach.com to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition coach near you.

Today's podcast guest is Amanda Haar, Lead Registered Dietitian at Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ. She specializes in hormones and women's health.   Amanda recently wrapped up a 6-week Women's Health and Hormone Challenge, teaching women of all ages about their hormone health, metabolism, and how to optimize their nutrition throughout their cycle.   In today's podcast, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss: - The four phases of your menstrual cycle - What happens with your hormones during each phase - What your strengths are during each phase of your cycle - Recommended foods and even types of exercise during each phase of your cycle   If you are looking for more individualized help with hormone health, Amanda would love to help you. Click the link HERE and apply for nutrition coaching today.

Do you have a teen girl? Over 50% of teen girls and 30% of teen boys have unhealthy weight control behaviors. As parents, we might not ever know. Today's podcast guest is Ashley Andujar. She is a former gymnast and high school student. After stopping gymnastics and during the pandemic she gained some weight. After trying a few different restrictive diets and regaining weight, her mom reached out to Healthy Steps Nutrition. Ashley start doing nutrition coaching with Amanda Haar, one of the Registered Dietitians at Healthy Steps Nutrition, and joined CrossFit HSN. In this episode, we discuss her weight loss journey and how she has changed from restrictive eating to feeling empowered and following a healthy lifestyle without feeling restricted at all. If you are looking for help to lose weight, get in shape and feel confident in your skin without following a super restrictive diet, click the link HERE and apply for coaching or go to HireANutritionCoach.com to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach near you.

Are you a business owner or Human Resources Director looking to start an employee wellness program?   Today's guest is Lizz Sadowski, Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach and Mentor at HSN Mentoring. Lizz is the lead nutrition coach at Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ for Employee Wellness initiatives.   In today's episode, Nicole Aucoin and Lizz Sadowski discuss: - The impact of offering an employee wellness program for your business and your employees - How it works when working with Healthy Steps Nutrition for employee wellness - Feedback from HR, business owners, and employees when offering employee wellness programs - Make sure you tune in until the end of the episode when Nicole discusses simple tips to help you prioritize health in your business   If you are looking to partner with Healthy Steps Nutrition to offer a comprehensive employee wellness program in your business, click the link and book a free discovery call today.   You can also go to HireANutritionCoach.com to find a gym and Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach near you.  

Today's podcast guest is Amanda Haar, Registered Dietitian at Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ. Amanda specializes in women's health and works with clients to optimize hormones through a holistic approach. In today's episode, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss: - The impact of alcohol consumption on sleep, hormones, performance, sleep and so much more! - Three considerations when consuming alcohol - Three tips when consuming alcohol Did you miss the free nutrition webinar Healthy Steps Nutrition hosted last week, "Know Your Numbers - Optimize Your Health"? In this webinar, Registered Dietitians, Nicole Aucoin, and Brittany Greenwood, discussed preventing chronic disease and optimizing your health. They discussed key blood biomarkers that you should track, how to interpret them and what to do to improve them. You can get instant access to this recording by clicking HERE.

Today's episode is with the founders of Healthy Steps Nutrition, Jason and Nicole Aucoin. In today's episode, Jason and Nicole Aucoin discuss: - Blood Markers Related To Chronic Disease (Triglycerides, A1c, Blood Sugar) - What Continuous Glucose Monitoring Is & How It Will Help You Understand What Is Going On Inside Your Body - Feedback From Their Continuous Glucose Monitoring Experiment - The Launch Of A New Healthy Steps Nutrition Coaching Program That Includes Continuous Glucose Monitoring On April 9th, 2022, Nicole Aucoin is hosting a free webinar on understanding your bloodwork and how to prevent chronic disease through consistency with healthy habit formation. Register to attend live or catch the recording HERE. For more free help and to learn about how it works with Healthy Steps Nutrition coaching, click the link HERE.

Today's podcast guest is Dr. Christina Migliara. She has a Ph.D. in General Psychology, Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and multiple state and national level certifications related to mental health. Christina is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, a USAW Level 1 Coach, and is the owner of CrossFit Tailwinds. In this episode, Nicole Aucoin and Dr. Christina Migliara discuss: - What is mental health - When should you seek help - Tips for finding the right fit for you - Common questions when it comes to prioritizing your mental health Make sure you stay tuned until the end for a special bonus with Nicole Aucoin, founder of Healthy Steps Nutrition, HSN Mentoring, and CrossFit HSN. Are you a gym owner looking to prioritize mental health inside your gym? Make sure you click the link in the show notes to gain instant access to a recent webinar recording on Prioritizing Mental Health Inside A Gym with Dr. Christina Migliara. Looking for more resources and help related to mental health? Click the link in the show notes.

Today's podcast guest is Amanda Haar, Lead Dietitian and Hormone Health Specialist at Healthy Steps Nutrition. Amanda heads the family nutrition coaching program at Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ. In today's podcast, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss: - How to set yourself (and your family) up for success when creating healthy habits - Common objections we hear from parents when working with families and kids If you are looking for more help with nutrition for yourself or your family, click the link in the show notes to see how it works at Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ or go to hireanutritioncoach.com to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition coach near you.

Today's podcast is Amanda Haar, the lead Registered Dietitian at Healthy Steps Nutrition. At Healthy Steps Nutrition, we believe something as fundamental as nutrition shouldn't be complicated, which is why we focus on a simple, habit-based approach. We work with clients to create individualized plans based on a holistic approach looking at sleep, support systems, stress management, mindset, lifestyle, exercise, and nutrition to help them become their best selves, one healthy step at a time. In this episode, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss: - The most common excuses that hold people back from achieving their goals and living their best life. Some examples might be, "I don't have time" or "I can't do it." - How to decide what's important to you long-term so that your daily decisions are in line with what you want most, not what you want now. How to prioritize your health and wellness to prevent chronic disease and live your best life. For additional free help and a goal-setting and vision planning worksheet, click the link in the show notes. For personalized help, you can find a Healthy Steps Nutrition coach near you at HireANutritionCoach.com.

Today's guest is Dr. Dani Urcuyo, MD, IFMCP, a board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. As a long-time recreational CrossFit athlete and coach his interests include using the principles of functional medicine to optimize sports performance, health, and longevity. He currently serves as a medical director and staff physician at SteadyMD/Lemonaid, a fully virtual primary care, and functional medicine practice. In today's podcast, Nicole Aucoin and Dr. Dani Urcuyo discuss: - How sleep and stress impact overall health, disease prevention, and chronic disease - How alcohol impacts your quality of sleep - What you can do to improve your quality of sleep - The difference between short stents of stress vs prolonged stress and the impact on your body If you are a gym owner or nutrition coach looking to learn more about helping your clients with stress and sleep, Dr. Dani Urcuyo partnered with Healthy Steps Nutrition Mentoring to provide a free training. You can attend live or get access to the recording by clicking the link in the show notes. 

Today's guest is Brittany Greenwood, a Registered Dietitian at Healthy Steps Nutrition, CrossFit Trainer, and Pro Athlete. Brittany works with individuals to create customized nutrition programs to optimize performance and recovery. Brittany also specializes in helping individuals manage blood sugar and is heading up a new program at Healthy Steps Nutrition that includes continuous glucose monitoring, expert feedback, and customized nutrition plans using a holistic approach. In today's episode, Nicole Aucoin and Brittany Greenwood discuss: - Common myths around nutrition and performance - Simple tips to help you maximize performance through proper nutrition - Common questions from CrossFit athletes regarding nutrition, exercise, and performance Make sure you tune in to the end; Nicole Aucoin discusses tips for fueling for the CrossFit Open. Click the link for more. 

Today's podcast guest is Dr. Justin Brown. He is a chiropractor, masters athlete, and the owner of CrossFit Vice. In today's podcast, Nicole Aucoin and Dr. Justin Brown carry on the conversation after they spoke during the weekend services at Coastal Community Church with Pastor, TJ McCormick. Nicole Aucoin and Dr. Justin Brown discuss: - Leading by example and prioritizing fitness as a family - Being intentional with decisions and making sacrifices to reach your goals - The filter his family uses to make decisions based on morals and values If you would like to watch the recording of the services from Coastal Community Church on prioritizing health, click the link in the show notes.

Today's guest is Amanda Haar, a Registered Dietitian at Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ who specializes in hormone health. Amanda works with women individually to create customized plans to optimize hormone health using a holistic approach. In this episode, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss three tips to optimize hormone health. Did you know that Healthy Steps Nutrition is launching a 6-week women's health and hormone challenge? Click the link to learn more and lock in your spot today!

Today's podcast guest is Amanda Haar, one of the lead dietitians at Healthy Steps Nutrition specializing in women's and hormone health. In today's episode, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda discuss New Year, New You: How To Make Your Nutrition Plan Stick In 2022 And Become Your Best Self. They dive into three strategies to help you set and achieve your goals this year! If you are looking to get healthy, lose weight, get in shape, and are overwhelmed by all of the nutrition and diet information out there, this episode is for you! For additional support and resources to help you, click here: https://healthystepsnutrition.com/nutrition-made-simple-podcast-episode-51-new-year-new-you-how-to-make-your-nutrition-plan-stick-and-become-your-best-self-in-2022/

Today's podcast guest is Jason Aucoin, co-owner of Healthy Steps Nutrition and CrossFit HSN. In this episode, Jason and Nicole Aucoin discuss some of the best moments at Healthy Steps Nutrition in 2021. From there, they discuss where HSN is headed in 2022. A goal without a plan is just a wish. At the end of this episode, Nicole discusses three specific initiatives launching in January 2022, and there is a special announcement at the end! For more free help and more information about upcoming events at Healthy Steps Nutrition, click here: https://healthystepsnutrition.com/nutrition-made-simple-podcast-episode-50-the-best-moments-of-2021-at-healthy-steps-nutrition-and-where-we-are-headed-in-2022/

In today's podcast episode, Jason and Nicole Aucoin discuss mental health, anxiety, and depression. Anxiety and depression are at an all-time high. Instead of ignoring the issues, we need to destigmatize asking for help so that people who are suffering can get the support they need. "We are facing a mental health tsunami," said Arthur Evans Jr., the CEO of the American Psychological Association (APA). In today's episode, Jason and Nicole discuss their own struggles and what Jason saw as a captain at the fire department. For additional support and resources, please click the link in the show notes.

Today's guest is Amanda Haar; she is a Healthy Steps Nutrition Dietitian specializing in Women's Health & hormones. In today's episode, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss three tips for women to optimize hormones. Amanda came on the podcast to discuss the four things that contribute to hormone health a few months ago, and it was the most downloaded podcast all year. You can listen to that episode (it was episode #36). Today's episode gives practical tips to help women optimize hormone levels. While these tips will help, if you are looking to learn more about your hormone health and take a deep dive, HSN is hosting a women's health and hormone challenge launching on January 24th. Amanda talks about the details of this challenge in this week's podcast. For more free help and to lock in your spot in the Women's Health & Hormone Challenge, click the link in the show notes.

Today's guest is Hoku, a nutrition coach at All Kine CrossFit in Maui, Hawaii. She was a nutrition client at All Kine CrossFit with owner Joanna. As Joanna grew her nutrition program, she knew she needed to bring on someone who believed in the nutrition philosophy she was coaching; Hoku was the first person who came to mind. Hoku went through the training to become a Healthy Steps Nutrition coach after losing the last 30# on her journey to losing 90#. She is so passionate about helping people make health a way of life, and I'm so excited to share her story on today's podcast. For more information about the nutrition program at All Kine CrossFit or to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition coach near you, click the link in the show notes.

Today's guest is Matthew Brenner; he is one of the owners of Action Karate. They own 23 karate locations in the northeast area. He partnered with Healthy Steps Nutrition to provide nutrition coaching and education to his athletes and families. In this episode, we discuss why he thinks nutrition should be a priority with his athletes. We talk about some simple tips to help karate athletes get on track with their nutrition. We recently held a nutrition seminar for the Action Karate family. You can access the recording of this seminar by clicking the link in the show notes. At the end of this episode, I will answer the questions we got asked during the workshop! Enjoy!

Today's guest is Lizz Sadowski, a Healthy Steps Nutrition coach, and mentor. Lizz works with her nutrition clients on mindfulness and repairing a broken relationship with food. In today's episode, she discusses 3 Steps To Regain Control Of Nutrition After A Weekend Of Overindulging. Overindulging on the weekends is a common obstacle for many of our clients. They do well with their nutrition during the week but fall off on the weekend. Lizz works with clients to create a consistent routine where they are making intentional decisions and feel satisfied. Did you know that we had a podcast for gym owners and nutrition coaches? This week's episode on the Grow Your Nutrition Business podcast is with a partner at Healthy Steps Nutrition, a master coach at Precision Nutrition, Craig Weller. Click the link in the show notes to access the Grow Your Nutrition Business podcast and additional free help from Healthy Steps Nutrition.

Today's guest is Josh Olsen, the director of accounting at Dellbrook | JKS construction and the 2018 winner of the employee wellness challenge. Dellbrook | JKS Construction first partnered with Healthy Steps Nutrition back in 2018 after Mike Fish, the CEO, listened to Nicole Aucoin on the CrossFit podcast. Mike wanted to start an employee wellness program at his company, so he partnered with HSN to host a nutrition and wellness challenge. Josh was the winner of the 2018 Healthy Steps Nutrition Challenge at Dellbrook, and he continued the healthy habits he established over the past three years. By the end of the challenge in 2021, he had lost over 100 pounds since he first started in 2018. Nicole and Jason Aucoin went back to Dellbrook | JKS Construction in 2021 to host another challenge, and Josh lost another 80 pounds. In this podcast, we talk about his journey to losing over 100 pounds through the employee wellness program. You can check out more videos from Dellbrook | JKS Construction and the wellness challenge by clicking the link in the show notes.

Today on the Nutrition Made Simple Podcast, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss how to reframe setbacks and learn from experiences to reach your health and wellness goals! Amanda is the expert in reframing and refocusing to get back to your why and reach your health and wellness goals. Today's topic is vital because it's not if you will fall off track with your nutrition and healthy lifestyle; it's when! By mastering this skill, you will get back on track faster and truly make health a way of life! For more free help and to learn about how we can help you at Healthy Steps Nutrition, click the link in the show notes!

In today's episode, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar, dietitians at Healthy Steps Nutrition headquarters, discuss how to stay on track with your health and nutrition during this holiday season. The holidays are a tough time to stay on track. Routines change, there are more temptations with food, and life is busier, making it harder to stay on track with your nutrition and health goals. Listen to Nicole and Amanda as they discuss four tips to help you stay on track with your health and wellness goals during the holiday season. For more free help and to learn how to work with a Healthy Steps Nutrition coach, click the link in the show notes!

In this episode, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss: - Employee wellness and why investing in your employee's health so important - What we are doing at Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ for employee wellness at Dellbrook JKS To find a CrossFit gym that implements the Healthy Steps Nutrition program near you, click the link in the show notes.  

In this episode, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss: - The sickness-wellness-fitness continuum and what it means - The link between CrossFit, Nutrition, your health, and disease prevention - How to make health of way of life utilizing nutrition and CrossFit To find a CrossFit gym that implements the Healthy Steps Nutrition program near you, click the link in the show notes.

Today's guest on the podcast is Brent Bidwell, a nutrition and fitness client at CrossFit Brighton. In this episode, Nicole Aucoin and Brent discuss his journey to losing 100 pounds! - What got him to his breaking point - How he was able to lose 100 pounds through nutrition and fitness coaching - Who was there on his journey to support him Are you looking for a coach to help you on your journey? Click the link in the show notes to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach near you! https://healthystepsnutrition.com/nutrition-made-simple-podcast-episode-39-how-brent-bidwell-lost-100-pounds-with-the-help-of-the-coaches-at-crossfit-brighton/

Today, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss creating healthy eating habits as a family. As a parent, you want to set your kids up for success. We pay for extra lessons, spend money on things to help them get ahead a little faster, and do all the things to show how much we love and care for them. The problem is we don't prioritize healthy habits the same way. We go to what is convenient, and marketing from food and beverage companies trick us. In this episode, Amanda and Nicole Aucoin discuss why it's important to prioritize healthy habits as a family and how to do it. Are you looking for nutrition coaching for your family? Click the link in the show notes and apply for coaching today. https://healthystepsnutrition.com/nutrition-made-simple-podcast-episode-38-creating-healthy-eating-habits-as-a-family-with-registered-dietitian-amanda-haar/

Today's guest is Kristin Streit, a member at Healthy Steps Nutrition and CrossFit HSN. She's a busy mom, teacher, wife, cook, friend, and after a few years, her husband convinced her to try it; now, she considers herself a CrossFitter. She is one of the busiest people I know but makes her nutrition and fitness a priority. Today, we talk about why and how she does it. If you are like most of us, juggling all the things. Maybe it's time to take a minute to look at your priority list. What can you push away to make time for the things that will help you become the best version of yourself? If you are looking for help, click the link in the show notes to apply for coaching today! https://healthystepsnutrition.com/nutrition-made-simple-podcast-episode-37-how-kristin-streit-a-busy-mom-and-teacher-stays-on-track-with-her-nutrition-and-fitness/

In this episode, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss nutrition, hormones, and your health! Amanda Haar is a registered dietitian at Healthy Steps Nutrition who specializes in hormone and women's health. There are four main things that influence your hormone health. In this episode, Amanda discusses each of these four things and one actionable tip you can take to improve each. We work with so many clients at HSN HQ diagnosed with POCS or hypothyroidism and struggle to lose weight or get pregnant. Amanda works with them to optimize hormone health naturally through nutrition. Be sure to listen in for those actionable tips and the recap at the end! If you are looking for a registered dietitian to create a customized nutrition plan with you, click the link in the show notes and apply for coaching today! https://healthystepsnutrition.com/nutrition-made-simple-podcast-episode-36-nutrition-hormones-and-your-health/

In this episode, Nicole Aucoin and Ashley Osterman discuss four steps to create a healthy work environment. You work 50% of your total waking hours during any given working day. Whether you work from home, on the road, or in an office, these tips will help you! Creating a healthy work environment will increase consistency and make it easier to stay on track and reach your wellness goals! Click the link in the show notes for additional support and resources. https://healthystepsnutrition.com/nutrition-made-simple-podcast-episode-35-4-steps-to-create-a-healthy-workplace/

Today's guest on the podcast is Dr. Uma Naidoo. She is the author of This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods That Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More. In this podcast, Nicole Aucoin and Dr. Naidoo discuss: - Tends with mental health during and post-COVID - The link between food, mental health, and gut health - Food and depression - Food and anxiety - Supplements to consider At the end of this episode, Nicole going to give you one actionable step to help you improve your mental health with food! For additional support, click the link in the show notes!

In this episode, Jason and Nicole Aucoin talk about the CrossFit Games beyond the athletes competing! For the first time ever, spectators were able to listen to CrossFit Health seminars. In this episode, Nicole and Jason discuss the biggest takeaways from the panel discussions. They also discuss the new initiatives coming out from CrossFit HQ to support affiliate owners. Did you miss the Nutrition Made Simple seminar on the CrossFit Training Seminar stage? Click the link in the show notes to attend the virtual seminar on August 21st (or catch the recording). https://healthystepsnutrition.com/nutrition-made-simple-podcast-episode-33-recap-of-the-crossfit-games-health-nutrition-affiliate-support/

Are you a yo-yo dieter? Do you follow a diet, lose weight then regain the weight you worked so hard to lose? Most people do! In fact, two-thirds of people will regain MORE weight than they lose after a diet. There are a few reasons why. Today, Ashley Osterman and Nicole Aucoin discuss five strategies for long-term weight loss. If you are ready to make a change, take control of your health, and lose weight once and for all, this Nutrition Made Simple podcast episode is for you! For additional free help and to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition coach near you, click the link: https://healthystepsnutrition.com/nutrition-made-simple-podcast-episode-32-5-secrets-to-achieving-long-term-weight-loss/

Today's guest on the podcast is Karyne Lyon, a nutrition client at Graham Strength & Conditioning. After trying many diets and failing, she decided to commit to taking control of her health through nutrition, fitness coaching, and accountability with her nutrition coach, Nikki. With the support of her family, friends, and CrossFit community, she has lost over 65# and 12 pant sizes. She says, "I'm training for the marathon of my life now." Listen to her inspiring story and see how she did it on this podcast! For free help and to find a Healthy Steps Nutrition coach near you, click here:

Today, Ashley Osterman and Nicole Aucoin are talking about fighting chronic disease. As a Registered Dietitian, our training mainly was in treating chronic diseases. We put so much emphasis on managing disease instead of preventing it. Our health care should really be called sick care. The system is backward. At Healthy Steps Nutrition, our mission is to empower people to take control of their health one step at a time. We know the best way to fight chronic disease is to prevent it. In this episode, we discuss three steps to fighting chronic disease. Are you struggling with chronic disease? Are you looking for help to take control of your health? Click the link in the show notes and apply for nutrition coaching today. https://healthystepsnutrition.com/nutrition-made-simple-podcast-episode-30-fighting-chronic-disease-with-nutrition/

Today's guest is Meg Walker, a nutrition client at Healthy Steps Nutrition Headquarters for over a year. She worked with a registered dietitian to create a plan based on what foods were right for her. She continues nutrition coaching for accountability and support. Meg is also a Healthy Steps Nutrition coach! In this episode, we talk about her journey with nutrition and how she's turned a passion for nutrition into purpose and helping others in Sisters, Oregon and surrounding cities! https://healthystepsnutrition.com/nutrition-made-simple-podcast-episode-29-meg-walkers-journey-with-nutrition-navigating-food-intolerances-then-becoming-a-nutrition-coach/

Today, Ashley Osterman and Nicole Aucoin answer the most popular questions we get asked about nutrition coaching. - How will a nutrition coach help me? - How to find the right nutrition coach? - Do I need a nutrition coach? Click the link in the show notes to apply for nutrition coaching with the experts at Healthy Steps Nutrition today! https://healthystepsnutrition.com/nutrition-made-simple-podcast-episode-28-3-reasons-why-you-need-a-nutrition-coach-how-to-find-the-right-nutrition-coach-for-you/