REAL Transformation

Macronutrients? Micronutrients? Do I need supplements? How do I read a food label? If you've ever had questions about these things (and more), then today's podcast is for you! Dr. Woods goes over each of these topics and also provides practical shopping tips to make things much easier for you on your own transformation journey!

We all have our struggles and things we don't like about ourselves, right? Do we ever get over them? It's possible, of course, but sometimes they creep up and show us they are still there waiting for us. In this episode, Dr. Woods opens up and shares some of his recent struggles and tries to connect with anyone else currently struggling to talk about what he is doing and also offering hope and support to them. If that is you (or ever has been), then please enjoy this episode about vulnerability and attempting to overcome and love ourselves despite our struggles.

'Sticks & Stones May Break My Bones, but Words Will Never Hurt Me', right? If you've lived in the world for any amount of time, you know that is SO wrong! In today's episode, Dr. Woods discusses the important and power of language with regards to diet, exercise, and life in general, as well as defining some important terms in the nutrition and exercise worlds. Whether a newbie or an advanced "diet and exerciser", this podcast as some great functional advice for you!

"Minor Details Can Lead to Major Defeats" is the quote of this latest podcast. From list making to talking about time management, Dr. Woods shapes his own tips, tricks, struggles, and triumphs on this difficult topic. From starting to write the plan to executing each detail, this is the podcast to hear if you're serious about making changes and transforming your life!

We all know even the best plans get messed up and slips and setbacks happen. The important question is, how do we handle them and what do we DO about them? In this episode, Dr. Woods and his guest (Cooper Hopkins) talk about a variety of setbacks (injuries, food binges, business issues, etc) and present healthy, practical advice that anyone can use today to help get back on track.

They say it's the journey, not the destination, that makes the victory sweet. In this episode, Dr. Woods talks about loving the journey of our transformations and the importance of getting to know ourselves along the way. Dipping into striving for excellence with each new day and answering the question "am I being selfish for chasing my goals", Dr. Woods discusses commitment and passion as drivers of your transformation process.

Excuses, excuses, excuses...we all have them and we all use them. Are they really barriers or just ways to justify staying where we are? In this episode, Dr. Woods goes over a variety of excuses and their various components - busting them wide open and helping you to overcome them! As your transformation planning continues, dealing with excuses is a KEY factor in your success!

How can you know you've gotten to where you want to go if you don't know where you are starting? Before any change can take place, information must be collected and recorded! In this episode, Dr. Woods continues to build on the theme of "laying the groundwork" for your transformation by discussing and giving practical tips on tracking your food, recording your weight, beginning to understand the difference between true hunger and habit, and also breaks down how to think about food in its various components of flavor, texture, and spice profile...all in the name of helping YOU succeed!

How do you start a transformation? You need a PLAN with GOALS or there is almost no hope of success. No matter if it's weight loss, starting a new business, or spending more time with your family, like any journey you must map out your path before starting out.. That means setting GOALS that are specific, measurable, have a time frame attached, and are difficult enough to keep you going without being so difficult they seem impossible. Easy right? Not at all! In this episode, Dr. Woods goes through all these points and more, including building up your support system to maximize your chances for success in whatever transformation you're wanting to begin!