STAYFIT2FLY Podcast- Keeping Airline Pilots Healthy For Life

Congratulations on making it to the final week! Today I am going to take you on a deep dive as we discuss what a Yellow Personality is motivated by and how you can use that information to improve your own health, fitness and nutrition. The first thing to do is take Dr. Taylor Hartman's motivations test. I'll link it >>Here

I am dedicating 4 weeks to deep dive into different personality types characterized by colors so that we can explore your motivations and how you can use them to improve your own health, fitness and nutrition. The first thing to do is take Dr. Taylor Hartman's motivations test. I'll link it >>Here

I am dedicating 4 weeks to deep dive into different personality types characterized by colors so that we can explore your motivations and how you can use them to improve your own health, fitness and nutrition. The first thing to do is take Dr. Taylor Hartman's motivations test. I'll link it >>Here

Over the next 4 weeks I want to deep dive by devoting an episode to each color so that we can explore your motivations and how you can use them to improve your own health, fitness and nutrition. The first thing to do is take Dr. Taylor Hartman's motivations test. I'll link it >>Here

Even though it is common knowledge that sugar is detrimental to our health, millions of people around the world continue to consume it in staggering amounts. Having an excess of sugar in your diet will decrease your overall health and most likely eventually leave you sick and battling diseases and other health issues that could have been avoided. The most common are diabetes, heart disease, liver disease and obesity. In today's podcast I not only want to delve into the science behind what sugar does to your body but also I want to give you 3 simple steps to start your sugar transformation. Don't be surprised when 3 steps become six and then ten and before you know it, you will be free from your sugar addiction and inspiring others to make positive changes as well.

I want you to pretend that you are stranded on a desert island all alone. Close your eyes and really imagine this with me. There is a gentle breeze creating the perfect temperature for the island. There is no one else around but there is plenty of food and shelter and even some fun things to do like swimming and kayaking in the ocean if you want. Just no people. Anywhere. And no one is ever coming to this island. What weight would you be and why? Think about it.With no outside pressure to look a certain way- you don’t even have a mirror to see yourself- just the reflection off the ocean. You wouldn’t care about putting on makeup or trimming your nose hairs. You wouldn’t use deodorant; you would smell like the ocean. Everything would smell like the ocean. And warm sand and sunshine. All that you have to do is exist on this island. Would you be more kind in how your inner voice spoke to yourself? Would you be more tolerant of weight. More forgiving of greying hair. More inclined to love scars in your skin that tell a story? I’m going to give you 2 minutes. You can write things down or just ponder it in your head. What would you want your body to look like? And why? Does weight even matter at all anymore? Explore how you feel with all social pressure suddenly gone. Listen to the full episode to dive deeper...

The conventional gym wisdom is that anyone who wants to gain muscle should lift relatively lighter weights for as many reps as possible, and anyone who wants to get stronger muscles should lift heavier weights for a small set of 6 or less. So, the question becomes: more reps or more weight, which is better?The science has a really fascinating answer for us. Let's take a deep dive this week into the art of reps versus weight.

This is part II to last weeks episode where we discussed habits that all healthy seem to possess and how you can create those habits for yourself.Have you ever struggled to create a new habit for yourself? Maybe you would like to lose weight but when lunch rolls around and your choices are salad or linguine with chicken and parmesan you're gonna go for the pasta every time. Maybe you have wanted to be more consistent with your daily exercise, or to sleep more than 5 hours. All healthy people tend to have the same 5 habits in common and today I want to talk about ways to make these 5 pillars of healthy not just a part of your life, but pillars that hold it all together.

Have you ever struggled to create a new habit for yourself? Maybe you would like to lose weight but when lunch rolls around and your choices are salad or linguine with chicken and parmesan you're gonna go for the pasta every time. Maybe you have wanted to be more consistent with your daily exercise, or to sleep more than 5 hours. All healthy people tend to have the same 5 habits in common and today I want to talk about ways to make these 5 pillars of healthy not just a part of your life, but pillars that hold it all together.

Alcohol and weight loss are two things that will never go hand in hand. Just like how you cannot eat pizza every day and expect to lose weight or indulge in ice cream nightly and make it to the Olympics. Sorry, I know that some people would love a work around this but when it comes right down to it, alcohol will destroy your gains and your health. Today I'm going to jump into the science of why...

Keeping weight and fat stored on your body means that your body is efficient and works well. You shouldn’t be annoyed or upset if your slow metabolic rate is your body doing exactly what it’s supposed to do; which is keep you alive. The problem is that food is no longer scarce. It’s on every corner and can even be dashed directly to your door. Due to our food quality choices and the large amounts that we chose to consume we now often store an excess of fat on our bodies. And that is when individuals start to realize that a slow metabolism isn’t serving their purposes and is, in fact, beginning to hinder their health. Today I am going to discuss my top 4 tips for speeding up your metabolism that you can begin, right now, today.

When it comes to everything from learning a new language to losing weight there is a magic ingredient that *MUST* be present in order to be successful. And it's not what you're thinking. This character trait or skill is so overlooked that I was barely able to find any articles or blog posts or science that spoke about it's role in success. Which means that if you master this skill, it could potentially become your very own Superpower. And it is completely up to you, if you decide to share it with friends and family. or just keep it for yourself.

Today I want to discuss protein. What it is? Why you should be eating it every day. If it is possible to eat too much or too little? And what are the best sources to get it from?I've got some science, some real life stories and lots of ways to help you better understand how easy it can and should be to eat enough protein each and every day

In past episodes we have firmly established what muscle does for us, and why we desperately need it. Today we will talk about the top 7 most powerful signals that tell your body to build muscle.1.Supplement with Creatine2. Increase Your Training Volume3. Focus on the Eccentric Phase4. Eat More Protein5. Focus on Calorie Surpluses, Not Deficits6. Decrease Between-Set Rest Intervals7. Get More SleepLet's dive in!

The good thing about the comfort zone is that it’s ever changing. With each action you take outside of your comfort zone, it expands. And once you master that new skill or action, it eventually becomes part of your comfort zone.This means that you can constantly increase and improve upon the behaviors that you’re comfortable with. And the more tools and skills you have at your disposal, the easier it will be to achieve your goals.In this episode we will explore what our comfort zone is, why it is so important to take those few steps out side of it and what is waiting for you when you do.

We have all heard it said before, "all you have to do to lose weight is eat less and move more." But there’s definitely more to it. What if you’ve already tried that and it didn’t work for you?! Continuously reducing calories won’t only keep you from your goal, it’s dangerous to your health and long term can cause some pretty serious damage and eventually starvation. The other problem is that there are only so many hours in a day and if you don’t want to spend them all in the gym or running or working out, does that mean that you’ll never get your dream body? The good news is. No. Working out more and eating less isn’t the answer. Want to know what is? Then join me for today’s podcast. Now this concept can sometimes be a little tricky so I’ve chosen to illustrate it with a visual demonstration which is why I recommend that instead of listening to this podcast you head over to youtube and WATCH today’s episode there. >>>Ep 20- Why moving more and eating less DOESN'T WORK!

In today's episode we explore if doing a workout really gives you permission to eat whatever you want. We've all seen those people or maybe even are friends with them. They finish a workout and then flippantly exclaim, "I workout so that I can eat whatever I want."Is it true? Can a fantastic workout erase a bad diet? Or will excess calories be the death of your progress?

In today's episode we are going to explore the mysteries of how low testosterone is related to men's overall health. Along the way, we will uncover connections between low testosterone and other health conditions.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and obesity have all been linked to testosterone deficiency. In recent years, researchers have noticed general links between low testosterone and other medical conditions. One study showed that in 2,100 men over age 45, the odds of having low testosterone were:2.4 times higher for obese men2.1 times higher for men with diabetes1.8 times higher for men with high blood pressureUsing this information and the current research being done around this quintessential male hormone we will discover answers to help naturally raise testosterone levels and return you to optimal health.___________________________________________________________________

Nobody wakes up in the morning, stretches and thinks, "I can't wait to see how many things I'm going to fail at today." But maybe we should. That's exactly what Sara Blakely, the first female BILLIONAIRE in the world does.It all started with her father. Every day when Sara came home from school he would ask her the same question. "What did you fail at today?"Sara would think about it and give him all of her answers and then they would high-five.When you don't fear failure it becomes a powerful motivator. Failure isn't something to be avoided or to make us feel stupid or incompetent. It is simply a stepping stone that take us from one place in our life to the next. We should be teaching our children to fail and allowing ourselves the same opportunity.“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” - Robert F. Kennedy

The corona virus has brought many new and different challenges with it to 2020. One of which is working out at home. Many people find it almost impossible to consistently workout at home. The problem is that one missed workout turns into two and then three and before you know it you have a new pattern of "forgetting" to workout...every, single, day.I want to offer you a different solution. Working out at home can be one of the best 30 minutes of your day. When you make exercise a priority you tell yourself that your health is important. Both physical and mental. With heart disease killing 647,000 Americans every year it's important to take that time for you. I use this episode to lay out my favorite, simple, repeatable steps that you can take to easily slip in a workout and start feeling better about yourself.

"Obstacles are the cost of greatness," Robin Sharma.Whether you find yourself sitting on the sidelines due to Covid-19, being benched from a sport you love, or a slow down at work, it happens to everyone. The difference between a successful person and everyone else is how you deal with it. While all of us at one time or another has found ourselves in a temporary state of time out, the real question is, Are we self aware enough to recognize it as an opportunity to improve ourselves? Re-evaluate our priorities? And chase our dreams? Or are we just sitting on the sidelines passing the time and hoping that things will get better?I would like to suggest 5 things. Five strategies to help you chase success not if, but when you find yourself benched on the sidelines. 1. Be aware of your thoughts2. Stop worrying about what you can't control3. Embrace failure4. Trust the process5. Learn to be grateful

Today it's the age old discussion of weights vs. Cardio. Cardio is great for your heart, weights can help you to build lean muscle but which one dominates when it comes to fat loss? Well, we jump into the science of it all in this next episode.Stayfit2flt FREE weightlifting Program- BURN- https://stayfit2fly.com/maxburn/Stayfit2fly 3 month Boot camp 20 pounds down- https://stayfit2fly.com/challenge/

Airline pilot’s hold an immense responsibility for their mental health. When a pilot becomes depressed or suicidal it is a much bigger issue than the average person mainly due to the fact that pilots hold hundreds of people’s lives in their hands. On the 24th of March, 2015 the world was reminded of this when a co-pilot for Germanwings a smaller carrier for Lufthansa waited until the Captain left to go to the bathroom and then locked the cockpit door. Andreas Lubitz, who had previously been treated for suicidal tendencies and declared "unfit to work" by his doctor deliberately set the Airbus A320 for a collision course with a mountainside. He successfully killed all 144 passengers and 6 crew members.It may seem like it could never happen to you, but if you neglect your mental health or even just over stress your body for too long there will be consequences. Your brain is one of your most valuable assets and yet oftentimes we just expect it to work perfectly without us taking care of it. When you neglect your body then you get sick. When you neglect your marriage then it deteriorates and when you neglect your brain then it also gets sick and deteriorates. Today I would love to continue the discussion from last week and add a few more simple ways to take care of your mind and to help improve or even remove clinical depression and over anxiety from your life.Book Recommendations:Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success Shawn StevensonThe Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression without Drugs, Dr. Stephen Ilardi Get full show notes at www.stayfit2fly.com/episode/10

Anxiety and depression is a sickness so finding ways to lessen or completely remove it from your own life is an important step on your path to optimal health. And that is my overarching goal with this podcast. To help EVERYONE who wants to improve their life through achieving and enjoying optimal, lifelong, sustainable health.Long gone are the days of sticking up your nose and telling someone to “get over it.” That they just need to be more positive and my personal NON-FAVORITE- that things could be worse and that you should be grateful for what you have. Yes, that is a true statement. No, that is not what you should say to someone who is struggling. None of these glib phrases are helpful and often that attitude is quite harmful as it minimizes an issue that needs immediate attention. Death from anxiety and depression in America is on the raise. We had four teenagers take their own life, just in my small area, just this year. This is something that you may think will never come your way, and I hope you’re right, but learning a little bit more about what the disease is, and what you can do to make it better could literally save a life. We all need to pay attention. Get full show notes at www.stayfit2fly.com/episode/9

Today at the Stayfit2fly Podcast we are going to be talking about why it is so hard to make good food choices. Your health should be the most important thing to your brain but when you are craving french fries it sure doesn't seem that way.Your brain has 2 different parts that make decisions for you. The prefrontal cortex and the primitive brain. These are 2 very different systems. The primitive brain is what some people call, the dog brain. It’s main job is to keep you alive. And it’s very good at it. It has no care about your future. It can not think long term. It will knock over toddlers on bikes and dart around cars to get to the Barbecue grill, tip it to the ground and eat 5 steaks. Do you ever feel like this when you’re starving lol?The prefrontal cortex is your more advanced brain. It houses language skills, can delay gratification for a bigger reward in the future, multi-tasks and can plan strategically. It can go through pain and discomfort now, for growth later. This is the part of your brain that you want to use when you make food choices. The primitive brain or dog brain, for this example, will eat anything and everything regardless of if he’s hungry, or already eaten enough or if it’s good for his body. It’s a dog. If there is food. He will eat it. Today's Podcast ends with a challenge. Get the free worksheet to help you complete the challenge and all other show notes here: https://www.stayfit2fly.com/episode/7

If you are in the airline industry, like my family is, then you already know that with this whole corona stuff, life can be pretty stressful. Especially when it comes to how it’s going to affect the airlines and if you are going to get furloughed or have a career in a few months or not. Perhaps, like me, you are catching yourself saying things like, “I have to do the dishes, I have to wash the car or I have to pay the bills.”But none of that is really true right? Because really, You get to do the dishes. Which means that you had food on your table and a roof over your head to eat your meal. You get to wash your car. Which also means you have transportation and can get to wherever you want to, at really fast speeds, in the complete comfort of a climate controlled vehicle making you more fortunate than a whole lotta people in this world and you Get to Pay your bills (life without electricity and running water is pretty miserable. And paying your bills has now become an extreme luxury that especially at a time like this we shouldn't be taking for granted. If you care about your health and if you have a goal to improve it, then it’s very very important to choose the right words when you communicate. Even when it’s just with yourself. For Full Show Notes and Transcript Click Here: www.stayfit2fly.com/episode/6

Are you tired of doing burpees and push ups every day yet? Home workouts can not only be hard to create but can be near impossible to program effectively. That's why home workouts don't work.In this episode we are going to discuss two different methods that may have fallen out of fashion but that are very effective at not only keeping you fit but actually helping you to grown and maintain muscle. And it's nothing crazy like bench pressing your couch or back squatting your dog. So put fluffy down and enjoy as we cover the benefits of RBF and Isometrics and at the end I will actually GIVE you a workout that utilizes both of these methods to give you a phenomenal full body workout that you can bust out today at home with items you already have around your house.Get full show notes and a pdf copy of the workout at www.stayfit2fly.com/episode/4

Many people complain out of habit, they don't even realize that we're doing it. In today's episode you will learn two useful tools to help get you started eliminating whining, complaining and excuses from your life. Next you will learn that you have the choice to replace them with something better. Integrity, responsibility and gratitude. Get full show notes and more information at: Stayfit2fly.com/episode/3

Being an airline pilot means that you aren’t home every night. You spend a lot of time in hotels and different cities and your time at work is already long and exhausting. This makes working out and exercise difficult, not very fun to do all alone, and often too draining to even plan for. So how do you get started? How much should you be doing every day? Can you out work a bad diet? Does nutrition even matter? What is the best motivation for when you are on trips?Meet Coach Tracy in this very first podcast episode where she covers all of these concerns and gives you your first taste of what it's like to have a professional coach who specializes with airline pilots. Don't just listen to how amazing your life could be, use this coaching to become the most optimal version of yourself.Get full show notes and more information here: www.stayfit2fly.com/episode/1