The Regained Wellness Podcast

"Everything in moderation." We hear this so often that it starts to lose all its meaning. What exactly is moderation when it comes to nutrition? And how does this idea potentially set you up for failure? This episode looks at the issue of moderation and how it may be doing you more harm than good. 

This can be a difficult time for weight loss, but with the warmer months upon us, there is more chance for activity. This is a look back on a few key issues that might be preventing any progress when it comes to weight loss. 

This is a look back on my interview with WWE Hall of Famer, the great Diamond Dallas Page, and the DDP yoga benefits he has created. But it's more than a look at his own health journey, it's about the transformative impact that DDP Yoga has had on thousands of people. Whether it's a professional […] The post DDP Yoga Benefits with Diamond Dallas Page appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Is everything you're reading, watching, and listening to actually damaging your health? Is the news making you sick? Well, it actually is. But it's not just you, it's all of us. And I'm not meaning sick as in ‘sick and tired' but actually physically ill. We're learning more and more about the damage that the […] The post Is The News Making You Sick? appeared first on Regained Wellness.

This is a tough time if you're a gym rat. Many are now forced to take their fitness outside the gym, but this can be a good thing. This podcast is a look back on how exercise is everywhere, and it doesn't have to be limited to just a gym. A gym is great, but […] The post Taking Your Fitness Outside The Gym appeared first on Regained Wellness.

This is a pretty crazy time, and if you don't know what a dopamine fast is, this would be the time to learn about it. This podcast episode is a look into our dependence on technology – specifically our phones – and the stress that comes from constantly checking things like social media and the […] The post Using A Dopamine Fast During Quarantine appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Hey guys, This is just a quick podcast/audio message to say stay well during what is obviously a crazy time. I also wanted to share some info on how to stay as healthy as possible, how to keep fit when you can't go to the gym, the best immune system boosting foods, and how to […] The post Stay Well, Healthy & Boost Your Immune System appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Whether you're an athlete, bodybuilder, or just like to keep fit and build muscle, the assumption is that this can only happen with animal protein sources. But can you gain muscle on a vegan or plant-based diet? This is a question that constantly comes up by those looking to reduce their animal protein consumption and […] The post Can You Gain Muscle On A Vegan/Plant-Based Diet? appeared first on Regained Wellness.

If you've asked, do you need whey protein? You've come to the right place. There still seems to be a lot of confusion about protein in general, and what place – if any – whey protein has in the equation. This podcast will help to shed some light on the issue, and if it's necessary […] The post Do You Need Whey Protein? appeared first on Regained Wellness.

There's not a lot else that can be said about Kobe Bryant in the last few days that hasn't already been covered. If you put everything about his legendary career aside, he still has been an incredibly positive impact on the world, and Kobe Bryant's influence has been felt the world over. From his role […] The post The Incredible Influence & Motivation Of Kobe Bryant appeared first on Regained Wellness.

If you've wondered how to become a better cook, you've come to the right place. You no doubt know that you need to eat as healthy as possible, but if you don't know where to start in the kitchen, it can be pretty frustrating. If you've opened the door to your fridge and just stared […] The post How To Become A Better Cook With Help From A Masterchef Contestant appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Does the New Year fill you with a sense of dread? Do you feel a pressure to have to immediately get on top of your goals or resolutions? Whether you make a New Years Resolution or not, this is the time of year when many people feel they need to make a change of some […] The post How To Take Back Your Health In The New Year appeared first on Regained Wellness.

It's that time, Christmas time is near, everybody knows there's not a better time of year. Hopefully, those lyrics from the theme song of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ring true, but you may still be concerned about the calorie overload that comes from this time of year. You could honestly say that the eating season […] The post Avoiding Calorie Overload During The Holidays appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Stop me if you've heard this one: Keto The ketogenic diet is pretty much everywhere. It's kind of like the new paleo, or the new Atkins, but you might notice a trend there. Every so often a dieting fad hits that you see countless books, magazines, blogs, and products devoted to. They weren't there a […] The post Ketosis, Cholesterol And Better Health appeared first on Regained Wellness.

You know you need to work out, but what is the best time of day to exercise? If you've been part of a regular workout routine, you may even forget the health benefits that come from it. Among many other things, exercise can: Lower blood pressure Increase muscle mass Decrease body fat Strengthen bones Improve […] The post What Is The Best Time Of Day To Exercise? appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Game Changers is a documentary put out by Netflix that touts the benefits of a plant-based diet. In this episode debunking Game Changers, it's not about me saying you should avoid a plant-based diet, but is about poor science and ulterior motives. My diet is plant-based but I believe there is some room for a […] The post Debunking Game Changers & Why You Should Stop Watching Netflix Documentaries appeared first on Regained Wellness.

You have probably heard how important thyroid health really is to your overall health. You may be wondering what healing your thyroid involves, and why this is so important. The thyroid is so critical for so many areas of your health, and we are getting a much better understanding of this. In this podcast, I […] The post Healing Your Thyroid & Your Health with Andrea Beaman appeared first on Regained Wellness.

This is the third, and final episode of the Regained Wellness summer series. In this three-part series, I'm bringing back some of the best interviews I've had on the show. If you haven't heard the first two, be sure to check them out here: Episode 1: The Calorie Myth with Jonothan Bailor Episode 2: The […] The post RW Summer Series #3: Primal Body Primal Mind appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Why do we crave the foods that we do? It goes far beyond just liking things like sugar and fat, but what is it in certain foods that cause us to want them more often than not? This is the premise behind the book “The Dorito Effect” by Mark Shatzker and it's the focus of […] The post RW Summer Series #2: The Dorito Effect appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Hey, welcome to what I'm calling the Regained Wellness Summer Series or RWSS – but that doesn't really flow off the tongue. Since the summer is a time when things slow down, I thought it was a good idea to put out just a few podcasts but revisit some very important ones. This will be […] The post Summer Series Part 1: The Calorie Myth w/ Jonathan Bailor appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Anemia impacts a lot of people. The problem is that many don't even realize they are dealing with it. Low iron levels have many different symptoms that can be easily ignored as they might not seem very serious. The problem is anemia can get worse over time and then those symptoms get dramatically worse. In […] The post Signs Of Low Iron Levels & How To Naturally Raise It appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Are you always on the lookout to burn more calories? Sure you are, everyone pretty much is. You know that you have to burn off excess calories through exercise and you can accelerate this by doing strength training and high-intensity interval training. But besides that, what are some other ways that you can burn extra […] The post Some Weird Ways To Burn Extra Calories appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Sometimes it doesn't matter how fit you've got, how much muscle you've gained, or how much body fat you've lost – if you are retaining water you just won't be able to tell. Water weight and bloating is frustrating because not only does it make you not look your best it can make you feel […] The post Reducing Bloat & Water Weight Fast & Naturally appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Muscle soreness can be a good and bad thing. On the one hand, it makes you feel like you had a great and challenging workout. On the other hand, it can leave you feeling beat down and not able to accomplish a lot. If you're wondering how to deal with muscle soreness, you've come to […] The post How To Deal With Muscle Soreness appeared first on Regained Wellness.

You know you need to eat healthily but is it all just about quinoa and kale? Are there other great foods you should be consuming to be as healthy as possible? You've come to the right place because in this episode I'm going to share 16 of the best foods out there that you should […] The post 16 Of The Best Foods To Eat appeared first on Regained Wellness.

If you're working out in the gym and trying to get fit there's no doubt that building lean muscle is one of your goals. When people start to get healthy and active it's usually to lose weight and gain strength, but building muscle is right up there too. Unfortunately, if you're not on top of […] The post 13 Reasons You May Not Be Building Muscle appeared first on Regained Wellness.

This one is a bit of a blast from the past. If you grew up in the 80s like I did there's no doubt you had a Walkman at some point. I had a knock off one that I can't even remember the name of. It was the perfect creation because for the first time […] The post How The Walkman Changed Fitness Forever appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Everyone wants to lose weight and get fitter but where do you start with it all? That's actually the whole secret, starting. If you have made the choice to get healthy and well that's the biggest part of the whole equation. From here you can build off this and start to fine tune things. If […] The post 7 Tips For Healthy Weight Loss appeared first on Regained Wellness.

If you haven't started any morning exercises you may want to look into it as it can be a great way to get you up and running. It's not just about feeling alert but morning exercise can boost your brain power and make you more productive at work throughout the day. In the morning you […] The post 5 Of The Best Morning Exercises appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Everyone is always looking for a magic new exercise or a quick tip to get the best workout possible. Well there's a tried and true exercise that is king among all other exercises. The squat. You could call it the one exercise to rule them all. This episode will look at all things squat and […] The post RW172: Why The Squat Is The Most Important Exercise appeared first on Regained Wellness.

It's the attack of the Golden Arches. There's no doubt that you've had a Happy Meal at some point in your life and it's one of the main staples that's kept McDonalds going all these years. It's the perfect combination of fast food, a surprise, and a toy all rolled into one. It has been […] The post RW 171: The Crazy History Of The Happy Meal appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Well, the new year is off and rolling and with it comes a lot of aspirations to improve your health and fitness. If you listened to my last episode  Italked all about the idea of setting a New Year's resolution and how to take the correct approach. Today we are looking at 15 health and […] The post RW 170: 15 Health And Fitness Goals For 2019 appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Nothing can stop it. That's the sentiment that exists once that calander flips over on December 31st revealing a brand spanking New Year. Once all the festivities are over, and the vomit is cleaned up, so begins the onsalught of New Year's resolution reminders. If you've been thinking about getting fit, losing weight, or just […] The post RW 169: How To Approach A New Year's Resolution appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Remember that scene is Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark when he's being chased by the giant boulder? That's what the holidays can feel like when you consider the amount of food, drink, and excess that's thrown at you on a daily basis. If your health and wellness has been important to […] The post RW 168: How To Stay Healthy During The Holidays appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Is the state of everything you read and see getting to you? Is the news making us sick? Don't worry it's not just you and I don't mean sick as in fed up. Sick as in damaging your health. This is a very interesting topic that no one seems to be discussing but it regards […] The post RW 167: Is The News Making Us Sick? appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Everyone in the world has heard of Weight Watchers. It's probably the most famous health/nutrition program of all time and has been used by millions of people in dozens of countries. It has been endorsed by celebrities and royalty, and by Royalty I mean Oprah, then maybe Sarah Ferguson. The history of Weight Watchers is […] The post RW 166: The History Of Weight Watchers appeared first on Regained Wellness.

No, nootropics aren't a basketball team in Flint, Michigan  (shoutout SemiPro) but a variety of compounds that can have positive effects on your brain functioning. Some of these you are probably using daily and don't realize it and some you've no doubt never heard of. Some may call them smart drugs or cognitive enhancers but just […] The post RW 165: What Are Nootropics? appeared first on Regained Wellness.

It's a good time to be a fitness consumer. There are so many options when it comes to getting fit and healthy from low-cost gyms, personal training studios, Crossfit, Soul Cycle, Hiit training studios, you name it. This episode is about what I feel is the best thing going in health right now; F45 fitness. […] The post RW 164: F45 Fitness appeared first on Regained Wellness.

I recently did a show on a whole OTHER type of greens. This one though is about what are the best greens you should include in your diet. This is where variety gets important and if you've been eating the same old red and green leaf lettuce or romaine it's time to step your game […] The post RW: What Are The Best Greens You Should Be Eating? appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Huge disclaimers right off the bat here. I'm not advocating or promoting the use of anything (except for Count Chocula for dinner) but it's worth looking into the health and wellness connection to cannabis. Cannabis has now become legal across Canada and with that comes a lot of questions and lack of knowledge on what […] The post RW 162: Cannabis Pros And Cons appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Today I'm opening up the ‘ol mailbag, well virtual mailbag, to answers some of your sweet q's. I try to take a wide range of samples so hopefully, there are some things relevant to you. The main thing, like your teachers, always said, is if you have questions there's a good chance a lot of […] The post RW 161: Answering Your Fitness/Nutrition/Health Questions appeared first on Regained Wellness.

If you're new to exercise and fitness the goal is to just get started. Don't worry about being too complicated, just get started. The name of the game at the start is consistency. You need to get locked into something consistent and stick with that to start with early progress. After that, though things change […] The post RW 160: Why Variation In Fitness Is So Important appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Why you gotta be so fake? No one wants to get ripped off. I'm sure you're aware of deals that seem too good to be true, products that might not be the real thing or a Nigerian prince that wants to leave you his fortune. Fake products like shoes or handbags have been around for […] The post RW 159: 6 Commonly Faked Foods appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Don't worry, Snooki dressed as a pickle will make sense when you listen to this… Gut health is all the rage right now and for good reason. As we've come to understand more about the microbiome we've learned how crucial it is to keep it healthy for our overall health and wellness. It's all about […] The post RW 158: The 10 Best Probiotic Foods appeared first on Regained Wellness.

This is a topic that I think doesn't get enough coverage. I'm talking about the danger of health obsession and the danger that can come from getting off track with your health and fitness pursuits. It starts with discipline and commitment but then there can be a fine line where it can be a detriment […] The post RW 157: The Danger Of Health Obession appeared first on Regained Wellness.

I've got a sweet supplement review here for you today. This is Neuenergy which is a natural energy supplement derived from blueberries. It contains natural caffeine and an amazing amount of antioxidants. I tried it over the course of a few weeks and in this podcast review I give a break down into the ingredients […] The post RW 156: Neuenergy Review appeared first on Regained Wellness.

It's easy to get stuck. Whether it comes to strength, muscle gain, or weight loss it's easy to hit plateaus and not make any more progress. Today on the podcast I'm looking at the issue of weight loss and 3 reasons you may not be losing weight. You may be doing everything correctly or have […] The post RW 155: 3 Reasons You May Not Be Losing Weight appeared first on Regained Wellness.

You might not be aware of the Alkaline diet but it's worth getting up to speed with this style of eating and to get a better understanding of the difference between an acidic and alkaline state in your body. In this podcast, it's going to give you a good overview of why you need to […] The post RW 154: The Alkaline Diet appeared first on Regained Wellness.

  The term “superfood” gets thrown around quite a lot and there are definitely some foods that can be put in this category. It is however so overused that is seems like every whole food is considered a superfood. The truth is even though you should be eating real, whole foods some of them are […] The post RW 153: Coconut Oil Health Benefits appeared first on Regained Wellness.

I've been putting this one off for awhile. The ketogenic diet is probably the biggest thing going in nutrition right now, and also pretty controversial. It's used by people just trying to lose weight up to professional athletes like LeBron James looking to improve performance. There are misconceptions that it's a low carb/high protein diet […] The post RW 152: The Ketogenic Diet appeared first on Regained Wellness.

I'm starving. How often have you said this very untrue statement? If you're like anyone else it's easy to rattle off when you haven't eaten if 3-4 hours. You honestly feel like you're the hungriest of any human in the history of mankind. I get it, I can get that same feeling. You've no doubt […] The post RW 151: Intermittent Fasting Benefits appeared first on Regained Wellness.