DNA Fat-Loss Podcast: Recent Episodes
Alex Hall
The #1 place for actionable tips and insight on practical fat-loss. Hey I'm Nutrition-Al, DNA Fat-Loss Coach, helping Leaders SUSTAINABLY Lose 20lbs+ in 20 Weeks With My 𝘋𝘕𝘈 𝘍𝘢𝘵 𝘓𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 Program
Aaron discussed who REALLY needs to worry about nutrient timing, we discuss the WRONG way to approach intermittent fasting and why women should lift heavy weights in the final part of our interview together.
We bust some common myths that Aaron faces when coaching female clients, including:
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Does lifting weights make you bulky?
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Does a high protein diet increase your risk of kidney stones?
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Why you don't want to focus on "losing weight"!
How can you lose weight if you've been diagnosed with PCOS?
Aaron walks us through the steps necessary to beat fat loss even with high insulin resistance!
We also dispel some common myths around nutrition.
Aaron walks through the steps he takes his female clients through from "skinny fat" to lean and toned!
We also discuss mistakes from our teenage years and the importance of eating and training for YOUR goals.
I'm joined by Women's Transformation Coach, Aaron Burgess and he shares his journey from being skinny, to skinny fat, to bodybuilding competitor and Female Coach!
We also discuss how the phrase "toning" is so misunderstood and what you should do if you're looking to get "toned"!
We discuss what to do whilst waiting for the kettle to boil & other simple health hacks!
Aiste also busts a common yoga myth and shares where to find her online.
Aiste takes us through a simple guided breathing exercise to calm your nervous system and stress response.
We also discuss the differences and similarities between meditation practise & yoga.
Aiste shares how the skills you learn during yoga can impact your professional and personal life and how to build out your stress management toolkit
We discuss the depth of your breathe and the potential repercussions.
Aiste also shares how she works with clients throughout her various programs
Aiste shares what it means to be a Yoga Journey Navigator & her journey to teaching others.
We also discuss the 3 components of a successful yoga practise.
There are people out there giving you TERRIBLE advice!
Let me clear things up for you...
If you're only eating something because you feel like you "should", that's a sure-fire way to predict your failure!
Find out more in today's episode!
Dorothy shares her #1 health tip and some actionable pointers to get you started!
She also shares some free resources & where you can find more information
Dorothy shares the journey of writing her new book "Breaking the Chains of Transgenerational Trauma - My Journey From Surviving to Thriving" - a simple and actionable story.
Dorothy discusses the importance of listing to your internal signals & how they can support weight loss.
Dorothy & I discuss our learnings about identity and how this drives our behaviors and subsequently our outcomes!
Dorothy also shares how she helps clients reconnect their mind to their body.
Dorothy shares her story of gaining and losing hundreds of lbs whilst struggling with emotional trauma.
We also discuss whether spiritual practises can heal emotional wounds.
And I had a realisation!
Don't make this fat loss mistake I share in today's episode (no it's not eating too much Nutella...)
Today I share with you 2 of my favourite (and least commonly discussed) fat loss hacks!
Check out today's episode for the full scoop!
You CAN lose weight by eating carbs!
You CAN'T out-exercise a bad diet
You WON'T get bulking lifting weights
And more in the final part of my interview with Greg
The simple trick to eat fewer calories without realising...
We also discuss what "sleep hygiene" is and how can we improve it?!
What is the least amount of exercise you can do and still get great results?!
Greg shares all in today's episode, including how you can make regular movement a fun challenge with the kids!
Greg shares the details of his "3M Method" to weight loss & feeling sexy for his female clients!
We also discuss the benefit of doing something that sounds "just a bit too easy"...
Greg shares the real deal on female hormones & the impact on your body!
We get technical as Greg walks through 4 key hormones & what they do!
I've worked with clients in the past who were struggling to lose fat (partly) because they were eating so little!
Get the full details on today's episode!
Tricia shares her top tips for improving your health and eating more veggies!
We also discuss a few tips for boosting longevity.
We discuss how it's not all about calories and the impact "energizers" can have on your long-term healthy transformation!
Tricia also shares a simple resource for managing emotional eating!
Tricia shares how important experimenting with food is (at all ages)!
We discuss how our body has evolved to eat and how we should move towards greater intuition in our diets!
Tricia shares her thoughts on the ketogenic diet and her findings with eating more fat!
She also shares one of her favourite quick recipes that you can try with just a few cupboard staples!
We discuss the mental benefits of exercise and whether 7-minutes of movement is actually enough!
Tricia shares some of her simplest (and most fun!) tricks to get you moving more!
Tricia shares her journey to becoming a Registered Dietician & Certified Wellness Coach along with some of the key questions she asks clients to get them started.
We also dive into the concept of "movement" vs "exercise" and which is more helpful for most people!
Do you treat "eating healthy" as something that happens every now and then?
Perhaps something special?
Or perhaps exclusively on Mondays...?!
Then you need to listen to today's episode!
Your body can work WITH you or it can work AGAINST you.
Help yourself by helping your body work WITH you!
How does a peak performance coach differ from a "Life Coach"? There's a few things to it, explains Brian. We also discuss working with both humans AND dogs and which Brian prefers in our final part of our interview.
"Know when it's time to think and when it's time to move" shares Brian in part 4 of our interview. He also shares a brilliant question to self-reflect if you're struggling to create the change you want
Brian shares some of the lessons learned being a competitive swimmer and how you must give yourself credit for what you've achieved, no matter how small!
Are you using long-term motivators? We discuss how the catalyst or kickstart motivation often isn't pretty & how you need to transition to long-term motivators to stay on-track
Brian shares the power of your "Why" and he shares his experience training both the general population vs athletes and the key differences between the groups!
It was the right balance of the right foods, specific to my body!
In today's episode I explain how to go from DNA results to ideal meal composition
During my 12-year "yo-yo" of gaining weight and losing weight summer after summer...
There was one particularly important factor I ignored.
Eating what makes me feel good!
Let me explain in today's episode
In the final part of my interview with Bracha, she shares how she's curious about how things will change after COVID. She also shares her top 3 tips to experience more joy in your life! Check out the episode to learn more!
Now more than ever, we need to focus and appreciate what we have! Gratitude is the secret to experiencing more joy in your life. And more joy = less overeating!
As a fat loss coach, I love to teach people to include MORE of certain foods and lifestyle changes into their life. But in today's episode, me and Bracha discuss an alternative approach to fat loss, not focused on food! Listen to hear the full details!
Are you eating for your soul? Or just eating to satisfy physical hunger? Change the experience of eating by taking it back to a social occasion with music and loved ones! Bracha shares all in part 2 of our interview!
Bracha Goetz, Spiritual Author of over 38 books, shares how her spirituality helped her overcome her food addictions.
Want the fat loss "Anti-blueprint"?
In today's episode, I share part 2 of all the mistakes you need to avoid for SUSTAINABLE fat loss
Want the fat loss "Anti-blueprint"?
In today's episode, I share part 1 of all the mistakes you need to avoid for SUSTAINABLE fat loss
Ramona shares her curiosity about the fitness world post-COVID and whether people may start to take a more spiritual approach to health in 2021! Finally, she shares where you can see more of her content & videos and where to follow her journey!
Ramona discusses the importance of setting your intentions like an a-list celeb when coming to train. She also shares her top tips around hydration.
Trainers deal with more than just the physical, explains Ramona during part 4 of our interview together. She also shares the lessons learned from an expedition up Mount Kilimanjaro.
Ramona shares how the final month before stepping onto set might vary with the rest of the training and the ONE exercise every woman needs to be doing to build the body they want!
We get the inside scoop on how Ramona trains A-list celebs to maximise results in a short timeframe! We also discuss how Hugh Jackman gets pumped up for big scenes!
Today I'm joined by the incredible Ramona Braganza, trainer of A-List celebs! She shares the inside scoop on working on film sets and training celebs in her 54ft workout trailer.
No it's not carbs...
Sleep is so important for fat loss, it helps manage our hunger and fullness hormones and actually helps us burn MORE FAT when we get the right amounts!
So you don't want to make the mistake shared in today's episode
Is it your sleep?
Is it nutrition?
Is it exercise?
Or managing stress?
Find out in today's episode...
Katarina share's a wonderfully insightful answer to my favourite interview question in the final part of our conversation! We also discuss sustainable farming and what that might look like.
Katarina & I dive deep into "detoxes", highlighting the good and the ... not so good! We also discuss why using weight as a health marker is flawed and what else you should be measuring!
Are you feeling stressed, or tired/fatigued? Katarina shares more of her journey and the right tools to support calming your nervous system to experience less stress in your life!
We discuss treating the root cause for prevention vs using medication or procedures to treat symptoms.
We discuss evolution & what we can learn from "blue zones", areas of the world where populations have the greatest chance of living to 100.
In the 21st century, a common complaint is how tired we are! But just because this is "common" doesn't mean it's "normal"! Katarina shares her story and how she became a Health Regeneration Coach
I can almost guarantee you've made the 1st and 2nd mistake in the past (I know I have!)
They're simple to make, but also simple to rectify!
Listen to find out the full details
We all feel like this sometimes...
But do you know THIS reason for feeling like you've got endless hunger?
Yes, I'm a fat-loss coach, telling you to eat more potatoes!
Simple and delicious advice, check out the episode for more info!
There's no such thing as "bad weather" (well maybe -20 degrees...)
Only unsuitable clothing!
Stop making excuses, just get outside and move
Everyone knows that a chicken breast is better than a burger.
Everyone knows they should be eating more vegetables.
Losing weight is about more than that!
Don't start your day on other people's terms!
Marwan shares his favourite time to exercise
We discuss the downside of common diets & why "challenges" are destined to fail from the start!
Marwan shares the value of having a structured plan when it comes to training and moving away from the dangerous binge/restrict cycle
In part 1 of my interview with Marwan, he shares his story and how a picture uploaded to Facebook, changed the trajectory of his health forever!
Can being happy and stress-free really impact your weight?
In part 5, we discuss "play foods", and how being happy can lead to sustainable fat loss
Why is calorie counting flawed?
And should you weight stay the same all the time?
We discuss 2 common myths in part 4 of our conversation.
In part 3 of my interview with Rebecca, we discuss how she works with clients over her 6-month coaching program & she shares a simple exercise you can do to start to build a healthy relationship with eating.
What we can learn about food from our Italian heritage?
Me and Rebecca Heald, discuss HOW and WHY we eat and how we can use this to improve our health without worrying about WHAT we eat!
"You need to change your paradigm, your belief system around foods..."
Join me and Rebecca Heald, Nutrition Coach focused on transforming her clients relationship with food in part 1 of our interview together!
You may have heard the term "minimum effective dose" or MED.
It's used by doctors who will prescribe you a certain dose (MED) of a drug to give a desired effect.
We want to use the smallest dose possible, to get you losing fat at a rate that is sustainable and realistic!
Find out more in today's episode!
About My DNA Fat Loss Consultation
I'm running a 2-week DNA consultation program for those wanting to make the ultimate investment in their health:
- Understanding EXACTLY how you should be eating for sustained fat loss
Find out the details in today's podcast
Due to my DNA, I have an increased risk of developing physical symptoms due to stress.
This could be as minor as: muscle twitches, sweating, headaches etc
Or as major as: development of diabetes, increased blood pressure, obesity and more!
Scary right!?
Find out more in today's episode
Don't fall for these mistakes! They're so simple and easy to fix.
Check out the episode to learn how...
In part 4 of my interview with Rebecca, she busts the #1 burnout myth you've probably heard and shares her wellness tips for living a better, more sustainable life
In part 3 of my interview with Rebecca, she shares the most powerful change she made to here health after experiencing burnout and how to practically apply boundaries to improve your life for good!
In part 2 of my interview with Rebecca, we discuss the 4-steps she takes with clients to prevent burnout and set them up for a sustainable lifestyle
"I was sleeping for 22-23 hours per day during the first few months" Join me and Rebecca O'Brien, Stress & Burnout Prevention Coach for pt1 of her interview
It’s the beginning of the year
You’re feeling motivated
So what are 2 things you can do immediately to burn more fat?
(And I promise I'm not telling you to do more cardio!)
Find out in today's episode!
How many times have you googled “how to stop snacking”?
Or what about “healthy snack ideas”?
Because I’m guessing you believe “snacking” is the problem right?
But why does “treating” this issue never lead to resolution?
Find out in today's episode!
It's the same approach as used in precision medicine... But it's so simple and easy to implement, you wouldn't believe. Find out more in today's episode
How many different diets have you done in the past?
I reckon I'm somewhere around ~10!
But we know that Temporary Changes = Temporary Results!
So what is the ideal way to eat for your body and your genetics?!
Find out in today's episode!
I've worked with lots of different types in the past. I really struggled with my mental health at points, when I was working with people who just didn't align to my way of working and my values! So I made a change. Find out more in today's episode
If you're anything like me or my interviewer Yuval, then you'll be super curious as to what you can actually see by doing a simple saliva-based DNA test!
In today's episode I dive deep into some of the 100+ insights you can unlock from doing a test and the benefits of doing so.
It was only when I took a DNA test did I understand the full effects on caffeine on my body & health.
Not only was it causing me to lose sleep every night (despite only drinking 1 cup of coffee in the morning), it was also affecting my ability to focus and more!
Learn more in this segment of my interview with Yuval Selik
It took over 12 years being my own guinea pig, trying every diet, exercise regime and supplement out there... Find out my full story of how I became a DNA Fat Loss coach in today's episode that's a segment of my recent interview with Yuval Selik
After some unfortunate muscle health genetic results, we dive into Meg's physical results in more depth and discuss potential exercise regimes that may support her goals whilst fitting well with her genetics.
Do you know your genetic trick cards to boost your immunity?
We discuss some of the tweaks and changes my girlfriend can make to boost her immunity during the COVID period!
We also discuss genetic eye health and relevant interventions + dive into muscle health and how that may impact exercise choice.
Do you know how your genetics can impact your sleep?
To what degree does caffeine affect your sleep?
How much is stress reducing your quality of shut-eye?
And is that even impacting your gut health?
We discuss Meg's results in more detail in today's episode
Do you know to what degree caffeine and stress impact you?
When Meg got her DNA results we were both surprised to the extent to which they were impacting her overall health!
We’ve already made some tweaks, including switching to decaf tea, and drinking more herbals teas as well as watching more Christmas films (she managed to persuade me this was good for her health somehow…)
To give a true representation of my thought process is, this is truly my first time seeing these results.
We dive deep into nutrition to support Meg’s goals of energy & focus and supporting mood and motivation for working on her business!
I wanted to share my initial reaction and my process for taking someone’s goals and utilising their DNA results to suggest a plan of action.
Today we discussed Meg’s goals and what she’s hoping to achieve with the DNA results.
In parts 2-6 we’ll dive deep into the results and I’ll share my thoughts and propose action items to move forward!
Thanks @Meg for willing to share your results with everyone!
We've all tried different diets before... Paleo, keto, low carb high fat, or even low fat And low carb! But as you're here, you probably didn't sustain them very long. (I didn't either!) That was until I started a taking a truly personalised approach to my nutrition
On the day of recording, it's the Monday after Christmas. I'll be honest, I've been constantly full now for 5 days! But how should we approach losing fat without falling off the band wagon once again?
We put so much focus on the weight loss itself, we almost always forget this very important part (arguably more important than the weight loss itself)
I've done it in the past. Many many times. And I've always wondered, why is the weight coming back on so quickly?! Find out today so you can stop making this critical mistake
How many times have you set resolutions? And how many have you succeessfully accomplished? Until recently I failed pretty much all my resolutions within the first month! In todays episode, I share my biggest mistake and a better way to approach new year's resolutions to help you achieve your goals!