Whats Your Story?

Unfortunately, in one meal we can overeat by over 1000 calories which would take over 4 hours of vigorous weightlifting to burn off! Do you punish yourself with exercise or reward yourself with food? Learn why this isn't a prosperous strategy and reframe how you see food with this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

In this podcast I go over how much sleep you should be getting and the benefits of healthy sleep (as well as what that entails). Find out if operating on sleep debt and credit (catching up on sleep on the weekends) is a good strategy and hear 5 tips to help you get better sleep as well as a few tips I threw in to make waking up easier. Then I went into a little bit of a tip and theory about macro tracking specifically as it relates to my binge of a weekend away from home. Mentioned: Matthew Walker, Sleep Expert (Here's his interview on Joe Rogan where he has tons of valuable insight, definitely look into shorter clips on YouTube if you don't have the inclination to watch the whole thing.) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=matthew+walker+joe+rogan https://www.howsleepworks.com/types_cycles.html Some good info about sleep cycles, which I mentioned, with charts. Side note: might delve deeper into macros at some point soon because I couldn't exactly find a crystal clear blog explaining what they are li

The first official 5 Minute Fit Tip will get you on the right path for weightlifting whether you're a beginner or have been doing it for a while. Listen in for some quality information to guide you in the gym! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

In this podcast I talked about how to get on track with your fitness in the New Year which included some notes on "sunk costs" and "paralysis by analysis." Then I went on to talk about my personal goals as well as goals in general with some advice, anecdotes, and resources that have been beneficial to me. Check out the blog I wrote to compliment/coincide with the podcast where you can find many links to things I mentioned: https://www.jake-parker.com/post/how-to-get-back-on-track-goals-talk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz explore the perceptions we have about the world and how a series of "agreements" made in our mind shapes how we behave and think. He talks about the role of emotion in where our beliefs come from and wraps the context in his "four agreements" a new paradigm for seeing the world. Next month's book: Getting Things Done by David Allen --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

How does functional training differ from typical physique based training we see in the gym? This is the question Mike and I discussed today. Simply put, Mike says functional training is "something that makes you better at work, life, or sport.” We talked about isolating and shaping muscles through exercise and how this doesn’t necessarily contribute to strength, why and how to make muscle usable, growth hormone, and what exactly “the core” is as it relates to this conversation (Hint: not the “6 pack”). Mentioned: Dave Draper https://davedraper.com/ Ben Pakulski https://www.benpakulski.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

“The most important thing is that you have a vision, that you have a goal. Without that vision and without that goal, you’re drifting around and you’re never going to end up anywhere. People don’t become successful just by accident.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger Having a unique vision or goal is just one way to get specific about your pursuits and seek less to achieve more. We live in a unique age where our struggle is having too much information and knowledge this can paralysis by analysis and other limitations. Listen in to why to be disciplined in your pursuit of less. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

“To me its the best work I could think of doing.” Today I was joined by Paul Rosolie, a naturalist, explorer, author, and award winning wildlife filmmaker. He is nothing if not an adventurer in the truest sense of the word. When he’s not immersed in the jungle, Paul has made many public appearances on the likes of The Discovery Channel, The Jimmy Kimmel show, The Today Show, and more. In addition, he has affiliations with National Geographic and the Huffington Post. He is constantly fighting a salient battle to conserve our earth’s resources and jungles in support of the wildlife he so loves so dearly. We talked about what got Paul started from mentors to a thirst for deep meaning, the dichotomy between jungle isolation and media attention, as well as how we can still save our rainforests and ecosystems! “That’s the good part, it’s not too late to fix a lot of this shit!” Paul’s Website- http://paulrosolie.com Paul’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/paulrosolie/ Pre-Order Paul’s new book “The Girl and The

In this podcast I discuss the neuroticism I've had in the past about health and fitness and how I've largely overcome it. I also share a couple some weird/embarrassing stories to highlight just how aberrant my habits and behaviors used to be. The theme I tried to embody is that you should be open and honest about what you like and what you care about, something I didn't do for a long time. This will enable you to learn more and make connections you otherwise wouldn't. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

Shane Hubbard in his 2nd appearance on the "What's Your Story?" Podcast shares his knowledge on fat loss. We talk about the difference between getting and keeping results, fitting junk food into your macros, why we all have to track even if its not necessarily counting calories, and we go beyond calories into the psychology of food! Thanks Shane for joining the show for a second time, looking forward to having you on again! Shane's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Te3FuWfmtACxAvZWsA1tA/about Shane's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/shanehubbardfit/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

The idea for this episode was sparked by talking with Alex from https://theproductiveyou.com/ on my last podcast (check it out, episode 58!) I thought I could share the productivity tips that work for me that I've implemented or am working on implementing into my life as well as how/why they work. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

Today I interviewed Alex with https://theproductiveyou.com/ we talked about a lot including why perfect is the enemy of good, and why productivity= happiness. We also talked about persistence and just how much information your brain can hold onto at once. Summary: 1:09 What started The Productive You? 4:11 long form vs short form content, long term gratification vs short term gratification 9:45 “burning the boats” as an entrepreneur (pros and cons) 13:35 when its okay to multitask 15:31 Jake’s podcast’s origin and current strategy 22:16 favorite and current books 26:54 the willpower myth 33:13 habits 37:42 nutrition and productivity 45:00 getting past your own high expectations 50:18 self-awareness is key 53:14 to do lists and calendars Discussed: https://samharris.org/ https://ryanholiday.net/ https://powerseductionandwar.com/ https://jamesaltucher.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

Everyone knows how working out benefits you physically, but today I talk about the benefits of working out that go beyond the physical and transcend the walls of the gym. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

Today I was joined by my friends Joe and Kristy Beeson who are on the tail end of a three month trip across the Western United States following their wedding in September. Find out why they decided to make the trip, the lessons they're learning and how they'll apply them to life after the trip ends. 1:01 How the idea came about. 2:49 Why the West? 4:44 How often have you got to stay with family and friends and how has that been special? 6:19 How have you enjoyed meeting new people in different parts of the country? 7:04 How did you factor in budget leading up to your trip and how do you manage it in the day to day now? 8:44 What was the reaction of people around you and loved ones when you told them about your plan? 11:45 Perspective shifts and reflections. 16:43 Food and cooking on the move. 19:08 How rigid do you plan out your days and weeks? 20:06 What have been your favorite areas? 25:40 How Gus (Joe and Kristy's dog) has managed the trip. 27:14 Advice to those doing something similar. 28:25 What’s next?

This month's book review was "Lying" by Sam Harris. Listen to learn how Sam defines a lie and why he argues that we should be honest at all times, eliminating white lies and opting for skillful truth telling in many situations. Learn how to deal with unwanted gift offers and the age old question "does this dress make me look fat?" Next month's book "The Four Agreements": https://amzn.to/34Bs2bp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

It’s not too often that I connect with someone from close to home on the podcast, recently I connected with Jeremiah Bair (@jeremiahbair on Instagram) after checking out some writing he did for Mind Pump. I soon found out that he also graduated from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln as did I! We briefly discussed our connection and went on to speak about how Jeremiah went from coaching in a commercial gym to coaching completely online, body acceptance, the different values of creating content, and more!  Jeremiah has a website with links to working with him as well as tons of awesome blogs: https://www.bairfit.com/ Mentioned: https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/ https://legionathletics.com/michael-matthews/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

Today I talked about the importance of starting now (as it applies to anything and everything) and resisting the urge to "do it later" "start tomorrow" or "start Monday" the situation will never be as perfect as you hope for or expect it to be so you must prioritize taking action that you can clearly articulate and define. This will deliver you motivation (not the other way around). Also discussed- habit formation, why it's easier to stay in shape once you get in shape, a favorite quote from Bill Gates. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

Mason Woodruff joined me for today's episode. Mason specializes in healthy cooking and alternative recipes. In addition to discussing food/cooking and macro friendly/low cal eating we talked about his creative process, how he makes his living online, his days college days and time as a personal trainer, and the importance of learning outside of formal education. Really enjoyed having you on Mason, thanks for being a great guest! Check out his Instagram and website below: https://www.instagram.com/mason_woodruff/ https://masonfit.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

My advice on habit formation and belief in yourself, learn why things can change easier than you think! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

On this podcast I talked with AJ Harbinger from the Art of Charm about relationships- from family and friends, to networking, and more! We talked about the importance of prioritizing up-keeping your most important relationships, breaking away from bad relationships, and how to form brand new relationships. I hope you enjoy listening, and thanks AJ! -How do you view and treat the different relationships in your life (:47) -As you grow and change how do you know when and how to cut ties (2:22) -Creating a boundary with communication (4:51) -“Ghosting” (8:00) -The importance of face to face conversation (11:31) -How to form new relationships (13:33) -Networking and building relationships is gardening not hunting (25:35) -Tending to your relationships (28:03) -Introversion and networking (36:27) -Closing words (41:57) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support