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This week, Rob had a very informative interview with the CEO and Founder of Gauge Life, LLC, Christine Hronec, about what to look for in a supplement formula, her biggest takeaways from being a body-building competitor, and nutrition and exercise for the three body types: Ectomorph, Mesomorph, and Endomorph.   Learn more about The Official Coffee Diet Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset   Join us in this podcast episode as Rob and Christine discuss: The different body types and the unique set of struggles any of them will face for contest prep. Macros and calorie counting while training vs living a normal, healthy lifestyle, How to find out if you have insulin resistance and thus carbs aren't a good source of energy for you. Why weight loss is not linear. Her recommendations for healthy weight loss depending on the three different body types. The new line of Gauge Life supplements and how it compares to other brands.   About Christine Hronec Christine Hronec is an aut

How a 7 Day Detox can Change Your Life with Dr. Alejandro Junger   Learn more about The Official Coffee Diet Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset   Founder of the Clean Program and Author of both, Clean, and his latest, Clean 7, Dr. Alejandro Junger, joins me this week to share the power of an elimination diet, his 5 R's to live a healthy life, and how to detox not just your nutrition but your environment and habits too. Join us in this podcast episode as Rob and Dr. Junger discuss: His 5 R's to living a healthier life: Remove, Reinoculation, Restore, Repair, and Relaxation. How to clean out your kitchen and start eating fresh for your health. Steps to start removing toxins from your gut, environment, and even thoughts. What it means if your body isn't properly sweating. What foods and supplements you should consume during an elimination diet. How to stay anchored in the present moment no matter what you're doing. We also had a good talk about a question from one of

"If you're lacking confidence, you won't even try but if you build it then you will try new things and when you hit roadblocks, you will persist and get through them." - BJ Fogg   Social science research associate at Stanford University, Founder & Director of the Behavior Design Lab, and Author of the book, Tiny Habits, BJ Fogg, speaks to Rob about why we should be focusing more on quick baby steps instead of big leaps to achieve successful behavior change.   Learn more about The Official Coffee Diet Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset   Join us in this podcast episode as Rob and BJ Fogg discuss: How to use your own routine as a prompt for habit change. Why tiny habits actually create a high impact on the behavior changes we want to make and how to begin seeing it that way. His ABC's in Tiny Habits and how to apply them to your life. Why we have to design tiny habits for ourselves at our lowest states of motivation; not at the highest states.   "Simplicity change

How to Detox Heavy Metals with Wendy Myers "Minerals are the foundation of heavy metal detoxification. They get your body working correctly; you can't have cell communication or hydration without minerals. So, you have this fix your health's foundation before actually beginning or considering a detoxing process." - Wendy Myers Heavy Metals Detox & Supplement Expert, Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Author of Limitless Energy, and Founder of Myers Detox, Wendy Myers, joins Rob to share the many problems that heavy metals can bring to our health, how to detox from them, and even discussed Rob's own test results.   Learn more about The Official Coffee Diet Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset     Join us in this podcast episode as Rob and Wendy Myers discuss: Why minerals are the foundation of heavy metal detoxification. Which minerals most people are lacking what the best supplement forms to take are on the market. Why many people actually don't absorb edible miner

Speaker, Science Consultant, Founder of Red Pen Reviews, and Author of The Hungry Brain, Stephan J. Guyenet, joins me to discuss how the way we live today has impacted the food we eat, how often we eat, and why the brain wants us to overeat. Learn more about The Official Coffee Diet Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset Join us in this podcast episode as we discuss: Where hunger comes from. What we know and what we continue to learn about our eating habits today. Why we have such a hard time maintaining our weight or stopping ourselves from overeating. Why our brain and body work the way they do to hold onto fat and keep us overweight. Several factors that are suspected or known to move the bodyweight set point. We also discussed his health book reviewing website, Red Pen Reviews, why it will help you find the right books to read, and why other reviews like that from Amazon are basically worthless.   About Stephan J.

  This week, I am excited to share with you this great conversation I had with my friend, colleague at and Co-Founder of RetroFit Gym, and fitness expert specializing in extreme weight loss, Jessie Pavelka. We dove deep into his Four Elements for living a healthy life: Eat, Sweat, Think and Connect plus we also discussed the following and more: Why true transformation really begins when you look at your emotional, relational, mental and spiritual health. The four points of the Connect Element: to yourself, to another person, to a group, and to a higher power. Why the key ingredient to being healthy is to simplify it and how to do that. How to step away and take a closer look at what kind of life you want to create for yourself.The struggle many people face to lean into all of these different roles. Devon and I also took a few minutes at the start of the show to talk about how to continue staying motivated about your 2020 health goals, how to find your 'why' for living a healthier lifestyle, and how to stay

SOMA BREATH: Unlock Greater Health Through Breath with Niraj Naik   "I had no idea until I was sick how simple and effective something like breathing can be for changing our lives. We're not given a manual for our mind nor for our body but SOMA has both of those things so that you can get the most out of your life?" - Niraj Naik   We really take breath for granted but it can actually open us up to a world of greater physical health, mindfulness, and even help us discover our purpose. This week I'm honored to have Holistic Wellness Expert, Author, Founder of The Renegade Pharmacist blog, and SOMA Breath Instructor, Niraj Naik, join me for this episode.   Learn more about The Official Coffee Diet Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset   Join Niraj and me as we discuss: His career as a pharmacist, how he became the Renegade Pharmacist, and how he transitioned away from that to focus more on healing and his wellness journey

Make Yourself Present with Good Intentions On this week's BONUS episode, we return to the conversation Rob and Devon had in episode 125 about how good intentions have a more powerful impact our lives compared to just goals. As you tune in, learn and take notes on how you can set new intentions for yourself with an easy, 4-step process. Throughout the podcast, Rob and Devon share personal stories about how they've learned how to set good intentions for themselves.   Intentions vs. Goals   "Goals are the external results and intentions are your external connections to yourself." - Rob Dionne   A lot of us enjoy the process of goals, but when we meet the end date, the final result can be frustrating. To really succeed in your goals and to feel accomplished, you have to have an intention behind it.   What is an intention? Intention is a way of being in the present. It's all about focusing on HOW you're going to complete your goal or HOW your going to create a mindset around doing something. Intentions give you

Happy New Year everybody! As we kick off not only a new year but also a new decade, Devon and I wanted to share some great strategies that have helped us get clear on what we want in 2020 and beyond. Probably the biggest takeaway that you will get from this episode is that you never have to, nor should, go it alone. Reaching out for help, sharing your intentions, and asking your inner circle for support really makes a difference.   Learn more about The Official Coffee Diet Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset   In this episode we cover the Life SAVERS strategy based on the book, The Morning Miracle by Hal Elrod: Silent Affirmations Visualization Exercise Reading Scribing In our first episode of 2020 we also discuss: What it means to be an adult: Asking for help whenever you need it. Why working backward on any goal is the best strategy for what you want to achieve in life. The importance of being open and sharing you

Yes, it is 100% beneficial for women to be physically active during pregnancy and that can be anything from walking to participating in different types of classes or resistance training with modifications and restrictions taken into consideration. - Stephanie Paplinskie   Learn more about The Official Coffee Diet Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset     There's a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to whether or not women can exercise while pregnant so this week, we are happy to bring on Founder of StrongHer Fitness, Pre/Postnatal Fitness Coach, International College Lecturer, Stephanie Paplinskie CSCS, to set the record straight. Spoiler alert! Yes, you can exercise while pregnant BUT there are some important things you need to know about first as a soon-to-be mom or if you would like to start a family someday.   In this episode, Stephanie and I covered a range of important topics including: How she and her

Can you love yourself? Because when you love you, you can love others. - Briar Flicker-Grossman   Practicing psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, and life coach plus the author of the upcoming book, Laugh, Life, Be, Briar Flicker-Grossman, joins us to share why you have to work for your happiness through self-love, explores the Failure To Thrive Syndrome, and discusses importance of exploring your internal appetite, thoughts, and emotions before acting on something. This was an especially amazing interview because both Devon and I know Briar personally and Devon has even had psychotherapy sessions with her. We really loved sharing Briar's message on the show and we know you will too PLUS she is even giving some free gifts to you, our listener!   Learn more about The Official Coffee Diet Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset   Free Gifts From Briar Click here to get your free gifts from Briar: A complimentary copy of two cha

We have a great, nutrition information-packed episode for you this week! Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) and Author of The Alzheimer's Antidote, Amy Berger, joined me to discuss the importance of lifestyle change for disease prevention, how the Ketogenic Diet can positively impact cognitive function, plus the many other benefits of the Ketogenic diet including combating Alzheimer's disease at its roots.   Please leave us a review at http://reviewourpodcast.com Learn more about The Official Coffee Diet Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset     As you listen to this episode, you will learn: Her book, The Alzheimer's Antidote, and mission to help people learn about the impact of the Ketogenic Diet on mental health and Alzheimer's. The great importance of not only looking at your blood sugar levels but also testing your insulin. Why chronically high insulin can lead to a number of diseases including Alzheimer's. Why the

"I love helping others work from the outside in because I believe that when you dress well, work on your body language, interact with the world and take action, that's when it actually goes inward and it all merges." - Kim Seltzer   This week I had a great conversation with Co-Host and Lead Love Expert for The Great Love Debate Podcast, Dating and Makeover Expert, and host of The Charisma Quotient Podcast, Kim Seltzer, about the power of loving yourself, how to build confidence from the outside in, and how to attract the right wellness tribe for you. We met at Adam Schaeuble's Transformation event and I just had to bring Kim on to share her own self-confidence journey and how she's helping other people with theirs.   Please leave us a review at http://reviewourpodcast.com Learn more about The Official Coffee Diet Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset       As you tune in some of the many topics we discuss include: How

The El Toledo Coffee Farm has quite the background and I'm excited to bring Brian on to share its story with you. I have a really interesting conversation with Motley Fool writer and the man behind the Medium article, The Bitter Truth About Starbucks Coffee - Brian Stoffel for you this week! Brian lives quite a unique lifestyle. In the winter, he and his family are down in Costa Rica living at the El Toledo Coffee Farm but they spend their summers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where they help sell the farm's coffee beans.   Please leave us a review at http://reviewourpodcast.com Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset   As you tune into our conversation, we also discuss: Starbucks and other big coffee brand's biggest secret when it comes to roasting their beans. Brian's own experience with intermittent fasting and shorter, intense workouts to lose weight and stay healthy. The story of how he and his wife stumbled upon the El Tol

Gratitude can help with your fitness because when you're happy, more joyful, and more positive, you're going to make better choices. You're going to eat better, feel better, and perform better. - Scott Colby   Who really cares about reps and sets when what we're truly looking for is happiness and a sense of worth within ourselves? Tune in this week as Author of The Grateful Entrepreneur and Founder of Say It With Gratitude, Scott Colby shares what practices and healthy habits we can follow to live a happier, more fulfilling life.   Please leave us a review at http://reviewourpodcast.com Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset   In this episode, you will learn: Scott's shift from focusing on just being a personal trainer to searching for a higher purpose and self-fulfillment. The trip he took to Guatemala to volunteer and help a community grow by building a classroom. Life lessons about gratitude, happiness, and community t

In life, there is no more important agenda than taking care of your body. - Udo Erasmus    Co-Founder of Udo's Choice and Author of several books including Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, Choosing the Right Fats, and The Book on Total Sexy Health: The 8 Key Steps Designed by Nature, Udo Erasmus, joins me this week to discuss the power of being present, his own health transformation, the proper way to use healthy oils, and experience finding inner peace after a traumatic childhood.   Please leave us a review at http://reviewourpodcast.com Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset   In this episode, you will learn: Easy hacks to get you out of a health rut. Why so many of us are struggling to live in the current moment. The power we have to shift our current state of being and the world we live in. That you are the only person responsible for putting the time and work into taking care of your health. Why he began investigating

I am joined by the creator of DVRT The Ultimate Sandbag Training System, Josh Henkin, to talk about the theory behind sandbag exercises, the different levels and 7 patterns of DVRT's training program, and how simply shifting your movement with the sandbag will change the resistance, force, and intensity. If you're looking for a new type of exercise or want to build strong muscle, Josh gives a lot of great tips on how to do that with sandbags vs. traditional weight lifting.  Please leave us a review at http://reviewourpodcast.com Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset   DVRT The Ultimate Sandbag Training System Why the Ultimate Sandbag-Properly Used-Has a HUGE Athletic ROI In the full-contact arena, athletes contend with an ever-shifting set of challenges: sudden changes in velocity, power, force, weight, and energy demand. The athlete needs to withstand powerful blows directed at any part of the body, to accelerate and

Devon and I are happy to announce we're expecting another baby! Will it be a boy or a girl? What's your guess? Please leave us a review at http://reviewourpodcast.com Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset   RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW: Leave us an iTunes review Subscribe to our podcast and take your health to the next level! Join The Open Sky Fitness Podcast Group on Facebook Learn more about the Sky Fit Challenge Clean up your diet with our  7 Day Paleo Reset Contact Rob and Devon to apply for One-On-One Coaching Sessions Learn more about our new sponsor - ButcherBox   JOIN THE SKY FIT CHALLENGE! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE The challenge consists of: 8 Weeks of Equipment Free Bodyweight Workouts in 20 minutes or less. (No gym membership required) SIMPLE Whole Food Meal Plan w/Tasty Recipe Cookbook Featuring 60+ recipes! Foolproof Schedule so you know EXACTLY what you’re supposed to do every day. Access to our Ne

With over 15 years of experience working with the advanced and elite in the fitness industry, Dr. Jena Gatses has a lot of great information to share from all of her background experiences and education as athlete, model, physical therapist, strength coach, manual therapist, corrective exercise specialist. In this episode, she specifically dives into her education in everything from having a Ph.D. in physical therapy to studying Buddhism, working with NASCAR as a Head Physical Therapist & Strength Coach, training at Churchill Boxing Club, and launching her own brand, Scientific Fitness.   As you tune into the episode, we discuss: Her passion for helping people and the importance of being kind to others. What kind of training she did as the top trainer for several NASCAR teams for the drivers and pit crew team. The launch of her brand, Scientific Fitness, and the mission behind it. Not giving in to the ego and allowing it to hold you back from growing. Getting yourself out of your own self-sabotaging box,

"Happiness is the path. Happiness is the way and what's going to allow you to do all of the things you want to do in life and receive more enjoyment from them." - Marcus Martinez   If kettlebells, strength training, and personal development are your jam then you're going to love this episode! I sat down with my friend, Master Kettlebell Coach at Onnit, and Master Instructor for Kettlebell Kings, Marcus Martinez to share what sparked his interest in kettlebells, his transition from personal training to growing businesses and presenting mastermind events, how he adapted a healthy, positive mindset, his journey towards figuring out his priorities in life, and what's next for him in the world of health and fitness.   Please leave us a review at http://reviewourpodcast.com Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset   As you listen, we'll discuss: Building a mindset for health and life transitions - It shouldn't be a job, it shou