Start Fueling Better: Nutrition & Wellness

Our culture, society and loved ones have a strong impact on our food choices and how we feel about ourselves inside and out. Paige Penick, a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified personal trainer gets real about topics centered around nutrition, health, wellness, and life.

When All The Food Is Staring At You 11/30/2021

When All The Food Is Staring At You #052 - When you walk into a gathering, there's lots of food that looks super tasty and next thing you know you've downed 5 cookies. You're not sure how you downed all of those, but it happened. You always seem to do this when you go to gatherings. It sucks and you don't know how to stop. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/21331691

Holidays, Food And Family 11/25/2021

Holidays, Food And Family #051 - Holidays and the food and family that come with them are difficult for a lot of people. Let's talk about this and what you can do to make them more pleasant. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/21280034

Bring In Noise, Bring In Funk 10/26/2021

Bring In Noise, Bring In Funk #050 - This episode is about noise from the outside world, and how letting that in has a huge impact on us. I'm also talking about what to do instead that can dramatically change how you eat and feel. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/20939702

Waiting For Weight Loss 10/19/2021

Waiting For Weight Loss #049 - "I'll do that when I lose weight." Ever said something along those lines? If so, you might be "waiting for weight loss". That's what this episode is all about. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/20862425

Calorie Counting: Should You Or Shouldn't You? 10/12/2021

Calorie Counting: Should You Or Shouldn't You? #048 - Calorie counting has only one rule...to stay within your calorie range. Which may seem attractive over diets that have multiple rules to follow. Let's talk more about calorie counting and if it is a healthful, long-term solution. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/20785550

If You're Not Feeling Great About Yourself... 10/06/2021

If You're Not Feeling Great About Yourself... #047 - Clients often say that they don't feel great about themselves. They struggle with confidence. Other people impact how they feel and what they think. This is what we're talking about this episode. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/20722718

What's Important On A Food Label? 09/28/2021

What's Important On A Food Label? #046 - Clients often tell me they don't know how to read a food label. They also don't know what to look for on a food label. That totally makes sense, because food labels are filled with misleading and questionable marketing. This episode I'm breaking down food labels. They don't have to be so confusing! Let's separate facts from fiction. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/20625128

My Spouse Eats Bad Food: What Do I Do? 09/22/2021

My Spouse Eats Bad Food: What Do I Do? #045 - What do you do when your spouse (or others in your life) like to eat bad food? If you're in this situation, we're breaking down two things you can start doing right now. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/20559431

Do I Need 10,000 Steps Per Day? 09/14/2021

Do I Need 10,000 Steps Per Day? #044 - Been hearing a lot lately about tracking steps per day. Do you need 10,000 steps per day? Let's talk about it. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/20450267

Making Meals Easier And More Nutritious 09/08/2021

Making Meals Easier And More Nutritious #043 - Dinner (or any other meal for that matter) doesn't have to be a 5 course extravagant experience. We've made food way too hard. It doesn't have to be like that. Let's talk about what really matters, and what you can do to make meals easier...but also more nutritious. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/20402978

So Many People Struggle With This 08/17/2021

So Many People Struggle With This #042 - Have different expectations for yourself than you do for others? They can take a day off, or eat the cake, but you can't? If this sounds familiar, listen to this episode. It's so common and so important to address. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/20165396

So You Overate Or Binged...Now What? 08/12/2021

So You Overate Or Binged...Now What? #041 - This episode is about what to do after you overeat or binge. Maybe what you've been doing thus far isn't helping you. What can you do instead? We talk about that in this episode! You don't have to keep overeating and having binges. There is a solution to your struggles. Check out this episode. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/20121911

Disordered Eating, Relationships, and Self-Love with Rachael Chisenhall 08/03/2021

Disordered Eating, Relationships, and Self-Love with Rachael Chisenhall #040 - Rachael Chisenhall, LMFT talks with me on this episode about a number of really important topics. Including discussion around shame, rule breaking and worthiness. This is a great episode. Check it out! For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/20008607

Summer Heat And Body Image 07/27/2021

Summer Heat And Body Image #039 - Wearing lots of clothing when it's hot outside is pretty uncomfortable. However, when you don't feel great about your body it may be your reality. Other people's words often impact how we feel about ourselves and what we do and don't do. Sometimes that means we miss out on life. Let's talk about this. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/19941014

Slow And Steady Wins The Race 07/14/2021

Slow And Steady Wins The Race #037 - Diets include specific rules we are to follow. When we decide to start a new diet we go from our current way of eating to following the rules of the diet the very next day. It's hard to go from what you've been doing to taking on a bunch of new rules the very next day...especially when they don't fit well into your lifestyle. Let's talk about a different way to approach things. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/19805417

Stress, Communication And Life Skills With Emily Stevens 07/06/2021

Stress, Communication And Life Skills With Emily Stevens #036 - This episode I'm talking with Emily Stevens of Laidback Achievers. Emily is a licensed therapist and life coach. We cover a number of topics including stress, tips for better communicating and important life skills that don't come naturally to most of us. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/19715651

Food Facts Vs Food Fear 06/30/2021

Food Facts Vs Food Fear #035 - A lot of messaging around food is geared toward our emotions and it pulls us in. Then these messages become facts in our minds. The problem is that these messages usually lack in legitimacy and aren't even worth our time. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/19654526

A Different Perspective On Weight Loss 06/22/2021

A Different Perspective On Weight Loss #034 - There are often two sides when it comes to the topic of weight loss. Those that support it at all costs and often disregard health. And those that feel any desire for weight loss is bad and unsafe. Let's talk about what lies between the two of those. The option that often gets overlooked. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/19559090

You Need More Of This In Your Life 06/15/2021

You Need More Of This In Your Life #033 - This episode we're talking about something pretty much all of us could use more of. Chances are high you aren't doing it at all. Life is busy and we just can't do everything. However, this is really important and a bit of prioritizing might be all it takes to set you up for success. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/19487735

5 Tips For Better Health 06/08/2021

5 Tips For Better Health #032 - The topics of nutrition and health are so confusing. It doesn't need to be that way though. This episode we're breaking down 5 Tips for Better Health. Follow these to better set yourself up for success. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/19407146

You're Exercising All Wrong 06/01/2021

You're Exercising All Wrong #031 - This episode let's discuss what so many of us are doing wrong when it comes to exercise. And what you can do instead that's way better. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/19316186

I Used To Weigh My Food 05/25/2021

I Used To Weigh My Food #030 - Ever weighed your food? I used to. It took up a lot of time! Let's talk more about weighing food, where it stems from and why I don't recommend it. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/19235030

Do This To Stop Binges And Overeating 05/18/2021

Do This To Stop Binges And Overeating #029 - If you struggle with binges and overeating listen to this episode. There's a simple, but not so simple solution to your problem. In this episode I talk about what you need to do to break the cycle centered around dieting, food rules, binges and overeating. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/19144232

Don't Get Stuck In Your Feelings 05/11/2021

Don't Get Stuck In Your Feelings #028 - This episode we're talking about feelings. Do you sit in your feelings sometimes? Just feeling the feels sitting there frozen? Taking no action? Sadness, stress, overwhelm...if we sit in how we're feeling and don't take any action we aren't going to make any progress. Making progress helps us get where we want to go. Listen to this episode for tips to help you take action and make progress. As opposed to sitting frozen in your feels. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/19068257

This Can Make Or Break Your Eating 05/04/2021

This Can Make Or Break Your Eating #027 - Are you trying to change how you eat? Trying to lose weight? This episode we're talking about something that may make or break your eating. And it's not an uncommon struggle. We're discussing what it is and what action you can start taking right now to help address it. So it doesn't make or break you...or your eating. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/18967226

How Often Should I Be Eating? 04/27/2021

How Often Should I Be Eating? #026 - It's common for people to be unsure about how often they need to be eating. We're discussing some of the not so helpful choices I've made in the past. As well as where you can get started, and then a longer term goal as you progress. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/18883424

Liquid Chlorophyll: Changing Lives One Drop At A Time 04/20/2021

Liquid Chlorophyll: Changing Lives One Drop At A Time #025 - Been hearing a lot about chlorophyll drops the last week. So I did a bit of "research". We're discussing my findings and thoughts on the subject. Should you or shouldn't you? For show notes and links from this episode, head to: /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/18799208

Carbs Make You Fat 04/13/2021

Carbs Make You Fat #024 - This episode we're talking all about carbohydrates. Breaking down the why behind their bad reputation, when they really matter, and some adjustments you can make to better your own eating. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: startfuelingbetter.com/024 /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/18714854

Other People's Opinions 04/06/2021

Other People's Opinions #023 - So many of us worry about what other people are thinking about us. We let it get in our way, impact our mood and how we feel about ourselves. In this episode we're talking all about this and how to start the "un-doing" of these thoughts. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: startfuelingbetter.com/023 /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/18628268

It's Your Turn 03/30/2021

It's Your Turn #022 - It's time to reframe how you're approaching food and nutrition. It's time to get actual results and change. Time to feel good about yourself and drop the confusion around food. I want this for you. Do you want it for you? I know you can do it. For show notes and links from this episode, head to: startfuelingbetter.com/022 /episode/index/show/startfuelingbetter/id/18543497

Start Fueling Better: Nutrition & Wellness

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