Optimal Health Daily - Archive 1 - Episodes 1-300 Only

Roger Lawson of RogLawFitness.com gives tips on how to deal when you're on a diet. Episode 12: How to Survive a Caloric Deficit by Roger Lawson of RogLawFitness.com (Losing Body Weight & Burning Fat). Roger Lawson's goal is simple: To make 100,000 people feel good and look great without turning it into a full-time job, all while having a lot of fun along the way. Roger focuses on Diet, Exercise, and Lifestyle principles to help you achieve your fitness goals. The original post is located here: http://roglawfitness.com/how-to-survive-a-caloric-deficit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Greenfield talks about why it's a good idea to do cardio between weight training sets. Episode 11: 4 Surprising Reasons To Do Cardio While You're Weight Training by Ben Greenfield of Ben Greenfield Fitness (Wellness). Author of the New York Times Bestseller “Beyond Training“, Ben Greenfield’s balanced approach to fitness, nutrition and health comes from his extensive experience in the fitness and wellness industry as one of the country’s leading personal trainers and wellness consultants. In 2008, Ben was nominated by the NSCA as America’s top personal trainer, and in 2013 and 2014, Ben was voted as one of the top 100 most influential individuals in health and fitness. A frequent contributor to health and wellness publications and a highly sought after speaker, Ben’s understanding of functional exercise, nutrition, and the delicate balance between performance and health has helped thousands of people around the world achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. The original post is located here:

A special Q&A episode! Episode 10: Q&A Edition - Questions and Answers with Dr. Neal Malik (What Science Says About Having a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet). Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.com The original post is located here: http://OLDPodcast.com/science-says-vegan-diet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of ZenHabits.net talks about his exact fat-loss plan while being a vegan. Episode 9: My Personal Fat-Loss Plan by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Losing Body Weight & Burning Fat). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/fatloss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Good Life Zen: How and why you should keep a fitness journal. Episode 8: How to Keep a Fitness Journal by Dolly Garland with GoodLifeZen.com (Healthy Eating & Nutrition Advice). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: http://goodlifezen.com/how-to-keep-a-fitness-journal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Kamb of NerdFitness.com shares his take on building diet and exercise habits. Episode 7: Baby Steps - Build on Small Successes to Get Healthy by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness (Optimize with Diet & Fitness Habits). Steve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It wasn’t until he graduated college and learned the right way to train that he started to see positive changes. He's a nerd, but likes fitness… so why not combine the two and turn life into one giant video game? And thus, in the fall of 2009, NerdFitness.com was born! The original post is located here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/04/10/baby-steps-build-on-small-successes-to-get-healthy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neghar Fonooni has a unique perspective on what's considered healthy. Episode 6: Just Because It's Healthy, Doesn't Mean It's Good For You by Neghar Fonooni (Diet Advice & Strength Training). Neghar Fonooni s a coach, speaker, and writer, giving women all over the world tools to create a lifestyle that thrills them, free of shame and unworthiness. She helps them give themselves permission to be vulnerable, authentic, and fully alive. She has worked as a personal trainer and fitness coach for over 15 years, served as an Arabic linguist in the United States Air Force, has been writing since she was eight years old, and birthed a witty and hilarious baby boy ten years ago. Her central focus is to help empower women through strength and bring wild and warm energy wherever she goes. The original post is located here: http://www.negharfonooni.com/healthy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special Q&A episode! Episode 5: Should I Eat 5 Small Meals Per Day or 3 Large Ones and Is Too Much Protein Bad For Me by Neal Malik (Diet & Health Q&A). Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.com The original posts are located here: http://optimallivingdaily.com/should-i-eat-5-small-meals-per-day-or-3-large-ones http://optimallivingdaily.com/is-too-much-protein-bad-for-me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina shares how he found the best diet for himself after many years. Episode 4: How to Find the Best Diet for You by Steve Pavlina (Losing Body Weight & Burning Fat). Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. The original post is located here: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/09/how-to-find-the-best-diet-for-you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nia Shanks talks about the importance of self confidence and how it impacts your exercise routine. Episode 3: Get Strong - Get Confident by Nia Shanks (Personal Development & Self Help). Nia Shanks is a writer and coach, and leader of the Lift Like a Girl revolution. She helps women discover and reach their potential through an empowering approach to health, fitness, and life. Nia also hosts The Nia Shanks Show--the podcast dedicated to helping you reach your health and fitness goals and become the most awesome version of yourself. The original post is located here: http://www.niashanks.com/get-strong-get-confident   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to know how to get six pack abs? Here are some tips on how NOT to! Episode 2: How NOT to Get Six Pack Abs by JC Deen of JCD Fitness (Losing Body Weight & Burning Fat). JC Deen is the owner and creator of JCD Fitness. He whips people into shape and helps them learn how to make fitness complement their lives, as opposed to ruling it. While he talks quite the talk, he also walks the walk. The tagline of JCD Fitness is A No-BS Approach To Looking Great Naked. The original post is located here: How NOT To Get Six Pack Abs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This very first episode of Optimal Health Daily features Dr. Neal Malik's story, plus a reading from Leo Babauta of ZenHabits.net. Episode 1: Get Healthy and Fit, Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Diet, Nutrition, and More Health Advice, Plus Dr. Neal Malik Bio). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/get-healthy-and-fit-part-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where did this podcast and idea come from? Episode 0: About the Optimal Health Daily Podcast Justin Malik launched Optimal Living Daily in December 2015 and this is a spin-off of that podcast, featuring Justin's brother, and this time focusing on health & fitness. He is an entrepreneur and lifelong learner who quit his corporate job in 2013 to pursue something more meaningful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices