Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition
Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and motivational stories to help listeners on their journey to optimal health.Each episode is a blend of science-based information and real-life application, making it a unique resource for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Dr. Malik's approach is holistic and inclusive, recognizing the importance of balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness. By focusing on diet, fitness, and nutrition, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your health goals. His engaging narration and the podcast's diverse range of topics make it an essential daily listen for you as you seek to lead a healthier, more balanced life.This podcast is designed for those passionate about diet, fitness, and nutrition. It’s your go-to source for practical advice on managing your diet, improving your fitness, and understanding nutrition. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster a healthier lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of diet, fitness, and nutrition in achieving optimal health.Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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Sep 13, 2016 • 12min
042: Fitness: 5 Things that Make Exercise Enjoyable by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen
Mary Jaksch of GoodLifeZen.com shares how you can make exercise more enjoyable.Episode 42: Fitness: 5 Things that Make Exercise Enjoyable by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (Diet Advice & Strength Training).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/enjoyable-exercise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 12, 2016 • 14min
041: Becoming Superman: Kick the Krap Out of Kryptonite by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness
Steve Kamb of NerdFitness.com shares how to be more like Superman and defeat your weaknesses.Episode 41: Becoming Superman: Kick the Krap Out of Kryptonite by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness (Mindfulness & Meditation).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/2010/03/11/become-superman-how-to-defeat-your-kryptonite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 9, 2016 • 11min
040: Q&A Edition - Questions & Answers with Dr. Neal Malik
A special Q&A episode!Episode 40: Q&A Edition - Questions & Answers with Dr. Neal Malik (Prevention: Do Castor Oil Packs and Acupuncture Really Work).Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.comThe original post is located here: http://OLDPodcast.com/castor-oil-packs-work-acupuncture-work-research-say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 8, 2016 • 11min
039: What if We Didn't Hate Ourselves by Neghar Fonooni
Neghar Fonooni talks about our own body shaming and how/if that fits in with complacency.Episode 39: What if We Didn't Hate Ourselves by Neghar Fonooni (Women's Health & Empowerment).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/what-if-we-didnt-hate-ourselves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 7, 2016 • 12min
038: Habit Relapse: What To Do If You Fall From Your Diet or Good Habits by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to bounce back after falling out of a habit.Episode 38: Habit Relapse: What To Do If You Fall From Your Diet or Good Habits by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Mindfulness).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/relapse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 6, 2016 • 12min
037: Doing Too Much Causes Stress and Costs You Long Lasting Results by Nia Shanks
Nia Shanks shares how doing too much negatively affects your habits, and what to do about it.Episode 37: Doing Too Much Causes Stress and Costs You Long Lasting Results by Nia Shanks (Mindfulness & Meditation).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/doing-too-much Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 5, 2016 • 12min
036: Fat Loss - How Sustainable Is Your Diet Approach by JC Deen of JCD Fitness
JC Deen questions our diet approach for fast fat loss.Episode 36: Fat Loss - How Sustainable Is Your Diet Approach 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: http://jcdfitness.com/2009/10/how-sustainable-is-your-dieting-approach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 2, 2016 • 13min
035: Q&A Edition - Questions & Answers with Dr. Neal Malik
A special Q&A episode!Episode 35: Q&A Edition - Questions & Answers with Dr. Neal Malik (Healthy Breakfast: Low Carb or Paleo Balanced Morning Bites).Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.comThe original post is located here: http://optimallivingdaily.com/breakfast-debate-what-should-i-eat-skip-carbs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 1, 2016 • 12min
034: Death to Cake by Roger Lawson
Roger Lawson shares a story of someone criticizing his eating of cake and how he successfully indulges.Episode 34: Death to Cake by Roger Lawson (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/death-to-cake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2016 • 12min
033: Mindfulness: How to Turn Stress Into Serenity by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen
Mary Jaksch of GoodLifeZen.com shares how mindfulness can take you from stress to serenity.Episode 33: Mindfulness: How to Turn Stress Into Serenity by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (Mindfulness & Meditation).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/mindfulness-how-to-turn-stress-into-serenity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
