Jason and the team of coaches at Falcon Nutrition chat with each other as well as with clients and industry friends about all things food, mindset, body composition, and performance. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/falconfnc/support
30. Dean Guedo and Jason Falcon, Part 2
Jason and Dean, a year later, revisit all things walking.
They also each pick their ONE exercise, if they could only do one, for the best overall health and fitness. (Hint, they both would choose the same thing.)
Dean shares data on movement levels associated with same benefits as GLP-1's and offers real world actionable tips to incorporate more movement with goal of decreasing hunger.
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6/28/2024 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 39 seconds
29. OTF Coach Jo - OrangeTheory Fitness and Falcon Nutrition, The Magic Combo?
Badass athlete and OrangeTheory Fitness Coach/GM, Jo Steinman, joins Jason on the show to discuss her own journey as an OTF athlete, OTF Coach, and member of Falcon Nutrition.
She shares her history working in the fitness industry as well as her past diet efforts, as well as her experience working with Jason on her nutrition so far.
They discuss how perfectly OTF and effective nutrition go hand in hand and Jason describes his experience getting back into OTF and how his own nutrition had to adapt.
Lots of nuggets of wisdom as well as things to look out for that any OTF member can definitely learn from, so this is a can't miss episode!
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6/11/2024 • 49 minutes, 18 seconds
28. Building Behaviors and Sustainability | Part 3 with Semaj Hunter
Episode 28 is Part 3 with Jason and Semaj. They discuss Semaj’s last 3 months of diet efforts, what stood out, and the importance of building behaviors.Our hope is that those listening, learn how Coaches do things similar in most ways, different in others, than those they work with.We discuss:
Background
Diet History
Goals
Methods Used
Outcomes
Next Steps
Key Takeaways
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11/9/2023 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 48 seconds
27. A Nutrition Coach and Former Competitor’s Own Dieting Journey, Then vs. Now.Part 2 with Semaj Hunter
In Ep 27, Jason and Semaj discuss Semaj’s last 3 months of diet efforts and how this time stood out compared to previous diet phases.
Our hope is that those listening learn how Coaches do things similar in most ways, different in others, than those they work with.
We discuss:
Background
Diet History
Goals
Methods Used
Outcomes
Next Steps
Key Takeaways
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10/31/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 34 seconds
26. Taking it Back to the Basics: Nutrition Strategies for the Real World in 2023
Episode 26 of the Fed-Up Podcast:
Meet Semaj Hunter
Why rigidity may be counterproductive for dieters
Zooming in vs zooming out, and finding the ‘sweet spot’
Macros for some, calories for others, none of the above for many more
A very simple practical solution to getting results without tracking food details
One of the biggest positives for preparing more food at home
How to navigate eating out
How to approach special days/nights
Why health/nutrition industry messaging may be confusing people more than helping people
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10/24/2023 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 20 seconds
25. Brad’s Journey: from 450lbs and Restrictive Dieting to Living Life Full of Energy and Confidence
Brad’s journey from inflexible dieting (keto, paleo) and spending 1.5 hours in the gym to what he does now.
His mental breakthroughs surrounding nutrition and fitness
The big role that walking has played in his success
How he’s adjusted and things he’s put into place to make sure he continues to hit his goals
Brad details the difference in two trips to Disney in less than a year: From a grueling, painful trip spent out of breath vs. being full of energy, keeping up with his family and being able to ride rides
His next ‘real world’ goals
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8/17/2023 • 36 minutes, 19 seconds
24. Coach Katie and Jason Compare Notes and Discuss Strategies for Common Scenarios
How to handle vacation and determining what is enough vs too much for you as an individual
Timing meals with workouts and how much it really matters
Importance of being intentional and planning ahead
Why you may find yourself overeating at the end of the day/on the weekends
Transitioning from weight loss to maintenance and how to maintain the weight you have lost (more in-depth episode to come!)
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8/8/2023 • 29 minutes, 31 seconds
23. Coach Katie and Member Laci: Pregnancy Nutrition, Postpartum Weight Loss and Nutrition Tips for a Working Mom
Episode 23 features Member Laci joining Coach Katie to discuss:
Tips on tracking while pregnant
Postpartum weight loss and your identity shift postpartum
How to balance your nutrition while going on work trips, date nights and family meals
How to pivot and adapt your plan when life throws you curveballs
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5/2/2023 • 47 minutes, 22 seconds
22. 100 Pounds of Progress: Jon's Story
Jon joins Jason to discuss what went into his transformative 100lb weight loss
Jon’s moment
Jon’s why
Having time vs making time
Simple starter steps
The role alcohol played before, during, and at present for Jon
How being a dad helped shape his journey
Making change a family affair
Leading from the front
Tacos and working out
Why Coach David is one of the best humans and coaches alive
Jon’s top tips for beginners with a long ways to go
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4/25/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 42 seconds
21. Living with Conviction
Special Guest Joshua Ortegon of PHNM Brand Fitness & Nutrition joins Jason to discuss:
Obsession vs conviction
Traits of successful individuals historically
Zooming out
Process goals vs outcome goals
The things that matter vs the small things not worth fixating on
Plus so much more!
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4/18/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 52 seconds
20. “An online coach and an in-person trainer walk into a recording booth…”
Simon Hyun joins Jason to discuss:
The many similarities between online nutrition clients and in-person personal training clients
Their career progressions and entering the fitness industry ‘later’
The future of coaching
Why the basics work for everyone
Plus so much more!
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4/11/2023 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 23 seconds
19. Connection in Coaching, The Big Rocks of Self-Care, and Why AI is a GOOD Thing
Jason and Esther Avant of EA Coaching discuss:
What makes coaching, coaching
Personal connection
Relationships
"Going there"
AI and the future of coaching
The Big Rocks
Plus much much more :)
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4/4/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 3 seconds
18. For New Moms: Changing Roles, Self Care, and Re-Claiming One’s Identity
Jason welcomes his sister, Morgan, to discuss her experience with becoming a new mom and what it meant for her own self care.
Routines
Routine disruption
All the ‘new’
Working with an RD, Coach Katie, before during and post pregnancy, and how it helped
Trying to maintain a baseline level of habits
Getting over her fears
Advice for new moms
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3/28/2023 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 20 seconds
17. Interview with Parent of 2, Grandparent of 6, Client Amy Flood
Amy shares:
An intro on who she is
Background into where she was with her health and mindset prior to signing up
The work she did with Coach Melissa
The difference in made for her body, her health, and her life
How she’s carrying those lessons learned forward now
Advice for anyone considering working with Falcon Nutrition
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3/20/2023 • 23 minutes, 24 seconds
16. Food on the Mind, Jeb on the Mic - Pt 1- The Stuff That Actually Matters
Jeb and Jason discuss the gray area that is the psychological side of change.
Before and After pictures; what they represent
Scope of practice; “6 lane mega-highways, not two lane roads”
The work of Dr. Lisa Lewis and her work in the fitness industry is arming fit pros to more effectively help their clients
Fit-pro’s hesitation to ‘go there’ with their’ clients
Jeb’s favorite color
Tracking on the whole
Whether or not rigidity in one’s diet is a ‘good thing’
Focusing on today forward
Coaches as front-line healthcare workers
Personal experiences with the psych side of things
Plus so much more
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3/13/2023 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 51 seconds
15. Ladies Edition: Strong Beats ‘Skinny’ for All Things Longevity with Coach Kerri
In episode 15, Jason and Coach Kerri cover:
What Kerri's career in Physical Therapy has taught her to focus on early
Importance of resistance training for women
Thoughts on everyday/real-world goals and why striving to be as strong and healthy as possible most likely beats ‘skinny’ as a goal
Hormones/hormone replacement therapy
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2/27/2023 • 35 minutes, 55 seconds
14. Mindset with Coach David
In Episode 14, Coach David and Jason discuss Mindset.
Importance of mindset while striving toward our goals
Reframes
Perspective shifts
Firsthand personal anecdotes in their own lives as well as words of encouragement for those they work with
How and why ‘good enough’ usually beats perfect, long term
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2/13/2023 • 47 minutes, 13 seconds
13. Why Walking is THE Thing, with Jason Falcon and Dean Guedo, Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, Elite Powerlifter and Former Collegiate Football Athlete, of Compound Performance and Stronger U
*NSFW Warning, Language NSFW*
Jason and Dean discuss all things WALKING in context of both fat loss and ongoing weight management.
Why it's hugely underrated
Why it’s the one area that they both believe is the single most important area to improve radically to ensure long term success
Why some view it as “crazy”
How the ‘same old things’ clearly don’t work and why messaging from fitness professionals needs to shift
Step count recommendations for various groups
Amish populations; step counts, BMI, disease
Methods for increasing steps
Why “Is walking or true exercise better?” Is asked so often, and how that highlights the need for more education and messaging from professionals to their clients
The impact of walking and various step count ranges and the studies showing reduction or near elimination of susceptibility to certain diseases
Q&A reviewing various member questions
Many other things involving walking and long term success
Webpage referenced:
Rebel Performance: Eat More to Crush PRs and Get Jacked
Visual referenced with caloric expenditure breakdowns that gives solid visual of exercise expenditure (10%) vs NEAT expenditure (25%) in context of daily calorie expenditures:
NEAT
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1/30/2023 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 41 seconds
12. Dining Out While Working Toward Fat Loss with Jason and Bonnie
Jason and Bonnie discuss their own personal approach as well as what they see in their clients on things such as:
Frequency of dining out
Different mindsets while dining out
How dining out ‘recreationally’ can be a slippery slope
Ideas and strategies for eating out without sacrificing progress
Sundae bars
Plus a whole lot more
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11/4/2022 • 40 minutes, 36 seconds
11. Balance, Boundaries, and Knowing When We've Done Enough for Today with Coach Katie and Jason
Episode 11 features Coach Katie joining Jason to discuss:
-Balance and how we define balance differently during different seasons in our lives
-How to pivot and think when we find ourselves way too busy to get it all done
-The mantra she uses now to remind herself we cannot do everything to completion literally every day
-Plus lots of other nuggets of wisdom for being able to keep moving forward, no matter how overwhelmed we may feel
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10/17/2022 • 48 minutes, 41 seconds
10. Bonnie Campbell, RD and Owner of The Nourished Path, Joins Jason to Discuss Nutrition Coaching Philosophies
Episode 10 Show Notes
Bonnie Campbell, RD and Owner of The Nourished Path, Joins Jason to Discuss Nutrition Coaching Philosophies
Bonnie, Owner and RD/Coach at The Nourished Path, joins Jason to discuss:
- Nutrition coaching philosophies
- What each sees most often in folks new to working with a coach
- Business similarities and differences
- Most important yet most overlooked phase of dieting, especially whilst working with a coach
- Alcohol in post COVID-life
BONNIE CAMPBELL
Registered Dietitian
Founder of The Nourished Path
Bonnie is a Registered Dietitian (RD), with a masters in nutrition from Bastyr University, residency at St Luke’s hospital in Duluth, MN, and an inpatient RD at Virginia Mason Medical Center in downtown Seattle. She started working as an online nutrition coach for Stronger U Nutrition in 2017, and in early 2020 decided to spread her wings as an entrepreneur. She has a variety of workout interests, including F45, Orangetheory, yoga, peloton and weightlifting.
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10/10/2022 • 57 minutes, 17 seconds
09. Former College Athlete and College Coach, Coach Kirsten, Walks Us Through Rediscovering the Fire Within
Former College Athlete and College Coach, Coach Kirsten, Walks Us Through Rediscovering the Fire Within
- Growing up as sister of two brothers
- High school with mom as Principal of her school
- College basketball with every choice and hour of her day being planned for her
- Post college body struggles, what worked, and what didn't
- Coaching at the college level and how her experience there makes her amazing at those she coaches on nutrition now
- Finding her 'way' and never looking back
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8/1/2022 • 32 minutes, 29 seconds
08. Coach Tom Shares His Personal Journey from 340 College Football Player to Living 100 Lbs Lighter Plus Shares Some Mighty Helpful Habits Hacks
Coach Tom's Story and Habit Hacking
- Tom shares his background as an overweight child progressing into a college football athlete
- His state of health through high school, into college, then after
- Things he tried that worked, with some others that didn't work
- Where he is now, how he's made the changes
- Tom shares his expertise on Tiny Habits and how the smallest steps can lead to bigger actions and ultimately lasting habit change
- 3 key focus areas for long term body change, outside of nutrition
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7/25/2022 • 42 minutes, 27 seconds
07. Coach Katie: 38 Weeks Pregnant; Expectations Going Into the Pregnancy vs How Things Have Gone
Coach Katie returns to Fed Up to chat with Jason about:
- How she's feeling 38 weeks into her first pregnancy
- What she thought she'd focus on nutrition and fitness-wise throughout her pregnancy
- What she learned early-on
- How she pivoted
- How her own pregnancy has given her insight and excited her to help even more pregnant moms in the future
- Her main takeaways and words of advice
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3/20/2022 • 44 minutes, 57 seconds
06. Routine, Balance, Going to Extremes and Non-Negotiables w/ Coach Kerri
Coach Kerri and Jason dive into a list of topics to include:
-Importance of routine
-How periods spent living out of balance help to develop proper balance
-Apples to apples comparisons and why we're not so good at them
-Non-negotiables
-Self-acceptance
-Doggos
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12/12/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 3 seconds
05. Coach Damon's Story and Why Good Enough Is Always Good Enough
On Episode 5, Coach Damon gives us insight into:
- His background and where he started
- What worked and didn't worked, through his 20's, 30's, and so far into his 40's
- Why his current recovery is in a good place even with having to alter his routine
- Top tips for newcomers to play the long game with success
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11/5/2021 • 56 minutes, 45 seconds
04. Coach Patty Shares Her Story and Her Thoughts on Why Mindset Matters Most
Coach Patty Blancaflor is our guest today and Episode 4 includes:
- A bit of Coach Patty's background
- How she spends her time and how she forever smashes thru that which she believes is her limit
- Where she "started"
- Where she is now
- Why mindset work should always be the first step, or at least get equal attention whenever we're doing physical work
- Her favorite tips for both newcomers and veterans to tracking
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Fed Up - The Falcon Nutrition Podcast
Episode 3 Show Notes
Coach Katie Condon, RD, is our guest today and her and Coach Jason discuss:
- Katie's background
- Her unconventional route toward achieving her RD and breaking into the field
- Her own personal journey with nutrition and how it's evolved over time
- Her experience working in the clinical setting and how that helps her work online with remote clients in even better ways
- How not to slide into home plate
- Her top 3 tips for all newcomers to tracking
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10/16/2021 • 58 minutes, 14 seconds
02. A Veteran's Perspective w/ Guest David Pfeffer
Fed Up - The Falcon Nutrition Podcast
Episode 2 Show Notes
Today's episode features Coach Jason's client, David Pfeffer.
David shares his perspective, wisdom, lessons learned, and advice to newcomers, now almost 5 years into working with Jason.
They discuss things like:
- His physical and mental changes, start vs present time
- How he approaches each day now, with tips on planning ahead
- Finding success in the program while keeping family life thriving
- His background and what led him to hiring a nutrition coach
- How he did things food-wise, then vs now
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10/8/2021 • 1 hour, 42 seconds
01. Jason's Story
In this first episode, Jason discusses his own personal story. His early life, what he went through that meant gaining over 80 lbs thru a period of 4 years, the moment he knew it was time to take his life back, what he looks at as “his why”, his struggles and how he overcame them, where he is now, and his background that led to founding Falcon Nutrition.
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