[ 🍽️ ] The 2 Questions to Ask Before Changing Your Diet

Chasing Excellence

We’re revisiting a past discussion that focused on the basics of simplifying nutrition.

We explore the two primary considerations for creating a nutrition plan: understanding personal goals and determining one's eating style.

We discuss three essential buckets of nutrition—quality, quantity, and macronutrient balance—and how they align with different health and performance objectives.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

02:29 Recommendation: Celebrating Your Wins

06:58 Thanks to our sponsors: The Defender & Washington Post

09:32 Starting the Nutrition Conversation

24:20 The Importance of Crunchy Foods

25:22 Tracking and Measuring Nutrition

26:12 Personal Nutrition Routine

28:47 Summer vs. Winter Diet

31:15 The Power of Food Choices

36:44 Simplifying Nutrition

42:00 Conclusion and Farewell

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We answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. New episodes on Monday & Friday.

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📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.