Really Healthy

Biohacking is a buzzword in the health and fitness industry right now thanks to trends in Silicon Valley, but what is biohacking? Melanie Douglass, registered dietitian and certified personal trainer explains that it is pretty much just finding a way to live your healthiest life. An added bonus of biohacking is that it prioritizes daily gratitude. Scott and Melanie also talk about a new study that showed organizing your kitchen can help you make healthier choices.

This week Scott Mitchell struggled with self love and body image after seeing himself on camera and being surprised and demoralized by the way he looked. Have you ever had a picture or video send you into a tailspin when you had been feeling good? Melanie reminds Scott that it is important to judge yourself based on how you feel, not how you look. She gives Scott tips on ways to turn negative self talk into positive self talk.

Scott is making great progress but he is finding himself getting bored with his journey to get Really Healthy. Melanie says it is normal to feel bored it just means it is time to change things up. Is chocolate milk really the best post-workout snack? We de-bunk that and give some suggestions on how you should plan to refuel after a workout. Is your brain sabotaging your healthy lunch choice? Probably. Our challenges this week involve the whole family. It's time to de-junk your kitchen.

Amy Davis, 500 hour RYT (registered yoga instructor) joined Scott Mitchell to talk all of the aspects of yoga. Yoga is so much more than stretching, in fact there are six limbs of yoga. Amy and Scott talk about the different types of yoga and the benefits of yoga. Scott learns yoga is about so much more than stretching. We talk meditation and how your mental health is priority #1.

Is it possible to have a sugar addiction? Yes, in fact, it is. Melanie Douglass, RD, shares her tips and tricks to give up sugar and kick that addiction because let's be honest it is a nice treat but you don't NEED sugar in your diet. Scott shares his experience cheating on his keto diet. Melanie talks about cheat days and how often you can "treat yo self."

Is it possible to have a sugar addiction? Yes, in fact, it is. Melanie Douglass, RD, shares her tips and tricks to give up sugar and kick that addiction because let's be honest it is a nice treat but you don't NEED sugar in your diet. Scott shares his experience cheating on his keto diet. Melanie talks about cheat days and how often you can "treat yo self."

We recently got a question about diet pills. Melanie discusses why quick fixes don't work. The best way to get healthy is by eating whole foods and moving your body. Social Media influencers are EVERYWHERE, but Melanie has a warning, don't believe what you see. Most of those people use WAY more than a tea to get in shape. Scott shares how much he used to spend on fast food and it will blow your mind. Facebook: Really Healthy Podcast Instagram: @reallyhealthypodcast Online: reallyhealthyshow.com

We recently got a question about diet pills. Melanie discusses why quick fixes don't work. The best way to get healthy is by eating whole foods and moving your body. Social Media influencers are EVERYWHERE, but Melanie has a warning, don't believe what you see. Most of those people use WAY more than a tea to get in shape. Scott shares how much he used to spend on fast food and it will blow your mind. Facebook: Really Healthy Podcast Instagram: @reallyhealthypodcast Online: reallyhealthyshow.com

What does fitness look like? Does a healthy person have a certain look? Melanie says health looks different for everyone and it is important for everyone to realize the difference between fitness, health and sport. What is healthy for you may look very different than what is healthy for your friend. It is important to leave comparison out of it. Find us on Instagram @reallyhealthypodcast.

Breakfast used to be called the most important meal of the day but when the intermittent fasting trend started it kind of disappeared. Breakfast is still important if it works for you. It's ok to have breakfast and it's also ok to skip it depending on how you feel. Scott talks about staying on Keto while on vacation. Melanie discusses the difference between weight machines and free weights. Facebook: Really Healthy Podcast Instagram: @reallyhealthypodcast Online: reallyhealthyshow.com

Breakfast used to be called the most important meal of the day but when the intermittent fasting trend started it kind of disappeared. Breakfast is still important if it works for you. It's ok to have breakfast and it's also ok to skip it depending on how you feel. Scott talks about staying on Keto while on vacation. Melanie discusses the difference between weight machines and free weights. Facebook: Really Healthy Podcast Instagram: @reallyhealthypodcast Online: reallyhealthyshow.com

KSL TV's Shara Park sat down with Melanie for a conversation about the small changes she made to lose 22 pounds and why she was in no rush. The inspiring conversation will leave you empowered to do the things that work for you to live a healthier and happy life. Shara works a crazy schedule (she is up at 2:30 a.m. every week day) but she managed to find a fitness plan that worked for her. She also shares the simple nutritional changes she made to see a difference.

KSL TV's Shara Park sat down with Melanie for a conversation about the small changes she made to lose 22 pounds and why she was in no rush. The inspiring conversation will leave you empowered to do the things that work for you to live a healthier and happy life. Shara works a crazy schedule (she is up at 2:30 a.m. every week day) but she managed to find a fitness plan that worked for her. She also shares the simple nutritional changes she made to see a difference. 

Full fat dairy...is it back? Melanie said if you eat dairy go for the full fat versions, but dairy is not and essential part of anyone's diet. Scott talks about how he has finally found motivation and is starting the love his fitness routine more and more and he shares how he has done that. Andy Phillips who has been training for a boxing match at Fitcon joins us to talk his grueling training regime. We will be at Fitcon April 12 and 13. Make sure you stop by.

Full fat dairy...is it back? Melanie said if you eat dairy go for the full fat versions, but dairy is not and essential part of anyone's diet. Scott talks about how he has finally found motivation and is starting the love his fitness routine more and more and he shares how he has done that. Andy Phillips who has been training for a boxing match at Fitcon joins us to talk his grueling training regime. We will be at Fitcon April 12 and 13. Make sure you stop by.