Tried to think about one word that describes this past year and it was tough lol. But the word I kept coming back to was simplicity.

Let’s talk about some thoughts I’ve been having as I had my birthday this past weekend and turned 31. A lot of these thoughts revolve around simplifying my approach to nutrition, fitness, being a dad, relationships, business, and life in general.

I think a lot of us assume getting older and improving means adding more. But sometimes growth comes from removing the unnecessary stuff and putting more time, energy + attention into the things that actually matter.

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

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TIA for listening!! Cheers to a good year ahead.

Had the one and only Zoë Schroeder back on the pod for a fun chat. We spent a little more time talking about the business side of things today, but the conversation went way beyond that. Topics discussed:

-Overcoming imposter syndrome

-Growth, mistakes, and lessons learned from building a business

-Developing confidence through experience

-Letting go of perfectionism and embracing "good enough"

-Personal growth through building a business

-Lessons that apply far beyond business and nutrition

-Why taking imperfect action beats waiting for the perfect plan

+ so much more in-between.

I loved this chat + I know you will too.

Where to find Zoë:

IG: @fatlossrdzoe

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Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

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TIA for listening!

Had this years scholarship recipient - Tom Hummel - join me on the pod to talk about our last 5+ months together. Topics discussed:

-When the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of changing

-CrossFit: what it is, why people love it, what to expect and the lessons we can all learn from it

-How to decide which goals actually matter to you

-Getting lean vs. getting strong: can you actually do both?

-Intentionally gaining weight, eating more and learning to navigate the scale

-Practical strategies to help you eat more while in a surplus

-Embracing emotion and celebrating the small wins along the way

-Advice you'd give your younger self if you could go back in time

+ so much more in-between.

I loved this chat and I know you will too!

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

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TIA for listening!

Had my friend and fellow coach, Tammy Lapco, on the show for a conversation that goes far beyond calories and workouts. Topics discussed:

-Tammy's journey into health and coaching

-How culture shapes the way we eat, move and think about health

-Navigating nutrition while adapting to a new culture and food environment

-The mindset shifts that lead to lasting behavior change

-Overcoming the victim mentality and taking ownership of your health

-Reframing midlife as a season of growth instead of decline

-Building strength and confidence through menopause and beyond

+ so much more in-between.

I loved this chat and I know you will too.

Where to find Tammy:

IG: @mindset.over.macros

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Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

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Reading my daughters favorite book with you all today + talking about some important lessons we can learn from it.

Hoping you enjoy it as much as we do over here. I think I've read it 400 times this past year lol.

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IG: @lukesmithrd

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TIA for listening!!

Find yourself overeating on the weekend? This one's for you.

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

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TIA for istening!

I can't believe it but Halle's first birthday was last week. It's been a short but long, crazy year that's taught me so many life lessons. Let's talk about:)

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

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TIA for listening! And thanks for following along this last year - I appreciate it more than you know.

Another fun Q&A in the books - answering some of the q's I got on IG in the past couple weeks. Topics discussed:

-Why does creatine cause water retention?

-Best way to get rid of cellulite?

-How to lose weight as a chronic yo-yo dieter.. is your metabolism really 'broken'?

-Importance of diversifying different fat sources.

-How to lose the last 5 lbs

+ so many side tangents in-between as always lol.

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

Fill out a coaching application HERE

TIA for listening!!