Middleish: Episode 119 - Until Next Time...

Reliving some of our favorite moments as we update our beloved listeners on the next chapter.

If you’re a longtime Middleish follower you’ll know that we loathe the idea of making things hard on yourself simply because that’s the message presented by the health world. Do more. Go bigger. Commit or quit. All or none. These concepts make change hard. And we’re all about finding ways to make healthy changes doable and sustainable. But what if the easy way isn’t as effective? How much of the hard do we need in our lives in order to invoke true, lasting and meaningful change? There’s no “right” answer to these questions, but we’re taking them on anyway! Join us as we explore some of the ways short-cuts fool us into thinking we’re making meaningful changes. True to our love of nuance, we also share examples we’ve seen in practice where “easy” is in fact the best way to get to where you want to be. Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com. Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com.

Here we go with the holiday hubbub that promises to keep you on track with your diet and health. It happens every year: well-meaning advice from others around how to avoid overeating, how to stick to your "diet" and how to stave off holiday weight gain comes at us full-force. In this episode, we want to honor the truth behind some of the most common strategies while also exposing the big, fat, unhelpful lies that accompany them. Our aim here is to acknowledge that there are practices that can help one feel more calm, centered and present during the holiday hustle. And a common theme in this discussion is: "what you tell yourself matters." We hope you find this episode particularly helpful during this frenetic time of year. We also wish all of our listeners joyous times with loved ones and moments of gratitude and reflection no matter how you choose to celebrate. Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com. Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com. Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

In today's hustle culture, we often associate the need for rest with laziness and apathy. Despite signs that the grind is unsustainable, we keep pushing, seeking more productivity and trying to keep up with (or outdo) our peers. What if we looked at this another way? Consider the idea that we must first rest in order to bring our best work forward. Join us for this valuable discussion on giving your body and mind space to rejuvenate even when the pressure is on. We've got examples and strategies to guide you toward a more feasible, at fruitful, approach toward productivity. Resources: Greg Bennett's Podcast Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com. Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com. Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

We’re wrapping up on month on metabolism this week with a mini-pod to drive the message home: your metabolism isn’t “broken” or “bad” and you needn’t micromanage it in order for it to function. Free yourself from the burden of trying to hack your metabolism to death. We break down the foundational health practices that you can actually DO to promote a healthy metabolism and encourage you to look at the big picture. Thanks for listening! Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at ⁠www.eringreenracing.com⁠.   Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at ⁠www.michaelgrayfitness.com⁠.   Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

The diet and fitness industry is obsessed with metabolism. It can be optimized! Hacked! Kick-started! Maximized! With all the hype and buzzwords, it’s easy to get seduced into thinking metabolism is something to manage and monitor in every waking moment.  We first discussed metabolism and its basic functions in Episode 48, but the myths and misinformation persists so we’re revisiting it! Let’s talk about the basics of metabolism, what it is and what it isn’t. We’ll also hit on some common misconceptions about revving up metabolism through various methods touted on social media, plus things you can actually do to encourage your own metabolic health. Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com. Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com. Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

It's hard not to notice all the cool things other people are doing, seemingly living a life above and beyond your own. Social media is a constant highlight reel, and we've all had that friend one-up our chill weekend recap with some epic adventure. FOMO is real. What if what you're missing out on is not the big, exciting, brag-worthy events, but the meaningful, enriching moments right in front of you? How can we pump the brakes on the desire to always be doing bigger and better, in order to zero in on the pieces of life that really matter? Join us for this look into how hustle culture is pulling us away from being present and appreciative. We have insights from experts, personal stories and a few strategies to help you ditch the FOMO...because it's causing you to truly miss out! Brad Stulberg's Instagram Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com. Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com. Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

It's back-to-school time and we've nailed the vibe with this month's topic: school meals. In keeping with the theme of food fears parents have for their children, school meals trend toward the top of the list of nebulous anxieties. Rumors fly about how "processed" the foods are and how they're lacking in nutrition. Here to clear all of this up is Registered Dietitian, Chef and School Meal extraordinaire, Brenda Wattles. Hear how Brenda's career path has brought her to the task of tirelessly helping school nutrition programs thrive, grow and feed our nation's kids in the places they learn. Even if you don't have children in school, this discussion is enlightening. School meals play an integral role in our nation's economy, agricultural systems and the health of society. Give it a listen! Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com. Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com. Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

If we didn't present a strong enough case against the use of fear in childhood nutrition in our full-length episode, let's just make sure we got our point across. First of all, we hear you parents who are concerned about your child's nutrition and health. We see the messaging around food and understand why the fear around food exists. In this mini-pod, we validate the concerns parents have and offer several ways to address your child's health and nutrition...without relying on fear-based information to guide you. Elly Satter's Division of Responsibility Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com. Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com. Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

It's back! Our previous review of misguided fear-mongering health messages was so popular for you (and so cathartic for us) that we decided to do a sequel. This time, we're looking specifically at the most deplorable of the Fear Factor scum: those who prey on parents of young children. With a focus on reducing sugar intake, eating "clean" and protecting children from the evils of big food, the media world has taken what could be considered a wholesome and informative approach to child nutrition and distorted it into a moral jungle gym of paranoia around food. We believe every parent is doing the best they can. And every parent has an earnest interest in their child's health. We want all parents to feel supported and informed--not scared--when it comes to feeding their families. Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com.                   Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com. Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support