FITNESS

387: Ask Katie Anything: Protein, Supplements, Sleep, Parenting, and Shoes

You all ask so many great questions that I like to do a solo episode once in a while to answer some of the things on your mind. Of course I’m not a doctor, but I am a mom who’s been totally immersed in health for the last 15 years!I try to answer most of these on social media, but here on the podcast we can go even deeper. I’m also planning to publish some YouTube clips of this for the first time (I’m makeup-less after working out, but hey, that’s real life!). If you’re fan, please check that out and share!As for today’s topics, I received so many questions about my pretty considerable weight loss over the last few years that I thought I’d start there. I’ll go into what changed, how I approach calories now, and inner emotional work was the biggest piece of the puzzle, and throw in a few thoughts on parenting along the way!Episode Highlights: Ask Katie Anything Why I eat 120 grams of protein a day (yes… really!) What your nervous system has to do with your weight The reason there’s no perfect diet that’s best for everyone Ways to activate the parasympathetic mode for improved digestion Supplements I take and how I rotate them What I’m trying with my new fitness routine A big fear I’m trying to tackle Why I no longer do the AIP diet The difference sleep can make in stress, weight, and health overall (and how to optimize it) Why I still go barefoot as much as possible And more!Resources We Mention 309: How I Overcame Trauma (and Lost 50 Pounds) How to Lose Weight: What Worked for Me to Lose 80+ Pounds 8 Benefits of Sardines (& How to Make Them Taste Great) Podcast 371: How Eating More Protein Will Transform Your Metabolism w/ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Podcast 373: Why Sunlight Is As Important As Nutrition and Exercise for Health & Lifespan With Ari Whitten Nutrition Genome Oura Ring Clearlight Sauna Barrel SaunaDid you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let us know. We value knowing what you think and this helps other moms find the podcast as well.[toggle title=”Read Transcript”]Child: Welcome to my Mommy’s podcast.This episode is sponsored by Hiya chewable kids vitamins. It’s a new company I found that my kids are extremely excited about. Do you know that most typical children’s vitamins are essentially just candy in disguise? Many have as much as two teaspoons of sugar, along with some food dyes, some other unhealthy chemicals, or gummy junk that kids should probably never eat as a dentist would probably agree with. Hiya is the complete opposite. It fills the most common gaps in children’s diets with full-body nourishment and a yummy taste they love without any of that junk. While most children’s vitamins might contain as much as 5 grams of sugar, it can cause a variety of health issues. Hiya has created a zero sugar, zero gummy, junk-free vitamin that tastes great, and as my kids will attest, is delicious. It’s perfect even for picky eaters. Also importantly, it’s manufactured in the U.S. with globally sourced ingredients, each selected and screened for optimal bioavailability and absorption. What’s cool is they send us to your door on the pediatrician recommended schedule. And the first month, you get a reusable glass bottle, that you can personalize with stickers. So every month thereafter, they send a no plastic refill pouch, which means it isn’t just good for your kids, it’s also good for the environment, and it reduces waste. My kids love the little glass jar that the vitamins are in and I love how it’s low waste. You can find out all about them, and their sourcing, and the many benefits by going to hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama.This episode is brought to you by Gladskin, an incredible new product and resource for anyone who is struggling with eczema. This product is rooted in a really unique scientific understanding of the skin’s microbiome. Gladskin has unearthed an innovative new way to solve eczema that helps to treat the root and not just the