Have you failed a diet before? We have all been there! This week, Ashley Osterman and I discuss the three main reasons why diets don't work. We are surrounded by diet food, diet information, and the latest diet trends. It's impossible to go to the grocery store and not see something about a FAD diet. Research shows the average American will try FOUR FAD diets per year. I think we all know the story -- you try it, and it stops just as quick as it started. Studies show 65% of people will regain al...
Feb 17, 2021•22 min
Have you tried a super restrictive diet only to realize it's just not sustainable? We all have been there! In this episode of the Nutrition Made Simple podcast, Nicole Aucoin and Kenny Daniels share his weight loss story and how he transformed his health and his lifestyle through a simple, habit-based approach. In this episode, we discuss: -His journey to losing over 60 pounds in seven months -How his coaches, Sara and Melinda from Portside Fitness, helped him -What was vital to his success when...
Feb 10, 2021•32 min
Are you looking to level-up your performance for the CrossFit Open? Most CrossFit athletes underestimate the impact of what proper nutrition and fueling your body will do to improve your performance. In today's podcast, Ashley and I discuss fueling for the CrossFit Open. We break this up into three parts: - What to do now leading up to the open? - What to do on the day of? - What to do to help you recover? In this episode, Nicole Aucoin and Ashley Osterman simple and practical tips to help you o...
Feb 03, 2021•26 min
In today's podcast, a CrossFit gym owner shares her story of losing 200 pounds and now helping others do the same! Mary Cook and her husband, Brian, own CrossFit Swarm. With the addition of nutrition coaching to their CrossFit gym, they now offer the total package to clients, nutrition, and fitness services. In this episode, Nicole Aucoin and Mary Cook discuss: -Her journey to losing 200 pounds -How she has been able to keep it off -Her transition to a nutrition coach to help others do the same ...
Jan 27, 2021•33 min
In today's podcast, Ashley Osterman & Nicole Aucoin discuss four tips for helping families dial in their nutrition. Here's what we know; no parent wants to fight with their kids about food. No parent enjoys being a short-order cook, so today we have some free help based on 25 years of combined experience working with kids and nutrition. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast for FREE help! https://healthystepsnutrition.com/nutrition-made-simple-podcast-episode-10-4-nutrition-tips-for-a-he...
Jan 20, 2021•19 min
Today, Nicole Aucoin and Jason Dhaveloose aka Moose, share his journey of losing over 70 pounds. He's a captain for the Pompano Beach Fire Department, which is a pretty physically demanding job. A few years ago, he was over 330 pounds and decided enough was enough, hired a coach to create a plan and help him become the healthiest version of himself. During this podcast, Moose talks about three things that have helped him the most on his journey. Check out his before and after pictures and hear m...
Jan 12, 2021•27 min
Today, Nicole Aucoin and Ashley Osterman discuss five key characteristics of highly successful nutrition clients. Through the 2,500 gym owners and nutrition coaches using the Healthy Steps Nutrition platform, over 35,000 people have made health a way of life through the simple, habit-based approach that HSN teaches. In this podcast, Nicole & Ashley discuss what similarities we see with people who see the best results and the people who maintain those results! Enjoy! https://healthystepsnutri...
Jan 05, 2021•24 min
Today, Nicole Aucoin and Ashley Osterman discuss the last pillar of the Healthy Steps Nutrition Framework: Lifestyle. Just a reminder, here are all the pillars of the Healthy Steps Nutrition Framework: nutrition, support, stress/mindset, sleep, exercise, and finally, lifestyle. Did you miss one of the discussions about a pillar, go back and listen to the past five episodes where we discuss how these pillars work together. Now, let's talk about lifestyle. Daily actions create healthy habits that ...
Jan 04, 2021•18 min
Today, Nicole Aucoin and Ashley Osterman discuss the fifth pillar of the Healthy Steps Nutrition Framework: Exercise. I recently conducted a poll, what is easier to get started -- a nutrition or fitness routine? Over 90% said that exercise was easier. If you think about it, this week is historically the busiest week for gyms worldwide. People are motivated to finally see the results they are looking to join a gym. Here's the problem, they don't have the coaching, and they don't have the accounta...
Jan 03, 2021•24 min
Today, Nicole Aucoin and Ashley Osterman discuss the fourth pillar of the Healthy Steps Nutrition Framework: Sleep. Did you know that your sleep impacts your recovery, mood, energy, food cravings, and metabolic health? In this episode, Ashley and Nicole discuss: - What is good sleep - Why you need it - How to create healthy sleep habits Our mission is to empower 4k people in January to ditch the all or nothing mentality and take control of their health one step by listening to this podcast. Do y...
Jan 02, 2021•20 min
Today, Nicole Aucoin and Ashley Osterman discuss the third pillar of the Healthy Steps Nutrition Framework: Stress Management & Mindset. A positive mindset and finding how you manage stress best is vital to creating a healthy lifestyle. We all deal with stress; listen to this episode to find how to practice positive stress management instead of turning to your pantry to manage stress. Our mission is to empower 4k people in January to ditch the all or nothing mentality and take control of the...
Jan 01, 2021•17 min
Today, Nicole Aucoin and Ashley Osterman discuss the second pillar of the Healthy Steps Nutrition Framework: Support. You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Are those five people positively or negatively impacting your health and wellness goals? It's time to be intentional and surround yourself with people who will help you on your journey to becoming the healthiest version of yourself. Listen to this episode to find out how! Our mission is to empower 4k people in J...
Dec 31, 2020•16 min
Today, Nicole Aucoin and Ashley Osterman discuss the first section of the Healthy Steps Nutrition Framework: Nutrition. They talk about ditching the all or nothing diet mentality and keeping it simple for success. Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a diet; instead, you need a healthy lifestyle. Are you looking for more free help? Click HERE to access a FREE starter guide to help you become the healthiest version of yourself one step at a time. https://healthystepsnutrition.com/nutrition-...
Dec 30, 2020•22 min
Today, Nicole Aucoin and Ashley Osterman are talking about the why behind Healthy Steps Nutrition. We all have a story, which is the WHY behind our passion. Nicole's story about nutrition and health starts with the most inspirational person she ever met, her Mom, who lost a battle with breast cancer at a young age. That journey is what sparked her interest for nutrition and health at a young age. The mission at Healthy Steps Nutrition is to empower people to become the healthiest versions of the...
Dec 29, 2020•20 min
Nutrition Made Simple will be teaching you how to take one step at a time to become the healthiest version of yourself! You can expect quick and actionable tips each week to make health a way of life. We will also be sharing stories of people who have made incredible transformations using our simple, habit-based approach. If you are overwhelmed by all the misinformation out there about health and nutrition, subscribe today and share this with a friend who needs help too! Hosted by Nicole Aucoin ...
Nov 23, 2020•2 min
