Proving It Plant Based

26. Plant Based Families and Kids

When kids eat the standard American diet (aka SAD), no one bats an eyelash. But when they eat Whole Foods containing all the nutrients and vitamins they need, suddenly the questions and speculation comes rolling in. This episode contains some juicy information on not only how to help your family, specifically your children, eat more plant based but why they should, and all the benefits they will get on a plant based diet. We sit down and talk about key nutrients and substitutions you can make fo...

25. Nutrient Density Vs. Calorie Density

Nutrient density is something we talk often about in the plant based nutrition space. Eating a whole food plant based diet is full of nutrients - the vitamins and minerals that are micronutrients and the protein, fats and carbs which are macronutrients. In this episode we talk about the difference between foods that are nutrient dense, and foods that are calorie dense, which are not mutually exclusive. We talk about the overlap and the foods that best fit your goals whether you are in a calorie ...

24. Pushing Through Plateaus

Ever feel like you are working so hard in all the right areas but nothing seems to be moving in a forward direction? In this episode, we talk about reasons why you may be hitting a plateau and steps you can take to change things up and get you moving forward towards progress once again. Plateaus can be due to the body simply adapting, or due to boredom of doing the same thing over and over. We get really honest with ourselves, our nutrition, workouts, and rest, in order to maximize our results. ...

23. Starting Over - Coming Back From Surgery, Injury, Pregnancy

Have you ever heard the expression, “there is only one day one”? In this episode, we talk about starting over again after a surgery, injury, or even postpartum. The thought can be overwhelming after a workout hiatus, but we break down simple ways to build habits for a successful comeback. Natalie also dives into her own personal experience with how a plant based diet benefitted her in recovery.

22. How You Can Be Preventative - Disease Prevention, Climate Change, and Mental Health

In this episode Natalie shares her own experience in being preventative when it comes to preventing cancer, overall health and mental wellness. Often times we don’t change or take action until it’s too late. We cover how a plant based diet is optimal for preventing future health issues, has a massive impact on climate change and how our mental health is connected to our physical. Lastly we speak on our environment and how the choices we make everyday may seem small but can make a huge difference...

21. Are You Overtraining? Reasons You May Need Rest Days

Overtraining is a result of always trying to get ahead with the mindset that more is better. In this episode, we dive into the symptoms of overtraining and why you may need a rest day or two. In our society today, we are taught to never rest, to hustle and grind, to our max capacity. But what if I told you that is doing your body a disservice and you are preventing yourself from actually making progress and gains. In order for muscles to grow and recover we need ample rest time. Join our Faceboo...

20. How to Ditch the Dairy Once and For All

The biggest misconception often heard from people who want to go plant based, is their fear of not being able to ditch the dairy. Cheese, milk, ice cream, and many other foods that contain trace amounts of dairy, tend to be the thing that stops so many from making the change. In this episode we narrow it down to simple action items to take when finally making the decision to ditch the dairy.

19. What is Pescatarian and Vegetarian?

In this episode we dive into the differences between a pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan diet and why cutting out meat only may not be as beneficial as you might think. We cover the controversies on the industries producing our meat, fish, and dairy, how they are all connected and how they impact our health and our environment.

18. Interview with Kaylin Fillippelli - Stop Playing Small

My good friend Kaylin joins us in this episode to talk all things macros tracking, being a mom, stepping into your calling, and so much more. Kaylin is a full time mom, career woman, instructor and coach, who not only changes the lives of many women but also practices what she preaches. Find Kaylin on Instagram at @kaylinfillipelli

17. How Much Protein Do We Actually Need?

Protein is always a hot topic is the fitness and nutrition space. Why? Because it seems to have been put on a pedestal when it comes to building and maintaining muscle. While it is a key macronutrient and essential for building and repairing muscle, we may be consuming more protein than we actually need. We dive into this topic and cover how marketing and selling has influenced our buying behaviors, and also how you can make some swaps today for plant based proteins such as tofu, beans, lentils,...

16. Working Through Body Image Issues and Finding Self Love

Self love and body image is a hot topic these days, especially in the coaching space. It is the most neglected area of fitness coaching in my opinion. In order to be at peace with our bodies, food, and exercise, we must be accepting of our fitness journey and where we are at right now. In this episode, we dive into body positivity and mindset, through finding the self love and appreciation for all that our bodies can do. Find our free Facebook community at Facebook.com/groups/provingitplantbased

15. Interview with Alyssa Pannozzi on Authenticity

This week on the Proving It Plant Based Podcast, we talk with guest, Alyssa Pannozzi, on her role as a fitness instructor, influencer, and all around jack of all trades at Rev'd Cycling. Alyssa talks about her journey through her past career and life prior to Rev'd Cycling, how she found her passion and spreads her positivity. Alyssa has impacted so many lives of those around her and continues to do so on a daily basis. We talk about serving others and continuing to show up for those around you,...

14. The 4 Different Types of Vegans

In this week’s episode we cover the difference between a whole food diet and vegan diet, as well as the 4 types of vegans. The most common mistake people make when transitioning to vegan is their assumption that every vegan must be healthy. Like any lifestyle change, there are right and wrong ways to do it. Listen in to hear the difference in these four different types of diets and which one may be worth trying. Join in our free Facebook community at Facebook.com/groups/provingitplantbased

13. What is Intuitive Eating?

In this episode Natalie breaks down what intuitive eating is and how it can be beneficial in getting out of the diet mindset. By putting these top tips into practice, we allow ourselves to break free from diet cycling, trendy diet fads, and instead tuning into our bodies and what we’re feeling. Listen in to find out how intuitive eating can be a great solution when it comes to finding balance in your life and nutrition goals.

12. Client Spotlight Conversation with Rosalyn Arias

Rosalyn Arias felt motivated and ready to crush her fitness goals at the start of 2020, and then the pandemic hit. She tells us her journey of making small changes daily, to implementing strength training workouts, to eating more vegetables and more plant based. Through working together Rosalyn has seen a huge physical transformation, but the mental, spiritual and emotional transformation has been even greater. Follow her at @roz_love and join our free Facebook community at Facebook.com/groups/p...

11. Top 5 Nutrition Tips for New Moms

Motherhood can be messy and magical at the same time. No one can be prepared for it, but we must navigate it to the best of our abilities. The truth is it NEVER looks perfect, and it never ends up being what we expected, it’s better. But what about you? Baby is now priority, yet you still want to take care of yourself mentally and physically too. In this episode we dive into some simple and action taking steps that you can start immediately when it comes to your health and nutrition. Follow alon...

10. Using Manifestation & Journaling to Cultivate Your Goals

We dive into this episode with an open mind to the real work, manifestation. Natalie breaks down how developing a journaling and manifestation practice can help you shift your mindset from limiting beliefs, to visualizing your goals and dreams and making them your reality. The manifestation practice is an impactful one and can be used in all areas of your life, to work towards achievements. Listen in to hear how you can take simple journaling prompts today to become more spiritually in line with...

9. Letting Go of Excuses and Finding Time for YOU

In this episode, Natalie provides some tough love insights on why your excuses and limiting beliefs are holding you back from truly tapping into your higher potential. When it feels like there isn’t enough hours in the day, where can you start to step back and give yourself permission to be deserving of some of those hours for yourself? This episode touches on how being “busy” isn’t always better.

8. Are You Eating Enough? Why You May Need a Reverse Diet

Have you ever written down or tracked your daily food intake to realize you only ate a few meals? Do you skip meals due to being busy and feel accomplished because you “ate less”? You actually may be doing your body and metabolism a disservice. Listen in to hear why what and how much you eat matters, as well as your physical exercise output. All this and how it relates to your weight loss and fitness goals.

7. Why Carbs Are Not The Enemy

Have you, a friend or relative ever tried the whole “low carb” phase? In this episode, we dive into why this confusion and low carb craze can keep us stuck and feeling even more restricted and deprived. We talk about how not all carbs are created equal but ultimately, that carbs do not make you fat.

6. Why Material Things Keep You Stuck

In this episode we dive into why material things and shopping habits can keep us stuck. Typically self indulging habits like this can stem from trying to fill a void for other areas in our lives. Using healthier habits, even though they may take a little work, may be a new goal to take into 2021 this new year.

5. How to Have a Plant Based Holiday

In this episode we talk about how you can make healthy swaps when it comes to cooking and baking vegan friendly. Let’s be honest though, the holidays are a time for family and being present, but we also chat about how you can hold yourself accountable during the busyness when most fall “off track”. Learn mindset shifts, tangible action steps, and ways you can have a healthy and well holiday.

4. Tips to Transition into a Plant Based Diet

When it comes to transitioning to a plant based diet, so often the number one thing stopping people is the lack of knowledge to begin. But the truth is, sometimes we just have to start and learn along the way! Here are the top tips in making the switch a little easier. Learn step by step actions you can take today to make the transition a little more seamless, whether it’s cutting back on meat, limiting you dairy intake, or going full on vegan.

3. Working Through Adversity

In this episode, Natalie dives into the challenges many of us face during this past year and quarantine. How we have the choice to move forward through adversity, or use the challenges as an excuse to not get started on our goals. We talk about the continuous obstacles life throws at us and how we can take small steps forward as opposed to no steps at all.

2. The Truth Behind Bodybuilding pt. 2

Dive into part 2 with Natalie of her background experience with competitions and how the lifestyle affected other areas of her life as well. Relationship, jobs, mental health, and physical health, listen in to see how they all really are connected.

1. The Truth Behind Bodybuilding pt. 1

Dive into Natalie’s first hand experience with figure and bikini competitions and what truly ignited this fitness journey, eventually leading her down the path to finding veganism and plant based eating. This episode dives deep into the mental challenges and anxieties that come along with restricted and extreme eating and exercise.

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