Optimise Your Body with Martin Silva

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Dr Glenn Livingston- Never Binge Again Oct 14, 2019

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Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a veteran psychologist and was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. You may have seen his (or his company's) previous work, theories, and research in major periodicals like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, American Demographics, or any of the other major media outlets you see on this page. You may also have heard him on ABC, WGN, and/or CBS radio, or UPN TV. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. Most important, however, was his own personal journey out of obesity and food prison to a normal, healthy weight and a much more lighthearted relationship with food.Click here to learn more about his book: "Never Binge Again: Stop Overeating and Binge Eating and Reprogram Yourself to Think Like a Permanently Thin Person...on the Food Plan of Your Choice!" DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

Glenn's story and how he developed obsessive eating habits.
The psychology behind why we overeat and develop the binge eating disorder.
Glenn' theory on why processed foods hijack our brains and cause us to overeat.
Glenn' advice on how to substitute processed foods to whole foods and still enjoy the taste.
How to up-regulate your taste buds to make you enjoy vegetables more.
A deep insight into Glenn' experience with obesity and "Food prison" and how he managed to overcome poor health and obesity.
How to manage your "Inner pig" and why your inner pig will continuously try to make you make poor food choices.
Glenn' top tips on how to shape your environment in a way which helps you eat less and make healthier choices.
Top tips from Glenn to help you stay on track with healthier eating habits.
The importance of making your health a priority in order to improve the way your body looks.
How to receive glenn' top selling book- Never binge again, for FREE.

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How To Get Shredded For A Comp, The Binge Eating Disorder, Bigorexia And More. Sep 30, 2019

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Andrew interviews me based on my experience having competed as a mens physique and fitness model competitor 8 times in total. At the time this podcast was recorded I was 3.5 weeks out from my upcoming physique competition where I will be competing for the 2nd time as a Professional level Wbff fitness model, so we also talk about my current preparation for this show. Andrew and I go deep on this episode and we talk a lot about the mental health issues we faced on our journey including body dysmorphia, the binge eating disorder and depression. DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

Why I decided to compete as a physique athlete and enter the world of competing.
My battle with the binge eating disorder and the dark side of restrictive eating.
Our experience with body dysmorphia and training from a young age because of insecurities.
Why I have remained steroid free and how to build an admirable physique without steroids.
The financial side of bodybuilding and how athletes get paid from the sport.
How we overcame an extremely unhealthy relationship with food.
How the binge eating disorder affected our mental health.
Being driven by health vs being driven to maintain 6 pack abs.
An insight into my current preparation for my bodybuilding comp in a few weeks time.
The sacrifices I have made with my overall health during my current preparation for the Wbff Australian championships.
OCD and orthorexia when it comes to training and nutrition.
How to get lean and make important behavioural changes to improve overall health.
My top tips for anyone who is thinking of competing.

Website: https://optimiseyourbody.comOnline coaching enquires: admin@optimiseyourbody.comMy instagram: @martinsilvafitnessAndrew' instagram: @mrbondfitness RATINGS & REVIEWS If you liked this episode then please head over to iTunes to give this podcast a rating and review, this is the best way for this podcast to reach more people and help them optimise their body. Also please share this podcast link to any friends or family who you think will benefit from this podcast. WHERE ELSE CAN I LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST Currently, you can listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Castbox.

How to build six pack abs with Andrew Bond Sep 16, 2019

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Throughout the course of episode 78, we discuss the most effective ways to build your abdominals and how to connect to your core muscles properly for maximum results. We also exchange ideas on how your can make your waist smaller, and make your abs more visible at higher body fat percentages. DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

How to connect to your core muscles properly to build your abdominals more effectively and to prevent injury.
How to brace your core properly to stabilise your spine and develop your abs.
How to make your waist smaller and strip body fat around your stomach.
My current ab training regime leading up to my pro bodybuilding competition.
The best rep range and training methods for building your abs.
The importance of treating your abdominals just like any other body part in terms of building muscle.
Why it is important to build a healthy relationship with food and make your health a priority to have a lean waistline all year round.
Why you should avoid fads such as a waist trainer to shrink your waist.

Get your FREE 4 week core training guide HERE. Check out our 2 videos demonstrating the best abdominal exercises: Video 1- How to do a hanging leg raise.Video 2- How to do a roman chair sit up. Website: https://optimiseyourbody.comOnline coaching enquires: admin@optimiseyourbody.comMy instagram: @martinsilvafitnessAndrew' instagram: @mrbondfitness RATINGS & REVIEWS If you liked this episode then please head over to iTunes to give this podcast a rating and review, this is the best way for this podcast to reach more people and help them optimise their body. Also please share this podcast link to any friends or family who you think will benefit from this podcast. WHERE ELSE CAN I LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST Currently, you can listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Castbox.

Training the full body to build muscle and lose body fat with Andrew Bond Sep 09, 2019

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I am accompanied by fellow optimise your body teammate @mrbondfitness. We delve deeper into how training the full body completely transformed the way we train and how we train our clients. We elaborate on the science behind lifting weights and we explain how you can get better results with your physique and overall health, with much less effort. DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

How to build a better physique with less time and effort.
Why it is so important to train your body parts more frequently with less intensity for maximum results.
The science behind building lean muscle effectively.
Why split body part training is not as effective as full body training for losing body fat, building muscle and overall health for most people.
The importance of finding balance in your life and building strong relationships outside of the gym.
How to structure a full body weight training session for optimal results.
Why most people need to reduce training intensity to maximise muscle growth and shift body fat.
How to find the optimal rep range for your body.

Website:https://optimiseyourbody.comFree Guides:https://optimiseyourbody.com/free-guides/My instagram:@martinsilvafitnessAndrew' instagram:@mrbondfitness RATINGS & REVIEWS If you liked this episode then please head over to iTunes to give this podcast a rating and review, this is the best way for this podcast to reach more people and help them optimise their body. Also please share this podcast link to any friends or family who you think will benefit from this podcast. WHERE ELSE CAN I LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST Currently, you can listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Castbox.

William Pullen- Treating depression and anxiety Aug 22, 2019

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William Pullen practices psychotherapy in West London, UK and he is also a TEDx speaker. He specialises in individual therapy for adults and young people dealing with such issues as depression, motivation, anxiety, life changes, relationship problems, addiction. William suffered from depression himself and used running and outdoor group fitness to help him overcome these mental health ailments, this inspired him to develop his own app- Dynamic Running Therapy. You can find William' TEDx talk on Youtube- Movement is medicine. William' Instagram- d_runningtherapy DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

How William helps people overcome mental health issues as a psychotherapist.
William's battle with depression and how he eventually used these hardships to benefit others.
How human connection and exercise impacts our mental wellness.
William' experience as a therapist helping people overcome the feeling of constantly striving and expecting more out of life.
The downside of constantly chasing a better looking physique.
Orthorexia, obsessive behaviour, and the importance of having purpose in your life.
The importance of novelty and variety in your life.
William' opinion on why we are facing a global mental health epidemic.
Our view on social media and iphone addiction.
Why focusing on your breathing and being present for a few minutes each day is so important.
William' describes why movement is medicine.
How to get in shape physically and mentally.

We always talk about how the quality of your sleep is vital and should be a top priority, using blue light blocker glasses in the evening drastically improved my sleep quality. Head over to https://www.swanwicksleep.com/ and use discount code: OPTIMISEYOURBODY for 15% off all blue light blocker glasses. RATINGS & REVIEWS If you liked this episode then please share the love and head over to iTunes to give this podcast a rating and review, this is the best way for this podcast to reach more people and help them optimise their body. Also please share this podcast link to any friends or family who you think will benefit from this podcast. WHERE ELSE CAN I LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST Currently, you can listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Castbox.

Alicia Gowans- Inside the mindset of a world champion Aug 05, 2019

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I am joined by Alicia Gowans who is the manager and head coach at Ally's Angels which specialises in competition prep and fitness lifestyle coaching. Ally is also the 2 time Wbff fitness world champion, also Alicia holds a handful of degrees and qualifications including nutrition. Ally has a holistic approach to health, fitness and bodybuilding in order to help people create a stronger mindset and physique. This is a great conversation with lots of valuable advice whether you are new to fitness or a physique/bikini competitor. DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

Alicia’ journey to becoming 2 time Wbff World Bikini Fitness Champion.
Alicia’ experience with breaking her back doing a Barbell squat and then going on the win her show weeks later.
Our thoughts having competed with the Wbff and why competing with Wbff is such a great experience.
How Alicia is getting shredded for the Wbff World Championships coming up.
Why cardio is overrated for fat loss.
Alicia’ rituals and healthy habits which help keep her in shape mentally and physically all year round.
The right way to prepare for a show and how our body is effected when we diet down for a show.
How Alicia discovered lifting weights and why sustainable health is sexy.
Why online coach’s have no place coaching people virtually without having trained people in person.
The world of negative body image issues, body dysmorphia and eating disorders.
Character building and the power of never ending improvement.
Switching your mindset for better results in the gym.
The importance of the mind muscle connection for building muscle.
The dark side of performance enhancing drugs within the bodybuilding world.
Alicia’ recent experience with feeling down recently and the practices she implemented to overcome this episode.

We always talk about how the quality of your sleep is vital and should be a top priority, using blue light blocker glasses in the evening drastically improved my sleep quality. Head over to https://www.swanwicksleep.com/ and use discount code: OPTIMISEYOURBODY for 15% off all blue light blocker glasses. RATINGS & REVIEWS If you liked this episode then please share the love and head over to iTunes to give this podcast a rating and review, this is the best way for this podcast to reach more people and help them optimise their body. Also please share this podcast link to any friends or family who you think will benefit from this podcast, lets make this world a better place. WHERE ELSE CAN I LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST Currently, you can listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Castbox.

Lyndi Cohen- The nude nutritionist Jul 23, 2019

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I am joined by Lyndi Cohen (@nude_nutritionist) for the second time on episode 74 of optimise your body podcast. Lyndi Cohen is the resident nutritionist on Channel 9's The Today Show in Australia, a Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Ambassador and an accredited, practicing dietitian and nutritionist. As one of Australia's most popular nutritionists and dietitians, Lyndi knows first-hand how confusing nutrition can be and she is a refreshing light in the dark world of body image and social media perfection. Lyndi writes for The Daily Mail, The Huffington Post UK, and Yahoo UK. DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

Letting go of perfectionism to achieve your goals.
How to keep consistent with your nutrition and exercise.
The "all or nothing" mentality and our experience with battling the binge eating disorder.
Lyndi' expert tips on how to overcome binge eating episodes.
Lyndi' advice for creating sustainable health.
The dark side of social media in relation to mental health and body image issues.
Lyndi' "habit stacking" method for losing body fat and keeping it off.
Intuitive eating and mastering your own body.
Mindset and mindful eating.
Habits to avoid for optimising your body.

ONLINE NUTRITION/FITNESS COACHING 📩admin@optimiseyourbody.com We always talk about how the quality of your sleep is vital and should be a top priority, using blue light blocker glasses in the evening drastically improved my sleep quality. Head over to https://www.swanwicksleep.com/ and use discount code: OPTIMISEYOURBODY for 15% off all blue light blocker glasses. RATINGS & REVIEWS If you liked this episode then please head over to iTunes to give this podcast a rating and review, this is the best way for this podcast to reach more people and help them optimise their body. Also please share this podcast link to any friends or family who you think will benefit from this podcast, together we will get people one step closer to their goals. WHERE ELSE CAN I LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST Currently, you can listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Castbox.

3 Reasons Why You Are Not Losing Body Fat Jul 10, 2019

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Having been coaching people for over 12 years, I have discovered some common themes when it comes to why we sometimes find it so hard to lose fat, and create sustainable health. Throughout the course of this episode I share my top 3 tips as to why people find it difficult to shift excess/stubborn body fat, based on my experience. DURING THIS EPISODE I TALK ABOUT:

Why it is essential to burn more calories than you consume when the goal is fat loss, and how to create a calorie deficit.
How to supercharge your metabolism, and the importance of building a healthy metabolism for long term fat loss and overall health.
Making your health a priority in order to get feel better, live longer and get leaner.

ONLINE NUTRITION/FITNESS COACHING: 📩admin@optimiseyourbody.com We always talk about how the quality of your sleep is vital and should be a top priority, using blue light blocker glasses in the evening drastically improved my sleep quality. Head over to https://www.swanwicksleep.com/ and use discount code: OPTIMISEYOURBODY for 15% off all blue light blocker glasses. RATINGS & REVIEWS If you liked this episode then please head over to iTunes to give this podcast a rating and review, this is the best way for this podcast to reach more people and help them optimise their body. Also please share this podcast link to any friends or family who you think will benefit from this podcast, together we will get people one step closer to their goals. WHERE ELSE CAN I LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST Currently, you can listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Castbox.

Dr Chris Spearman- Shred With Science Jul 01, 2019

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I have a great conversation with the owner of “Shred with science” - Chris Spearman. From a PhD in Cancer Research to a global cover model, Dr. Chris Spearman is one of the world’s leading Online Fitness Coaches, an expert in metabolic correction who helps thousands of people every year to get in cover model shape and the host of the world-famous Shred-with-Science Podcast. Chris has scaled his fitness business to multiple 6-figures over the last few years, approaching the 7-figure mark and now helps other fitness professionals to do the same. Chris' Instagram: @spearmanchris Chris' Podcast: Shred With Science Podcast DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

The importance of proper training programming for maximum results in the gym.
The main things that I am looking to improve on leading up to my pro competition in October.
Our experiences with getting shredded for photoshoots, magazine covers and bodybuilding competitions.
Intermittent fasting pros and cons.
Our advice for overcoming an unhealthy relationship with food.
Body dysmorphia, bigorexia and eating disorders in men.
Chris’ journey into building a successful online fitness business.
How to be a good personal trainer or online nutrition coach.
Chris’ advice for achieving sustainable health and a lean physique.
How Chris managed to scale and grow his online fitness business.
My advice to anyone who is considering competing for the first time.

We always talk about how the quality of your sleep is vital and should be a top priority, using blue light blocker glasses in the evening drastically improved my sleep quality. Head over to https://www.swanwicksleep.com/ and use discount code: OPTIMISEYOURBODY for 15% off all blue light blocker glasses. RATINGS & REVIEWS If you liked this episode then please share the love and head over to iTunes to give this podcast a rating and review, this is the best way for this podcast to reach more people and help them optimise their body. Also please share this podcast link to any friends or family who you think will benefit from this podcast, lets make this world a better place. WHERE ELSE CAN I LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST Currently, you can listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Castbox.

James Alexander Ellis- Getting shredded and sustainable health. Jun 25, 2019

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I catch up with my friend and Wbff Pro Muscle Model- James Alexander Ellis upon his visit to Sydney. James is also a strength coach, public speaker, and prep coach for fitness athletes. We talk everything from our experience with body dysmorphia, to the widespread use of steroids within the fitness industry DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

James’ viewpoint on supplements, artificial sweeteners and whole foods.
James top tips for staying in shape all year round.
The importance of fibre for gut health.
James’ experience with preparing fitness model and bikini competitors.
James’ experience with body dysmorphia.
The dark side of performance enhancing supplements, ie steroids.
James’ advice for building an admirable physique, and achieving sustainable health.
Our experience with the binge eating disorder and the dark side of eating disorders within the fitness industry.
How to build a healthy, super charged metabolism.
The importance of showing gratitude.
James’ top tips for optimising your overall health and aesthetics.

We always talk about how the quality of your sleep is vital and should be a top priority, using blue light blocker glasses in the evening drastically improved my sleep quality. Head over to https://www.swanwicksleep.com/ and use discount code: OPTIMISEYOURBODY for 15% off all blue light blocker glasses. RATINGS & REVIEWS If you liked this episode then please share the love and head over to iTunes to give this podcast a rating and review, this is the best way for this podcast to reach more people and help them optimise their body. Also please share this podcast link to any friends or family who you think will benefit from this podcast, lets make this world a better place. WHERE ELSE CAN I LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST Currently, you can listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Castbox.

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