Rest Days

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You better fix my entire life Jul 19, 2023

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We’re living in a clickbait world, baby. And this right here is our Click Baits of Yesteryear episode. We’ve all fallen into the trap of thinking a product, program, food, or protocol would ‘fix our entire lives.’ And… we can pretty much all agree that most of those silver bullet solutions left us wanting more [or less… looking at you, Quest Bars].Have a listen to our first episode of Season 4! Find out the haircare product that Maria fell for hard [hint: she fell cause it was greasy AF] and the food product Lauren proudly layered into her fitness routine. We love you and all the clickbaits you took to get to where you are. Give yourself a little grace! Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.comMusic: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

Body Goals Pt 2 May 31, 2023

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We’re talking bodies - again! We know we left you in a bit of a thought swamp in Body Goals, Part 1. This time around, we take a look at body goals from another angle. What if our body goals felt good? Inspired us? Reminded us of how strong and capable we are? In this ep, we discuss when the transition from negative-feeling body goals to positive ones occurred… with an unfortunate, mutual discovery about that entire process. There are of course some serious sticky spots on this journey; after all, not everyone is on your journey, which means fielding unsolicited comments and conversations. Be prepared for some unhearable yet admittedly helpful metaphors. At the end of this episode, we share our own body goals and aspirations from a new lens. A new and ever-evolving lens, of course. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Let us know what you think in the Q+A or via the poll below! Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.comMusic: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

Body Goals Pt 1 May 24, 2023

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Body goals: we’ve had them. We might still have them! How those goals feel is what matters most. In Part 1 of our Body Goals episode series, we are getting into the not-so-great side of body goals. Some of our old body goals may feel as painful as a lukewarm, concentrated shot of apple cider vinegar. We’re here to walk through the swamp with you. Click Bait features a couple cringeworthy throwbacks to the 90s and early 00s. We stick around in the time machine to explore some of our earliest influences of body image and body goals: from commercials and pop culture to that absurd rack of tabloid magazines in the grocery store. Y’all – we were just KIDS! Let us know what you think of this episode in the Q+A or via the poll below! Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.comMusic: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

Fitness Trackers May 17, 2023

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“What do you think about fitness trackers?’ is a question we get a lot. The TL;DL? We love our trackers. However, it wasn’t always that way.In this episode, we explore what it can look and feel like to have a fitness tracker as a supportive tool. And also, we share our experiences and insights about fitness trackers becoming more of a rule than a tool. Tune in to our conversation about how we get derailed by trackers and ways to utilize them in an informed, thoughtful way. Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.comMusic: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

Talking Shit May 10, 2023

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This is the poop episode. The episode where we talk about poop. Buckle up the bidet and have a sitz with us.In this week’s episode, we chat through what it means to be regular with a poop routine [and how that can mean something different for all of us!]. From our professional perspectives, we also identify the ways in which movement and nutrition can play a part — for better or for worse — in our poop routines. And, of course, it’s not Rest Days without relevant clickbait. We guess you could call this a literal shit show! Have a listen – from wherever you listen to podcasts, the bathroom included.Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.comMusic: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

Spring Cleaning May 03, 2023

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Have you been spring cleaning? So have we! When we talk spring cleaning, we mean something fairly nuanced. We’re cleaning out more than closets!In an unlikely turn of events, our Click Bait turns a little bit into a Ricki Lake mediation episode… meets a heavily influenced beverage commercial. You’ll love it. This week on Rest Days, we’re diving into the many ways you can enter the spring season. You can clean out your closet of clothes and styles that no longer serve you. You can fill your fridge or pantry with items that meet your needs as the weather gets warmer. And, one of our favorites? You can spiff up that social media feed and your photo albums on your phone! Amidst the summer body talk and the summer heat inviting less coverage, it’s easy to get the dreads when spring arrives. We hope these strategies bring a little sunshine and blossom positive thoughts for you this spring season. Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.comMusic: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

Why you so obsessed with me? Apr 12, 2023

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Ooooh, why you so obsessed with me? Boy, I wanna know.

Well, here’s the thing: we DO know. We have been obsessed with a lot of not great fitness, nutrition, and wellness habits. A lot of the “why” has to do with feeling in charge of your health and your life. And also, we can’t disregard the impact of societal pressures, fatphobia, and diet culture.

On this episode, we share our insights on staying off the obsession hamster wheel and key observations to make around your fitness and nutrition routines.

Listen to the ultimate Call Me Maybe Mash Up HERE

Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri

Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com

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Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

Itchy Girl Season Apr 05, 2023

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Season 3 is here, and so is the pollen. Welcome to Itchy Girl Season! This episode is our spring variation of ‘Crock Pot Season,’ and we’re sharing the specific ways we make space for shifts, adaptations, and grace in our spring routines.Amidst our face scratching and sneezing, we talk through general routine, movement, food habits, energy and sleep, skincare, and clothing. Learn to work within the seasons of your life, instead of against them! Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.comMusic: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

Why You Stressin? Mar 22, 2023

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Stress is a part of life. When does the thing we’re accustomed to become the thing we’re relying on to get anything done? The stress of needing to meet a deadline or eat before you get too hangry or drink water before your body turns into a raisin – yep, we know those stressors and more. MAJOR CW for talk about Gwyneth Paltrow + other diet culture thingsDiet and wellness cultures are their own stressors, as noted by Lauren in her recent TikTok [link: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTR7wuFD5/ ]. We do our best to tackle Goop Queen and her IV throne for this week’s clickbait. We also highly recommend that you check out Chrissy King’s book, The Body Liberation Project: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704696/the-body-liberation-project-by-chrissy-king/In this episode, we talk about the stressors related to fitness and nutrition. In some ways, movement and food help us decrease stress, and in other ways, they are stressors in and of themselves. How to deal? Have a listen, and join us!

*Correction: In this episode, Lauren refers to PEM as post exercise malaise when it is actually post exertional malaise (that can be triggered by exercise)

Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.comMusic: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

Guest Episode: Food access, gut health, and a sprinkle of astrology with Lauren Bell, MPH Mar 15, 2023

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This week on Rest Days we are in excitingly good company. Our second ever guest is the one and only Lauren Bell, aka Nutrition Lo on social media. Her knowledge and insights will get you thinking, unpacking, and reimagining your understanding of nutrition from a public health lens.

In this episode, we discuss public health nutrition, food access in the US and particularly in Louisiana, and ways we can support our local communities. And, in good Rest Days fashion, Lauren delivers a public health clickbait, too!

You can learn more about Lauren Bell and the topics discussed in this episode via the information and links below:

Lauren Bell, also known as Nutritionlo on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter, is a public health nutrition advocate living and learning in New Orleans, Louisiana. Originally hailing from Maryland, Lauren begin her deep dive into the nutrition space in 2020, after seeing the many gaps in the American healthcare system due to COVID-19.

After a career switch, Lauren received her Master of Public Health with a Nutrition concentration from Tulane University in 2022 and currently works with the Louisiana Department of Health to help evaluate Heart Disease in Louisiana.

In addition to this, Lauren is also an adjunct professor at Tulane's School of Professional Advancement teaching an introductory nutrition course.

In her free time, Lauren loves TikTok and has been an avid user there for over a year, hoping to spread more nutrition knowledge. She loves to chat about favorite foods, gut health, and unpacking whiteness in the American food system.

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Lauren's Socials

Instagram | Tiktok | Twitter

NOLA Food Rescues:

https://www.instagram.com/foodrescueus.nola/?hl=en

NOLA Community Fridges:

https://www.nolacommunityfridges.org/

Lauren’s piece on extending universal school meal program:

https://undark.org/2022/09/01/universal-school-meals-should-be-extended-indefinitely/

Lauren’s favorite anti-diet IBS dietitian: https://www.instagram.com/antidiet.ibs.dietitian/?hl=en

Lauren’s Feature on Healthline:

https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/dieticians-who-get-it#Lauren-Bell