Talking Nutrition
Talking Nutrition is the podcast for women who did everything right and stopped seeing results. Hosted by Johan Vesters, online nutrition and functional health coach, and founder of Odyssey Coaching Systems, the show digs into what is actually going on under the surface: metabolism, fat loss, thyroid, hormones, gut health, blood work, and the mindset and behavior change that makes results stick. No crash diets, no quick fixes, no fear-mongering. Just education, real client stories, and honest conversations, so you can understand your own body, ask better questions, and take ownership of your health.
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Episodes
228 episodes
27 - Weight Loss Plateaus & Metabolic Adaptation
Ever wonder why you’re not losing weight in a calorie deficit? It’s frustrating to not see the scale go down even though you’re doing everything, right? Here’s something you might not know.. It’s completely normal for things to slow down, and t...
26 - Minimally Processed vs Ultra Processed Foods
Does eating 'ultra' processed foods make you gain weight? Or is it more about the context?This week Kristine and Johan talk about what processed foods are, what effect they can have on the body, and if there's a way to include some proc...
25 - Where to Start Your Journey, Animal vs Plant Protein, and More..
Happy 2023!! To kick things off Kristine and Johan talk about how to begin your fitness journey, educational resources for nutrition coaching clients, and then... an objective discussion about plant based vs animal based diets/protein, wh...
24 - Announcements, Reflecting, and Wrapping Up 2022!
That's a WRAP for 2022! In this last episode of the year we share some important updates, reflect on the year, talk about things that we're grateful for, what to do if you have a more pressing health issue, and more.One of our favorite ...
23 - Bonus Q&A: Dieting Mindset, Hormones, Gaining Weight In A Deficit, And More..
Bonus Q&A! In this week's episode Kristine and Johan talk about sticking to your diet when you're unmotivated, getting out of the dieting mindset, hormones, step trackers, gaining weight in a deficit, and more.Want to submit a quest...
22 - The Dark Side Of Getting Shredded
Did you know that being shredded does NOT equal optimal health? This week we are joined by Hanna Rasmussen, a fellow coach and PT who started bodybuilding competitively at the age of 17.Hanna shares what it really takes to get stage lea...
21 - From Keto And Weekend Binges To A Healthy Relationship To Food - Andy's Story
In this episode we are joined by Kristine’s client and friend, Andy Crerar. You'll learn how Andy went from doing Keto and struggling with binge-eating to now being able to reach his goals in a more sustainable, long term way.He can now...
20 - Q&A: Creatine, Anabolic Window, Involving Family Members, And More..
Back with another Q&A! In this week's episode Kristine and Johan talk about adjusting nutrition based on the menstrual cycle, getting family members on board, important lessons learned as coaches, creatine for women, protein intake, the ana...
19 - Objective Eating with Aaron Straker
The better data you have, the more objective decision you can make, and the better your results will be.This week we are joined by our first ever guest and good friend Aaron Straker (
18 - How To Eat During The Holiday Season
It's that time of the year! Maria Carey is already out of hibernation and soon enough that holiday-induced stress and anxiety will make its comeback too. As much as the holidays are a great time to eat tasty food and spend time with your loved ...
17 - The Truth About Fitness Trackers.. BS Or Accurate?
Wearables like Whoop, Oura ring, FitBit, Garmin, etc. can be great for tracking stuff like heart rate, sleep duration, or step count. However you’d be surprised how inaccurate they turn out to be when it comes to how many calories you burn on a...
16 - Do Low-Carb Diets And Intermittent Fasting Lead To Binge Eating?
Could it be that the restrictive method you used to lose weight was the same thing that led to binge-eating and weight regain?In this episode we first open up about our personal struggles with nutrition, experience with binging, and hav...
15 - How To Plan The Seasons Of Nutrition
Sustainable, long term results require a long term strategy. If you get clear on your goals, plan for them accordingly, allow for real-life events that will come up along the way, and reverse-engineer that plan all the way down to what you need...
14 - Q&A: Counting Calories, Favorite Snacks, Food Variety, And More..
Back with another Q&A! In this week's episode Kristine and Johan talk about how to use the intensity multiplier when calculating your TDEE, how to count calories/macros properly, rest days, their favorite snacks, food variety, and more....
13 - Social Media Breaks
This week Kristine and Johan open up about their love/hate relationship with social media. Social media is obviously here to stay ("I'm not f**king leaving!"), and as much as it has plenty of pros there are some HUGE mental cons that come with ...
12 - Flexible Dieting vs Meal Plans
Ever thought to yourself: "I just need the right meal plan"? This week Kristine and Johan talk about Flexible Dieting and how even though meal plans CAN be a useful adherence tool, they usually fail to teach you how to be in full control of you...
11 - Q&A: What works for YOU, Hormone panels, Stress vs eating enough, Lean bulking..
Q&A's are our favorite! In this week's episode Kristine and Johan talk about how to find out what works for YOU, working around doctors who don't take your blood panel serious,
10 - Protein myths, burning off bigger meals, Keto nonsense, and more..
There's for sure NO shortage of myths and misconceptions in health and fitness space.. This week Kristine and Johan talk about protein, muscle protein synthesis, burning off bigger meals, tracking macros, low carb, and more.Unsure about...
9 - Instagram Q&A: Home Workouts, Fat Percentages, and Carb Cycling
Another Q&A! In this week's episode Kristine and Johan talk about fat percentage goals, carb cycling, home workouts, and more. If you'd like to have any of YOUR questions answered in the next Q&A episode, feel free to
8 - The Secret Weapon to your Fitness Goals: NEAT
Probably our favorite topic to talk about: NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity)! Walking/moving more is probably the number one thing you can do to improve your health, which is why we're bot...
7 - Stress Management Deep Dive
Stress management is a crucial part of your health and fitness journey. Learn about the different forms of stress (some of which you might not yet know about), how much you...
6 - Instagram Q&A: Supplements, Alcohol, and Shift Work
In today's Instagram Q&A episode Kristine and Johan talk about supplementation, alcohol, shift work, and more. If you'd like to have any of YOUR questions answered in the next Q&A episode, feel free to
5 - Our Sustainable Approach to Nutrition and Fat Loss
Too many people are left spinning their wheels because of the misinformation and unsustainable approaches. Today we talk about how we approach nutrition, training and fat loss differently.---Mentioned in this episode:
4 - CrossFit Performance, Cutting, & Muscle Maintenance
Q: "Smart ways to maintain muscle mass and performance while cutting?".In this episode you'll learn about smart ways to maintain muscle mass and performance while cutting. We talk about periodization, training, nutrition, and give a gen...