Optimal Health Daily

Matt McLeod of McLeod Consulting Services shares how to set up a calorie deficit for fat loss in 6 steps.

Laure Carter shares ten ways to increase your energy.

Judy Rubin of Fit Forty Forever shares 7 motivating benefits of morning workouts.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about if tea counts as water intake and how do diuretics affect the amount of fluid in your body.

Rachel Trotta shares when knowledge isn't power.

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 7 steps to simpler nutrition.

Daniela Naidu with Tiny Buddha shares 5 lessons on living a long, healthy life from a 90-year old.

Hrefna Palsdottir with Healthline shares why the faster you eat, the more you gain weight.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about taking a break from working out and when is the best time to take a rest day after a workout.

Becca Shern of Minimal Wellness shares all about seasonal affective disorder.

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares a robot's guide to healthy living.

Summer Banks with Diet Spotlight shares 6 out of the box solutions for calorie burning.

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to sleep like a baby.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about the benefits of extreme hot and cold temperatures on the human body.

JC Deen shares why getting jacked, strong and lean is never enough and how to manage your fitness expectations. This is part 2 of 2.

JC Deen shares why getting jacked, strong and lean is never enough and how to manage your fitness expectations. This is part 1 of 2.

Tommy Baker with Roman Fitness Systems shares 4 simple ways to break the meathead archetype.

2 shorter posts from Roger Lawson of Rog Law Fitness, on the wisdom of bruh man and the indomitable mind.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about how to bulk up fast by eating clean and building muscle while maintaining or losing fat.

Erica Layne with No Sidebar shares 6 questions to ask yourself when you're stressed.

Neghar Fonooni shares how she stopped sucking at pull-ups.

Ben Greenfield shares why you're wasting your time doing only long, slow aerobic workouts.

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares how to stop your sugar cravings.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about gaining weight before building muscle.

Jillian Kubala with Healthline shares if its good or bad to work out while sick. This is Part 1 of 2.

Jillian Kubala with Healthline shares if its good or bad to work out while sick. This is Part 1 of 2.

Ross Enamait shares why you should enjoy the process.

2 short posts from Nia Shanks where she shares her thoughts on this journey called strength and why you should stop training for weight loss.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about the best way to detoxify or do a system cleanse.

Mirna Segal with Tiny Buddha shares 8 simple ways to de-stress and rejuvenate when you can't take a vacation.

Tynan with Tynan.com shares his thoughts on eating dirty food as a clean eater.

Becca Shern of Minimal Wellness shares her thoughts on hunger and satiety.

Laure Carter shares 3 reasons why detoxing is not a good idea.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's about if deep tissue massage can release toxins and cause flu-like symptoms.

An excerpt from the book The Morning Mind by Dr. Rob & Dr. Kirti Carter.

2 short posts from Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his thoughts on the intersection of fit and fun and the incredible importance of sleep.

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares how to fix your New Year's resolutions if you suck at them. This is part 2 of 2.

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares how to fix your New Year's resolutions if you suck at them.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's about the importance of flossing for your teeth and overall health and well-being.

JC Deen shares how to figure out how you're messing up the diet and training combination. This is part 2 of 2.

JC Deen shares how to figure out how you're messing up the diet and training combination. This is part 1 of 2.

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares her thoughts on how to deal with stress.

Neghar Fonooni shares that she has cellulite and still loves her body.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's about the safety and calories of artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols.

Kris Gunnars with Healthline shares how to make your meat as healthy as possible.

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Rick Kaselj with Ben Greenfield Fitness shares why you probably have muscle imbalances even if you don't know it.

Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom shares 6 tips for eating healthy on a budget.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about what is the optimum heart rate for burning fat.

Nia Shanks shares her case for staying off the scale and not weighing yourself.

Ross Enamait shares his thoughts on the power of choice.

Roger Lawson of Rog Law Fitness shares his holiday survival guide.

Judy Rubin of Fit Forty Forever shares ten easy ways to burn more calories.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about what is the best diet.

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares what MacGyver can teach us about Plan B. This is part 2 of 2.

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares what MacGuyver can teach us about Plan B.

Becca Shern of Minimal Wellness shares her thoughts on sleep.

Ben Pavlik with Roman Fitness Systems shares why workout recovery is actually very simple.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about fitness and sleep trackers.

2 short posts from Dr. Monali Y. Desai of If We Were Family where she asks if dieting is bad for your health and if cheese is good for you.

Neghar Fonooni shares why she is giving thanks for movement.

Elizabeth Biscevic with Diet Spotlight shares strategies to hold yourself accountable with weight loss.

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares her thoughts on how to slim down and stop dieting.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about intermittent fasting versus eating small meals.

Dr. Neal is interviewed on Fearless Fabulous You! on iHeart with Melanie Young, Certified Health Coach and Author.

Dr. Neal is interviewed on Fearless Fabulous You! on iHeart with Melanie Young, Certified Health Coach and Author.

Dr. Neal is interviewed on Fearless Fabulous You! on iHeart with Melanie Young, Certified Health Coach and Author.

Dr. Neal is interviewed on Fearless Fabulous You! on iHeart with Melanie Young, Certified Health Coach and Author.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about full Reps vs. partial reps and which exercises are best for resistance training and full body workouts.

John Romaniello of Roman Fitness Systems shares the basics of training for size.

Adda Bjarnadottir with Healthline shares how drinking more water can help you lose weight.

JC Deen shares why clean eating is a scam and why you should abandon it. This is part 2 of 2.

JC Deen shares why clean eating is a scam and why you should abandon it. This is part 1 of 2.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about the fat adapted diet and how it differs from keto.

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the anti-fast food diet.

Brittney daCosta shares her thoughts on what to do when your jeans don't fit.

Ross Enamait shares how you can find out for yourself.

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares 5 quests to pick from when you are struggling to get started.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about how to get loved ones to eat better and consume less sugar.

Becca Shern of Minimal Wellness shares her thoughts on addiction.

Neghar Fonooni shares asks if you even floss, bro. This is part 2 of 2.

Neghar Fonooni shares asks if you even floss, bro. This is part 1 of 2.

Nia Shanks shares something that may be more important than how you eat or work out.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about losing belly fat quickly.

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares her thoughts on the difference of being on a diet and having a diet.

Laure Carter shares 5 reasons why monotony is good.

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares a simple guide to wellness.

Ben Greenfield shares an incredibly easy three-step method to staying lean, fit and motivated during the holidays.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about potassium and low levels.

Roger Lawson of Rog Law Fitness shares an open letter to people who are struggling to excercise. This is Part 2 of 2.

Roger Lawson of Rog Law Fitness shares an open letter to people who are struggling to excercise. This is Part 1 of 2.

2 short posts from Dr. Monali Y. Desai of If We Were Family where she shares how many meals a day you should eat and asks if weight loss coaching works.

Alina Petre with Healthline shares research on drinking liquids with meals.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about Ceylon cinnamon.

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares why you can't eat healthier.

Jane Endacott with Tiny Buddha shares 3 tiny choices that create huge change.

Robbie Farlow with Roman Fitness Systems shares his thoughts on the mind-muscle connection.

Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens shares how to find your running groove.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about the pros and cons of intermittent fasting.

Ross Enamait shares why he is still pushing the basics.

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares 5 common mistakes when doing a pull-up.

Nia Shanks shares why the weight on the barbell is important and the weight on the scale is not.

Becca Shern of Minimal Wellness discusses the importance of gut health.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about VO2 max and how to improve it.

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares how to break free from a fitness or weight loss plateau.

Brittney daCosta shares her thoughts on overwhelming cravings and explains next day guilt.

JC Deen shares 3 reasons why fad diets, detoxes and quick-fixes are keeping you disappointed and out of shape. This is part 2 of 2.

JC Deen shares 3 reasons why fad diets, detoxes and quick-fixes are keeping you disappointed and out of shape. This is part 1 of 2.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about how alcohol affects your sleep.

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how he trains for the everyperson.

Neghar Fonooni shares why she doesn't prep for photoshoots.

Melani Schweder with No Sidebar shares why time in nature leades to a happier, healthier lifestyle.

Kate Britt with Tiny Buddha shares how forming a healthy habit starts from within.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about honey and all natural sweeteners compared to table sugar.

Peggy Pletcher with Healthline shares how sugar hijacks your brain and makes you addicted.

Dr. Monali Y. Desai of If We Were Family shares information on hormones, stress and weight loss.

Ben Greenfield shares how to get fat when you fly. This is part 2 of 2.

Ben Greenfield shares how to get fat when you fly. This is part 1 of 2.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about high blood pressure and hypertension.

Ross Enamait of Ross Training shares how looks can be deceiving.

Joe Nissim with Roman Fitness Systems shares why paleo is just another diet.

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares some words of wisdom around creating healthy habits.

Nia Shanks shares why you need play time.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about high blood pressure and hypertension.

Becca Shern of Minimal Wellness shares her thoughts on exercise.

JC Deen shares his thoughts on former fat boy syndrome. This is part 2 of 2.

JC Deen shares his thoughts on former fat boy syndrome. This is part 1 of 2.

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to create a superhealth community.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about drinking homemade kombucha.

Neghar Fonooni shares how and why she finally broke up with her scale.

Keith Lai with Tiny Buddha shares how to be fit without letting food and exercise control you.

Brittney daCosta shares her lessons learned from her love hate relationship with yoga.

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 8 things to consider if you are sick and tired.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about eating more to lose fat.

Jennifer Tritt with No Sidebar shares how to craft a minimalist fitness plan.

Evelyn Kail with Good Life Zen shares 6 unexpected ways exercise improves your mental health.

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares the relationship between stress and weight loss.

Kris Gunnars with Healthline shares how food addiction works and what to do about it.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about cranberries and UTIs.

Nia Shanks shares why you should stop labeling yourself by their standards and what to do instead.

Roger Lawson of Rog Law Fitness shares how to rock at goal setting. This is Part 2 of 2.

Roger Lawson of Rog Law Fitness shares how to rock at goal setting. This is Part 1 of 2.

Ross Enamait shares how much sleep you really need.

Dr. Neal answers a listener & fitness coach's question about keeping others motivated.

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares what to do if you hate exercising. This is Part 2 of 2.

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares what to do if you hate exercising.

Jeff Mann with Roman Fitness Systems shares 3 ways lack of sleep is making you fat.

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 10 ways to make running work for you.

Dr. Neal answers Heather's question about "natural sugars" like honey and maple syrup.

JC Deen shares the benefits of working with a trainer.

Becca Shern of Minimal Wellness shares the lowdown on sugar.

Neghar Fonooni shares stories from what she's seen and experienced firsthand as a body image consultant and fitness coach.

Matt Cama with Tiny Buddha shares why it doesn't pay to put wealth above health, plus 3 tips to get fit.

Dr. Neal answers a question about building chest muscles.

Melani Schweder with No Sidebar shares 5 ways to simplify your exercise.

2 shorter posts from Dr. Monali Y. Desai on how to stop stress eating at work and saying no to sweet food.

Joe Leech with Healthline shares 6 tips to use a standing desk correctly and the science behind them.

Brittney daCosta shares 5 easy tips to fight cravings and practice listening to your body.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about rest between sets.

Theresa Brawner with Good Life Zen shares how much exercise you really need for a healthy heart.

Courtney Carver shares how she manages to do things that she doesn't really want to do.

2 shorter posts from Roger Lawson of Rog Law Fitness, on the myth of special and starting where you are.

Guest writer Leigh Peele with Nia Shanks shares how being informed and caring about your body isn't the same as being paranoid.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about carbonated water.

Ross Enamait shares some lessons from a bench press beast.

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares how to do a proper pull up and why you need to do them.

John Romaniello of Roman Fitness Systems shares why a longer workout may not always yield the best results.

Mr. Money Mustache shares the simplest prescription for better health you'll ever hear.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about keeping weight off for good.

Ben Greenfield shares 3 bafflingly paradoxical time hacks for extreme time management & productivity (from Mark Joyner).

JC Deen shares a personal story of losing muscle while dieting in college, and what to do instead.

2 shorter posts from Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on getting back on the exercise train and a fitness plan for travelers.

Neghar Fonooni shares a tip to add more active interaction into your life.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about sitting all day at an office job.

Becca Shern of Minimal Wellness shares why we should reconsider moderation.

Brittney daCosta with Tiny Buddha shares 5 signs you don't know what your body needs. This is Part 2 of 2.

Brittney daCosta with Tiny Buddha shares 5 signs you don't know what your body needs. This is Part 1 of 2.

Kris Gunnars with Healthline shares the facts behind maple syrup.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about lowering cholesterol.

Roger Lawson of Rog Law Fitness shares how to take charge of your motivation. This is Part 2 of 2.

Roger Lawson of Rog Law Fitness shares how to take charge of your motivation. This is Part 1 of 2.

Guest writer Armi Legge with Nia Shanks shares how to stay lean without tracking your calories or macros.

Ross Enamait shares why effective training does not require complexity.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about the best supplements for beginners.

Courtney Carver shares her gentle warrior's guide to healthy travel.

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares why we should keep it simple in the gym, plus an actual routine you can use.

Dr. Monali Y. Desai of If We Were Family shares the number one reason you're not losing weight.

John Romaniello of Roman Fitness Systems shares 5 things you need to know about joint health.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about reversing Type 2 Diabetes.

Dakota Murphey with Good Life Zen shares 7 little known mistakes that affect healthy weight loss.

Ben Greenfield shares 14 health hacks that actually work, covering bad breath, the common cold, stinky feet, and more.

JC Deen shares how fitness claims and marketing can get the best of us. This is Part 2 of 2.

JC Deen shares how fitness claims and marketing can get the best of us. This is Part 1 of 2.

Dr. Neal answers a listener's question about tequila acting as a probiotic.