Ep. 356 - Environment Over Effort: The Secret to Staying On Track

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The Chasing Health Podcast

Chase Smith

369 episodes

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Join me, Chase Smith, and my co-host, Chris Bealhen, as I dive into all topics related to health, nutrition, fitness, mindset, and just how to live a better life - the life you WANT! I will be sharing the mic occasionally with special guests including other coaches, dietitians, clients of mine, my friends, and others who are working on becoming their best self! No topic is off limits! Thanks for tuning in!

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Ep. 356 - Environment Over Effort: The Secret to Staying On Track

The Chasing Health Podcast

39 minutes 10 seconds

1 month ago

Ep. 356 - Environment Over Effort: The Secret to Staying On Track

Summary

In this episode, Chase and Chris talk about how your environment can either help you reach your health goals or make it really hard. They talk about why relying on willpower doesn’t work long-term and how small changes at home, work, and even in your car can make big differences. They share funny stories, helpful tips, and real examples from clients and their own lives. If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the kitchen with your hand in the cookie jar—this one’s for you.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction: Environment Can Make or Break You
(01:15) Banana Bread, Kids, and Changing Household Habits
(03:03) What Willpower Really Is (And Why You Can’t Rely on It)
(05:28) The Cookie Study: How Mental Energy Wears Down
(07:11) What Drains Your Willpower Without You Knowing
(08:29) Food Triggers Around You That You Don't Even Notice
(09:03) Small Changes That Make a Big Difference at Home
(10:58) Is It "Extreme" or Is It Just Smarter?
(11:34) Creating Temporary Imbalance to Build Lasting Balance
(12:50) Why You Don't Have to Be a Trash Can
(14:54) Mindset Shift: Waste Bin vs Waistline
(16:09) Breaking Old Habits From Childhood
(18:26) Grocery Shopping: Are You Stuck in the Wrong Routine?
(20:28) Budgeting for Success and the Myth of “Healthy Is Too Expensive”
(21:10) Clean Up vs Build Up: Two Sides of Environment Work
(23:02) Easy Wins: Prepped Foods, Quick Snacks, and Visibility
(25:10) Healthy Swaps That Actually Satisfy
(26:04) Final Thoughts: You're Either a Victim or a Victor
(28:55) Environments You Forget About: Work, Car, and Social Settings
(30:34) Social Settings: How to Stay in Control Without Missing Out
(33:05) Practical Tips for Eating Out and Navigating Events
(34:54) How Much of This Are You Making Harder Than It Has to Be?
(36:04) Why Coaching Is More Than Macros and Workouts
(36:45) Take the Kitchen Audit Challenge
(37:20) Wrap-Up and Listener Call to Action

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