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Own Your Eating

Own Your Eating

By Jason Ackerman

Roz and Jason host the Own Your Eating podcast where they discuss nutrition, happiness, and being the best version of yourself.

They regularly interview amazing people from high level athletes, doctors, entrepreneurs, influencers, and more.

They are seeking to find the world's best donut.
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Own Your Eating - EP 8 - Coke or Pepsi?

Own Your EatingJun 01, 2017

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EP 73: The Carnivore Diet
Sep 17, 202036:35
EP 72: Why Willpower Won't Work

EP 72: Why Willpower Won't Work

Sep 10, 202029:13
EP 71: Healthy Eating Tips for Travel Days
Sep 05, 201920:09
EP 70: Gym & Food Pet Peeves

EP 70: Gym & Food Pet Peeves

Pet Peeves - we all have them! Especially when it comes to gym and food etiquette & behaviors. Listen in as Jason and Roz share some of their pet peeves as coaches and as every day people in the fitness & nutrition space. We hope you enjoy the authenticity & un-staged domestic disagreements. This is #marriedlife people 😂


Also mentioned during the podcast:

*FHIIT at home - our new eBook just dropped today! Grab yourself a free copy. All you have to do is comment on our post and guess Roz's real age and "inner age"

*Inside Tracker -  An amazing health service that analyzes you bio markers and provides you with nutritional recommendations to improve your health and fitness! Visit this site & use our code: ACKERMAN to save yourself 10% on any plan!

*Wod on The Waves - the biggest fitness cruise in the world is happening in April 2020! As well as working out with tons of fitness celebs, you can enjoy seminars hosted by professionals such as ourselves & others like Chris Hinshaw! Reserve your spot now and use the code: BESTHOUR to be entered into our own prize draw!


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Aug 29, 201942:48
FFT EP3 - Health Insurance Incentive Scheme
Aug 22, 201915:33
FFT EP 2 - Food is an abused drug & exercise is an underutilized antidepressant
Aug 20, 201915:59
EP 69: Competing in CrossFit - the ins and outs of training, nutrition & mindset

EP 69: Competing in CrossFit - the ins and outs of training, nutrition & mindset

Join us on this hour long episode as Roz, Keirstein and Mags talk all about their recent experience competing in FN Thunderdome 2019

Mags is one of our nutrition coaches on the OYE Team and is also a CrossFit level 2 certified coach, coaching at our local box North Naples CrossFit. 

Keir is also one of our nutrition coaches with a PN Level 1 certificate and her CrossFit Level 1 cert in the making at the time of recording!

For more on them check out their full bios on the site. 

In this episode we talk about:

  • Our competitive background
  • Why we signed up in the first place
  • Any goals we set leading up to the comp
  • Training and nutrition prep leading up to the comp
  • Physical and mental preparation on game day
  • What to expect out of the weekend & what it's like to compete as a team vs individual
  • Keeping your nutrition on point during the competition
  • One item (excluding Crossfit equipment) that we each found invaluable that weekend
  • Our favorite part of the whole experience

For more details, check out the blog post article that accompanies this podcast: https://www.ownyoureating.com/blog/podcast/

For more information on competition nutrition specifically, check out our article CrossFit Competition Nutrition.

If you enjoy our podcast and want us to keep bringing you amazing content, then please consider supporting us, or just give this episode a share. Spread the love and help keep this podcast going! 

Aug 15, 201952:43
FFT EP 1 - Cultivating a Positive Mindset & Building Confidence

FFT EP 1 - Cultivating a Positive Mindset & Building Confidence

As part of our mission to bring you even more valuable content on all things related to leading a healthy lifestyle, this episode is the first in a new series under the Own Your Eating Podcast, called "Food for Thought". Or FFT for short. Each episode will be quick and to the point and probably under 20 minutes. The perfect length for you to enjoy while you stretch or have your quiet time on the throne. Hit us up if you have a conversation starter you'd love to hear our thoughts on! 

Quickie Episode for you all about self-confidence and improving your perspective on your own self-worth. 

"Imposter Syndrome" is common amongst coaches and educators. Particularly as a coach, often you might feel there is a discrepancy between "walking the walk" and "talking the talk". For example, you might believe you're a terrible runner like Jason, or be horrified by the thought of any workout with a barbell like Roz. But that doesn't preclude you from being an amazing coach with the ability to coach someone else effectively in these areas. 

There's a fine balance to find when it comes to believing in yourself and simply putting on bravado. The "fake it till you make it" tactic will only get you so far. You have to believe in your own value and when you do, you will be able to genuinely portray your expertise. People are naturally attracted to authenticity and naturally skeptical of what might seem forced behavior. 

As coaches and educators, we want to embody boldness without bravado, appear confident without appearing cocky and we want to reassure ourselves without creating delusion. Many of us are plagued with self-doubt and struggle to believe that we are uniquely awesome individuals despite the fact that we have many successes in life. 

  • Do you have a roof over your head? 
  • Are you surrounded by amazing friends?
  • Do people show genuine attention to things you have to say? 
  • Do you care about others?

The point is, these things don't necessarily define us, but they can help point you to a conclusion that you are deserving of positive self-talk and confidence in yourself and your ability to achieve greatness. Listen in as Roz asks Jason how he cultivates confidence in spite of those voices inside his head trying to convince him otherwise. 

Aug 14, 201910:12
EP 68: The CrossFit Games 2019 Recap
Aug 08, 201901:04:41
EP 67: *Bonus Episode* Best Hour of Their Day

EP 67: *Bonus Episode* Best Hour of Their Day

Jason has a new and exciting podcast, Best Hour of Their Day.  He has featured some amazing guests and great discussions about all things CrossFit.  If you haven't listened, you can find it on all podcast platforms and on the website, besthouroftheirday.com

If you enjoy, please, head over and subscribe.

May 23, 201901:01:55
EP 66: The Keto Experiment

EP 66: The Keto Experiment

Own Your Eating's Coach Mags recently tested out the Keto diet for 28 days.  If you've been considering doing Keto, but haven't pulled the trigger then you'll want to make sure you listen to this podcast before you dive in!

  • Is bacon keto?
  • Will you lose weight doing Keto?
  • Can you eat as much as you want doing Keto?
  • Do you need to track your food doing Keto?
  • What is ketosis?
  • Is keto healthy?
  • Is the ketogenic diet sustainable?

Get the answers to your Keto questions and more as Jason and Mags discuss the pros and cons and Mags offers valuable insights and tips for those who are ready to implement their own Keto experiment. 

May 16, 201925:57
EP 65: Managing the Social Pressures of Eating Food Prepared by Others

EP 65: Managing the Social Pressures of Eating Food Prepared by Others

In this episode we're talking with our client Nic about an upcoming visit from his mom. "How do you eat Mom's cooking and still track your macros?"  is a common question from many of our clients. It doesn't mater how old you are, there's nothing better than mom's cooking! Listen in as we discuss overcoming the social pressures of how to satisfy your cravings and please the person who's prepared food for you with love without ruining your progress.  

May 02, 201924:58
EP 64: Nutrition as a Single Mom and Business Owner

EP 64: Nutrition as a Single Mom and Business Owner

In today's episode, we take time to catch up with one of our Tribe members, Corey Olofson. Corey's husband is deployed, she has an eight month old, owns a CrossFit affiliate, and has a full-time job!  Listen in as we discuss the challenges of being a busy single mom and find out what we recommend she focuses on to help improve her consistency with tracking macros and managing her nutrition. 

Apr 25, 201916:01
EP 63: Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs

EP 63: Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs

We like to think that time, money or other people are standing in our way and stopping us from achieving everything we want. "I'd love to read more books, if only I had the time." "I wish I could travel more, I just don't have the money." " I'd spend more time on my own nutrition if I didn't have to think about the kids." The truth is, we all have a choice in everything we do. Saying yes to one thing, means you're saying no to something else. When you start to analyze your choices in this way you'll discover your own personal empowerment.

Listen in and find out more about how Roz overcame some of her worst fears and beliefs and consequently found herself scaling volcanoes, falling in love and starting a new business! 

Apr 14, 201928:50
Own Your Eating - EP 62 - The Foundations Challenge

Own Your Eating - EP 62 - The Foundations Challenge

Jason and longtime friend EC Synkowski have put together a "done for you" nutrition challenge. The Foundations Challenge combines tracking macros along with 800 grams of fruits and veggies, quality and quantity. "Running a successful nutrition challenge" Lead from the front - coaches need to be onboard. Even if you "don't agree" - be vulnerable, give something a shot, see what you learn. AND DO THROUGHOUT THE CHALLENGE! Engaged throughout the challenge - Engagement always dies off. How to combat? Active community and daily content from Jason and EC. Pick challenges that matter - don't get lost in the minutiae of micromanaging your life. Pick challenges that are "simple (relatively speaking) and focus on things that matter (quality, quantity, sleep, exercise, sleep) -- not cream in your coffee. Be organized! - If you want people to sign-up - it has to be a well-run product. From promotion to sign-ups, to information provided ... it has to be a professional "event" where people derive value. "End before they're done." Pick a length of time that you can do all of the above, and do it well. Don't let a challenge drag on for 12 weeks if the staff, content, team won't be engaged. Generally, 4-5 week challenges are recommended. What's included: Marketing materials, template emails, blog posts, flyers to drive challenge awareness and sign-ups Daily educational content in SugarWOD during the 5-week challenge (this includes a "4-day jumpstart period" to onramp members, and info on tips & tricks to be successful on the diet, and educational information about general nutrition trends (IF, keto, etc.) Leaderboarding and fist-bumping courtesy of the SugarWOD platform. Our intention was a plug-n-play system for an affiliate owner to run a great challenge without as much work. Sign-up - https://app.sugarwod.com/marketplace/optimize-me/foundations
Dec 20, 201827:36
Own Your Eating - EP 61 - Q&A with Jason

Own Your Eating - EP 61 - Q&A with Jason

Questions we cover: 1. When to bump performance athletes? What to do if they are overeating due to higher volume training (Invictus, Comp training, MisFit, etc...) 2. How to deal with athletes not being consistent with macro counting and blaming hormones for no results (Tips & Tricks to keep them on track). 3. What type of athlete would need an Activity Level lower than 11. 4. What type of athlete would need an Activity Level higher than 15. 5. Realistic goal weight for an athlete 400lbs+ (athlete telling me they want to weigh 250lbs)? Is it OK to set their goal weight that low? 6. How to handle an athlete with Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Dec 13, 201827:12
Own Your Eating - EP 60 - Rob Grupe, Part II

Own Your Eating - EP 60 - Rob Grupe, Part II

In Part II of my interview with Rob we begin his CrossFit journey. He stumbled upon CrossFit in his prison cell, but now he's out and able to train himself. What starts as his new way of training quickly becomes his first business, Twice Bitten CrossFit. Rob took this small start-up and turned it into the most successful affiliate in Oklahoma and it's only just beginning.
Dec 06, 201853:03
Own Your Eating - EP 59 - Rob Grupe
Nov 29, 201852:24
Own Your Eating - EP 58 - Thanksgiving 2018.

Own Your Eating - EP 58 - Thanksgiving 2018.

It's Thanksgiving Day, how are you going to celebrate? As most of you know, Jason is a hermit and prefers to stay at home, so tune in to listen to him complain about having to go out for Thanksgiving Dinner. Jason and Roz reminisce about Thanksgiving Day past, how they will track (or not track) today, and what they are grateful for.
Nov 22, 201823:56
Own Your Eating - EP 57 - Evolution of Fitness, Part II

Own Your Eating - EP 57 - Evolution of Fitness, Part II

Last week Jason started chatting about his journey in the Fitness world and this week he brings us up to the present day. Jason has a hard time not dishing out advice along the way, from life to fitness, to business throughout this week's podcast you'll get tons of wisdom and even actionable items you can do right away.
Nov 15, 201834:52
Own Your Eating - EP 56 - Evolution of Fitness, Part I

Own Your Eating - EP 56 - Evolution of Fitness, Part I

Jason has been in the fitness industry for over 25 years, how is that possible!? Learn how and why he got his start. The one man that may be responsible for Jason's career path, and why Aerobic instructors or the most jealous people on this planet.

The book Jason refers to is "Nonviolent Communication" by Marshall Rosenberg.
Nov 08, 201843:21
Own Your Eating - EP 55 - Working from Home.

Own Your Eating - EP 55 - Working from Home.

The Own Your Eating Certification is live and it presents the question, can you work from home? What are the pros and cons? How do you stay productive? Listen in as Jason and Roz discuss what it's like to work for yourself.
Nov 01, 201829:27
Own Your Eating - EP 54 - Coaching Call with Roz

Own Your Eating - EP 54 - Coaching Call with Roz

Roz catches up with 3 of her clients on a coaching webinar call. Join Roz, the Cardillo sisters and Patty as they chat about their weekly wins and how they manage their nutrition as an ongoing lifestyle for developing healthier eating habits.
Oct 25, 201836:07
Own Your Eating - EP 53 - Zach Johnson
Oct 18, 201827:14
Own Your Eating - EP 52 - The C Word.
Oct 11, 201840:13
Own Your Eating - EP 51 - Coach Jen interviews her client Torrey.
Oct 04, 201819:19
Own Your Eating - EP 50 - Jason's first nutrition client.
Sep 27, 201825:12
OYE - EP 49 - Jason and two English Women.
Sep 20, 201822:06
Own Your Eating - EP 48 - Who is Coach Keir Keir?

Own Your Eating - EP 48 - Who is Coach Keir Keir?

Coach Keirstein, aka our "Warrior Princess", is an ambassador for change and doing what you love in life! So we thought for sure you'd want to find out what it is that makes Keirstein tick.

Join us as we try to figure out the difference between over-easy or sunny-side up; why every home should have a dog and why Keirstein wants to be able to read your mind!
Sep 13, 201827:52
Own Your Eating - EP 47 - Chicken & Waffles
Sep 06, 201827:04
Own Your Eating - EP 46 - Who is Coach Jen?
Aug 23, 201827:22
Own Your Eating - EP 45 - Who is Magali Chauvin?
Aug 16, 201827:58
Own Your Eating - EP 44 - The CrossFit Games
Aug 09, 201833:41
Own Your Eating - EP 43 - The Lifting Flutist

Own Your Eating - EP 43 - The Lifting Flutist

Every so often we take a break from the usual Jason and Roz shenanigans to present an interview with someone that has made life changing progress with Own Your Eating.

I met Sara at her L2 in Germany and we immediately connected, she's funny, talented, and a complete badass, but that doesn't always translate to your nutrition. We had numerous phone calls and something finally clicked and now her results have been absolutely astounding.

We discuss all of that in this interview, let me remind you, she is a single mom, in the military, a professional musician, travels all the time, finds time to train, and still makes it happen.

One thing I said to her that she repeats in this chat is, "your progress with eating is not just related to eating, it's your life, it's your day to day, the things that you care about, and if you don't have your nutrition dialed in, none of those things will fall into place."

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Jul 26, 201818:19
Own Your Eating - EP 42 - Vacation like a Boss.
Jul 19, 201826:03
Own Your Eating - EP 41 - Teaching Emily all about Macros.
Jul 12, 201824:30
Own Your Eating - EP 40 - Kari Thurman
Jul 05, 201810:02
Own Your Eating - EP 39 - The Dream Team.
Jun 28, 201837:22
Own Your Eating - EP 38 - Intuitive Eating.

Own Your Eating - EP 38 - Intuitive Eating.

In this week's episode we answer questions about intuitive eating.

Here is the original question sent to us from Abby.

Hey Jason and Roz,
I listened to your Girls Gone WOD interview, and soon after listened to a recent episode of the Dear Sugars podcast that dealt with body image, dieting and "trusting your body." They had experts in "intuitive eating" on the show.

The Girls Gone WOD hosts had some real concerns with counting macros--one of them developed a kind of eating disorder, right? and needed to stop counting her macros and start listening to her hunger cues to figure out how to be more sane about her eating. By the way, I liked how you responded to them--you didn't tell they they were wrong or whatever--you were good listeners and were supportive, and I hope they came away from the interview with a better understanding of the way you do flexible eating.

Similarly, in the Dear Sugars podcast, they talked about learning to be more compassionate and generous with yourself,
Jun 22, 201839:15
Own Your Eating - EP 38 - Intuitive Eating.

Own Your Eating - EP 38 - Intuitive Eating.

In this week's episode we answer questions about intuitive eating.

Here is the original question sent to us from Abby.

Hey Jason and Roz, I listened to your Girls Gone WOD interview, and soon after listened to a recent episode of the Dear Sugars podcast that dealt with body image, dieting and "trusting your body." They had experts in "intuitive eating" on the show.   The Girls Gone WOD hosts had some real concerns with counting macros--one of them developed a kind of eating disorder, right? and needed to stop counting her macros and start listening to her hunger cues to figure out how to be more sane about her eating. By the way, I liked how you responded to them--you didn't tell they they were wrong or whatever--you were good listeners and were supportive, and I hope they came away from the interview with a better understanding of
Jun 21, 201839:16
Own Your Eating - EP 37 - Molly Pearson.
Jun 14, 201810:02
Own Your Eating - EP 36 - Jerry's Journey.
Jun 07, 201848:51
Own Your Eating - EP 35 - Macros with your Significant Other.
May 31, 201828:10
Own Your Eating - EP 34 - Fiber.
May 24, 201827:26
Own Your Eating - EP 33 - My weight is not moving.
May 17, 201828:22
Own Your Eating  - EP 31 - What should I eat?

Own Your Eating - EP 31 - What should I eat?

You’re ready to take hold of your nutrition or take what you’re currently doing to the next level, but what do I eat?

Hear the story of our friend Jason Murphy who lost 300lbs by simply switching to Diet Mountain Dew and eating a ton of bacon! 

What we discuss today:

  1. What is Paleo?
  2.  The best ratio for every meal
  3. Macro Cheat Sheet
  4. And much more…

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If you learn ONE THING from today's podcast please share it with us, email us contact@ownyoureating.com or find us on any social media platform.

May 17, 201835:42
Own Your Eating - EP 32 - Emotional Eating?
May 10, 201836:01
Own Your Eating - EP 30 -Why your progress is stalled.
Apr 26, 201823:10
Own Your Eating - EP 29 - How to stay motivated when you're not seeing progress.
Apr 19, 201829:16
Own Your Eating - EP 28 - Lifestyle Membership

Own Your Eating - EP 28 - Lifestyle Membership

Jason and Roz answer all of your questions about their brand new Lifestyle Membership.  

Mar 08, 201822:25