Fit Disciple Podcast

HOW MUCH PROTEIN DO YOU NEED?

Protein has become one of the biggest buzzwords in nutrition, but most people still don't know how much they actually need. Is the recommended amount enough? Do you need more if you're trying to lose weight, build muscle, or simply stay healthy as you age?

Inside this episode we cover: • The real meaning of the RDA for protein • How much protein you need for health, muscle gain, and fat loss • Why protein becomes even more important as you age • The connection between protein, metabolism, and hunger • How protein supports recovery and healing after injury

For more listen to the full podcast: " HOW MUCH PROTEIN DO YOU NEED.''  Watch now and learn how small changes in your nutrition can make a big difference in your health and calling.

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The True Danger to Human Health In this episode of the Fit Disciple Podcast, Adam breaks down a powerful framework for understanding metabolic health: the two bookends that determine most chronic health outcomes - chronic overconsumption and chronic under movement.

When energy intake consistently exceeds energy expenditure, and movement is chronically low, the body adapts. Visceral fat increases, Insulin rises, Lipids shift, and Inflammation climbs. The system becomes strained.

But the solution isn't chasing individual numbers., It's reducing systemic metabolic load through:
Strength training
Cardio activity
Better sleep
Good nutrition
Aligning energy intake and expenditure
If you want clarity instead of confusion in the health space, this one is for you.

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Faith Centered Fitness with Coach JT Tapias

Welcome back to the Fit Disciple Podcast.

In this powerful episode, Adam sits down with J.T. Tapias — clinical pastoral counselor, nutrition sociologist, and founder of the Empty Your Bucket Nutrition Plan — for one of the most raw and practical conversations we've had yet. J.T.'s story is extraordinary.

Born in Medellín during the height of cartel violence, surrounded by drug money and chaos, homeless at 14 in New York City, signed to play professional soccer overseas, battling addiction and internal emptiness. At 30 years old, everything changed.

God radically transformed his life.

Salvation wasn't the end of the story, it was the beginning of discipline.

This isn't just about nutrition, It's about stewardship.

It's about activating your faith. It's about becoming the kind of man who partners with God instead of making excuses. If you're tired of compartmentalizing your faith and fitness, If you know God is calling you to greater discipline, If you're ready to stop consuming and start building:

Listen to the full episode now. Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments. Share this with someone who needs a spiritual and physical reset.

Faith Centered Fitness with Coach JT Tapias

Welcome back to the Fit Disciple Podcast.
In this powerful episode, Adam sits down with J.T. Tapias — clinical pastoral counselor, nutrition sociologist, and founder of the Empty Your Bucket Nutrition Plan — for one of the most raw and practical conversations we've had yet. J.T.'s story is extraordinary.

Born in Medellín during the height of cartel violence, surrounded by drug money and chaos, homeless at 14 in New York City, signed to play professional soccer overseas, battling addiction and internal emptiness. At 30 years old, everything changed.

God radically transformed his life.

Salvation wasn't the end of the story, it was the beginning of discipline.

This isn't just about nutrition, It's about stewardship.

It's about activating your faith. It's about becoming the kind of man who partners with God instead of making excuses. If you're tired of compartmentalizing your faith and fitness, If you know God is calling you to greater discipline, If you're ready to stop consuming and start building:

Listen to the full episode now. Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments. Share this with someone who needs a spiritual and physical reset.

The Importance of Sleep

It is very difficult to be defeated in your health and be victorious in Your faith at the same time!

Sleep is a biological necessity for the human body. In other words, it is a foundational physiological process not just a recovery tool of convenience.

Consistent, uninterrupted sleep (7 hours straight) is usually better for your brain and body than 8 hours broken into intervals.

In this episode you will learn about:

1. The significance of adequate sleep
2. The benefits of sleep
3. How sleep deprivation affects brain function, mental status and decision making
4. A study on how Insufficient sleep undermines dietary efforts to reduce adiposity / body fat
5. Factors that disrupts/ promote sleep e.g. how light brightness/ dimness affects REM Sleep and total sleep time
 
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