Maybe you’ve felt this way: it’s only a matter of time before someone bursts through the door shouting “fake!” 

Then, they’ll have you hauled off to jail as a fraud…or ejected into space as an imposter:

Well, feeling like a phony is a real thing and we’ve found it to be fairly common amongst our coaching clients.

Luckily, we’ve learned a few strategies for overcoming “imposter syndrome,” especially on how it relates to fitness. Today, we’ll share our tips and tricks with you too.

We assign fun missions to our coaching clients to help them level up their mindset! Click here to learn more.

Here’s what we’ll cover today:

• What is Imposter Syndrome?
• How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Part 1: The Perfectionist
• How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Part 2: The Superwoman/Superman
• How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Part 3: The Natural Genius
• How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Part 4: The Soloist
• How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Part 5: The Expert
• Getting Rid of Imposter Syndrome (Next Steps)

Let’s jump right in!

What is Imposter Syndrome?

Winter is approaching and with it comes SAD.

No, I don’t mean the emotion (although that’s part of it).

I’m talking about Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Luckily, we have some tips and tricks for treating SAD that our Online Coaching Clients use. Today, we’ll share them with you too.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
• How do I know if I have SAD?
• What is the best treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder? (Slaying the SAD Beast)
• Moving forward with SAD (This too shall pass)

Disclaimer: We’re going to be discussing some issues that may be difficult for some going through a tough time. If you (or someone you know) aren’t coping so well, PLEASE see the links at the bottom of this article with some resources from all around the world. Obviously, we recommend discussing this information with your health professional – none of this is a diagnosis, but rather a starting point for discussion.

From here, mental health wizard and resident NF Family Rebel Correspondent, Dan Schmidt, will take it away:

So you’re trying to lose weight fast, eh?

I hear ya. It’s what most people are after!

There’s just one problem. 

There’s an ABSURD amount of horrible advice out there for quick weight loss.

I’m looking at you “Weight Loss Tea” and “Fat Burner Cookies.”

Fortunately, us nerds at Nerd Fitness actually help people get healthy with things like “science” and “proven strategies that last.” 

We have thousands of success stories from our community and 1 million+ people tune in each month for our advice on getting in shape.

Below, we’ll share with you our 9 strategies for safe, sustainable weight loss. We use these as part of our Online Coaching Program and today you’ll learn them too. 

Want to lose weight quickly and safely? We can help!

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• What is the fastest way to lose weight? (4 common methods)
• How much weight can I expect to lose?
• How do you maintain your weight loss? (Real talk)
• 9 habits for weight loss (that we use with our clients)
• How to lose weight fast (next steps)

We have a lot to cover, so let’s jump right in!

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So you’ve decided it’s time to learn about the Carnivore Diet?

Well my friend, you’ve arrived at the right place!

We dissect different nutritional strategies for our coaching clients and we are really freaking good at it!

Is an all-meat diet right for you? Let our coaches help you decide!

Here’s what we’ll cover in our guide to the Carnivore Diet:

• Question 1: What is the Carnivore Diet? 
• The history of the Carnivore Diet (Surviving on an all-meat diet)
• Question 2: What are the benefits of the Carnivore Diet? 
• Question 3: What do you eat on a Carnivore Diet? 
• Question 4: Is the Carnivore Diet safe? Is an all-meat diet healthy?
• Bowel movements on an all-meat diet (I know you’re curious)
• Question 5: How do I start the Carnivore Diet? (Magnesium and potassium recommendations)
• Next steps for adopting a healthy diet.

Alright, it’s time to fire up the grill. Let’s talk meat.

So you’re interested in eating only plants, eh?

Well, you’ve come to the right place to learn all about it. 

We’ve helped many of our clients embark on a plant-based diet and there is definitely a right way and a wrong way to go vegan or vegetarian. 

Is a Plant-Based Diet right for you? Maybe! Let our coaches help you decide.

Here’s what we’ll cover in our guide to removing animal products from your diet:

• What is a plant-based diet?
• What foods can you eat on a plant-based diet?
• Will a plant-based diet help me lose weight?
• Will I get enough protein on a plant-based diet?
• How to build muscle on a plant-based diet.
• Calculating protein requirements for a plant-based athlete. 
• What are some good plant protein supplements?
• What’s a plant-based day of eating look like? (A Vegan Meal Plan)
• Common mistakes when following a plant-based diet (Beware of “Fake Meat”)
• What supplements should a vegan take?
• Trusted resources for embarking on a plant-based diet.
• Getting started with a plant-based diet (Next Steps)

Alright buckeroo, let’s get ready to do this thing. 

Want to know how fruit fits into a healthy diet?

It’s a valid question! After all, it’s absolutely possible to lose weight eating fruit…and GAIN weight eating fruit! 

This is an area of focus for our 1-on-1 Coaching clients, but we’re gonna tell you everything you need to know below too.

How much fruit should you be eating? Let us help you decide!

Today we’ll help you determine how much fruit, and what kind of fruit, you should be eating. 

Here’s what we’ll cover to answer the question, “Is eating Fruit healthy?”

• Is fruit good for you?
• Is the sugar in fruit bad for you?
• Is eating fruit good for weight loss?
• Is fruit juice healthy? 
• Should I eat dried fruit?
• Is canned fruit healthy?
• Calorie content of the most popular fruit.
• Building a healthy plate (next steps). 

If you’re curious about where fruits and other foods such as potatoes fall on the “healthy eating” spectrum, you should check out the Nerd Fitness Diet guide and cheat sheet. It’s a level up system designed for you to adopt new healthy habits that will stick, by slowly progressing you from a newbie to an expert.

You can check it out for free when you join the Rebellion!

Download our free weight loss guide

THE NERD FITNESS DIET: 10 Levels to Change Your Life

• Follow our 10-level nutrition system at your own pace
• What you need to know about weight loss and healthy eating
• 3 Simple rules we follow every day to stay on target

It’s time to learn about the Mediterranean Diet!

Maybe you heard it’s one of the best diets for overall health?

Or perhaps you’ve decided it’s time to lose some weight and you’re searching for a sustainable diet?

No matter what your motive, you’ve arrived at the right place!

We analyze different diets as part of our 1-on-1 Online Coaching, and we are really flippin good at it!

Is the Mediterranean Diet right for you? Maybe! Let our coaches help you decide.

Here’s what we’ll cover in our Beginner’s Guide to the Mediterranean Diet:

• What is the Mediterranean Diet?
• Where did the Mediterranean Diet come from? (The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid)
• What do you eat on the Mediterranean Diet? (Food List)
• What foods are NOT allowed on the Mediterranean Diet?
• Will I lose weight on the Mediterranean Diet?
• Easy Mediterranean Diet recipes
• Why is the Mediterranean Diet so healthy? (Other lifestyle considerations)
• Can I drink wine (and other alcohol) on the Mediterranean Diet?
• Exercise and the Mediterranean Diet (Workout recommendations)
• 7 common questions on starting the Mediterranean Diet
• Next steps on beginning the Mediterranean Diet (plus a challenge)

It’s a lot to cover, so let’s jump right in! 

Time to get to weird…

You’re here because you want to get the lowdown on rice.

Perhaps you’re wondering: Is eating rice healthy? Does it really matter if we eat white or brown?

Well my friend, you’ve come to the right place!

We provide nutritional guidance as part of our 1-on-1 Online Coaching Program, and we know a thing or two on when and how to serve rice.

Should you be eating rice? If so, how much? Let us help you decide!

Here’s what we’ll cover to answer the question, “Should I be eating rice?”

• Is rice healthy for me?
• Is rice fattening?
• What’s the difference between brown rice and white rice?
• White Rice vs Brown Rice: Our Recommendation
• Should I worry about arsenic in rice? Does eating rice cause diabetes?
• When to eat rice (Next steps)

Let’s jump right in!

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