66 | Listener Q&A: HRV, the Protein Push & the New US Dietary Guidelines

Send us Fan MailIn this listener Q&A episode, we answer questions about yoga and strength, the push for higher protein intake, HRV tracking, supplements, 10K steps and the new US Dietary Guidelines. We break down (as always) what’s evidence-based, what’s being overhyped and where context actually matters.This episode is for anyone feeling overwhelmed by health trends, wearables, supplement ads, or conflicting advice. If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I really need to care about this?”,  this conversation is for you!🎗️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:20 Can Yoga Build Strength Alone?03:35 Thoughts On The New US Dietary Guidelines07:25 HRV: Useful Tool Or Overhyped Metric?10:12 The Big Push For Protein: What’s Driving It?13:35 How To Convince Your Doctor That Your Health Is More Than Just Your Weight?19:07 Do 10K Steps Equal A 200–300 Calorie Deficit?21:26 Final Takeaways📒 Resources Mentioned:🎧 59 | The Proteinification of Everything🎧 43 | The Problematic Origins of BMI: Why This Health Metric Is Failing Us🎧 50 | Everything We’ve Learned About Creatine (So You Don’t Have To)💛 STAY CONNECTED Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an episode.🟡 Questions & SuggestionsWe love hearing from you, if you have a question, a topic idea, or feedback on an episode, just click here🟡 How to: FitnessInstagram: @howtofitnesspod🟡 Michael Ulloa Website: michaelulloa.com Instagram: @michaelulloapt🟡 Kate Lyman Website: katelymannutrition.com Instagram:  @klnutritionThank you for listening to the How to: Fitness Podcast with Michael Ulloa and Kate Lyman!