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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2025 · 20 MIN

Ep 6: The Role Exercise and Nutrition Play in Your Health Journey.

from The BMI Podcast · host Dr. Drew Crawford

Episode 6: The Role Exercise and Nutrition Play in Your Health Journey.About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford emphasizes the foundational importance of physical activity and balanced nutrition in achieving sustainable health outcomes. He discusses how regular exercise not only supports weight management but also enhances mood, energy levels, and overall well-being. The episode highlights the synergistic effect of combining consistent physical activity with mindful eating habits to foster long-term health improvements.Show Notes:​0:00 - Intro​0:45 - New Years Resolution Check-In​1:16 - In Terms of Weight Loss, What Role Does Exercise Play?​2:00 - Muscles & Metabolism​3:08 - Calories vs Energy​4:20 - Weight Loss Really Happens in the Kitchen​5:12 - Exercise Types with Estimated Energy Expenditures​5:39 - Formula to Understand Energy Needed to Run 1 Mile at Moderate Pace (Weight x 0.71 = Energy) ​6:24 - Walking​6:39 - Biking​6:59 - Lifting Weights​7:08 - Pickleball​7:24 - Rowing​7:41 - CrossFit​8:11 - Calories in Foods​8:19 - Snickers​ 8:25 - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups​8:31 - KitKat​8:33 - Hershey's Bar​8:36 - Can of Coca-Cola​8:39 - McDonald's Quarter-Pounder (with Fries)​8:51 - Chick-fil-A's Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, 8-Piece Nuggets, 8-Piece Grilled Nuggets, Chocolate Chunk Chocolate Chip Cookie​9:19 - TacoBell's Crunch-Wrap Supreme, Nachos Bell Grande, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito​9:32 - Chocolate Chip Cookie (2", 3" 4")​9:44 - Exercise and Food Can Cancel Each Other Out​11:31 - Mischievous Marketing Schemes​13:44 - Stay Disciplined, Preserve Muscle Mass, & Exercise Consistently​15:51 - Study on Exercising Consistently​17:05 - Exercise at Night Can Effect Sleep and Weight Loss (Study)About Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ (@thebmipodcast)⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, BA, DABOM)⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

Episode 6: The Role Exercise and Nutrition Play in Your Health Journey.About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford emphasizes the foundational importance of physical activity and balanced nutrition in achieving sustainable health outcomes. He discusses how regular exercise not only supports weight management but also enhances mood, energy levels, and overall well-being. The episode highlights the synergistic effect of combining consistent physical activity with mindful eating habits to foster long-term health improvements.Show Notes:​0:00 - Intro​0:45 - New Years Resolution Check-In​1:16 - In Terms of Weight Loss, What Role Does Exercise Play?​2:00 - Muscles & Metabolism​3:08 - Calories vs Energy​4:20 - Weight Loss Really Happens in the Kitchen​5:12 - Exercise Types with Estimated Energy Expenditures​5:39 - Formula to Understand Energy Needed to Run 1 Mile at Moderate Pace (Weight x 0.71 = Energy) ​6:24 - Walking​6:39 - Biking​6:59 - Lifting Weights​7:08 - Pickleball​7:24 - Rowing​7:41 - CrossFit​8:11 - Calories in Foods​8:19 - Snickers​ 8:25 - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups​8:31 - KitKat​8:33 - Hershey's Bar​8:36 - Can of Coca-Cola​8:39 - McDonald's Quarter-Pounder (with Fries)​8:51 - Chick-fil-A's Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, 8-Piece Nuggets, 8-Piece Grilled Nuggets, Chocolate Chunk Chocolate Chip Cookie​9:19 - TacoBell's Crunch-Wrap Supreme, Nachos Bell Grande, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito​9:32 - Chocolate Chip Cookie (2", 3" 4")​9:44 - Exercise and Food Can Cancel Each Other Out​11:31 - Mischievous Marketing Schemes​13:44 - Stay Disciplined, Preserve Muscle Mass, & Exercise Consistently​15:51 - Study on Exercising Consistently​17:05 - Exercise at Night Can Effect Sleep and Weight Loss (Study)About Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ (@thebmipodcast)⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, BA, DABOM)⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

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