Where Optimal Meets Practical

Jordan Lips
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When it comes to nutrition and training...talking about what's optimal is always fun, but making it practical changes lives. On this show we'll dive deep on all things training, nutrition, and mindset optimization while making sure to drive home the practical and applicable side of things.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    287: Akash Patel - Science vs Policy: The Dietary Guidelines Problem

    The U.S. Dietary Guidelines are supposed to reflect the best available nutrition science… but what happens when the final recommendations don’t match the evidence? In this episode, I’m joined by Akash Patel to break down how the Dietary Guidelines are created, where they diverged from the scientific report, and what this means for nutrition, public health, and your everyday food choices. Akash Patel is an MD/MBA student at the University of Miami focused on nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and public health, with a focus on improving nutrition education in healthcare. What we cover: 12:50 – How the Dietary Guidelines are created (DGAC explained)17:43 – Why most Americans don’t follow the guidelines23:27 – Where the final guidelines diverge from the science34:24 – Issues with the new guidelines (visuals, messaging, contradictions)58:31 – Key differences: plant protein, processed foods, health equity1:19:50 – How U.S. guidelines compare to other countries1:30:25 – Plant vs animal protein and long-term health outcomes1:45:51 – Practical ways to eat more plant proteinConnect with Akash: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akashpatelKey resources mentioned: USA Dietary Guidelines USA Dietary Guidelines Scientific Advisory Committee Executive Summary List of 56 Recommendations from DGAC to HHS Misinformation about the dietary guidelines (transparency/conflicts) PMID: 38522617 U.S. population largely does not follow dietary recommendations PMID: 20702750 Greater adherence to HEI and health outcomes PMID: 31529069 U.S. food supply not aligned with recommendations PMID: 25441965 NHS and HPFS studies (fruits/vegetables, physical activity, plant vs animal protein) PMID: 33641343, 41574252, 27479196

    1h 48m

  2. 9 MAR

    286: Ruth Maleski (@ruth_mpower) - Will it ever be enough?

    Where to find Ruth ⬇️ Instagram Website / Coaching ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Where to find me ⬇️ Instagram Podcast ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ My group program ⬇️ WOMP Training [Gym + Home] ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL 🫶🏼JL

    1h 3m

  3. 23 FEB

    285: Andy de Santis (@andytherd) - "Ode to Legumes": Fatty liver, fiber, and what actually matters

    Episode Description 👇🏼 In this episode of WOMP, Jordan sits down with registered dietitian Andy De Santis to break down the real drivers of fatty liver, the underrated power of fiber, and why legumes might be one of the most practical nutrition upgrades most people are missing. They dig into metabolic health, ultra-processed food nuance, plant vs animal protein, and how to focus on the habits that actually move the needle. If you want an evidence-based, practical approach to nutrition without the fear-mongering, this episode is for you. - What You Will Learn👇🏼 • What fatty liver actually is and what drives it • Why fiber intake is still too low for most people • The metabolic benefits of legumes • Plant vs animal protein: what matters most • Where the ultra-processed food conversation gets oversimplified • Practical nutrition habits that compound over time - Timestamps👇🏼 00:00 Intro and welcome 02:10 Andy’s background and nutrition philosophy 05:45 Why Andy focuses on metabolic health 09:30 What is happening in fatty liver 14:50 Biggest drivers of fatty liver risk 20:05 Fiber and metabolic health 24:40 The case for legumes 29:15 Why beans are underutilized 33:50 Protein quality nuance 39:10 Ultra-processed foods discussion 45:25 Practical diet improvements 50:40 Where most people should start 55:30 Rapid-fire nutrition advice 59:10 Where to find Andy - Connect with Andy👇🏼 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andytherd Website: https://andytherd.com Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/andytherd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andydesantisrd/ Andy De Santis is a registered dietitian known for his practical, evidence-based approach to metabolic health and plant-forward nutrition. - Connect with Jordan👇🏼 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanlipsfitness/ Website: https://jordanlipsfitness.com/ WOMP Coaching: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/womp-gym-home-bundle?attrib=548099-ig Jordan Lips is the founder of WOMP (Where Optimal Meets Practical), helping busy adults build evidence-based nutrition and training habits that actually stick.

    1h 9m

  4. 9 FEB

    284: Q&A - RMR testing, strength asymmetry, GLP-1s to lose stubborn fat and MORE!!

    Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ My group program ⬇️ WOMP Training [Gym + Home] ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 1:1 Coaching ⬇️ Apply HERE ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL 🫶🏼JL

    41 min

  5. 22 JAN

    283: Q&A - HR during lifting, go-to fruits & veg, bulking vs maingaining, and MORE!!

    Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ My group program ⬇️ WOMP Training [Gym + Home] ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 1:1 Coaching ⬇️ Apply HERE ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL 🫶🏼JL

    35 min

  6. 12 JAN

    282: My New Year's Resolution - Be mediocre

    Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ My group program ⬇️ WOMP Training [Gym + Home] ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 1:1 Coaching ⬇️ Apply HERE ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL 🫶🏼JL

    36 min

  7. 22/12/2025

    281: Kasey Jo (@coachkaseyjo) - How to set the right goals and be consistent with your habits

    Where to find Kasey ⬇️ Instagram Health Mindset Coaching Cert ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Where to find me ⬇️ Instagram Podcast ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ My group program ⬇️ WOMP Training [Gym + Home] ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL 🫶🏼JL

    56 min

  8. 08/12/2025

    280: Dealing with low motivation to train

    Where to find me ⬇️ IG: @JordanLipsFitness Podcast: Where Optimal Meets Practical ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ My group program ⬇️ WOMP Training [Gym + Home] ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 1:1 Coaching ⬇️ Apply HERE ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL 🫶🏼JL

    45 min
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When it comes to nutrition and training...talking about what's optimal is always fun, but making it practical changes lives. On this show we'll dive deep on all things training, nutrition, and mindset optimization while making sure to drive home the practical and applicable side of things.

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