In this episode, I chat with James LeBaigue - REGISTERED SPORTS NUTRITIONST, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, BRITISH TRAITHLON COACH, TRIATHLETE, BLOGGER/YOUTUBER and today we're diving into the world of nutrition and lifestyle choices. With a touching personal journey that steered him towards a mission of health and wellness, James brings a wealth of experience from working in general practice to founding Nutrition Triathlon, and his role as the head of nutrition for Hurry The Food Up. In this episode, we're unpacking everything from the nuanced efficacy of intermittent fasting for weight management to the ethics of vegetarianism, and the broader implications of dietary choices on our health and environment. James shares his candid take on why fasted training might not be the best fit for endurance athletes and how attuning to our body's hunger signals can be a game-changer. We get personal, too—I'll share my own encounters with intermittent fasting and why reducing my eating window resonated with my body's needs. Expect to be challenged on your ideas about the cost of healthy eating and the impact of mental health on our food choices. James advocates for a blend of tough love, ownership, and intrinsic motivation to guide us through life's endeavors, whether they're in health, nutrition, or business. So, prepare to question, reflect, and possibly reshape your approach to diet and lifestyle as we explore the importance of empathy, education, and accessible quality food. It's time to ask ourselves—are we truly enjoying the present moment? Let's find out together on this episode. Connect with James: Instagram Hurry the Food Up - https://www.instagram.com/hurrythefoodup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Hurrythefoodup Instagram - Nutrition Triathlon- https://www.instagram.com/nutritiontriathlon/ YouTube - Nutrition Triathlon - https://www.youtube.com/@UCex01xXyKqklIkdN3Oufh3g Website: https://hurrythefoodup.com Website: https://www.nutritiontriathlon.com Time stamps: 00:00 Father's death inspired career in healthcare. 06:27 Varied diets can be healthy, plant-based beneficial. 10:22 Lack of knowledge leads to unhealthy habits. 14:16 Chronic diseases linked to poor lifestyle choices. 16:58 Ownership, motivation, and rapport crucial for success. 18:56 Motivation is crucial, focus on individual needs. 23:04 Prioritizing goals and deadlines for focused work. 27:32 Individual energy needs vary in fitness and sports. 29:49 Listen to your body, eat enough, avoid restrictions. 31:43 Weight control is about more than calories. Follow Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-with-elena-agar/id1530850914 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UKh6dWcuQwJlmAOqD8wij --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support