Deadlifts and Pizza

A no BS fitness & nutrition podcast with Jaime & Laura

Get ready for the Deadlifts and Pizza Podcast! Every week, Jaime and I are diving deep into the world of fitness. We're talking about everything from clever ways to boost your protein intake and unpacking the latest research, to giving our honest opinions on whatever new fitness trend pops up. Trust us, no topic is too big or too small! You'll get a fun, unfiltered conversation from two trainers who are also genuinely great friends. We're pretty much always laughing, and we'd love for you to join in. If you're ready to hit your fitness goals sustainably and have a blast doing it, then let's go!

Laura Satas Laura Satas

Eating Only 1100 Calories? Protein Tips, Workout Progress, and Social Eating Situations | Deadlifts and Pizza Ep. 47

Practical ways to maintain energy during workouts, the value of video feedback for training improvements, and tips for adapting routines when equipment is limited. Planning meals, navigating social outings, and the cultural differences in food choices. They also tackle the challenge of meeting protein needs creatively without relying heavily on supplements or meat.

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Overreaction Monday (on a Tuesday): Fitness Hot Takes| D&P Ep. 46

Challenges women face building muscle as they age and how fitness influencers’ marketing can mess with our heads. We talk about why it’s so important to focus on performance, especially for kids, rather than obsessing over body image. Metabolism myths to set points in body composition, we cover it all with a mix of sarcasm and straight talk.

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Pull-Up Rivalries, Carnivore Curiosity, Weight Loss Drugs, and the Fasted Workout Debate| Deadlifts and Pizza Ep. 44

We’re sharing our pull-up training strategies. We also dive into the carnivore diet. From there, we dive into the topic of weight-loss drugs. They solve one issue but could leave us as an under-muscled society with weaker bones. Finally, we’re tackling fasted workouts. Dr. Stacy Sims says women should never train fasted, but Laura’s not entirely convinced.

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Summer Shred! The Ultimate Fat Loss Plan| Deadlifts and Pizza Ep. 43

Effective fat loss as summer approaches. They explore key components like achieving a caloric deficit, prioritizing protein, and incorporating strength training alongside cardio. The discussion dives into common fat loss mistake. Practical strategies like calorie cycling, diet breaks, and balancing nutrition with exercise for long-term success.

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Laura Satas Laura Satas

Build Muscle with This Overlooked Micronutrient | Deadlifts and Pizza Ep. 41

In this episode, we break down a fascinating study on Vitamin D and nutrient partitioning, and how it helps your body turn excess calories into muscle instead of fat by lowering myostatin and boosting leptin sensitivity. Then, we tackle some questions: Will you lose muscle after a week of barely eating due to illness? And what’s the best way to recomp?

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Rapid Weight Loss In Menopause?, BCAAs...Again | Deadlifts and Pizza Ep. 40

Jaime also explore the complexities of athletic performance, touching on how genetics can shape capabilities, the questionable benefits of BCAAs, and weight loss strategies for postmenopausal women. Listeners will gain insights into the psychological effects of rapid weight loss, the importance of preserving muscle during dieting,

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Laura Satas Laura Satas

Free Range Parenting, Comfort Foods, & More Fun Topics | Deadlifts and Pizza Ep. 38

In this lively and lighthearted episode, we dive into a mix of fun topics, including which animals match our personalities, our ultimate comfort foods, and our favorite ethnic cuisines. Plus, we share our thoughts on free-range parenting and what it really means. It’s a shorter episode, but it’s packed with plenty of laughs and relatable moments!

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The Average American Eats How Much!? Contralateral Training, Fat Loss w/out Tracking | Deadlifts and Pizza Ep. 35

We discuss the benefits of contralateral training. Then, we dive into the power of whole foods, and how Jamie’s going to go into a calorie deficit without tracking. We also uncover the wild stat that the average American consumes over 3,500 calories a day, and talk about how demonizing carbs, or seed oils isn’t the answer. What should your diet actually look like?

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Kiss, Marry, Kill: Fitness Edition! Plus Q&As | Deadlifts and Pizza Ep. 33

In this episode we discuss the 80/20 strategy for endurance training. Then we play a fitness-themed version of Kiss, Marry, Kill. Lastly, we answer fitness related questions that are centered around progressive overload, a coach getting a coach, a 3 day workout split that includes one day at home & one at the gym, increasing strength.

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The One Activity EVERYONE Should Be Doing, Pre-Workout Snack2, & Dopamine & Addiction| Deadlifts and Pizza Ep. 32

In this episode, Jaime and Laura discuss vibration plates plates. Are they useful? Next, they have a long discussion on the future of AI. What will be the purpose of humans? Jaime has a very optimistic view on our existence. This leads into a discussion about the use of GBT in making workout programs. They critique some on the Pod. 

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