This week, I sat down with Erik Bustillo, MS, RD, FISSN. He is the CEO of Erik Bustillo Consulting. He has been in healthcare/fitness for well over a decade. He is a Registered Dietitian, Fellow (and Certified Sports Nutritionist) of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, a Certified Sports Nutritionist, a Certified Strength Coach, a Certified CrossFit Level 2 Coach, and a Certified Personal Trainer. He earned his Bachelor's in Dietetics & Nutrition and his Master's in Applied Exercise Science and Sports Nutrition. He specializes in reading blood/lab values that have a direct effect on health and performance. Several fields of expertise are energy improvement, performance recovery, weight loss, working with professional/elite athletes, and stress management. Erik has experience in medical nutrition therapy and lifestyle/health coaching. He is a published author in several scientific journals. He is a world-renowned speaker and works closely with military groups, including armed forces groups of the United States of America, such as the Navy and the Army. One of his passions is educating, and he does this on many levels, from lecturing for sports teams, to guest lecturing at universities, presenting to tactical athlete groups, corporate wellness and helping other dietitians and coaches grow in their careers. We discussed 01:52 - Eric's Background and Experience in Dietetics and Sports Nutrition 09:04 - CrossFit's Impact on the Fitness Industry 11:02 - Performance Nutrition vs. Health Nutrition 15:04 - The Difference Between Diet and Nutrition 17:45 - The Psychology of Food and Disordered Eating Patterns 18:34 - The Diet Industry and Fear Mongering 21:38 - Scientific Communication and Education in Nutrition 28:56 - Building Trust and Using Empathy in Coaching 31:31 - Motivational Interviewing and Client Autonomy 34:43 - Client Decision-Making and Agency 42:03 - Setting Realistic Expectations and Client Goal Management 46:45 - Nutritional Strategies as Tools (Keto, Vegan, etc.) 47:56 - Metabolic Flexibility and Training Strategies 57:07 - Habit Change and Long-Term Sustainability 1:02:50 - Social Pressures and Alcohol in Nutrition Coaching Find Erik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikbustillo Instagram: @erikbustillo X: @erikbustillo __________ Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance __________ -🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach: www.coachescorneru.com 💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance: www. masterathletic.com Who am I and why should you listen to me? Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics. RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!
