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Oftentimes using stories and anecdotes is the best way to think about our lives and remember to make good decisions. Here I share a couple that work for me. I go into how to deal with struggle and success, the competing forces inside our heads, the benefits of meditation, and more in this episode. Thank you so much for listening!

As I always harp on, when it comes to building muscle or losing fat- it comes down to calories in vs. calories out. Now, there's a lot of factors at play here but ultimately what diet you're on or how clean or dirty the food you eat is will not be the ultimate determinant, calories will be. That being said we must think about how food fuels our performance and gets/keeps us full among other things. Most importantly, we have to recognize that sometimes the enjoyment of food and the people with which we share food with is more important than the nutritional value.

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On this podcast I discuss the paradox of choice and how it relates to our tendency to "paralysis by analysis." I also offer some anecdotes to decrease decision fatigue and single-task strategically instead of multi-task.

In this episode I discuss macros- what are they, what foods contain which, and the pros and cons of tracking vs. not tracking. I also talk about the "is a calorie a calorie?" debate, the peri-workout window as opposed to the anabolic window, the one food I always avoid, and the problem with healthy fats.

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Oftentimes we optimize for the wrong thing and wind up being efficient in some pointless or trivial task. What we should strive for is being effective in all areas of life, in this podcast I explain why and give some examples.

This podcast is all about my new coaching service designed for people who want to learn to sustainably build a healthy, strong physique. I've fallen victim to every trap the fitness industry has to offer which is why I'm uniquely qualified to help you along in your own fitness journey! Descriptions and videos from former podcast guests will help you dial in your training, and specialized nutrition advice will help anyone succeed no matter your unique dietary needs or lifestyle preferences. Listen in for the why behind the program and its details. I am confident this episode will provide value whether or not you become a client. If you've ever program hopped, been frustrated with stunted progress, or wondered how to stay fit without spending hours in the gym and agonizing over food choices, this podcast is for you! Plus there's a special offer as well!

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On this book review podcast I discuss Atomic Habits by James Clear. This book opened my eyes to why I am successful with some habits and falter with others. I discuss the two-minute rule, the Goldilocks rule, the 4 laws of behavior change and more in this episode. I try to keep everything very tangible and useful by providing examples from my own life. I think you will find this podcast very useful and I appreciate you giving it a listen!

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There is one thing that holds people back from achieving success in fitness or any endeavor in life, it is what makes us procrastinate and claim "perfectionism." Find out the keys to inspiration and success in this episode.

What comes to mind when you think of a bodybuilder? A Ronnie Coleman or Dorian Yates? Professional bodybuilders have the advantage of both genetics (like most basketball players are gifted with size and quickness- bodybuilders have an elite capacity to grow muscle) and steroid use. We should all train like bodybuilders however, because as exercise unequivocally unlocks a healthier life, most want exercise to maximize their physique and appearance- this is what bodybuilding does in contrast to the grueling nature of cardio which most know. Additionally bodybuilding will teach you to push yourself mentally which strengthens your resolve, it makes you practice objectivity, and it keeps you interested with constant goal setting. I discuss these concepts and more in this podcast, I hope you enjoy!

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