Today's episode is a mailing list Q&A! I asked the fine folks on my mailing list for health and fitness questions, and boy did you guys deliver. We'll dive into breaking through weight loss plateaus, balancing strength goals with cardiovascular fitness, how to manage your diet in a calorie deficit, and A TON more.

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When it comes to fitness, many people focus on either burning fat or building muscle, but what if I told you that these goals aren’t mutually exclusive? The principle of progressive overload is one of the most effective ways to achieve both. And that's what we're going to talk about in this episode!

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In the ultimate guide to nutrition for fat loss, I’ll break down the basics of nutrition so you can get started with a plan that’s easy to follow and understand. We'll break down everything from calories, to macros and why they matter, and how to meal prep and plan for success.

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Building a workout routine that you can stick to over the long haul is one of the most important steps toward achieving your fitness goals. Whether you're aiming to build muscle, burn fat, or simply improve your overall health, the workout program that works best is always the one you can follow consistently.

In this episode of the podcast, I'll break down 6 key elements of a sustainable workout routine, and outline how you can put the pieces together to build your own killer training program!

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Regardless of your fitness goal, eating high protein is critical. If you want to build muscle, or lose weight, or get stronger, or simply just improve your overall health, protein plays a massive role.

But it also comes with a cost… Eating nutritious foods isn’t always affordable, but in this week's podcast episode I’ve outlined exactly how to eat high protein on a budget!

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So you want to improve your health and fitness, but you don’t know where to start? Let’s break down how to set realistic fitness goals you’ll actually achieve.

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In this episode, you'll learn about the key elements of any good muscle building program. From training, to nutrition, recovery, and more ... By the end of this episode you'll have all the knowledge you need to make MASSIVE progress building muscle!

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Let's dive deep into the details and answer the question: what is the most effective diet for weight loss? Because while there are many diet fads and trends that come and go, there's one approach in particular that seems to work for weight loss just about every single time.

(Hint: it's flexible.)

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In today's episode of the podcast I'm outlining the 3 worst fitness supplements, in my opinion. These three supplements are ones I get questions about all the time, and I know millions of people use them every day. BUT... There's almost no evidence to suggest they work, and some of them can be harmful to your health.

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In this episode, I'll break down the best supplements for athletic performance, while focusing on my top 3 choices. If you want to be bigger, faster, and stronger — or if you simply just want to get the most out of your time in the gym — then let's talk about the supplements that are PROVEN to actually help!

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