Episode 14 - How to Be a Better Client

What kind of client are you? What are your strengths and weaknesses as a client? Or maybe you've never had a coach before - if not, this will be a good guide as to what to avoid as a client and how to be a better client which will only help you achieve better results.

What is Food, Fitness & Family?

Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.

Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.

IG: @thrivinglivesfitness

Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.

IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining

APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-fitness-family/id1646815903

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk6xSV1uGEq66OKX6?si=e72746aa3b7b41ac 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J81ktn4TnRyL4BumQ

Episode 13 - Feeling Empowered by Taking Action

Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe that you WILL conquer your goals? Today we talk about the importance of EMPOWERING yourself by taking action in your life in ways that fuel you, that make you feel good about yourself and how those small actions help you build momentum.

What is Food, Fitness & Family?

Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.

Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.

IG: @thrivinglivesfitness

Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.

IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining

Episode 12 - New Years Resolutions

Today we sit down to talk about New Years Resolutions: why people fail their resolutions, how to set attainable goals, what kinds of goals you should be setting, daily actionable steps to reach your goals.

What is Food, Fitness & Family?

Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.

Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.

IG: @thrivinglivesfitness

Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.

IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining

APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-fitness-family/id1646815903

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk6xSV1uGEq66OKX6?si=e72746aa3b7b41ac 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J81ktn4TnRyL4BumQ

Episode 11 - Mental Health

Today we sit down to talk about the mental health of bodybuilders, entrepreneurs, the various mental health struggles we see within our clients and how fitness can help or hurt our mental health in a variety of way.

What is Food, Fitness & Family?

Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.

Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.

IG: @thrivinglivesfitness

Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.

IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining

APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-fitness-family/id1646815903

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk6xSV1uGEq66OKX6?si=e72746aa3b7b41ac

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J81ktn4TnRyL4BumQ

Episode 10 - Lab Work Essentials

Today we did a deep dive on Lab Work. Who should get it done, how to get it done, why to get it done, and as coaches, what are we looking for and why it matters.

What is Food, Fitness & Family?

Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.

Link to Lab Work via Life Extension: Click the link, click on lab testing at the top, then select "Comprehensive Weight Loss Panel" -- https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-100588195-10431444

Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.

IG: @thrivinglivesfitness

Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.

IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining

Episode 9 - How to Manage Your Diet During the Holidays

Today we sit down to go over how to manage nutrition and lifestyle habits leading up to the holidays, between holidays, and wasting NO time after the day/meal/holiday to lock back in. What do we personally do on Thanksgiving and other holidays, as well as how we coach our clients during days like this.

The key here is balance and enjoying quality time with family on these important days and precious time we get to share with those we love most.

What is Food, Fitness & Family?

Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.

Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.

IG: @thrivinglivesfitness

Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.

IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining

APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-fitness-family/id1646815903

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk6xSV1uGEq66OKX6?si=e72746aa3b7b41ac

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J81ktn4TnRyL4BumQ

Episode 8 - How to Execute Your Week

Organization and planning ahead are two keys to success in anything you do: especially health and fitness. In this weeks' episode we discuss how we prepare for a successful week, how to be adaptable if something throws off your plan, and ways to streamline your life so you can focus on your goals.

What is Food, Fitness & Family?

Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.

Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.

IG: @thrivinglivesfitness

Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.

IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining

APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-fitness-family/id1646815903

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk6xSV1uGEq66OKX6?si=e72746aa3b7b41ac 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J81ktn4TnRyL4BumQ

Episode 7 - Caleb's Comp Prep: The prep before the prep, how the last 30 weeks are going, and finishing strong!

What is Food, Fitness & Family?

Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.

Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.

IG: @thrivinglivesfitness

Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.

IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining

APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-fitness-family/id1646815903

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk6xSV1uGEq66OKX6?si=e72746aa3b7b41ac

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J81ktn4TnRyL4BumQ

Episode 6 - Q & A

Today we sit down and answer questions from our community pertaining to health, fitness and the balancing act of it all with family and friends.

What is Food, Fitness & Family?

Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.

Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.

IG: @thrivinglivesfitness

Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.

IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining

Episode 5: Meal Prep Basics

Today we sit down to discuss Meal Prep Basics. Let's face it, most of us live on the GO - between work, kids, family, friends, the gym and all else, we don't have 6 hours a week to meal prep but it's VITAL to our success so what do we do? In this episode we talk about How to Grocery Shop for success, how to efficiently prepare your meals for the week and GO-TO foods, sauces and seasonings that you should always keep on hand at home.

What is Food, Fitness & Family?

Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.

Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.

IG: @thrivinglivesfitness

Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.

IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining