Leave Feeling Better

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

Can you lose weight while eating junk food? Do Calories matter more than food choices? Today's guest dropped fat while eating Twinkies, Nutty Bars, Slim Jims, and more. He lost 27 pounds in 10 weeks while eating convenience-store foods. Plus, his blood work revealed a significant drop in triglycerides and HDL cholesterol.

Professor Mark Haub, Ph.D. teaches courses on Energy Balance at Kansas State University in the Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics, & Health. He's also a great father. Find Dr. Haub on Twitter:

Twitter.com/Haub_KSU

And here's an article from CNN:

Twinkie diet helps nutrition professor lose 27 pounds

I'm a normal dude, personal trainer, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. You can find me online here:

ChaseBarron.com

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A very special thank you to my Patreon friends:

Aaron Garcia

Beau Shepherd

Bransyn Luther

Cooking Fat

Dale Droski

danielKE

Dave Caldwell

Debbie Ford

Hanna Ahmad

Jacob Welte

Jerrod Gilbert

Jessica Glaser

Josh Woodruff

JW-

Mark Thornburgh

Michael Vazquez

Mike Mercado

Nelson Chipman

Orlando Marin

Paul M

Phil Schwan

Renjie Yi

Rich Barron

Terry

Will Lloyd

Yoran Heij

© Chase Barron / Fitness Forever Whatever (2021)

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

Do you enter the gym with a plan, or do you just wing it? Do your workouts make you stronger, or just sweatier? Is your routine effective, or just difficult? Answer truthfully.

If you want to improve your fitness for good, then you need to understand the fundamentals of programming. Gaining strength, losing weight, and moving better requires planning. Failure to plan is planning to fail. You don't just need a painful workout. You need a progressive workout. Today, you'll learn how to plan a workout routine that causes progress, not just pain.

All links mentioned in today's episode listed below:

Jordan Syatt's Article on Fitness Program Design

My YouTube Video on Tracking Workouts to Make Progress

My YouTube Video on Warming Up

My YouTube Video on Russian Twists

My Mobility Exercise Archive

I'm a normal dude, personal trainer, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. You can find me online here:

ChaseBarron.com

Instagram.com/ChaseMatthewBarron

YouTube.com/ChaseBarron

You can take part in this conversation by joining our private Facebook group:

Facebook.com/Groups/FitnessForeverWhatever

You can support the show for $5/month on Patreon to receive exclusive perks:

Patreon.com/ChaseBarron

A very special thank you to my Patreon friends:

Aaron Garcia

Beau Shepherd

Bransyn Luther

Cooking Fat

Dale Droski

danielKE

Dave Caldwell

Debbie Ford

Hanna Ahmad

Jacob Welte

Jessica Glaser

Joseph Rice

Josh Woodruff

JW-

Mark Thornburgh

Michael Vazquez

Mike Mercado

Nelson Chipman

Orlando Marin

Paul M

Phil Schwan

Renjie Yi

Rich Barron

Samantha Culleton

Terry

Will Lloyd

Yoran Heij

© Chase Barron / Fitness Forever Whatever (2021)

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

Are you an ordinary person who wants to lose weight, get stronger, and hit your goals while enjoying life? Then you need to hear this conversation with Jordan Syatt. Get ready to finally improve your fitness, business, and mindset for good. Here comes the simple (yet difficult) truth.

Jordan Syatt is a strength and nutrition coach who holds multiple powerlifting world-records. Jordan is a well-respected voice in the modern fitness community and is a prominent thought-leader in the online space. He has helped thousands of ordinary people to burn fat, build muscle, and get into the best shapes of their lives. He even coached Gary Vaynerchuck for 2 + ½ years straight!

Jordan recently turned 30 and moved across the country. In this conversation, we unpacked the past decade of his life. It's been quite the journey, and it's not over yet. You can find Jordan online here:

SyattFitness.com

Instagram.com/SyattFitness

YouTube.com/JordanSyatt

I'm a normal dude, personal trainer, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. You can find me online here:

ChaseBarron.com

Instagram.com/ChaseMatthewBarron

YouTube.com/ChaseBarron

You can take part in this conversation by joining our private Facebook group:

Facebook.com/Groups/FitnessForeverWhatever

You can support the show for $5/month on Patreon to receive exclusive perks:

Patreon.com/ChaseBarron

A very special thank you to my Patreon friends:

Aaron Garcia

Beau Shepherd

Bransyn Luther

Cooking Fat

Dale Droski

danielKE

Dave Caldwell

Debbie Ford

Hanna Ahmad

Jacob Welte

Jessica Glaser

Joseph Rice

Josh Woodruff

JW-

Mark Thornburgh

Michael Vazquez

Mike Mercado

Nelson Chipman

Orlando Marin

Paul M

Phil Schwan

Renjie Yi

Rich Barron

Samantha Culleton

Terry

Will Lloyd

Yoran Heij

© Chase Barron / Fitness Forever Whatever (2021)

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

Whether you are brand new to fitness or you are hitting a plateau, this episode is for you. It's time to jumpstart your progress with these practical tips! Losing weight, building muscle, and staying lean is simple - but it's not easy. Dialing in your training and nutrition will not happen fast. You must take this process one step at a time by focusing on the fundamentals.

Topics covered include: getting motivated, staying consistent, setting realistic goals, defining your WHY, hydration and water intake, walking and tracking steps, sleeping better, easy dieting strategies, the 3-plates-2-snacks method, portion control, eating fruits and veggies, good protein sources, avoiding processed foods, optimizing your environment for health, improving your mindset, practicing gratitude, and more!

*DON'T FORGET to send me a personal email. Ask me a question and tell me 3 things that you're grateful for:

ChaseBarron.com/Contact

All links mentioned in today's episode listed below:

My YouTube Video on Fitness First Steps

My YouTube Video on How to Walk 10k+ Steps per Day

I'm a personal trainer, content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find me online:

ChaseBarron.com

YouTube.com/ChaseBarron

Instagram.com/ChaseMatthewBarron

Instagram.com/FitnessForeverWhatever

Facebook.com/ChaseBarron.CPT

Patreon.com/ChaseBarron

© Chase Barron / Fitness Forever Whatever (2021)

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

"The beauty of being a human is you can be and look like whatever you want and, if you like it, that's all that matters!" Today's guest is Diane Flores, a graduate from the School of Hard Knocks. In this episode, she shares tips for losing weight, gaining muscle, building confidence, and crushing goals. But first, she shares her journey from 16-and-pregnant to 43-and-kicking-ass.

Diane Floress is an IFBB Pro Figure Competitor, Online Competition Coach, Personal Trainer, Owner of Venus Fitness Studios, and Host of Boss Bitch Radio. Find her online:

Instagram.com/DianeFlores_IFBB_Pro

Boss Bitch Radio

Venus Studio

I'm a personal trainer, content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find me online:

ChaseBarron.com

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© Chase Barron / Fitness Forever Whatever (2021)

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

"How can you find balance between staying healthy and having a social life?" Summertime is great, but it's a contradiction. Laid-back, yet busy. Simple, yet chaotic. You want to look better than ever, but you also want to let loose more than ever.

If you're like me, you've always struggled to get lean and stay fit while enjoying yourself and having fun on the weekends. Especially during the summer months. Especially when there's plenty of parties to attend. And especially when there's plenty of delicious foods and alcoholic drinks at every party. I get it. The struggle is real.

After years of personal training (and personal experience), I've created a list of healthy habits to get you through long weekends and late nights. This list features my top 10 strategies for dialing in your nutrition, fitness, and mindset while still having fun.

10 Tips for Staying Healthy During Weekends, Vacations, Parties, + Travels:

1. Focus on having a good week, rather than a perfect day.
2. Plan a Workout Schedule that You Can Stick To. Consistency > Quantity.
3. Walk it out. Get your daily steps in to burn off extra Calories.
4. Drink smart. Track your alcohol intake and set a weekly drink limit.
5. Let go of control. You can't always track Calories, but you can eat like an adult.
6. Optimize your plate with the 3 P's: increase Protein, decrease Processing, increase Plants.
7. Go play! Get excited to move by keeping exercise fun.
8. Eat treats throughout the week to avoid binging on the weekends.
9. Pack smart snacks that are portable, high-Protein, and low-Calorie.
10. Don't wait for the perfect week to get started. Start today!

In this unscripted episode, you'll hear more detail and real-world examples of how I actually apply these tips with myself and my clients.

All links mentioned in today's episode listed below:

My YouTube Video of the Ultimate Summer/Weekend Fitness Survival Guide

My YouTube Video on Warming Up

My High-Protein Nutella Recipe

My YouTube Video on Protein Options

I'm a personal trainer, content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find me online:

ChaseBarron.com

YouTube.com/ChaseBarron

Instagram.com/ChaseMatthewBarron

Instagram.com/FitnessForeverWhatever

Facebook.com/ChaseBarron.CPT

Patreon.com/ChaseBarron

© Chase Barron / Fitness Forever Whatever (2021)

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

"Press RESET and move better." Today's guest Tim Anderson is the founder of Original Strength. OS is a revolutionary fitness company that helps people remember how to move. It's as simple as breathing, looking, rocking, rolling, and even crawling! Find Tim Anderson and OS online:

OriginalStrength.net

Instagram.com/Original_Strength

Movement Reset Follow-Along on YouTube

I'm a personal trainer, content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find me online:

ChaseBarron.com

YouTube.com/ChaseBarron

Instagram.com/ChaseMatthewBarron

Instagram.com/FitnessForeverWhatever

Facebook.com/ChaseBarron.CPT

Patreon.com/ChaseBarron

© Chase Barron / Fitness Forever Whatever (2021)

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

"How fast can I get my six pack abs?" Defined abdominals are a priority for anyone with aesthetic goals. Yet, strengthening your core also improves your posture, stability, metabolic rate, and more.

In this unscripted episode, I reveal my top tips for feeling fantastic with your shirt off. Avoid the common beach body mistakes and get into the best shape of your life with proven strategies. This episode details dieting, exercising, and goal-setting strategies to help you build a bullet-proof core. Enjoy!

All links mentioned in today's episode listed below:

My YouTube Video on Abdominal Training

My Web Archive of Core Exercises

My Russian Twist Demo Video

My Podcast on Building Your Pecs + Upper Body

I'm a personal trainer, content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find me online:

ChaseBarron.com

YouTube.com/ChaseBarron

Instagram.com/ChaseMatthewBarron

Instagram.com/FitnessForeverWhatever

Facebook.com/ChaseBarron.CPT

Patreon.com/ChaseBarron

© Chase Barron / Fitness Forever Whatever (2021)

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

"Take your time, be less complicated, and find your avocado." Today's guest has lost over 150 pounds using a very simple approach. In his 50s, Brandon Wingo is leaner and stronger than ever before. You can find Brandon and plenty of good folks like him in my private Patreon community:

Patreon.com/ChaseBarron

I'm a personal trainer, content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find me online:

ChaseBarron.com

YouTube.com/ChaseBarron

Instagram.com/ChaseMatthewBarron

Instagram.com/FitnessForeverWhatever

Facebook.com/ChaseBarron.CPT

Patreon.com/ChaseBarron

© Chase Barron / Fitness Forever Whatever (2021)

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

"How do I get back on track after a crazy weekend binge-fest!?" On today's #Unscripted episode of the podcast, I answer this common question through the lens of Super Mario. From 8-bit to 6-pack, here's how to level-up your fitness with a video game controller. Playing video games has helped me get into the best shape of my life. Tune in for my top 3 takeaways so that you can start crushing your goals today.

Today's podcast is based on a YouTube video:

I got a SIX PACK from playing video games! 🎮 TRUE STORY.

I'm a personal trainer, content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find me online:

ChaseBarron.com

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