MyBodyTutor

MyBodyTutor

By Adam Gilbert and Haley PulliHealth & FitnessNutrition
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  • Everyone Ignores This, But It's The REAL Secret To Losing Weight

    "If I only had the perfect meal plan."

    "If someone just told me exactly which workouts to do."

    "If I could just find that ultimate superfood."

    We've all been there, right? Chasing that elusive secret that always seems out of reach.

    But here's a thought:

    What if you already have "the secret"—it's just something we tend to ignore?

    Believe it or not, losing weight has so little to do with the next big diet or the perfect exercise routine.

    The thing that really makes or breaks your progress? It's the voice in your head.

    Yep, that voice.

    The voice convincing you it’s all or nothing. The one that always makes a really great argument for why it's just too hard.

    But think about this:

    What if you could turn down the volume on that voice? Or even better—what if you could change what it says?

    Think about the impact that kind of shift would have.

    You could enjoy one cookie without it spiraling into a full-on cookie monster binge. You'd have a voice that motivates you to get going instead of one that beats you up.

    You’d feel less stressed, feel more confident, and more motivated.

    Turns out, we don't need a new workout plan... 

    What we need is a mental makeover.

    So, how do you make this makeover happen?

    Let me introduce you to the "ACC" method: Awareness, Consequences, Challenge.

    These are three simple steps you can start applying right now to quiet that negative noise and turn it into a voice that works for you.

    So how do you use the ACC method?

    Well, it's all right here.

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    Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

    Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

    A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

    Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/book-a-call

    What've you got to lose?

    22 min
  • Missed Your Workout Again? Here's How to Make Your Mess-Ups Matter!

    Found yourself in the same spot again, haven't you?

    There you are, glued to the couch, endlessly scrolling, as your gym clothes collect dust in the bedroom...

    You finally snap out of it, check the time, and "Whoa!"—there goes an hour you’ll never get back.

    And now? It's way too late to start anything productive.

    That's when the inner critic chimes in:

    "You swore you'd hit the gym today, and here you are. Seriously, what’s the point?"

    You know the voice I'm talking about.

    We've all got that inner critic who’s not only a pro at pointing out every slip-up but also loves to rub salt in the wound.

    And you know what's even worse?

    It constantly tries to convince us we're just not cut out for this and maybe it’s time to stop trying.

    That critic isn’t very helpful, is it?

    But it could be...

    Like, what if the critic changed its tune?

    What if, instead of repeating the tired old "I've screwed up again" mantra, it started tossing out some genuinely helpful questions?

    Like this: "What got in my way this time?"

    Or: "What was the first domino that set off this whole chain reaction?"

    Even better, what if it challenged you with: "What exactly can I change so I don’t end up here again?"

    That shift from critic to questioner would be super helpful, wouldn't it?

    See—

    When your inner critic STOPS being a bully and STARTS helping you learn from the situation...

    Well, that's when you start to see some real change.

    The goal today? 

    To turn those "mess-up" moments into actionable lessons learned.

    So, how can you turn a slip-up into a step forward?

    Stick with us because we’re about to dive into exactly how you can make every slip count.

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    Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

    Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

    A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

    Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/book-a-call

    What've you got to lose?

    18 min
  • Summer’s Test: How to Manage Your Diet When School’s Out and Daily Routines Disappear

    Do you feel that mix of excitement and panic as summer rolls in?

    Sure, we're all looking forward to a well-deserved break, but...

    There's a nagging question keeping us up at night—

    “How on earth am I going to keep everything running with the kids at home and no set routine?!”

    Well, what if I told you that the freedom of summer and the inevitable change in routine could actually pave the way for something new, something even better?

    See, the summer isn’t just a time-out; it's the perfect chance to shake things up. 

    It's your shot at becoming more adaptable and ready for anything—whether it's a holiday, a random day off, or any moment life decides it's time for us to dodge a wrench.

    Now, I can almost hear you saying:

    "That sounds great and all, but I'm seriously worried this is going to derail everything."

    And the fear of everything spiraling out of control? It’s totally valid. Really, it is.

    But that doesn’t mean it has to become your reality.

    Heading into summer doesn’t mean you have to ditch everything and hope for the best.

    The trick?

    Identify those critical actions that set the stage for success and find ways to work them into your more fluid summer schedule.

    Sounds easier said than done, I know.

    That's why we're going to give you practical, actionable advice that will help keep you on track, no matter what the calendar throws at you.

    So how do you turn this summer challenge into a golden opportunity? And how do you keep up your momentum when every day starts to feel like a never-ending Saturday?

    Well, tune in, and let's find out how to turn flexibility into your superpower.

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    Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

    Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

    A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

    Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/book-a-call

    What've you got to lose?

    22 min
  • What Happens When You Treat Your Health as a Relationship and Not a Project

    Imagine treating your health like a sprint-to-the-end project.

    You've got a start date, an end date, and a to-do list that you absolutely must hit.

    Miss a task? Uh-oh. You're falling behind; better scramble to catch up.

    Sounds like a nightmare, doesn't it?

    That's because when you see your health as a project, it's a surefire recipe for constant frustration...

    And it triggers an endless cycle of restarts, with no real progress to show.

    Plus, let’s be real—

    Does a project-based approach even sound like it could last a lifetime?

    Okay, now let's flip the scene.

    What if you treated your health like a relationship instead? No deadlines, no finish lines—just a lifelong commitment.

    It could really dial down your stress levels, right?

    Suddenly, missing a checkbox wouldn’t be the end of the world.

    And who knows? You might even start cutting yourself some slack when things don't go perfect.

    When your health becomes more about a relationship, it becomes a part of your life—it's flexible, it adapts.

    Now, take a long, hard look in the mirror:

    Are you treating your health like just another project?

    Here are some dead giveaways:

    Do you find yourself saying, "I’ll start fresh on Monday"?

    Ever think, "I missed the gym today, so I'll just double up on workouts next week"?

    If these sound familiar, you might just be in a project mindset.

    Want to get out of this madness?

    Well, tune in, and we'll show you how to stop seeing your health as a stressful project.

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    Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

    Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

    A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

    Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/book-a-call

    What've you got to lose?

    24 min
  • Your Biggest Food Triggers: Should You Dodge Them or Tackle Them Head-On?

    Do you want to get by, or do you want to get stronger?

    What do I mean?

    Okay, let's say you're determined to eat intentionally all day—from breakfast to bedtime. And you're totally on track until...

    Ding! 

    You get a text from a friend:

    "Wanna grab dinner tonight?"

    Ugh! I mean, who doesn't want to hang out with friends? But you know the drill: appetizers, desserts, drinks. You can practically feel your day going off the rails.

    So much for sticking to your plan, huh?

    That last-minute invite—that's what we call a trigger. It's something that pops up that "triggers" an action, and it's usually an action we'd prefer not to do.

    And we want to dodge triggers, don't we? 'Cause why slay the dragon when we can avoid it?

    But what if that's not always the best strategy...

    What if triggers aren't always the enemy?

    And what if they're actually an opportunity to test the skills you've been working on?

    Imagine being able to go out to dinner with friends while still being in 100% control.

    Imagine proving to yourself that this change you’re working on—it’s actually sticking. 

    Wouldn't that feel amazing?

    See—

    When you start rolling with your triggers instead of avoiding them, you unlock a new level of self-control. 

    Because, let's be real, sooner or later, you've got to face them head-on. And ignoring them? It's like pretending a ticking time bomb isn't ticking.

    And when you confront the triggers you'd rather avoid, you’re not just getting by—you’re getting stronger!

    So let's learn to turn the tables on triggers and make them work for you. 

    Tune in, and let's make it happen.

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    Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

    Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

    A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

    Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/book-a-call

    What've you got to lose?

    22 min
  • How Your "Perfect" Fitness Plan Is Actually Setting You Up to Fail

    Imagine you’re cruising along in your car, enjoying the ride, when—BOOM—you hit a wall.

    What’s your next move?

    Do you back up, adjust, and find another way? Or do you just keep hitting that wall, thinking, "Yeah, this’ll work out eventually"?

    Now, think about your diet and exercise plans.

    How often do we hit a wall, make no adjustments, and hope it’ll magically work out?

    It's like this—

    We start a new diet or workout plan full of enthusiasm. We're all in. And for a while, it’s smooth sailing...

    Until reality smacks us in the face.

    We get stressed. The school calls. We go out with friends. We injure a muscle. Or maybe we just bite off more than we can chew.

    And all our best intentions? Straight out the window.

    Maybe tomorrow, right?

    But it turns out tomorrow isn't much different than yesterday. Those things that pop up and throw us off track? They're still there.

    Day after day, reality keeps telling us this plan we're trying to follow isn't working.

    And still, we make ZERO adjustments.

    Why? Because we think it’s "cheating" or "taking the easy way out" or "letting ourselves off the hook."

    Get this:

    That “all or nothing” mindset? It’s a dead end.

    Instead, what if we actually adjusted our plan? And what if we adjusted it to the point that we’d confidently bet money that we could follow?

    Is it possible? You bet.

    But—

    We’ve gotta change our mindset about modifying our plans.

    Changing the plan isn’t cheating; it’s upgrading. 

    You’re not lowering your standards; you’re making a strategic change.

    And by mastering the art of upgrading, you’re turning a setback into a setup for real change.

    So, how do you find that sweet spot between big ambitions and the reality of day-to-day life?

    Tune in, and I’ll show you how.

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    Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

    Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

    A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

    Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/book-a-call

    What've you got to lose?

    23 min
  • What Health Coaches REALLY Teach Their Kids About Healthy Eating

    You know how tempting fast food and sugary snacks can be.

    And to make matters worse, you can't escape them. 

    At the drive-thru.

    At school.

    At practically every house your kids visit.

    So, what's a parent to do to help their kids eat healthier?

    Do we wrap them in a bubble of health, shielding them from every little temptation...

    Or is it better to let them tackle these temptations head-on while we're there to coach them through?

    I mean, really, what's the smart play?

    Now, I'm not here to preach about parenting styles; every family needs to find what works best for them.

    But, I can share what I do.

    I focus on teaching my kids skills that'll help them make smart food choices for life.

    What kind of skills?

    Like recognizing when they're eating for fun rather than hunger.

    Or pausing to consider their options, so snacking isn't the default.

    Or picking foods based on how they want to feel later, not just how they'll feel right now.

    So, before your next family meal...

    Let's chat about how we can help our kids make smarter decisions about food.

    Join me and Haley as we share some tips on how we turn our dinner tables into training grounds for healthy habits.

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    Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

    Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

    A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

    Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/book-a-call

    What've you got to lose?

    13 min
  • Hunger: The Ultimate Diet Killer (and How To Beat It Every Time)

    I'm sure you can relate to this -

    You hop out of bed, and you're feeling pretty good.

    You've got a solid game plan for the day.

    Your meals are all figured out, and you know what you're gonna eat and when you're gonna eat it.

    But -

    Just as you start to get into the groove, it hits you.

    And, wow, it hits like a truck, too.

    What am I talking about?

    HUNGER.

    And not just any hunger.

    It's the angry, gnawing kind, and if you don't eat something right now, things are going to get bad—fast!

    Hunger is the enemy of our best intentions. It's THE reason diets crash and burn.

    It sneaks up on you, and before you know it, you’re knee-deep in a "screw it" moment, swearing things'll be different tomorrow.

    But imagine a day where hunger doesn't throw a wrench into our plans.

    It’s definitely do-able.

    But... we've got to feel satiated.

    Why?

    Because when you're satiated, you're not fighting off cravings every minute...

    And when you're not starving, that's when sticking to your plan feels, well, easy.

    So, we've got to deal with this beast called hunger. 

    The question is—how?

    We could keep trying to power through, but let’s be honest, that hardly ever works.

    Here’s a better idea:

    Let's put hunger to bed and stop stressing over it.

    How do we pull that off?

    Well, tune in and let me and Haley tell you.

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    Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

    Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

    A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

    Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/book-a-call

    What've you got to lose?

    13 min
  • Are You Fighting Reality? Here’s Why That’s a Weight Loss Disaster Waiting to Happen

    I hear you when you say how hard it is to peel yourself off the couch when you're just not feeling it.

    To stop eating when you're 'satisfied' instead of when the plate's clean.

    And then there's making that change you know you need to make but don’t even want to think about.

    This stuff doesn't just feel tough—it feels downright impossible sometimes.

    But here's the thing -

    It's not just about gritting your teeth and powering through.

    Nope.

    It's really about changing the way we see and handle these challenges.

    There’s a shift in mindset that's just waiting to be unlocked here.

    Because, believe it or not, sometimes you can’t just change 'what is.' We can fight and resist all we want, but all that does is dial up the suffering...

    So, what if the real trick is to do the exact opposite of what we've been doing?

    What if the answer is not to push harder but to come to terms with the situation?

    Look -

    I've been dealing with this nagging pain for what feels like months, and let me tell you, no amount of fighting has made a difference.

    Fighting it? Resisting? It's been useless.

    And when that's the case, it's time to throw out the old playbook.

    So tune in, and let's break this down.

    We’re gonna dive into how a simple and practical change in perspective could be the game-changer we’re looking for.

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    Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

    Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

    A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

    Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/book-a-call

    What've you got to lose?

    21 min
  • Feeling Out of Control? How Structure Saves Your Diet (and Your Sanity!)

    "Should I be eating three times a day?" 

    "What if I eat six times?" 

    "What about snacks?" 

    "And what if I'm starving at 11 PM and find myself opening the fridge for the tenth time?"

    When you're trying to get fit, you'll have lots of questions.

    The problem is, with a zillion dos and don'ts floating around out there, finding an answer can be complicated.

    But -

    It doesn't have to be.

    Let me introduce you to a magic word that'll save you from a ton of hassle...

    STRUCTURE.

    Structure should be your new best friend when it comes to eating. 

    Why?

    BECAUSE healthy relationships—including those with food—need boundaries. Structure ain’t about willpower; it’s about setting yourself up to win.

    BECAUSE structure saves you from burning out. Imagine a day where you're not stressing over what you’re going to eat for breakfast/lunch/dinner.

    BECAUSE you remove the guesswork. With a structure, you eat because you planned to, not because it's in front of you.

    BECAUSE structure is the foundation of eating with intention. No more shooting arrows in the dark and hoping for the best.

    BECAUSE with structure you don't have to obsess over every calorie and feel guilty about every little snack.

    Ready to simplify your eating and dial down the "food stress"?

    Tune in because we’ll chat about how a bit of planning and routine can seriously set you up for easier, stress-free eating. 

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    Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

    Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

    A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

    Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

    ➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/book-a-call

    What've you got to lose?

    23 min

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On the MyBodyTutor podcast, we're all about helping you get off the couch and make real changes in how you think and act. This isn't just another "eat less, work out more" kind of show. We're going…