MyBodyTutor

MyBodyTutor

By Adam Gilbert and Haley PulliHealth & FitnessNutrition
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MyBodyTutor episodes

  • Don't Believe Everything You Think: How to Change Your Mind to Lose Weight

    You know that voice in your head that keeps telling you things like...

    "I blew it today."
    "I'm weak."
    "I 'should' be able to do this."
    "I 'ought' to do that."
    "It's hopeless."
    "I'm doing everything right."

    Well, have you ever stopped to ask:

    --> WHO SAYS?

    Who says you've wasted the day?

    Who says you're weak? 

    And who on earth says what's "right" in the first place?

    That's the rabbit hole Haley and I are going down.

    Today, we’re going to play a game, but it’s probably not like any game you’ve played before.

    --> Are the things we say to ourselves really facts or just figments of our imagination?

    It’s time to take a closer look and see them for what they really are.

    So, if you're up for a challenge and ready to poke holes in the beliefs that have been holding you back, you're in for quite the ride.

    Are you game?

    And once you're done listening, let me and Haley know about the truths you uncovered and how this game has changed things for you.

    *

    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?

    16 min
  • Fitness Coaches Confess: The Excuses That Drive Us Absolutely Crazy

    When listening to some of the excuses people use, do you ever find yourself grinding your teeth?

    Oh, let me tell you, in the world of health and fitness coaching, Haley and I know all about it.

    And, boy, do we have some stories to tell.

    So -

    Do you mind if we vent for a minute?

    Great, here we go:

    When someone drops the old, “I don’t want to have to think about it,” when it comes to their meal or exercise plan.

    It's like nails on a chalkboard.

    It’s like saying you want to drive a car without ever touching the steering wheel. 

    Uh, hello? That's what we ALL want. But when it comes to our health and fitness, autopilot just isn't a thing.

    We'll get you on the right road and ride it with you, but, dang, you've got to put a hand on the wheel.

    And don’t even get me started on the “I have too much going on right now” excuse.

    It’s like the ultimate cop-out, isn’t it? Like life’s gonna give you a free pass because your schedule's packed.

    Life gets crazy, but do you really think letting your health and fitness go is going to help? Come on.

    Missed your workout because you “just didn’t feel like doing it.”

    If only getting in shape was about doing things ONLY when we felt like it.

    Or, here's one that really gets me -

    The second anything feels slightly uncomfortable or doesn’t go as planned, boom, they hit the eject button.

    Look, we’re all about keeping it real.

    We get it, life’s messy, plans get derailed, and perfection is a myth. And this talk's all about shaking up those beliefs and thoughts that keep you stuck.

    It’s about challenging the excuses you use and changing your perspective.

    So, if you’re ready for some hard truth, some laughs, and maybe a lightbulb moment or two, pull up a chair.

    Welcome to the complaints department, where we're all about turning gripes into growth.

    Tune in, get inspired, and let’s tackle those excuses head-on.

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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?

    28 min
  • The TRUTH Behind Failed Diets. What 'Fitness Experts' Conveniently Ignore.

    Okay.

    So, we're in the middle of a fight.

    And it’s not outside in the parking lot—it’s all happening inside our heads.

    We're stuck in this tug-of-war where we really want things to change, but we're not quite ready to face all the things we've been avoiding.

    Deep down, we know what we gotta do...

    But, let's be honest, we REALLY don't want to do it.

    We wish snapping our fingers could just fix everything.

    But, we can snap all day and nothing's going to change.

    If we really want something different... to see noticeable results...

    There’s this one thing we have to face.

    Ready for it?

    Discomfort.

    I know, I know. "Not the whole discomfort talk again," right? 

    Yeah, we talk a lot about discomfort, but we do it for a darn good reason.

    It’s because everything—yes, EVERYTHING you want—is on the other side of discomfort.

    But let’s make this crystal clear:

    When I say "discomfort," I'm not talking about clenching your teeth and bearing it. Nope.

    It's NOT about pain.

    It's NOT about suffering.

    It's about building the courage to stare down that uneasy feeling that comes with change and face it.

    And being able to confront discomfort doesn't just apply to getting fit and healthy.

    It applies to ANY meaningful change you want in life.

    Want to be a better parent? Get ready for some discomfort.

    Trying to improve your business? Discomfort is part of the package.

    It's unavoidable.

    So, the question is: how do we build the courage to deal with what we've been avoiding for so long?

    That's what we're diving into today.

    You'll definitely want to hear this because we're sharing all the tips on how to master discomfort.

    Don't skip this one. If you're serious about making changes, this conversation is a must-listen.

    And after that, drop me and Haley a line. Tell us what discomfort you’re stepping into this week.

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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
  • You've Been Overlooking THIS Diet Gold (How to Make Every Day Your Best Day)

    Imagine having one of those days when everything just clicks...

    Your meal choices? Spot on.

    Your trusted Stanley? By your side, keeping you hydrated all day.

    And you feel like you're ready to take on the world (or at least that massive hill in your neighborhood).

    When you have a day like that, it feels like you've cracked the code to healthy living, doesn't it?

    But:

    Then there are those... OTHER kinds of days.

    Days when just the idea of exercising feels impossible. Days when the couch might as well be quicksand.

    Seriously, what's the deal? Why such drastic swings from one day to the next?

    And how can we have more of those "bring it on" days—and fewer of the "ugh" ones?

    Well, here's a hint:

    --> The secret is hiding in plain sight, but it's something we often ignore.

    What am I talking about?

    The power of self-reflection.

    And no, not in the "dear diary" kind of way.

    This is about meaningful, intentional reflection by asking questions like:

    - What made today go so well? 
    - Was it the prep I did? 
    - What was the mindset I woke up with?

    Self-reflection isn't about patting ourselves on the back or beating ourselves up. 

    It's about digging deep to find what makes the good days great.

    Curious? Good.

    Today's chat is going to be short, sweet, and better yet, it might just be the key to turning every day into one of our best days.

    And when you're done, let me and Haley know some of the things you reflected on.

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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?

    14 min
  • No More Yo-Yo: The BIG Mistake Stopping You From Losing Weight

    Stress.
    Anger.
    Fear.
    Worry.

    Can you guess what's on the agenda today?

    That's right: FEELINGS.

    We're talking about those emotions that we love to ignore but, at the same time, are throwing a wrench in your weight loss plans.

    I can almost hear you now...

    "Feelings? Seriously? I'm out."

    But hang on a sec. 

    We're about to serve up some real talk that's going to shake things up and hand you the key to keeping those pounds off for good.

    See, just focusing on what's on your plate or how many reps you're doing isn't going to cut it.

    And why's that?

    Because ignoring what's bubbling up inside is a recipe for a diet disaster.

    Sure, you might drop a few pounds, and things might seem great for a bit.

    But is that change here to stay?

    It depends on this:

    If you don't tackle the emotions sending you to the fridge, it's like taking aspirin for shoulder pain.

    Are you going to feel better for a bit? Sure.

    Will the pain come back? No doubt about it.

    The same is true with unsorted feelings. 

    Yeah, they're uncomfortable to deal with. I know they're a pain. But pretending they're not affecting you? That's not an option.

    And if you're worrying this is going to turn into a therapy session—don't.

    We're all about breaking through those emotional barriers with no-fuss, actionable strategies.

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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?

    16 min
  • The Zero Change Diet: The Best Way to Make Sure You NEVER Lose Weight

    Ever wonder what you could do to guarantee you'd never lose another pound?

    I know, that's not your everyday question.

    Who in their right mind wants to FAIL at losing weight?

    But here's what's important -

    Once you know all the ways a diet will fail, guess what? You start to see exactly what you need to do to actually lose weight.

    Want a sneak peek at the insider's guide to how to fail at weight loss?

    Here you go:

    The first thing we need to do is be inflexible.

    Oh, your plans hit a snag? No worries. It's the perfect excuse to say "screw it" and call it a day.

    See, if we want to fail, being rigid and inflexible is a surefire way to get nowhere fast.

    What's another way?

    Ah, yes, how about the old trick of locking up all our challenges and negative feelings in a vault?

    Sharing what we're struggling with? Nah, not going to do that. Why bother someone who can actually help when we can struggle in silence? 

    Once you learn to keep it all bottled in, you've just unlocked another level of weight loss sabotage. 

    Got time for one more?

    How about we give into every whim and impulse that comes to mind?

    Not in the mood to work out? Perfect. It's time to kick back and watch Netflix! Got a craving for sweets? Go for it, dig in.

    Those big goals and plans we have? Eh, they're probably overrated anyway. 

    When we want to fail, our impulses are our new best friend.

    Are there any other ways to crash and burn? 

    There sure are, and Haley and I will walk you through each one.

    Remember -

    The key to success is knowing all the ways you can fail and how to avoid them.

    And once you know what NOT to do, there's nothing stopping you.

    *

    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
  • Waiting on Motivation? Why? That's Why the Scale Isn't Moving

    Ever catch yourself saying:

    "I really wanted to exercise and eat right today, but... I just wasn't motivated."

    Ugh. That hits close to home, doesn't it? 

    Let's break down this whole "waiting on motivation" game: 

    It's a bit of a trap. 

    At some point, we all got sold on the idea that this magical feeling we call "motivation" is what we need to start living the way we say we want to. 

    That's why we make promises like "Today I'll start..."

    - Prepping meals so that lunch isn't such a guessing game. 

    - Fitting in a quick workout before dinner so we don't have to worry about it the rest of the evening

    - Taking a moment to breathe and think things through before digging into the chips. 

    But then... nothing!

    And at the end of the day, we didn't do ANY of those things. 

    Why? 

    Because we're waiting for motivation to make a grand entrance—but it never did. 

    And all that hope we put into motivation to get us moving?

    It's the very thing holding us back. 

    Turns out, there's a trick to motivation that most folks never catch on to.

    Forget about waiting to "feel" motivated. You can turn it on any time you want.

    Want to know how?

    Haley and I will lay it all out for you.

    We're about to turn everything you thought you knew about motivation upside down and show you how to use it whenever you need to.

    *

    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
  • The Truth About Food Addiction: 3 Steps to Take Back Control

    Ever wonder why certain foods just seem to have an irresistible pull? 

    Well, let me give you a hint:

    It's NO accident.

    It's all by design.

    The folks behind the scenes in the food industry? They're not randomly tossing ingredients together and hoping for the best.

    Oh no, they're strategic geniuses, engineering food with one goal in mind—to get you hooked!

    David Kessler, former commissioner of the FDA, even wrote a whole book about it.

    And here's the deal -

    Those things you can't stop eating? They're like a perfect storm of sugar, salt, and fat.

    By design, they leave us feeling like we're at the mercy of our cravings.

    --> That's why we crave unnatural foods in unnatural ways.

    So - 

    With these food giants churning out all this hyper-palatable, addicting food, do we even stand a chance?

    Well, that's the BIG question, isn't it?

    So today, Haley and I are diving deep into food addiction.

    What's the plan when you're stuck in that "can't-stop-eating" loop?

    Well, hold tight, because we're going to walk you through it, step by step.

    And mark my words, by the time we're through, you'll be the one calling the shots, not the food. 

    So, tune in.

    *

    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?

    17 min
  • Shake Up Your Diet: 10 Questions That Challenge Everything!

    Ever feel like you're just spinning your wheels?

    You might be asking yourself -

    "Why isn't this weight coming off?"
    "Why am I not seeing any muscle?"
    "Why is sticking to my diet so darn hard?"

    Well, what you need to know is:

    Solving these problems hinges on asking the right questions.

    So, what should you be asking?

    Well -

    Let me give you a little preview of what we've got in store today.

    Picture this:

    Nighttime rolls around, and you’re ready for bed.

    --> How do you want to feel as your head hits the pillow?

    Proud? Happy? Or full of regret because you didn't stick to your plan?

    Knowing how you want to feel tonight will guide you through all the tough decisions you have to make today.

    This is what Stephen Covey meant when he said, "Begin with the end in mind."

    Or think about this one:

    --> "I'd eat differently today, if only ___."

    Fill in that gap. What's your "if only"?

    Answering this is a BIG deal because it lets you see the roadblocks before they even show up.

    And get ready for this tough one...

    --> "Why do I let myself get so hungry?"

    Is it the usual "I'm too busy" excuse, or do you eat like a bird because you think that's what "dieting" is supposed to look like?

    ...Take time to think about that one.

    Alright -

    I just tossed three big ones your way, but the real eye-opener?

    Well, that one's waiting for you right around the 17-minute mark.

    This question is so on the money that you'll want to ask it before EVERY bite. Seriously, ask it 5, 10, 15 times a day.

    Because when you do, you'll get crystal clear on WHAT is driving you to eat.

    Curious? You ought to be.

    So, what are you waiting for?

    Jump in and get ready for some serious aha moments.

    *

    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?

    28 min
  • Don't Make Weight Loss Harder Than It Needs to Be: Keep It Simple.

    Ever feel like the simple stuff in life is getting way too complicated?

    Like, remember when making a cup of coffee was just... making coffee? Now it's like an intricate mini-project.

    But we're all guilty of it.

    We've got this strange talent for turning the simplest things into something overwhelming and complicated—especially when it comes to health and fitness.

    Here, I'll give you some real-life questions we get:

    - Should I buy regular blueberries or drop extra cash on organic ones?

    - When's the optimal time to eat protein?

    - How many minutes of red light therapy do I need to really hit the sweet spot?

    - Oh, and what about cold-plunging? Everyone on Instagram is doing it. Shouldn't I?


    I know, it sounds crazy when you lay it all out.

    But it's super easy to fall into the trap of overthinking.

    Want to make real progress?

    It's not about adding more to your plate...

    It's about keeping things simple.

    Now, don't go beating yourself up for complicating things.

    It's something we're all wired to do. They even have a fancy name for it—complexity bias.

    So, today, we're flipping complexity on its head with KISS.

    (Keep It Simple, Smarty Pants)

    It might seem hard to believe, but getting healthier and losing weight isn't as tough as it's made out to be.

    It's actually pretty straightforward, even if it doesn't always look that way.

    Let me and Haley peel back the layers and show you how to ditch the complexity and help make it all a bit simpler.

    Let's keep things simple.

    What do you say?

    *

    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?

    15 min

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