Physique Development Podcast

The holiday season is here, whether you are ready or not. Today, Sue, Alex, and Austin are chatting about navigating the upcoming holidays. Listen in as they discuss how to not be an asshole and how to make decisions that make you feel good—regardless of what that looks like.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro—Catching up with Sue, Alex, & Austin

(8:37) Make decisions that make you feel good

(14:23) What associations do we have regarding Thanksgiving/holidays and how have they evolved over time?

(19:13) Reflect on and find the aspects of these times that you enjoy and don't enjoy

(25:07) Don't starve yourself in anticipation of massive events (and remember you don't have to eat everything all at once)

(29:17) To track or not to track?

(31:57) Prioritize things like movement & don't be afraid to lead by example

(40:17) Some final quick tips

(44:26) Final thoughts & wrap-up

Additional Resources:

Understanding & Combating the All or Nothing Mentality - https://pod.fo/e/147a77

Peer Pressure & Your Fitness Goals - https://pod.fo/e/14b752

Check out the PD Nutrition Calculator - https://physiquedevelopment.com/calculator

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Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

Join the Physique Development Training Club - https://physiquedevelopment.app

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Austin - https://www.instagram.com/austincurrent_

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2022, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

First, let's start by giving Coach Makenzie a big congratulations on becoming Mrs. McGhee! After a crazy fun weekend, Sue and Alex sit down and talk about how they have created the best schedule for them. From packing food, to prioritizing sleep, to being vocal to their clients—they felt like they were able to truly manage a weekend away. 

There are certain things in life that you have to grow to hate in order to want to do the thing that's right for you. After growing to hate the non-stop work grind so much, Alex and Sue now prioritize their days differently in order to become more efficient. Listen in and hear how they have learned to make time for themselves after years of trial and error.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Additional Resources:

Him & Her Boutique - https://www.shophimandher.com

Check out the PD Nutrition Calculator - https://physiquedevelopment.com/calculator

Band tee sale! 10% off for podcast listeners. Use code PDPOD at checkout - https://physiquedevelopment.com/product-category/gear

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

Join the Physique Development Training Club - https://physiquedevelopment.app

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Austin - https://www.instagram.com/austincurrent_

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2022, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

From being homebodies to saying yes to hanging out with friends and making new friends, Alex and Sue have been working on doing more things and spending more time together outside of work. While peer pressure has a big effect on your social life, it also has an effect on your fitness goals. Listen in, as Alex and Sue talk on how peer pressure plays a role in their current lives, how they deal with unavoidable situations, and their personal tactics for dealing with group events.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro

(0:18) Catching up with Sue & Alex

(5:57) Is peer pressure always a bad thing?

(7:31) How does peer pressure play a role in our current stages of life?

(21:01) Navigating negative peer pressure

(28:55) Dealing with difficult (or unavoidable) situations

(42:44) Tactics for eating out with a group (tactics for group events—parties/tailgates/family gatherings/etc.)

(45:20) Some final quick tips

(49:37) Final thoughts & wrap-up

Additional Resources:

If you're a diehard Packers fan like we are - https://www.packerseverywhere.com/find-a-bar

Check out the PD Nutrition Calculator - https://physiquedevelopment.com/calculator

Band tee sale! 10% off for podcast listeners. Use code PDPOD at checkout - https://physiquedevelopment.com/product-category/gear

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

Join the Physique Development Training Club - https://physiquedevelopment.app

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Austin - https://www.instagram.com/austincurrent_

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2022, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Today we are talking about how Alex lost 20 pounds in 4 days. Yes, you read that right. We've all wanted to lose weight for an event or a vacation but this is definitely not the way to do it. After coming down with the flu, Sue and Alex were pretty out of commission for two weeks. Listen in as they discuss how they took time to recover and what they did to feel better while sick. 

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro

(1:23) What was his secret?

(2:35) The timeline of events (things we did well, things we didn't do so well/need to do better next time)

(25:09) Things you need to keep in mind when you're going through/recovering from an illness

(34:08) How we handle clients coming back from an illness

(44:37) Some things we did to help us feel better while sick (medications/supplements/etc.)

(48:13) Get. Food. In. (as much as you can, as soon as you can)

(54:13) Final thoughts & wrap-up

Check out the PD Nutrition Calculator - https://physiquedevelopment.com/calculator

Band tee sale! 10% off for podcast listeners. Use code PDPOD at checkout - https://physiquedevelopment.com/product-category/gear

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

Join the Physique Development Training Club - https://physiquedevelopment.app

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Austin - https://www.instagram.com/austincurrent_

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2022, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

We've all, at some point, struggled with the all-or-nothing mentality. Within fitness, this mentality can creep in when it comes to lifting, nutrition, and even competing. Listen in as Sue and Alex sit down and discuss how life happens, goals and priorities change, and how to make the mindset shift to recognize those factors while allowing grace for yourself. 

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro—What is the "all-or-nothing" mentality and what are some of the dangers?

(5:31) How competing can exacerbate the all-or-nothing mentality

(9:54) How thinking about cars can help you combat the all-or-nothing mindset

(14:40) Various ways all-or-nothing thinking can affect us

(17:51) The value of understanding momentum & how to reframe your situation

(22:40) Why the fitness industry is less all-or-nothing and more "gray" than it seems

(35:48) Things you can do to combat the all-or-nothing mentality

(44:29) Final thoughts & wrap-up

Check out the PD Nutrition Calculator - https://physiquedevelopment.com/calculator

Band tee sale! 10% off for podcast listeners. Use code PDPOD at checkout - https://physiquedevelopment.com/product-category/gear

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

Join the Physique Development Training Club - https://physiquedevelopment.app

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Austin - https://www.instagram.com/austincurrent_

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2022, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Today, Coach Alex sits down with Coach Austin to discuss his path to coaching, the clients he prefers, and goals he's accomplished throughout his journey. 

For a period of time, Austin's whole life revolved around competing. After earning his pro card, competing was no longer the focus. He got accepted into a 4 month study abroad program and left the country for the first time, leaving competing behind in search of new experiences. 

While traveling and having conversations with people who were not immersed in bodybuilding, it forced him to zoom out and figure out who he was without competing. Listen in as Alex and Austin talk on maturing, growing up, and being open to new identities of yourself.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Check out the PD Nutrition Calculator - https://physiquedevelopment.com/calculator

Band tee sale! 10% off for podcast listeners. Use code PDPOD at checkout - https://physiquedevelopment.com/product-category/gear

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

Join the Physique Development Training Club - https://physiquedevelopment.app

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Austin - https://www.instagram.com/austincurrent_

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2022, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Today we have a very special guest for the start of our client series, Sydney Shelburne! Sydney has a background in fitness as a three-sport athlete throughout high school. After leaving sports behind—but still looking for a fitness program during college—she participated in fitness challenges. Unfortunately, she never felt like they were giving the results she wanted and ultimately led to burnout.

After switching her major to exercise science, she finally felt like she found what she wanted to do, which led to her becoming a full-time online fitness coach after graduation. Though Sydney is a coach herself, she recognizes that coaches need coaches. After having a few coaches before finding her way to PD, Sydney believes that Alex changed her mindset on bodybuilding as a whole and helped her find her love for training again. 

Listen in as Sue and Sydney discuss her path to fitness, competing, and coaching. Also, be sure to wish her a happy birthday!

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Follow Sydney on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sydneyshelburne

Check out the PD Nutrition Calculator - https://physiquedevelopment.com/calculator

Band tee sale! 10% off for podcast listeners. Use code PDPOD at checkout - https://physiquedevelopment.com/product-category/gear

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

Join the Physique Development Training Club - https://physiquedevelopment.app

For more videos, articles, and information, head to: https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Austin - https://www.instagram.com/austincurrent_

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2022, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

First, thank you for allowing us to open up and talk on mental health. We truly appreciate all the love, comments, and feedback on episode 77. We are glad to have this space to be open, vulnerable, and honest with our listeners.

Today, we are discussing goals and that it is OK for your goals to change over time. Over the last three-plus years, Sue and Alex's goals have shifted—which is completely normal. From solely focusing on coaching competitors, to now focusing more on lifestyle clients, Alex and Sue have goals to continue changing lives and growing PD. 

Listen in as Sue and Alex have another free-flowing conversation on their personal goals and why they have changed over time.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Check out the PD Nutrition Calculator - https://physiquedevelopment.com/calculator

Band tee sale! 10% off for podcast listeners. Use code PDPOD at checkout - https://physiquedevelopment.com/product-category/gear

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

Join the Physique Development Training Club - https://physiquedevelopment.app

For more videos, articles, and information, head to: https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Austin - https://www.instagram.com/austincurrent_

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2022, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

We have found that the scale can sometimes do more harm than good, so we have clients that don't weigh themselves. The scale is just ONE tool to gauge progress. Today, we chat about additional ways to measure your progress effectively and their importance in your ability to continue making progress over time.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro

(0:50) Some tools (outside of the scale) we can use to analyze progress

(2:18) Pitfalls of relying on the scale as your primary metric

(9:53) Sleep quality and quantity and their effects on your goals

(21:08) Tracking progress (what gets measured gets managed)

(27:11) Gauging energy and endurance

(28:26) The importance of keeping a training log

(38:09) Assessing digestion and heart rate

(40:34) Adjusting your workload to account for stress

(48:12) Recognizing your progress and victories

(55:42) Final thoughts & wrap-up

Additional Resources:

Why Sleep is for the ELITE, not the WEAK | Tips for Better Sleep - https://youtu.be/GuZZRdchPSU

How To Get the Best Results | Benefits of Using a Log Book - https://youtu.be/-GHnO2fYdgg

Glute Workout (Vlog) w/ Sue Bush - https://youtu.be/IcpG5uTiFBY

Check out the PD Nutrition Calculator - https://physiquedevelopment.com/calculator

Band tee sale! 10% off for podcast listeners. Use code PDPOD at checkout - https://physiquedevelopment.com/product-category/gear

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

Join the Physique Development Training Club - https://physiquedevelopment.app

For more videos, articles, and information, head to: https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Austin - https://www.instagram.com/austincurrent_

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2022, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Today's episode is a free-flowing conversation on mental health. We truly believe that health is wealth and it's important that we focus on the whole picture. Mental health determines how we act, react, take care of ourselves, and the habits we put into place.

Life isn't always perfect and sometimes our mental health can suffer as well—so today, we are getting vulnerable (which isn't always easy to do). As husband and wife, Alex and Sue have to lean into each other when times get tough. Listen in as they dig in and discuss anxiety, finances, owning and running a business, personal goals, and more.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Check out the PD Nutrition Calculator - https://physiquedevelopment.com/calculator

Band tee sale! 10% off for podcast listeners. Use code PDPOD at checkout - https://physiquedevelopment.com/product-category/gear

Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

Join the Physique Development Training Club - https://physiquedevelopment.app

For more videos, articles, and information, head to: https://physiquedevelopment.com

To follow the team on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Austin - https://www.instagram.com/austincurrent_

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2022, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.