STARTING WEIGHT: 202.8 lbs

Michael Meola is a NASM-Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist helping people achieve the best versions of themselves!

IG: m_meola

WEBSITE: 

https://www.trainwithkickoff.com/coaches/MichaelMeola?ref=cr_ig&fbclid=PAAaYBcgdDmHBdSQwYrRFXYnenMxiuYkRFpgiG_5ctNLKFfF1AAwsSaGLZFyo_aem_AR6kilDtJZkksx2fbw8NFhim3lm21KlGSBQunXf1sHqls-kc4ZiBI0AhQ7r99DYNtPs#coach

TIME STAMPS:

01:00 Michael’s bio and backstory. “Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 “A workout partner is someone who will be there for you and has your same desire to succeed.” -Michael Hill

01:53 How Michael dropped from 308 to 175 lbs without COUNTING CALORIES or CARDIO.

06:54 Friendly tips to POWERLIFTERS to fix your muscle imbalances if needed to get more rounded shoulders 🙂

12:00 BINGING, PURGING, and CHEATING: The long, emotional and shockingly similar history coming from unhealthy dieting methods into a proper human diet (meat-based).

17:32 Training FASTED vs. training FED: Which is best for you?

21:50 Review of MARK BELL’S CARNIVORE STEAK SHAKE.

25:49 TALLOW: Recovery, skin health, butter substitute…. What can’t you use this amazing stuff for?!

30:35 What to order at a BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE.

36:06 MINDLESS EATING, SNACKING, and other habits Michael sees with his clients and how to develop better habits around this.

40:28 Is ALCOHOL in MODERATION hurting your results more than you realize?

45:14 Why “IF IT FITS YOUR MACROS” will likely ruin your experience as a bodybuilding competitor.

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Do you like RIBEYES? Search Carnivore Coaches Corner on any podcast platform for our award-winning NUTRITION PODCAST co-hosted with Coach Mark Ennis!

 30-minute consultation with Coach Colt: https://calendly.com/ssyl/1-on-1-consultation-30-min

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TIME STAMPS:

01:17 THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGE: Pray and/or memorize our KEY VERSE John 3:16 “For God so loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.”

04:20 Hamstring tears, groin pulls, plantar fasciitis, & other injuries!

12:14 HIP ADDUCTORS: A critical muscle group, often overlooked, essential to strength and classic aesthetics; how to train this muscle group.

20:02 How to PUSH EACH OTHER as WORKOUT PARTNERS!

26:54 John CH 3 v. 1-16 Christian Standard Bible translation; backstory of Nicodemus, a prideful Pharisee, of whom John 3:16 was speaking to. 

30:32 John was apparently loved more than any other disciple and was a faster RUNNER than St. Peter?

33:31 RUNNING QUESTIONS and MARATHON TRAINING ADVICE from Carly! “Plans fail when there is no counsel but with many advisors they succeed.” Prov. 15:22

39:40 RUNNING & BODYBUILDING: Is it possible to both competitively as a natural athlete?

44:04 YOLO: When is this a HEALTHY MINDSET and when is it a RECIPE FOR INJURIES?

50:10 Closing announcements, jokes, updates & more 🙂

Carly's IG: kovacikc

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Do you like RIBEYES? Search Carnivore Coaches Corner on any podcast platform for our award-winning NUTRITION PODCAST co-hosted with Coach Mark Ennis! 

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SUPERSET Coaching membership inquiries: https://calendly.com/ssyl/meet-greet

TIME STAMPS:

01:00 3 pieces of WISDOM concerning educating yourself about what to believe and what not to believe in this complicated world of nutrition: ROMANS 12:21 “Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good.” / 1 CORINTHIANS 6:12 “Everything is permissible for me, but not everything is helpful. Everything is permissible for me, but I will not be brought under the control of anything.” / PROVERBS 15:22 “Plans fail when there is no counsel but with many advisors they succeed.” 

05:52 The BOMB CALORIMETER: How Calories are measured in a closed, controlled environment (which a human body is not).

06:36 FIVE (5) MAIN VARIABLES that Calories do not account for in the human body.

09:15 How Richard averages 6000 “CALORIES” per day maintaining UNDER 10 PERCENT BODY FAT after becoming CLINICALLY OBESE on 2700 “CALORIES” (doesn’t add up does it?)

12:30 The history of CALORIES: Why they were invented and for what purpose.

19:51 Cycling, natural bodybuilding, and running: should any of these athletes track Calories?

30:03 MENTAL BATTLES you might experience if you are used to tracking Calories and decide to STOP.

32:04 “If what you’re doing has you feeling good, don’t worry about what anyone else on the planet says!” -Keto Mary

34:11 FIBER: Is this the missing macronutrient many doctors advocate, or is this something we were never meant to eat in the first place?

37:07 High-volume “low-Calorie” foods, volume addiction, and the need to feel “full” all the time. Why this is a toxic mentality.

Full interview with Keto Mary on Food Freedom: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-freedom/id1660339914?i=1000643933469

Do you like RIBEYES? Search Carnivore Coaches Corner on any podcast platform for our award-winning NUTRITION PODCAST co-hosted with Coach Mark Ennis!

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TIME STAMPS:

00:39 Sean’s bio and backstory.

03:53 1 Thess. 4:13 - 5:11 CSB

06:00 This week’s challenge: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, as you are already doing.” 1 Thess. 5:11

08:48 The COMFORT of CHRIST’S COMING.

09:45 1 Thess. 4:13 - 5:11 ESB

13:02 “James, Everly, I have some good news and some bad news.”

13:52 What is the difference between being SELF-CONTROLLED and SOBER-MINDED?

16:35 When will the RAPTURE take place? Do we have any clues from the We can speculate, but no one knows the day nor the hour. (Matt. 24:36, Mark 13:32) What does the peace treaty with Israel and building a new temple have to do with this?

22:12 ESCHATOLOGY: The study of the END OF TIMES.

31:04 God lives OUTSIDE TIME; Jesus death paid for all of your PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE sins.

33:50 Why GOD FORGETS ALL YOUR SINS LIKE THEY NEVER HAPPENED!!!

37:37 Epic DONUT EATING stories.

45:54 Study of re-classifying drugs through enzymatic pathways; identifying INFLAMMATION TRIGGERS.

50:05 FIBER: Is this really the MISSING MACRONUTRIENT some people think it is?!

59:04 SUGAR + FIBER + BACTERIA + YEAST = FERMENTATION (alcohol) in your GUT!!! This makes your body a DISTILLERY!!!

01:03:22 Is it harder to STOP SWEARING than it is to STOP SMOKING? Probably not but it’s still pretty hard.

01:04:32 The ORIGINS OF THE F WORD! (For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge)

01:07:10 “Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable–if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise–dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8. The impact of FOUL LANGUAGE on the football coaching career of Tom Weckesser.

01:10:04 “A indecisive man is unstable in all his ways.” James 1:8

01:12:00 Updates, Announcements, & Closing thoughts. (2 Cor. 10:5)

Sean has been a featured guest on TV & radio shows having been involved with investigational drug studies, one with Massachusettes General Hospital Ear & Eye Infirmary and Harvard Medical School.

Sean is frequently consulted to formulate complex solutions for challenging medicinal issues. Sean thrives on finding new and improved ways to help individuals improve their health, wellness and quality of life. Sean has also founded several private ventures including pharmaceutical consulting services and a high-end nutritional supplement resource.

IG: sean.wood.3158 / website: https://www.midsouthtransitions.org./

Check out E170 of our show where we discussed DRUG-INDUCED NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES!
THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGE:

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Ingrid Duebbert is a close friend & client from Houston, TX, an Angel Competition Bikini Model, a Competitive Natural Bodybuilder, Retired Dentist & Motivational Speaker.

01:27 “Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.” Romans 12:21

01:58 The difference between a journal and a DIARY.

03:10 How journaling helped Ingrid cope with hard times, especially through her divorce.

05:22 Where to get CHEAP journals!

07:07 What to look for in a good WRITING PEN.

08:51 It PAYS OFF to write in CURSIVE!

11:41 Hand written THANK YOU CARDS (a lost art!) and GRATITUDE journaling.

16:28 Why WRITING is not the same as TYPING!

17:52 You CANNOT FORGET information; you only forget how to ACCESS that information. Our BRAINS are like FILING CABINETS. Sometimes they need some WD40 and might be rusted shut.

21:08 DATES and TITLE PAGES.

24:40 What to do with your BAD IDEAS and pointless tangents!

30:48 Why writing in a physical journal STIMULATES CREATIVITY.

37:00 Voice-to-text, Google Documents, and other “tech” ways to journal; how to utilize additional resources to better organize and develop your content.

45:32 Bikini posing, breaking in heels, and competition stories 🙂

47:38 MASTER JOURNAL: Business meetings, phone calls, social media & creative content, church events & Bible study notes.

51:25 THE CARNIVORE BIBLE: Colt’s 3-year commitment to document every meal and study every chapter of the Bible again by studying one chapter per day.

54:25 How to use your BODYBUILDING LOGBOOK and track your results from workout to workout.

56:16 The GOD-SIZED DREAMS PLANNER by Todd Durkin; writing prompts, goal setting, and planning for success.

57:04 “Establish the work of our hands upon us. Yes, establish the work of our hands.” Psalm 90:17

TIME STAMPS:

01:25 Faith Family Worldwide: A faith based channel with SOLID DOCTRINE that doesn’t put you to sleep! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@faithfamilyworldwide

02:24 The HUMAN BODY is a TEMPLE of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19-20)

03:55 STATEMENT OF OUR FAITH, and why we teach what we believe about Jesus on this channel.

07:32 BODY, SOUL, & SPIRIT: A trinity within each person that represents how we are created in the image of God.

09:45 A deep dive into Hebrews 4:12 with practical lessons foundational to building your body.

13:20 APPS vs. SPREADSHEETS.

15:52 Why it takes me 2-3 hours to write a workout plan (it’s art).

17:20 Essential TOOLS in WRITING WORKOUT PLANS.

21:30 MASTER JOURNAL: a record of all meetings, phone calls, and other important information related to the plan being written.

22:45 What you need to know about your client before writing their plan.

24:00 Mary’s Workout #1: GLUTES & HAMSTRINGS (STRENGTH).

29:15 Mary’s Workout #2: SHOULDERS.

31:41 Mary’s Workout #3: QUADS & CALVES.

34:01 Mary’s Workout #4: BACK.

36:57 Mary’s Workout #5: GLUTES & HAMSTRINGS (again, this time for HYPERTROPHY).

41:02 Mary’s Workout #6: CHEST. (Sunday is a rest day).

43:05 Negative 30 degree weather (!), Colt’s prep update, athlete spotlight, “dad jokes” & updates.

44:45 How to CHECK IN WITH YOUR COACH.

45:30 What do you think of the MUSIC on this show? 🙂 We will soon be recording our own!

48:40 Isaiah & Ezekiel: Inspiring story of two dudes who felt under qualified but were successful because the hand of God was upon them.

Do you like RIBEYES? Search Carnivore Coaches Corner on any podcast platform for our award-winning NUTRITION PODCAST co-hosted with Coach Mark Ennis!

 30-minute consultation with Coach Colt: https://calendly.com/ssyl/1-on-1-consultation-30-min

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TIME STAMPS:

01:03 “Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisors they succeed.” Prov. 15:22

02:18 Baylee Hogan Montgomery’s story of acquiring 3 MILLION VIEWS and 11,000 IG followers after telling her story “BREAKING UP WITH SUGAR!” Backstory and summary of Baylee’s journey from the very beginning.

04:00 PREGNANCY & ADHD: Definitely did not make it easy to break up with sugar!

06:37 Why REFINED SUGAR is a CHEMICAL and NOT a FOOD!

11:11 Simple steps to STOP an addiction COLD TURKEY in the first 10 days.

17:07 Can you BUILD MUSCLE FASTER by adding insulin-spiking sugars such as DEXTROSE in your post-workout shake that guy on bodybuilding.com said you should?!

21:35 Heartfelt advice on BEATING SUGAR CRAVINGS.

26:06 How to enjoy SPECIAL EVENTS without eating sugar.

32:14 What is MINDFUL EATING?

38:01 Redirecting your FOCUS when you’re experiencing WITHDRAWAL symptoms from quitting eating sugar.

41:04 Spiritual life: PRAYER, being PRESENT, and MEDITATION.

43:31 Fasting.

45:08 Why we can receive MORE BLESSINGS when we SACRIFICE.

46:20 “Jesus lived His entire ministry MOURNING.” -Max Soft

46:52 Why EVERYTHING ELSE TASTES BETTER if you don’t eat sugar and highly-palatable processed foods.

Baylee's IG: @ bayleerose

Mark Ennis Consultations & Coaching Inquiries: https://instagram.com/fitnessbeyondtime01?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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TIME STAMPS:

00:44 This week’s CHALLENGE: “Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisors they succeed.” Proverbs 15:22

02:12 How Matt & I met!

03:03 The Gospel of Jesus Christ & a Proper Human Diet: Why we are passionate about BOTH of these subjects on this channel.

05:11 H (hear it twice) Verse by verse reading of Proverbs CH15 in CSB & NIV translations.

12:07 O (observe) Examining the teachings of Solomon.

14:55 P (pull truths) Life lessons about controlling our tongue and leadership within the home.

22:14 Cross-reference into REVELATION CHAPTER 9 and the king of the BOTTOMLESS PIT!

26:55 E (engage personally) Personal application & closing prayer.

30:16 Taylor’s update on our 50 DEGREE BELOW ZERO weather!

31:13 Why the LION DIET works so well for CUTTING.

32:30 Athlete spotlight, DAD-JOKE OF THE WEEK, special offers & more!

38:38 Details & information for our VERSE-BY-VERSE online study of the BOOK OF EZEKIEL and how to sign up!

Information on The Open Natural: https://www.theopennatural.com/Home

TIME STAMPS:

00:56 Proverbs 29:23 “A person’s PRIDE will HUMBLE him, but a humble spirit will gain honor.”

02:23 How to qualify for MR. AMERICA, the longest-running bodybuilding competition in history!

03:38 CASH PRIZES for the BEST IN SHOW at The Open Natural 2024!

06:46 Various ways to MAKE A LIVING in the world of BODYBUILDING.

09:38 Niels Anderson medals, trophies, and other awards 🙂 Home - Niels Andersen Sculptures

13:01 A brief history of MR. AMERICA.

16:45 Meshack Ochieng, the “Natural Ronnie Coleman?!” Meshack Ochieng - the Natural Ronnie Coleman - YouTube

22:02 How to pose when the guy next to you is HUGE!!!

23:25 JUDGING CRITERIA at MR. AMERICA: How is this different than NPC and other federations?

29:09 AFTER-PARTIES: Your opportunity to learn from the judges so you can get better!

40:38 How bodybuilding compares to other mainstream sports in terms of culture, ethics, and values.

42:04 Jairo’s opinions on how to LEAN BULK for SYMMETRY in the CLASSIC PHYSIQUE category.

Information on The Open Natural: https://www.theopennatural.com/Home

Do you like RIBEYES? Search Carnivore Coaches Corner on any podcast platform for our award-winning NUTRITION PODCAST co-hosted with Coach Mark Ennis!

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