If late-night snacking or mindless munching is sabotaging your fitness goals, this episode is your tactical playbook for breaking the cycle—no willpower required. Coach Jackson dives deep into five no-nonsense strategies to eliminate snacking by changing your environment, mindset, and habits. Drawing from client success stories and his own experience, he reveals simple yet powerful tactics to regain control of your eating, stay in a calorie deficit, and finally get lean without feeling deprived.

This isn’t about restriction—it’s about smarter choices. Learn how to outsmart your cravings, restructure your surroundings, and adopt habits that actually stick. Whether you're snacking from stress, boredom, or routine, these five methods will help you stop snacking for good—and start seeing real results.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why most snacking isn’t about hunger—and what to do instead
• How a simple “pause” can interrupt emotional eating cycles
• The secret power of brushing your teeth to avoid nighttime cravings
• How to re-engineer your kitchen for effortless willpower
• Why single-serving snacks are your secret weapon
• How to use locks and barriers to build discipline without trying harder
• The role of smart swaps in ditching high-calorie indulgences
• How to turn your eating habits into a sustainable lifestyle

Memorable Quotes:

• [07:14] “You’re not hungry. You’re avoiding an emotion.”
• [10:26] “Surf the urge—cravings rise and fall like a wave. Ride it out.”
• [17:33] “Brush and floss right after dinner. That’s your commitment device.”
• [40:58] “Healthy swaps let you scratch the itch without crashing your progress.”

Mentioned In This Episode:

• Stronger Saturday Newsletter: https://actionjacksonfitness.com/subscribe/
• Indistractable by Nir Eyal: https://amzn.to/479oyj8
• KSafe Lock Box for Snacks: https://amzn.to/3IMGbvf
• Refrigerator Lock: https://amzn.to/4lJkivn
• Single Serving Pistachios: https://amzn.to/3J4in5Y
• Yasso 100-Calorie Ice Cream Bar: https://amzn.to/4lJkivn
• Quest Protein Chips: https://amzn.to/3GNEsoW
• Legendary Foods Protein Pop Tart: https://amzn.to/3GXrXXU

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This is the new playbook for getting lean without losing your mind. Ready to take action? Hit play, grab your notebook, and start showing up like the 1% who actually get results.

In this raw and deeply personal episode, Coach Jackson peels back the curtain on a year filled with setbacks, health scares, and emotional struggles — and how those obstacles became the wake-up call he desperately needed. From IVF and family illness to burnout and excuses disguised as life circumstances, he lays out the brutal truths that stopped his momentum and the steps he’s taking to get back on track.

You’ll hear how Jackson reframed his toughest year into a setup for a stronger comeback and how you can do the same. He introduces the mindset of Action Jackson vs. Little John, shows how to channel dark energy productively, and gives a tactical system for creating real change in your health, wealth, and relationships.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why life’s punches often reveal your real mindset
• The difference between real reasons and convenient excuses
• How to reframe a tough season as a setup for success
• Why dark energy (like anger or frustration) can fuel short-term progress
• The power of naming your alter egos and knowing who’s in charge
• How to create momentum with “non-negotiables” across health, wealth, and relationships
• Why simple action beats productivity porn every time
• The one question to ask when motivation is gone: “What if there’s no later?”

Memorable Quotes:

• [05:18] “Rediscover the fire that once made you dangerous. Let go of comfort and recommit to your standards.”
• [09:29] “Reflection without responsibility is just mental masturbation.”
• [14:20] “You take action and then you feel motivated.”
• [20:53] “Stop asking, ‘Why did this year go this way?’ and start asking, ‘What if this year was exactly the kick in the ass I needed?’”

Mentioned In This Episode:

• Subscribe to Stronger Saturday: https://actionjacksonfitness.com/subscribe/
• Apply for coaching: https://actionjacksonfitness.com/apply/
• Follow Coach Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/actionjacksonfitness

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This is the new playbook for getting lean without losing your mind. Ready to take action? Hit play, grab your notebook, and start showing up like the 1% who actually get results.

If you’re serious about getting lean and seeing your abs for the first time—or keeping them once they show up—this episode is your roadmap. In part two of this series, Coach Jackson breaks down the nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement strategies behind his best-selling book, 7 Secrets for Chiseled Abs. No gimmicks. No hype. Just the real-world tools that work for high-performing professionals who want results without sacrificing their life.

Whether you’ve struggled with tracking macros, debated intermittent fasting, or felt confused about supplements, Jackson cuts through the noise and gives you the exact playbook that’s helped thousands transform their bodies—and mindsets—for good.

• How to use intermittent fasting strategically—without starving yourself
• The difference between “eating clean” and knowing your numbers
• Why most people are gaining weight while “eating healthy”
• How to deploy The Insulin Reset for fast, visible fat loss
• The 5 supplements that actually work (and how to avoid the scams)
• Why "just tracking" gives you more freedom, not less
• The Ferrari-level fat-loss protocol Jackson used for modeling shoots with Nike, ESPN, and Men’s Health

• [05:15] “When you tell yourself you’re starving, you trigger a sense of emergency… Call it what it is: You’re hungry, not in mortal danger.”
• [11:15] “Even if you’re eating olive oil, avocado, and kale all day—your abs will stay hidden if you’re in a calorie surplus.”
• [23:04] “Sometimes the fastest way to balance is to go to an extreme—then come back.”
• [44:38] “If you take action on even half of what we covered, you will see changes—not just in how you look, but in how you feel and how you show up.”

1. Metabolic Resistance Training – Lift strategically to burn fat and build muscle.
2. HIIT Cardio – Short, intense bursts for maximum efficiency and fat burn.
3. Train Your Abs Like You Mean It – Respect them like any other muscle group.
4. Intermittent Fasting – Create structure, reduce snacking, and simplify eating.
5. Know Your Numbers – Track macros, calories, and protein with precision.
6. The Insulin Reset – A 4-week aggressive protocol to build momentum and shred fast.
7. Smart Supplementation – Focus on what works: protein, caffeine, vitamin D, fish oil, and multivitamins.

• 📘 7 Secrets for Chiseled Abs by Coach Jackson
• 💻 Apply for coaching: https://actionjacksonfitness.com/apply
• 🔬 Supplement verification sites: examine.com, labdoor.com

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This is the new playbook for getting lean without losing your mind. Ready to take action? Hit play, grab your notebook, and start showing up like the 1% who actually get results.

Think visible abs are just for genetically blessed influencers or 20-year-olds on TikTok? Think again. In this episode, Coach Jackson reveals the first three of his 7 Secrets for Chiseled Abs—the exact strategies that helped his clients (even in their 30s and 40s) shed 30+ pounds, carve out a six-pack, and keep it for good. Spoiler alert: it’s not about doing 1,000 crunches or cutting all your carbs.

If you’ve been frustrated by misinformation, gimmicks, or your own plateaus, this episode gives you the truth—and the tools—to finally break through.

• Why Metabolic Resistance Training (MRT) is the most efficient fat-loss weapon for busy professionals
• The real science behind High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)—and why it torches fat in 20 minutes or less
• The 4-phase system to train your abs like any other muscle (and actually see results)
• The “Dead Mill Sprint” and “Stair Stepper Sprint” HIIT workouts Coach Jackson swears by
• Why doing abs last is sabotaging your results—and how to program smarter instead
• Myths that hold you back: “Abs are made in the kitchen,” “Squats are enough,” and “Crunches are king”

• [02:53] “There aren’t really many incentives outside of integrity and morals to tell the truth these days.”
• [04:31] “Abs aren’t the result of a single hack—they’re the product of multiple levers working together.”
• [22:25] “Most people disrespect the hell out of their abs… and then wonder why they don’t have a six-pack.”
• [35:12] “If you take your ab training seriously, you’ll be in the top 1%—not because you're gifted, but because you actually put in the work.”

• 📘 7 Secrets for Chiseled Abs by Coach Jackson
• 💻 Apply for coaching: https://actionjacksonfitness.com/apply
• 🎥 4 Weeks to Fat Loss on Tonal
• 🧠 Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia
• 📚 Atomic Habits by James Clear

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This is the new playbook for getting lean without losing your mind. Ready to take action? Hit play, grab your notebook, and start showing up like the 1% who actually get results.

Coach Jackson peels back the curtain on his own messy, midwestern-kid-to-model-to-mentor journey—and proves every embarrassing misstep can become rocket fuel. From barely passing discrete math to bombing in New York’s modeling scene, racking up $70k in debt, and getting blindsided by Tonal’s shutdown, he shows how each failure forged the systems, empathy, and unshakable mindset behind Action Jackson Fitness.

You’ll hear how a cop-dad, an ailing mom, a cut from the college baseball team, and a near-empty bank account shaped the coaching philosophy that’s transformed 2,000-plus busy professionals. Most important: you’ll learn exactly how to flip your own setbacks into the confidence, consistency, and clarity needed to take action—today.

• How discipline learned in a Chicago basement gym became the foundation for a global coaching brand
• The “growth-mindset moment” that turned an F-bound student into an A-student—and later a six-figure trainer
• Why getting cut from the baseball team (and later losing a Tonal contract) created unshakeable confidence
• The real cost of chasing glamour: modeling horror stories, $4k rent panic, and a $70,999.97 credit-card bill
• Critical pivots—Diakadi Body in SF, Tonal’s founding team, and rebuilding Action Jackson Fitness online
• Jackson’s eight hard-earned truths (discipline > motivation, consistency > intensity, environment > willpower, etc.)
• A mission born from his mother’s health battle: saving lives one sustainable habit—and one six-pack—at a time

• [01:04] “Sometimes your worst moments become the best things that ever happened to you—if and only if you don’t give up.”
• [10:23] “Growth isn’t about talent or natural ability; it’s about belief.”
• [18:44] “Sometimes the door to your dream life is the one you didn’t want to walk through.”
• [24:50] “Once you’ve been broken and rebuilt yourself back up, you stop fearing the fall.”

• Apply for coaching: https://actionjacksonfitness.com/apply
• The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• Seven Secrets for Chiseled Abs (Coach Jackson’s book)
• Tonal home gym & programs (https://www.tonal.com/)
• Diakadi Fitness (San Francisco):https://www.diakadi.life/

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This is the new playbook for getting lean without losing your mind. Ready to take action? Hit play, grab your notebook, and start showing up like the 1% who actually get results.

High-performing professionals often wait for the perfect moment to overhaul their fitness, career, or life—but Coach Jackson says that moment never comes. In the debut episode of Taking Action, he unpacks why decisive, consistent action beats motivation every time. Drawing on his own transformation from “guy with a photo-shoot dream” to nationally featured trainer, plus client success stories and research-backed frameworks, Coach Jackson shows you how a single small step can ignite lasting momentum toward a lean, athletic body and a purpose-driven life.

You’ll learn the science behind flipping the traditional “motivation → action” script, how tiny habits compound into massive results, and why adopting an athlete identity accelerates progress. If you’ve ever felt stuck over-planning or procrastinating, this episode delivers practical, evidence-based tactics to shatter inertia and build confidence on demand.

• The real “success equation” and why motivation actually follows action
• Coach Jackson’s personal stories—landing Men’s Health and meeting his wife—that began with one small, bold move
• How to craft implementation intentions and if-then rules that all but guarantee follow-through
• “Chunking,” “effortless pace,” and other tactics for making workouts, nutrition, and business goals sustainable
• Tim Ferriss’ two game-changing questions for removing friction and adding fun
• Identity shifts: turning into the person who effortlessly prioritizes health, wealth, and growth
• The hidden dangers of hustling without reflection—and how weekly check-ins keep action strategic

• [04:10] “It’s easier to act your way into a new way of thinking than to think your way into a new way of acting.”
• [07:06] “Five, four, three, two, one, and she got out of bed.”
• [19:01] “You wanna find an effortless pace, a pace that you can sustain over the long term.”
• [30:10] “You don’t need to feel ready. You just need to get moving.”

• Apply for coaching with Coach Jackson: https://actionjacksonfitness.com/apply

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This is the new playbook for getting lean without losing your mind. Ready to take action? Hit play, grab your notebook, and start showing up like the 1% who actually get results.

Taking Action With Coach Jackson is the podcast for high-performing professionals who want a lean, athletic body without sacrificing their career, family, or sanity.

Hosted by Jackson Bloore — Tonal coach, best-selling author, and trusted expert behind over 2,000 transformations — this show gives you the tools to train smarter, eat better, and finally see results that last. Jackson’s work has been featured in Men’s Health, Muscle & Fitness, and San Francisco Magazine, which named him “Best Trainer for Abs.”

Each episode cuts through the noise with science-backed strategies, real-life coaching insights, and the mindset shifts that create lasting change. If you're ready to build the body (and life) that matches your ambition, hit follow—and let’s get to work. It’s time to take action.

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This is the new playbook for getting lean without losing your mind. Ready to take action? Hit play, grab your notebook, and start showing up like the 1% who actually get results.