The Brian Keane Podcast

Ep 72: Mindset With Muscle and Knowledge Bombs with Jamie Alderton (aka Grenade Jay) Jamie is an ex army soldier turned speaker, educator and best selling author of the book Mindset with Muscle. On top of being one of best known 'tell it how it is' people in the fitness industry, Jamie is also the creator of Grenade Fit Gyms. On top of dropping knowledge bombs in on his social media platforms, Jamie spends most of his free time with his wife and beautiful daughter. He is also known to be quit the grey goose and skittles conniseuer. Jamie, thank you so much for coming on And I can't wait for all the knowledge bombs that are about to be dropped Questions:

1. Can you tell everyone listening a little bit more about yourself

1. What got you into fitness

1. What are your morning rituals like? What do the first 60 mins of your day look like?

1. What are the three biggest Nutriton or training myths that you see?

1. What advice would you give your 20 year old self and place where you were at that time in your life, what were doing

Rapid fire Questions: 1· When you think of the word successful, who's the first person that comes to mind and why? 2· What purchase or £100 or less has most positively affected your life in the last 6 months? 3· What book (besides your own) do u think everybody on the planet should read? 4· What have u changed your mind about in the last few years 5· What is something you believe that other people think is insane?

I did a similar episode about finding your life purpose a few months ago so I'm I'm going to spend this episode talking about the four quadrants that I use personally (Health, Wealth, Love and Fulfilment) that help me make nearly every decision in my life. Hopefully it provides with you so much value as this was the episode I needed to hear 5 years ago. . 1) What did you want to do at 14 years of age? (Science shows your brain reaches its peak around this age). 2) What did you grow up around? (How to combine nature and nurture, whether good or bad) 3) What do people complement you on regularly or tell you're good at? 4) What have you spent the last 5, 10 or 15 years doing? How to use what you've been through (good and bad) to propel you forward 5) What do you talk about effortlessly on a Friday or Saturday night? (Side note: Do that!!) "Make your life a sculpture and a not a lottery ticket, every day you chip away and step by step you get ahead" You don't wake up randomly one day and you're in great shape You don't wake up randomly one day and your bank account is full You don't wake up randomly one day and you're lying next to the love of your life You don't wake up randomly one day and feel fulfilled with your whole life "Step by step you get ahead, but not necessarily fast spurts" – Charlie Munger For more information about everything fitness, nutrition and mindset- head over to www.briankeanefitness.com to check out the blog or Brian's Facebook, YouTube and Instagram (which has a combined total of over 120k followers) - thanks for listening. To send in any questions for the podcast or for live Q+A's, check out my snapchat briank019. Facebook: Brian Keane Fitness Snapchat: briank019 Instagram: brian_keane_fitness YouTube: Brian Keane Fitness

1. Can you recommend any books or resources for building your own workout program? 2. Do you find slow reps more effective to build strength? 3. What should I do if one muscle is bigger or stronger than the other? 4. Best audiobook for lifestyle and mental health? 5. How can I make more friends? Book recommendations: Dale Carnegie – How to win friends and influence people Dale Carnegie – How to stop worrying and start living Catherine M Pitman – Rewire your anxious brain For more information about everything fitness, nutrition and mindset- head over to www.briankeanefitness.com to check out the blog or Brian's Facebook, YouTube and Instagram (which has a combined total of over 130k followers) - thanks for listening. To send in any questions for the podcast or for live Q+A's, check out my snapchat briank019. Facebook: Brian Keane Fitness Snapchat: briank019 Instagram: brian_keane_fitness YouTube: Brian Keane Fitness

If you eat less than 1000kcal per day, you WILL lose weight but you will more than likely rebound back worse than were you started. If you are wondering how to get the same results (lose weight and body fat) but not f**k up you body, check out the full episode: 1. How juice, bar or massively calorie restricted diets can ruin your metabolism. 2. How to eat, train and supplement so you can lose weight (or body fat) the right way and keep it off long term. For more information about everything fitness, nutrition and mindset- head over to www.briankeanefitness.com to check out the blog or Brian's Facebook, YouTube and Instagram (which has a combined total of over 120k followers) - thanks for listening. To send in any questions for the podcast or for live Q+A's, check out my snapchat briank019. Facebook: Brian Keane Fitness Snapchat: briank019 Instagram: brian_keane_fitness YouTube: Brian Keane Fitness

All questions from Facebook Live on Brian Keane Fitness. 1) Thoughts on natural test booster supplements? 2) If you were on death row, what would be your last meal? 3) Best alcohol to take if you have IBS? 4) How many carbs should I be eating if I am trying to lose fat or cut? 5) What's your opinion on social media fake nattys? For more information about everything fitness, nutrition and mindset- head over to www.briankeanefitness.com to check out the blog or Brian's Facebook, YouTube and Instagram (which has a combined total of over 120k followers) - thanks for listening. To send in any questions for the podcast or for live Q+A's, check out my snapchat briank019. Facebook: Brian Keane Fitness Snapchat: briank019 Instagram: brian_keane_fitness YouTube: Brian Keane Fitness

- Make sure your training and nutrition is geared towards your goals - Set a goal, target, date to work towards - If fat loss is the goal, add in finishers instead of normal cardio to push past plateaus - Try cycling your carbs (low, medium and high days) - Use these fat burning supplements (if needed) For more information about everything fitness, nutrition and mindset- head over to www.briankeanefitness.com to check out the blog or Brian's Facebook, YouTube and Instagram (which has a combined total of over 120k followers) - thanks for listening. To send in any questions for the podcast or for live Q+A's, check out my snapchat briank019. Facebook: Brian Keane Fitness Snapchat: briank019 Instagram: brian_keane_fitness YouTube: Brian Keane Fitness

1. How to eat and train to look great for a night out (guy and girl)? 2. Is there any exercise that burns stomach fat? 3. How can I get rid of shin splints? 4. Best workout for working off back fat? 5. I have a really slow metabolism, any tips to fire it up? For more information about everything fitness, nutrition and mindset- head over to www.briankeanefitness.com to check out the blog or Brian's Facebook, YouTube and Instagram (which has a combined total of over 120k followers) - thanks for listening. To send in any questions for the podcast or for live Q+A's, check out my snapchat briank019. Facebook: Brian Keane Fitness Snapchat: briank019 Instagram: brian_keane_fitness YouTube: Brian Keane Fitness

1. What's the best supplement you'd recommend for bulking up muscle? 2. Should I cut out carbs to lose weight? 3. Should I cycle reps when bulking and cutting? 4. Should I use protein even when I'm trying to lose weight? For more information about everything fitness, nutrition and mindset- head over to www.briankeanefitness.com to check out the blog or Brian's Facebook, YouTube and Instagram (which has a combined total of over 120k followers) - thanks for listening. To send in any questions for the podcast or for live Q+A's, check out my snapchat briank019. Facebook: Brian Keane Fitness Snapchat: briank019 Instagram: brian_keane_fitness YouTube: Brian Keane Fitness

1. What is the best thing to eat after fasted cardio? 2. How can I shrink bulk (muscular) legs? 3. I have no problem sleeping but feel tired when I wake up, what should I do? 4. Does HIIT cardio affect maintaining muscle mass? Facebook: Brian Keane Fitness Snapchat: briank019 Instagram: brian_keane_fitness YouTube: Brian Keane Fitness

1) Advice for someone looking to grow a PT Facebook page? 2) Thoughts of 5 by 5 Training? 3) I'm getting married this year, I'm scared of the gym, can I lose weight with just cardio and low calories or should I do weights? 4) If you were stranded on a desert island, would you eat McDonalds? Facebook: Brian Keane Fitness Snapchat: briank019 Instagram: brian_keane_fitness YouTube: Brian Keane Fitness