The Built Bodies Podcast

If you're a high-performing man — a provider, a leader, someone your family depends on — then you already know one truth:

What gets measured improves. What doesn't… drifts.

You track revenue. You track deadlines. You track investments. You track time. You track performance.

But when it comes to the one thing that affects your health, energy, confidence, longevity, and even your identity as a man…

You're guessing.

This episode exposes the mindset shift most men need to make: Tracking calories isn't restrictive — it's responsible. It's leadership. It's data. It's feedback. It's how you improve.

We'll compare tracking to money, business, marriage, and even Jewish life… and show how data creates freedom, not limitation.

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Today's episode is special — because you're about to hear from Thomas, a busy professional who dropped 30 pounds, rebuilt his confidence, and spent over a year inside the Built Bodies system learning how to train, eat, and live in a way that actually fits his real life. Not a 30-day challenge. Not a crash diet. A real transformation.

You'll hear how he went from spinning his wheels for years — tracking sometimes, guessing most of the time, to building real muscle, revealing it through our fat-loss phase, and finally feeling like the athletic version of himself again.

If you've ever looked in the mirror and thought, 'I work hard in every area of my life… why can't I get this part right?' Thomas' story is going to hit home. Let's dive in.

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Most men in their 30s & 40s don't need another diet — they need a system. In this episode, Coach Alan explains why the goal isn't just fat loss… it's building a body and metabolism that never require another "restart." If you've tried to get lean, lost momentum after 30 days, or keep falling off track when work or stress hits — this episode will help you understand how to build a system that keeps you in shape year-round without obsessing over restriction or perfection. To Contact Me About Coaching, Click Here: https://alanjaramillo.typeform.com/to/I05AcwsQ

If you're the kind of guy who crushes it Monday through Friday but loses control on the weekend, this episode will change how you think about fitness forever.

Most men believe that to get lean, they have to restrict themselves during Shabbat dinners, skip drinks with friends, or "be good" all weekend. But that mindset is exactly what causes the rebound, the guilt, and the endless cycle of starting over.

In this episode, Coach Alan breaks down how to build a body that fits your real lifestyle — one that includes whiskey, Shabbat dinners, and holidays — without losing progress.

You'll learn how structure gives you freedom, how to navigate social situations without guilt, and how to finally align your fitness plan with your values, not against them.

Because the real goal isn't perfection. It's integration.

If you've ever said, "I was good all week until the weekend," or "I fell off my diet," this episode is going to hit home.

Most men in their 30s & 40s don't realize that the reason they can't stay consistent isn't lack of willpower — it's the way they think about food. They've been taught to label food as "good" or "bad," and every time they eat something "bad," they feel guilt… which leads to more guilt, more restriction, and eventually — more loss of control.

Coach Alan breaks down how to stop moralizing food and start using it as what it really is: information. Once you learn how to see food through data — not emotion — you unlock the ability to enjoy life guilt-free, stay consistent, and finally make choices that serve your goals long-term.

If you've ever thought, "I don't want to track or plan my food because it feels restrictive," this episode is for you.

Most guys in their 30s and 40s who've "tried everything" — from clean eating to Whole30 to cutting carbs — don't fail because they lack willpower. They fail because they see structure as a cage instead of a key.

In this episode, Coach Alan breaks down how discipline is actually the thing that gives you freedom — freedom to eat without guilt, to look confident shirtless, and to know you're in control instead of guessing.

You'll learn how simple structure and macro awareness can liberate you from food anxiety, inconsistency, and all-or-nothing thinking.

If you've ever said, "I've tried everything!! Trainers, Peloton, Whole30, keto, calorie counting… I can do it for a month, but it never sticks," this episode is for you.

In today's conversation, Coach Alan breaks down why consistency keeps slipping through your fingers, even though you're disciplined, successful, and capable in every other area of life.

You'll learn:

• Why high-performing men fall into the "try-everything" trap

• The real reason motivation-based programs always fail long-term

• How managing your fitness alone silently kills your momentum

• The 3 pillars that make results stick (structure, accountability, and identity)

This isn't about trying harder. It's about building the system that makes consistency automatic.

Because if you can lead in your career, your family, and your faith, you can absolutely lead yourself to the body, energy, and confidence you've been chasing for years.

If you grew up carrying extra weight, cheat days probably feel like freedom... until they spiral into guilt, overeating, and starting over on Monday. In this episode, I'll break down why former fat guys struggle with cheat days more than anyone else and why "cheat meals" backfire. You'll learn the psychological triggers, the identity patterns that keep you stuck, and the practical fixes that let you enjoy food without derailing your progress.

Enjoy!

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One of the biggest mental roadblocks men face when trying to lose fat is the belief that they're "missing out" on all the foods they love. But here's the truth: you're not actually missing out, you're finally learning how to enjoy food without it controlling you. In this episode, I break down why food FOMO keeps so many guys stuck, how to shift your mindset around indulgence, and practical strategies to eat in a way that supports fat loss and satisfaction.

We'll cover:

• Why the "fear of missing out" around food is mostly an illusion

• How marketers and diets trick you into thinking restriction = misery

• Simple ways to enjoy your favorite meals without derailing progress

• The freedom that comes from realizing you're not missing out—you're leveling up

If you've ever felt like dieting means losing your social life or giving up the foods you love, this episode will change your perspective for good.