In this episode, I’m breaking down why 90% of people fail to get lean – and more importantly, how YOU can finally overcome these obstacles and get the body you’ve been working for.

If you’ve tried cutting calories, endless cardio, and following those crazy detox diets but still can’t shed the belly fat, this episode is for you.

I'll walk you through the top three mistakes that most people make when trying to lose fat and what you should be doing instead to finally get lean and stay there.

💥 The 3 Mistakes Holding You Back

1. Fad diets and extreme quick fixes

2. Not accounting for metabolic adaptation

3. Relying too much on cardio

I’ll also show you the exact method I use with my clients – Metabolic Priming – to help them burn fat without starving themselves or spending endless hours at the gym.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:

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In this bonus episode, I break down my first ever HYROX Doubles experience – from why I signed up, to how I trained, and what race day was really like.

You’ll hear the truth about what surprised me, what I found easy/challenging, and what I’d do differently if I were to compete again – solo or with a teammate.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

👉 If you’ve ever considered doing a HYROX or just want to challenge yourself with something that’ll push every part of you – this episode is for you.

🎧 Hit play and let’s dive into the grit behind the glory.

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#168: On this episode:

• Tanner Shuck - How to Stop Training Like an Idiot & Why Society Wants You to be Fat!

• How Tanner transitioned from football to CrossFit to becoming a hybrid athlete

• Why he moved to Dubai and what makes the environment there so unique

• The biggest training mistakes men over 30 make

• Why most people overcomplicate fitness (and what to do instead)

• His top principles for building strength, athleticism, and longevity

• How the food industry is setting you up for failure

• Why whole foods win every time - Tanner's go-to staples

• Are eggs actually bad for you?

• The real reason most people fail at fitness

• How and why Tanner started creatin content

• What success means to Tanner

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#167: On this episode:

• Ollie Rhoda - How to Build Muscle & Fix Skinny Fat

• Ollie's journey from struggling with his own physique to becoming a high-level coach

• Why most guys fail to gain muscle even when they train hard

• His go-to training framework and favorite exercises for aesthetics

• The truth about dirty bulking, cheat meals, and pre/post-workout nutrition

• How to fix the skinny fat look once and for all

• Step-by-step guidance on whether to cut or bulk first

• How Ollie balances fitness with lifestyle, travel, and business

• His best advice for coaches building a personal brand on social media

• Rapid-fire Q&A including his worst advice, favorite meals, and underrated gym moves

• What's next for Ollie and his definition of a successful lifestyle

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#166: On this episode:

• Simon Johnson - Building Athletic Strength & The Mindset of the Top 1%

• Simon's journey from in-person coach to building a 200K+ fitness business online

• How to train for athletic strength vs traditional bodybuilding

• The key principles to get stronger and move better with limited time

• The most common mistakes people make with nutrition and what he's changed his mind about

• Hard truths about success and the sacrifices required to grow

• Rapid fire question on brand-building, daily habits, and underrated exercises

• Simon's definition of success and how you can work with him

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#168: On this episode:

• Tanner Shuck - How To Stop Training Like an Idiot & Why Society Wants You to be Fat!

• How Tanner transitioned from football to CrossFit to becoming a hybrid athlete

• Why he moved to Dubai and what makes the environment there so unique

• The biggest training mistakes over men 30 make

• Why most people overcomplicate fitness (and what to do instead)

• His top principles for building strength, athleticism, and longevity

• How the food industry is setting you up for failure

• Why whole foods win every time - Tanner's go-to staples

• Are eggs actually bad for you?

• The real reason most people fail at fitness

• How and why Tanner started creating content

Follow Tanner Shuck on Instagram

Checkout Tanner's YouTube Channel

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Checkout my YouTube Channel

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#167: On this episode:

• Ollie Rhoda - How to Build Muscle & Fix Skinny Fat
• Ollie's journey from struggling with his own physique to becoming a high-level coach
• Why most guys fail to gain muscle even when they train hard
• His go-to training framework and favorite exercises for aesthetics
• The truth about dirty bulking, cheat meals, and pre/post workout nutrition
• How to fix the skinny fat look once and for all
• Step-by-step guidance on whether cut or bulk first
• How Ollie balances fitness with lifestyle, travel, and business
• His best advice for coaches building a personal brand on social media
• Rapid-fire Q&A including his worst advice, favorite meals, and underrated gym moves
• What's next for Ollie and his definition of a successful lifestyle

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#166: On this episode:

• Simon Johnson - Building Athletic Strength & The Mindset on the Top 1%

• Simon's journey from in-person coach to building a 200K+ fitness business online

• How to train for athletic strength vs traditional bodybuilding

• The key principles to get stronger and move better with limited time

• The most common mistakes people make with nutrition and what changed his mind about

• Hard truths about success and the sacrifices required to grow

• Rapid fire questions on brand-building, daily habits, and underrated exercises

• Simon's definition of success and how you can work with him

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#165: On this episode:

8 Dieting Mistakes Keeping You Fat

#1: Not Planning Your Day

#2: Drinking Your Calories

#3: Not Tracking Your Food

#4: Overeating Hyper Palatable Foods

#5: Not Tracking Calories

#6: Neglecting Strength Training

#7: Being a Weekend Warrior

#8: Having an All or Nothing Mindset

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#164:  On this episode:

• Why Eating too Little Screws Your Fat Loss Progress
• How you can Lose Weight but Increase Your Bodyfat Percentage
• The Impact Dieting has on your NEAT
• How Much of a Calorie Deficit is Necessary?
• What Percentage of Protein Should Come from Your Daily Calories?
• How to Use a Hi/Low Carb Cycling Approach
• How to Reverse Your Metabolism So You Can Keep the Weight Off
• Plus Much More!

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