Diet and nutrition are two completely different concepts. A diet assumes a short-term result that is usually unrealistic while nutrition infers a lifestyle change that will last for long-term adaptation. Here are the differences between how you eat and how you train. Eating for a goal is one thing, whereas eating for how your body needs fuel TODAY is extremely important for your well-being and recovery. Often times restricted caloric intake and improper macro ratios result in poor fueling for high intensity activity when weight loss is the actual goal. In this episode we discuss the proper eating strategies for HOW you train, and why that is better than just eating to gain or lose weight.

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It is the emotional maturity of a human being to understand that earning the end result is the process of dedication, discipline and hardwork - no matter WHAT the genre of that effort. Whether it is business, physical fitness, or personal relationships, EARNING your result is the purpose of this message. You deserve nothing. You will also get nothing without authentic effort towards your goal. You are guaranteed nothing in this life and it is up to you to work hard and develop all aspects of your existence. The same tenacity and hard work needs to come into play with your intimate relationships, your familial relationships and your professional relationships. This also has to be apparent in your self-relationship: How you work on self improvement and respect. Regardless of the details, EARNING is the focal point of any type of success you will have.

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Being comfortable and happy with who you are is the 'holy grail' of life. It is one of the most important concepts - Not only to be happy with your body but appreciative and accepting with what you were given. Live after all IS a gift and is something that everyone should be thankful for.

That being said, the reality, is that many people will separate having a positive body image and the health aspects that may not correlate with that image. Using the trends of positive self-image as a crutch or as an excuse to not exercise could be more detrimental in the long run. It is most definitely important that people are happy with themselves, but where do you draw the line between self-love and self-improvement?

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During the holidays you are going to be put to the test. By your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. People will bring in cookies, cupcakes, pudding, leftovers, donuts, you name it - it will be IN YOUR FACE. Instead of dealing with the awkwardness of turning it down and trying to think of an excuse not to eat their free garbage, own your goals and tell the truth. You are changing your life. You are making a difference and you are making a choice that you have the right to make. Don't be peer pressured into eating junk food. You aren't 5 years old. If you can use your strong will to tough it out this holiday season, ESPECIALLY if you are just starting your fitness journey... You can accomplish EVERYTHING with your fitness. I promise you.

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It's ThanksGAINING! The day to give thanks for what you have (and shed tears for the entire race of people we wiped out as an afterthought) - But on the bright side, we look to the future of what we have YET to create. Not to rush stores and snag low prices just because major corporations tell us to, but to develop ourselves and our passion moving forward in the year. Remember, we created the calendar, the holidays, the days of the year, etc. Don't feel like you need to 'wait' until the new year to start to jump on the pump train! You can do it today! Anyway, no more motivational 'rah-rah' talk - Here's how I celebrate MY thanksgaining. You won't believe it!

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You probably already skip leg day (which should be illegal) - But if you DON'T skip it, you probably still are not doing this exercise that will benefit you more than all the machines in the gym combined. What is it you ask? Well, imagine an exercise that you can do anywhere, activates the muscles that you WANT to target during all your leg exercises, fires core musculature, works all 3 planes of motion dynamically and isometrically, can help prevent or alleviate ankle, knee, back and shoulder pain.... Should I go on?

Listen through the entire episode and then follow the link below to see the exercise video demonstrating this amazing move!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK_xAY0p1f4&list=PLz3T3QbYLtU2OSBqLD_MW3tnMICSZPvdD&index=18

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The rotator cuff is the 'heart' of the shoulder. It maintains the integrity, mobility and the stability of that entire region. These are the muscles that commonly get injured during upper body training (and in life) as a result of improper form, lack of development, and repetitive movement patterns.

The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor comprise a complex, let simplistic network of stability without sacrificing mobility in the shoulder. When these four muscles are properly balanced and strengthened, the larger muscles such as the pectoralis major, deltoid and latissimus dorsi are able to enact more force while keeping everything in tact. Overloading the upper body when the core stabilizers are compromised is a recipe for an injury that could last a lifetime.

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WOW. Episode 200! It might seem like a big milestone, when in all reality it is just another day, and another episode. It crossed my mind to do something unique or 'special', but it is more special for me to do exactly what I have been doing every day since I started this podcast.

I have come a long way in 200+ days. This episode respects the first one ever done and revisits the concept of 'counting gains'. I also break down HOW and WHY I have done what I have done and how you can apply my methods to everything you want to accomplish in your life.

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Cheat meals are a way of life. You will have holidays, you will have birthdays, you will even have just those days where you want to let loose and enjoy. But how do those meals/days affect your overall progress? Is it all mental or is it physical too? Can ONE meal throw you off completely?

That depends. It depends on your experience, it depends on how much equity and momentum you have built up until this point. It isn't just so much the food, it is the mental state you are in and the path you have walked to get to this point. Still, one meal could have more of a devastating effect than you realize. Listen up!

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Do you need to crunch until you pass out to get nicely developed abs? Not necessarily. Here we get into the details of WHAT is actually going on inside your body. There are different aspects of your "core" region that are largely mis-understood by the masses. It is not as simple as just going to the gym and doing a few sit-ups. Nor can you spot-reduce fat in any area of the body, ESPECIALLY the abdominal region.

There are movement muscles of the core as well as stabilizer muscles of the core. The rectus abdominis (six-pack muscle) is the classic movement muscle providing flexion of the spine, while the Transverse Abdominis (TVA) is the main stabilizer, providing a 'drawing-in' effect with the stomach giving the lower back integrity and stabilization.

Both of these major muscles are important, but most people get distracted and focus on one or the other too much. In essence, every muscle in the body is important and plays a role (this is why we have them, lol). The key is to know HOW to train them and what purpose you are actually training them for.

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