The EveryCalorieCounts Podcast

We often find ourselves in a position where we have to ask ourselves: is it all worth it? is what I'm doing right now going to pay off for me in the next several years? If you're not happy now after you've been doing it for a long time then you'll probably never be happy doing it all.

Marko Paljusevic Opens up on why he no longer desires to compete.

Marko was having a phenomenal off season put on plenty of size (25 lbs.) and then decided it was time to quit!

What happened, what led to the decision? Hear the story and more and we dive into the episode opening up on why he decided to quit, how he views the industry and sport and ultimately what is next for Marko.

I know many of us can relate to this scenario - You don't want to miss this episode, as always there are many practical take away nuggets for you to gain.

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You can find Marko on Instagram @Marko_365


Tim English - @Everycaloriecounts [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts/]
Brandon DaCruz - @brandondacruz_  [https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/]
Alex Zaro - @EveryCalorieCounts.Alex [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts.alex/]

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Lauren Hawkey is a functional medicine & Holistic Health coach. 

Through her Instagram page She sheds a positive light for women on topics including: Body positivity, and self love.

Now when we say that, it’s easy to think at the opposite end of the spectrum. We’re NOT saying that you can have total disregard for what is consumed, we're not saying that there will not be adverse effects to bad habits.  

Lauren believes everyone and their body is unique, on social media it is so easy to be easily influenced by “fit pros” and their perfect physiques year round. That is not the reality. Feed your body and mind well and it will reciprocate - of course this is much easier said than done that is where Lauren will be able to help you out today!

Some of the topics we went over include:

• Body Acceptance / Body Love:  If you do NOT love yourself now there is no amount of weight loss that will change that.
• Under Eating: Defining various ways we tend to over eat.
• Over Training: What is it? should it be viewed as a form of stress release?

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Instagram - @Lauren.Hawkey
Email - [email protected]

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Tim English - @Everycaloriecounts [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts/]
Brandon DaCruz - @brandondacruz_  [https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/]
Alex Zaro - @EveryCalorieCounts.Alex [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts.alex/]

Interested in working with us? Start here:
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Watch this episode on Youtube here:
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There are common misconceptions when it comes to drug use within bodybuilding community, from the novice beginners all the way up to top level pros.

Athletes, bodybuilders in particular younger ones may think MORE is a shortcut to success, others are pressured in by coaches with little to no regard for health implications.

Whether you are new to the sport or have been in the game for a while this is an episode you want to pay close attention to, it may change your mindset on what is truly achievable and whether or not the risks are worth the reward.

We get real and raw with our special guest IFBB Pro Chris Tuttle talking about PED use and abuse in the world of bodybuilding.

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Chris Tuttle is a Husband, IFBB Pro, registered dietician, sponsored athlete and business owner.

You can find him on Instagram @IFBBPROCHRISTUTTLE as well as his business page @TuttleNutrition.


Tim English - @Everycaloriecounts [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts/]
Brandon DaCruz - @brandondacruz_  [https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/]
Alex Zaro - @EveryCalorieCounts.Alex [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts.alex/]

Interested in working with us? Start here:
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Watch this episode on Youtube here:
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EveryCalorieCounts (Tim's) IG:
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Marina's IG:
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This week we are talking all about cheat meals and cheat days. 

We live in a culture where "cheat meals" are glorified in the Health and Fitness community, but why? Shouldn't cheating be looked at as something inherently bad, why do so many fitness enthusiasts look forward to it and promote it so hard?

It's the way we are wired, its a cheat and we're not supposed to do it but in the health and fitness space there are reported significant upsides to weekly "cheat meals" what are they, and more importantly is it true?

Tim and Brandon breakdown their individual approaches when it comes to this topic. 

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Here are some helpful links from this episode: 

• Calorieking.com
• Study on ultra-processed diets

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We look forward to hearing your feedback on this episode!

Tim English - @Everycaloriecounts [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts/]
Brandon DaCruz - @brandondacruz_  [https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/]
Alex Zaro - @EveryCalorieCounts.Alex [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts.alex/]

Interested in working with us? Start here:
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Watch this episode on Youtube here:
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EveryCalorieCounts (Tim's) IG:
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Marina's IG:
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Whats up everyone!? 

So this week we're all talking about how to stay on track during the holidays, its a must listen for every, plenty of practical advice and takeaways on this episode. 

We also go over some of our Thanksgiving favorites!

Some of the topics we go over include

• Balance
• Moderation
• Fasting
• Modifying

Tim English - @Everycaloriecounts [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts/]
Brandon DaCruz - @brandondacruz_  [https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/]
Alex Zaro - @EveryCalorieCounts.Alex [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts.alex/]

Interested in working with us? Start here:
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Watch this episode on Youtube here:
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EveryCalorieCounts (Tim's) IG:
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Marina's IG:
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Ares Nutrition Code ECC15 for 15% off:
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How to "get yoked": An in-depth look on how to program for muscle development for your best off season gains.

In this weeks episode Tim and Brandon break down the process of adding lean muscle tissue or "getting yoked" into a more easily understood concept. 

Follow along with the conversation as they discuss: 

• Mindest
• Are you lean enough for this? have you been in a dieting phase and reached a point where you can go into a good reverse diet now?
• Scheduling: This is good information for all other aspects of your life.
• Training: How hard should you are training, if you're even training hard at all
• Nutrition: This is the cornerstone to any phase whether it be weight loss or gain
• Cardio / Daily Steps: How is your daily output are you getting in nearly 10k steps every day?
• How far is enough and when to transition into the next phase?
• What is your next phase?

It was a great conversation with many great key takeaways.

As always we appreciate your support if you feel like this podcast has given you value please share with your community.

Thank You!

Tim English - @Everycaloriecounts [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts/]
Brandon DaCruz - @brandondacruz_  [https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/]
Alex Zaro - @EveryCalorieCounts.Alex [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts.alex/]

Interested in working with us? Start here:
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Watch this episode on Youtube here:
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EveryCalorieCounts (Tim's) IG:
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Marina's IG:
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Ares Nutrition Code ECC15 for 15% off:
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Thank You for tuning in and downloading this weeks episodes!

We broke down the episodes into two parts, as Tim and Brandon answer the question that you guys submitted via Instagram.

We covered some great topics including one of my favorites "how to get out of a mental rut" and "what should a first time competitor expect?"

Tim English - @Everycaloriecounts [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts/]
Brandon DaCruz - @brandondacruz_  [https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/]
Alex Zaro - @EveryCalorieCounts.Alex [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts.alex/]

Interested in working with us? Start here:
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Watch this episode on Youtube here:
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EveryCalorieCounts (Tim's) IG:
https://instagram.com/everycaloriecounts?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Marina's IG:
https://instagram.com/marinapietrifit?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
Ares Nutrition Code ECC15 for 15% off:
https://aresnutritionnj.com/

Thank You for tuning in and downloading this weeks episodes!

We broke down the episodes into two parts, as Tim and Brandon answer the question that you guys submitted via Instagram.

We covered some great topics including one of my favorites "how to get out of a mental rut" and "what should a first time competitor expect?"

Tim English - @Everycaloriecounts [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts/]
Brandon DaCruz - @brandondacruz_  [https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/]
Alex Zaro - @EveryCalorieCounts.Alex [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts.alex/]

Interested in working with us? Start here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18z53V0tV9ZELZW4eYv0BskXc3fY4MCCI0Y9Au7Yesbg/edit
Watch this episode on Youtube here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJFsCcTb7uZShEhjGVOuYnWSXwo272dUC&si=R8bO0YudtWHjGeB-
EveryCalorieCounts (Tim's) IG:
https://instagram.com/everycaloriecounts?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Marina's IG:
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Ares Nutrition Code ECC15 for 15% off:
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A lot of people hear the term peak week and think its this magical time where everything transforms and we go from an ok physique to world class in a matter of days.

That's generally not the case and it was interesting to learn a little more about the details from a coach perspective that goes into prepping an athlete.

Brandon recently had two athletes who competed over the weekend, so we go over some of their experiences and how we was able to get them into some top finishes amongst other great competitors.

Tim English - @Everycaloriecounts [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts/]
Brandon DaCruz - @brandondacruz_  [https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/]
Alex Zaro - @EveryCalorieCounts.Alex [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts.alex/]

Interested in working with us? Start here:
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Watch this episode on Youtube here:
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EveryCalorieCounts (Tim's) IG:
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Marina's IG:
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What's up everyone?! The ECC Podcast is back for season 2 - and guess what? we have a new member to the show.

Brandon has been in the fitness industry for over ten years he brings a ton of knowledge and expertise to our program.

Today we had the pleasure of getting to  know him and his background a little bit better.

You won't want to miss this one!

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Tim English - @Everycaloriecounts [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts/]
Brandon DaCruz - @brandondacruz_  [https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/]
Alex Zaro - @EveryCalorieCounts.Alex [https://www.instagram.com/everycaloriecounts.alex/]

Interested in working with us? Start here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18z53V0tV9ZELZW4eYv0BskXc3fY4MCCI0Y9Au7Yesbg/edit
Watch this episode on Youtube here:
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EveryCalorieCounts (Tim's) IG:
https://instagram.com/everycaloriecounts?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Marina's IG:
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Ares Nutrition Code ECC15 for 15% off:
https://aresnutritionnj.com/