The Everyday Pursuit

Should I cut back on my carbs on my rest days?

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I wish I could give you a blatant YES or NO on this subject, but the answer to this question is very dependent on the individual's goals👇🏻

I see people only eat protein and salads on the days they don’t go to the gym because they feel like their carbs have to be earned, especially the consumption of rice, bread, pasta, and other starches

In fact, I used to live like this for years and have gone back and forth on what’s best for me. I was constantly cycling my carbs because I felt like I needed to “earn” my food if I wanted to stay lean

There’s 2 sides to each coin! The good and bad are both there…

But which one is better? 👀

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If I had a dollar for every time somebody asked me how many days they should work out I wouldn't be recording this podcast, just kidding, I love what I do so I would do it anyways ha. Seriously, though, people seem to be extremely confused about how many days they should work out, what workouts they should be doing, the total volume, time under tension, set, reps, and the list goes on...

Proper programming and exercise science can definitely be challenging, which is why there's so much confusion and mixed-up information within the industry. So, to help everybody out I thought I would make an episode where I tell you the nitty-gritty about what you need to build muscle and create a good physique while spending a crap load of time in the gym.

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I get on over 200 calls per year with men and women telling me that they lack confidence. I am thoroughly convinced that there is a confidence epidemic in America, and I know exactly why. As a society, we have become less self-disciplined, over the last 10 years. We live in a world where we want things immediately.

Instant gratification, impatience, and raising a world that tells people to react to every temporary emotion makes people react to the first feelings and make decisions that destroy them long-term

Self-discipline is doing what you know, needs to be done regardless of your feelings. The ironic thing is, most adults are very disciplined in certain areas of their life, but when it comes to fitness and their health, you would never guess that they have discipline in any other area.

The sad truth, though, is that when you lack discipline in one area, it starts to infect every other area of your life!

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I can't tell you how much BS is floating around the Internet regarding exercise, nutrition, supplementation, and mindset

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Having great mental health is by far the most important thing in the world. If you are unstable, depressed, anxious, and lack confidence, it's going to be really hard to enjoy life and accomplish anything significant.
I've struggled with anxiety and depression on and off for a lot of my life and if it were not for the gym, I honestly don't know where I would be. I have a destructive and addictive personality at heart, but the gym and fitness, in general, help me make better decisions on a daily basis.

Whether you're new on your fitness journey or a veteran I'm sure you have some physique goals, we all do, but you need to look at what the gym is doing for your mental health and the rest of your life.

If you are only focused on physical progress, you will likely burn out quicker and revert back to your old habits and old body.

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I can say without a doubt I have a favorite style of training my body

Some people love powerlifting, some love CrossFit, some are endurance junkies, and some love a mix of it all 🙋‍♂️

But there’s one style that I seem to always revert back to...FUNCTIONAL BODYBUILDING!

In my opinion, it combines the most important components of fitness making you well-rounded while still focusing heavily on aesthetics, Metabolic Flexibility, Mobility, Strength, Explosiveness w/ some agility, Balance/stability, Cardio (Vo2 Max and some endurance)

In addition, most sessions are 45-60 minutes 3-4 times a week so you’re not having to spend 5+ hours a week in the gym if you don’t want to or don’t have the time.

Want to know more about what Functional Bodybuilding is and why It’s one of my favorite styles?

Listen in to find out.

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Over the last several years, there has been a huge shift in the high-protein, low-carb diet

The question is, how effective is this approach when it comes to burning fat and building muscle? Is it the best approach to keep you lean and to lose body fat or is it just another way to be in a calorie deficit?

In the episode, I explain why a low-carb, high-protein diet might not be the best solution for a lot of people, especially if you have a lot of weight to lose

We all have a friend or family member that talks the talks but never walks the walk. They dream big and love to tell EVERYONE how they will say day be something great, but you know for a certainty they won't for one simple fact...

They will NEVER do the work necessary to reach that goal. The dream is free, but the hustle is sold separately!

It's sold and bought with determination, persistence, hard work, and desire! Unless you have all those things constantly going, it will stay exactly what it's always been...a dream!

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New Year New You…Right? Wrong!

New Year…Old You! Especially if your practices are the same as last year. How can you expect different results when you do the same stuff?

That’s what people would consider insanity, yet you think that you’re wishful thinking or the fact that it’s a NEW YEAR will change the trajectory of your future

Every year I hear people tell me that they're going to transform their lives. “2023 is my year to come back!” I sure hope so, but It's likely you will stay the EXACT same unless you are willing to change your habits, make a commitment longer than 30 days (more like 8-12 months), and make your desire for the outcome stronger than any force in your life x 2

You will struggle year after year until you can get to this point👆🏻

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Motivation is nice when it’s there, right? We’ve all had those days where we wake up on the right side of the bed, well-rested, with extra energy, and ready to crush the day!!

These days are few and far in between (let’s say 2/10 days). So what do you do on the days you’re unmotivated or have average motivation? Do you still execute the way you need to?

If you struggle with staying consistent that’s a tell tail sign that you give into your emotion more than you should and rely on motivation to get stuff done. That’s a recipe for frustration and no progress long-term. Learn how to make consistent progress regardless of how motivated you feel or what’s going on in your life!

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