We are privileged to have Jimmy Hays Nelson on the show this week! Jimmy shares some insights into his background and what it takes to reach success in both fitness and business.

* Intro – Jimmy introduce yourself

* Your story – how you got started, results, where you are now

* Who are/were your main influencers in your journey?

* Tell us about shooting for Insanity and then PiYo

* What has made the biggest impact on your business?

* What’s your perspective on being a male coach in an company dominated mainly by women?

* What are your main objectives in your business, fitness and personal life right now?

Connect with Jimmy Hays Nelson

Got a question for Jimmy or want to reach out to him? Here’s how.

* Facebook: fb.com/CoachJimmy

* Web: TheCoachJimmy.com

* IG: @TheCoachJimmy

* Twitter: @TheCoachJimmy

* YouTube: CoachJimmyVids

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* Review last week’s episode with TH

* Reflect on our recent Super Saturday experiences

* Jared – Sagi

* Brendan – Joel & Amy Silverman

* Short term vs. long term

* Good vs bad

* A.I.M. S.M.A.R.T. goals

* Health/Fitness

* More sleep/recovery time

* Spartan Race

* More adventurous

* Family

* Family vacation

* Spouse get-away / quarter

* Business

* Nutrition Coaching

* Summit – New Orleans

* Work more closely with team & fit men movement

Question of the week

Is Eating Too Much Protein Bad For You?

* The 3 Biggest Protein Myths

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In this episode, we have the incredible honor of interview one of the most recognized trainers in all of Beachbody – Tony Horton!

It’s not too often you get to interview an individual who, unbeknownst to them, has had a profound impact on your life. Jared, Brendan and myself were afforded such an opportunity this week as Tony Horton joins us on this week’s episode of the Fit Men Movement podcast.

Tony offers us some insight on how he got started with health and fitness and ultimately Beachbody, some of the ups and downs he has experienced in his own journey as well as how he’s been involved with the military for several years that lead to the creation of a fitness program.

Our chat with Tony was awesome and I know you will definitely learn a few things about him that you probably didn’t know. By the end of the hour you’ll be fired up and inspired to “bring it”!

Tony Horton is the wildly popular creator of the best-selling fitness series: P90X, P90X2, P90X3, Ten Minute Trainer, One On One with Tony Horton, and his latest program he calls “The on-switch to fitness” P90. Tony is a world-class motivational speaker and the author of top-selling books “Bring It”, Crush It!” and his latest motivational book, “The Big Picture” 11 Laws that will change your life. He has appeared on countless television programs as a fitness and lifestyle expert to promote healthy living through exercise and proper nutrition. Tony’s latest endeavor is a partnership with 7-Eleven to offer fresh and healthy sandwiches, wraps, salads, and cold pressed juices, providing nutritious options to people on the go.

For the past 25 years, he has used his unique brand of humor to change the lives of over 8 million people through his incredible fusion of motivation, physical exercise, nutrition, and discipline. From world-class athletes, pro sports teams, celebrities and the U.S. Military, to corporate executives, couch potatoes, and busy moms and dads alike, Tony has what it takes to reach and teach them all.

Tony believes that real and lasting change can happen when we commit to health as a lifestyle. Exercise, whole foods, and the right mindset is the formula that leads to a vibrant, productive and full life for anyone who focuses on being the best they can be.

* Working with Beachbody – how did that start?

* Up and Downs of your own fitness journey.

* What are some obstacles you face today or on a daily basis?

* Working with the U.S. Military – how did that start?

* Which program was your favorite creating – most fun or satisfaction.

* You are an author?

* Bring It

* Crush It

* The Big Picture

* What are you working on or towards in 2017? Goals?

* Wrap up

Connect with Tony Horton

Got a question for Tony or want to reach out to him? Here’s how.

* Website: tonyhortonlife.com

* Facebook: fb.com/TonySHorton

* Instagram: instagram.com/tonyshorton

* Twitter: @tony_horton

* YouTube: youtube.com/TonyHortonLife

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In this episode, the men and I talk about some of the common struggles that many of you face from a health and fitness perspective and offer some solutions for you to consider. We also address some of the excuses that we’ve heard in coaching others. While several of the struggles and excuses that we discuss come from the people who we coach, all three of us have had own personal experiences with them at one time or another. I think you’ll find a lot of value in this one!

Common struggles and excuses

* Time to workout, busy-ness of chores, family, work, home, etc

* Solution – Prioritize and schedule workouts

* Time to get good meals ready

* Solution – Meal Prep – Episode 12 – Nutrition Tips

* Non-supportive partner or family

* Episode 22 – Working out as a couple

* Getting enough time for recovery

* Lack of sleep

* Ignore self-doubt

* Mindset – Episode 15 – Personal Development

* Diet consistency

* Co-workers constantly going out for fast food or treats

* Eating habits on weekends and holidays

* Episode 12 – Nutrition Tips

* Struggle to set realistic goals

* Episode 19 – Expectations and Focus

* Health Bet & All-Access Challenge Pack

Question of the week

Why does my weight fluctuate each day?

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In this episode of the podcast, we actually spend some time talking about ourselves (The Fit Men Movement); how/why we got started, and the power of being within a social network group like ours and the impact it has on you and those around you.

* Not just “shop talk”

* Powerful influence that our social network exerts on

* Our actions

* Attitudes

* Ultimately – who we become

* TedTalk – https://youtu.be/2U-tOghblfE

* Nicholas Christakis tracks how a wide variety of traits — from happiness to obesity — can spread from person to person, showing how your location in the network might impact your life in ways you don’t even know.

* Forming strong exercise habits – Sticking with them over time

* “You are the average of the 5 people you are around the most”

* Income

* Attitude

* Food you eat

* Exercise you choose

* Hobbies

* How you spend your time & money

* Good news

* If sickness, obesity, and unhappiness are all contagious – so are health, leanness, and happiness

* In need of a community?

* Join the Fit Men Movement or Fit Empowered Women

* Success Stories

* Luke H. – 30 days completed with X3. Went from 161 pounds with 16.8% body fat to 154.4 pounds with 14.7% body fat.

* Jeremy P. – 30 day weight loss

Question of the week

What is the best way to transition from diet mode to maintenance mode?

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In this episode, we have the incredible honor of interview one of Beachbody’s Super Trainers – Joel Freeman. Joel is the co-creator of the new Beachbody workout program Core de Force!

What is CORE DE FORCE?

* Core de Force is 30 days of mixed martial arts-inspired workouts designed to slash inches off your waist, blast belly fat, and sculpt total-body definition—no equipment needed.

* It comes with 8 workouts on 3 DVDs that alternate Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai combinations, cardio spikes, and bodyweight training to help you get a knockout body.

* Core de Force includes a modifier who demonstrates the moves at a lower intensity, so anyone at any fitness level can get knockout results.

Each move in Core de Force, whether it’s a jab, a kick, or an uppercut, works your core from every angle—what Joel and Jericho call 360-Degree Core Training. Joel discusses this in great detail during our conversation with him in this episode. The months of training and research that Joel endured in creating Core de Force is pretty remarkable!

Core de Force Sneak Peek

Check out the video below to get an idea of what you can expect from the Core de Force fitness program. We interviewed the Joel Freeman, the co-creator of Core de Force, in a recent episode of the Fit Men Movement podcast where he discusses how he used the Core de Force program for 3-months leading up to it’s launch and got some pretty awesome results!

Download the Core de Force Workout Calendar Here

* Standard – This is the standard Core de Force 30-day schedule.

* Deluxe – Includes some agility work that includes lower body-focused workouts, along with exclusive fitness and nutrition tools that kick your training up a notch.

* Hybrid – Packed with the best of Core de Force and some of the most popular workouts from the Beachbody On Demand library such as P90X, Insanity and many more!

Download Core de Force Calendars Here

Interview with Core de Force co-creator, Joel Freeman

Intro – Who you are, where you live, etc..

Early life questions.  How you got started, what made you have an interest in fitness, when/how did you join the Les Mills Organization?

How did you become one of the Les Mills/Beachbody Trainers?  

How did you transition to become a Beachbody Super Trainer?

What is the fitness/nutrition routine that has worked best for you?  

If you had one thing to say to someone just starting out, what would it be?

Connect with Joel

Got a question for Joe or want to reach out to him? Here’s how.

* Facebook: fb.com/joelfreemanfitness

* Instagram: instagram.com/joelfreemanfitness

* Twitter: @jumpkck

 

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In this episode, we are fortunate enough to have not one, but two physique professionals on the podcast. Chet Nichols and Nick Oddo are actually friends of mine and each of them has a unique path that lead them to becoming a pro athlete. You’ll hear about that and much, much more with Episode 23 of the Fit Men Movement podcast!

* Chet Nichols

* Father of 4

* Retired

* Former military

* IFBB Pro

* Nick Oddo

* Father of 3

* Teacher

* IFPA Pro

* Transformation stories

* Similarities

* Differences

* How did you come to a decision to “go pro”

* How to best prep for a physique competition?

* What is the body style look that the judges want to see?

* Recommended training programs?

* Peak Week

* Training Diffs

* Carb manipulation

* Water/Salt intake the days before the show?

* Thoughts on PED’s?

* What does your current nutrition and training schedule look like?

* What’s next?

Got a question for Chet or Nick or want to reach out to them? Here’s how.

Connect with Chet

* Facebook: fb.com/chet.nichols

* Instagram: instagram.com/usaphysique

Connect with Nick

* Facebook: fb.com/nick.oddo

* Instagram: instagram.com/nickoddo_ifpa_pro

* YouTube: youtube.com/nick.oddo

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Working out with your significant other can be incredibly beneficial thing, but it also has its challenges. In this podcast, we discuss some of the pros and a few cons that you may experience when taking this on.

* All three of us to share if we workout as a couple. If yes, how does it go. If not, why not.

* Makes it more like an event or a date

* Share conversation, talk about what’s going on in life, connect

* Share goals and adds an element of fun – which isn’t always easy to find when it comes to exercise

* Pros

* Accountability

* Support

* Motivation

* Help to keep pace

* Cons

* Fine line between being a critic and a coach

* Different goals

* Some people prefer to work out alone as ‘their time’.

Question of the week

My weight/progress has plateaued, what should I do?

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In this episode, we’re excited to interview recent Beachbody The 20s candidate Joe Carabase. 

* Intro – Who you are, where you live.

* Behind the scenes of The 20’s.

* Hobbies, interests, sports, fav sports teams, etc.  Guy stuff.

* Your story – how you got started, results, where you are now

* Who were your main influencers in your journey?

* What is your current fitness/nutrition routine?  

* What have you found has given you the best results?

* Tell us about 20s experience.

* What are some key areas for someone to focus to be successful in getting their desired results (both fitness and business)?

* What are your main objectives in your business, fitness and personal life right now?

Connect with Joe

Got a question for Joe or want to reach out to him? Here’s how.

* Facebook: fb.com/joecarabase

* Instagram: instagram.com/joecarabase

* Web: meltworkout.com & joecarabase.com

 

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Triggers

Definition: A trigger is something that sets off a memory tape or flashback transporting the person back to the event of her/his original trauma. Triggers are very personal; different things trigger different people. The survivor may begin to avoid situations and stimuli that she/he thinks triggered the flashback.

Good VS Bad Triggers

What are our triggers?  

Common Triggers (specific to bad food habits):

Boredom

Feeling deprived

Negative self-image

Glucose intolerant (physiological trigger)

Habit

Lack of energy/feeling tired

Needing love and comfort

Feeling overwhelmed

Feeling upset or hurt

Lack of willpower

Accept responsibility of your reactions

Recognize when you are being triggered

Determine what triggered the emotion

Choose what you want to feel and what you want to do

Actively shift your emotional state

5 Steps To Managing Emotional Triggers:

Accept responsibility of your reactions

Recognize when you are being triggered

Determine what triggered the emotion

Choose what you want to feel and what you want to do

Actively shift your emotional state

Question of the week

Luke – How does someone maintain their strength while leaning out?

Podcast Resources

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