This is a topic not discussed nearly enough. People have a set amount of weight they arbitrarily want to lose. But even if they do lose “15 lbs”, they still don’t look or feel how they want. This episode we discuss why that happens AND the steps/actions you should take to avoid it & make the progress you want. As always, thank you soooo incredibly much for listening! Much love, Pat.

No matter if you’re 14 or 64 years old, you should be doing some kind of weight lifting/strength training. The benefits of lifting stretch not only from the physical side of things buttt in the mental side of things as well. Listen to this episode to hear the 10 reasons (with some of my own personal stories) of why everyone should be lifting weights.

Jack Buckley is a recovering alcoholic who has been sober for 2 years. He also is an actor in Los Angeles that is in damn good shape. He knew early on that he had the talent to be an actor. However, alcoholism controlled his life & prevented him from taking the steps to reach his full potential as an actor. He finally decided it was time to get sober. Since then, he has turned the corner & has drastically improved his life. We talked about the drinking culture in our society, getting into acting, having the utmost confidence in yourself, anddd of course how he approaches staying in damn good shape. This was one of the interesting & insightful conversations I’ve ever had with someone. I’m beyond happy to share this episode with Jack.

We’re diving into a big time nutrition debate: How many meals per day you should have per day. Some people say you should eat 5-6 small meals per day to help you “boost your metabolism” and lose fat. Other say you should just have one giant meal per day & do the intermittent fasting route. So, today we’re talking about what actually matters to help you accomplish your fitness goals.

In this episode, I talk with someone who lost 40lbs in 1 year. Jasmine Swisher went from not working out & not having fitness be a part of her life to getting in fantastic shape. However, it was a year long process. It was a journey with many challenges (gym anxieties, having stretches where she wasn’t consistent, still trying to enjoy being in her 20’s, and much more). However, she stuck with it & has made fitness a part of her life. We talk about her fitness journey and how the process she made changed her life.

If you’re confused about how to go about scheduling your lifting workouts orrrr what muscle groups go with what orrrr want to get a big booty but not grow massive arms from lifting...,this episode is for you: 1) Why you should hit each muscle group twice per week. 2) Ideal workout split depending on how many days per week you’re going to be in the gym. 3) How To customize your workouts based on your goals. Let’s doooo it

The very first podcast guest features a 26 year real estate mogul/millionaire/investor/business owner/author/philanthropist who just happens to also have six pack abs. His story & tips he shares in this podcast (with business, fitness, and life in general) are exceptional. Not only is Austin an extremely special individual but also one of the most influential people in my life - as he has been my best friend since my first day of high school & someone that has always been there to support, motivate, and inspire me to continue being the best possible person I can be. If you’re confused on how to start and how to accomplish something BIG in your life, this podcast episode is for you.

And it’s possible to get in shape while drinking semi regularly, this episode we also talk about the downfalls of Alcohol on your fitness goals. Don’t worry though, we’re ending with fun stuff: We’re talking allll about alcohol. How to get Lit & Fit. How to balance alcohol with your fitness goals. It’s possible.

You know that person at work who lost 7 pounds in 3 days because they started a new diet where they don’t eat any sugar & are only having dairy on Tuesdays? Today we’re going to talk about those (mostly goofy) Diets people go on. Aka Fad Diets. This episodes talks about why the fad diets have soooome good qualities. But why they mostly suck. Additionally we’re going to close with a better way to go about losing body fat & maintaining it. Let’s doooo it!

Our lives are not black & white. As humans we experience highs, lows, excitement, disappointment, joy, sadness, and everything in between. Our lives are ever changing, which can make it hard to stay on top of your fitness goals at different points in life. This podcast, we discuss how to do fitness even when life is going on around (including 3 actionable steps to do & remember).