The Smarter Sculpted Physique: Training | Nutrition | Muscle Gain | Fat Loss

By Scott Abel, Mike Forest

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SSP 161. Good Mood, Healthy...

11.04.2019

----------------------------------- ♦︎ Good Mood, Healthy Food ♦︎ ----------------------------------- Negative mood can equal bad food choices and vice versa. But temptation can affect mood. Scott unpacks research that suggests good mood leads to healthy food choices. Grapes or M&Ms;? • A ...

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11.04.2019 SSP 161. Good Mood, Healthy Food ----------------------------------- ♦︎ Good Mood, Healthy Food ♦︎ ----------------------------------- Negative mood can equal bad food choices and vice versa. But temptation can affect mood. Scott unpacks research that suggests good mood leads to healthy food choices. Grapes or M&Ms;? • A ...
10.14.2019 SSP 160. Scott Strikes Back (Now, It’s My Turn) ------------------------------------------- ♦ Scott Strikes Back (Now, It’s My Turn) ♦ ------------------------------------------- Social media is notorious for personal, “ad hominem” attacks. Scott asks for first impressions of pictures of himself and clients, before and after adopting a plant-based diet. ♦♦ Before ...
09.30.2019 SSP 159. Metabolism Porn - It's Diet Fantasy ----------------------------------------- ♦︎ Metabolism Porn - It's Diet Fantasy ♦︎ ----------------------------------------- Fantasy over reality. Fad diets promise satisfaction, gratify in the short term, but disappoint in the long term. Scott compares the techniques used by the diet and diet food industry ...
09.23.2019 SSP 158. A Trained Metabolism – Results of Overeating Experiment ---------------------------------------------------------- ♦ A Trained Metabolism – Results of Overeating Experiment ♦ ---------------------------------------------------------- Is there such a thing as a trained metabolism? What happens if you go off-diet for nearly a month? Scott intentionally overate during his recent three-week vacation, to ...
09.16.2019 SSP 157. Three Ways to Stop Self-Sabotage – Lessons from Clients ---------------------------------------------------------- ♦ Three Ways to Stop Self-Sabotage – Lessons from Clients ♦ ---------------------------------------------------------- Why do I keep doing this to myself? Scott outlines six approaches that consistently lead to weight loss failure, offers alternatives that work, and answers questions from ...
09.09.2019 SSP 156. Six Weight Loss Approaches to Avoid, and How -------------------------------------------------- Six Weight Loss Approaches to Avoid, and How -------------------------------------------------- Scott outlines six approaches that consistently lead to weight loss failure, offers alternatives that work, and answers questions from his live audience. A Goal, or a Wish? • Achieving a ...
09.02.2019 SSP 155. Eating Disordered Diets Disguised as Healthy --------------------------------------------------- ♦︎ Eating Disordered Diets Disguised as Healthy ♦︎ --------------------------------------------------- Deprivation diets attract people susceptible to eating disorders, and they are showing up on social media disguised as legitimate weight loss methods. The Coach discusses them and shares tips for ...
08.19.2019 SSP 154. Three Reasons Why Coaching Matters for Physique Transformation --------------------------------------------------------- ♦ Three Reasons Why Coaching Matters for Physique Transformation ♦ --------------------------------------------------------- Why does one-on-one coaching consistently deliver sustainable results where DIY approaches fail to transform and then maintain physique? Scott expands on three reasons why. Information, with guided application. ...
08.12.2019 SSP 153. Dr. Erin Simmons - Gettin' Real on Women and Fitness -------------------------------------------------------- ♦︎ Dr. Erin Simmons: Gettin' Real on Women and Fitness ♦︎ -------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Erin Simmons earned her Ph.D. in Nutrition from Texas A&M; University, where she performed research on muscle protein synthesis and sport performance. She earned her Bachelor’s ...
08.05.2019 SSP 152. Krista Scott-Dixon – The Professional Coach and the Impact of Women in Fitness ------------------------------------------------------ ♦ Krista Scott-Dixon – The Professional Coach and the Impact of Women in Fitness ♦ ------------------------------------------------------ Krista Scott-Dixon, PhD., fitness and nutrition coach and author, has two decades of experience in adult education and curriculum design. Krista (“KSD” for ...
07.29.2019 SSP 151. Three Diet Secrets to Long-Term Sustainable Progress ------------------------------------------------------------ ♦ Three Diet Secrets to Long-Term Sustainable Progress ♦ ------------------------------------------------------------ Three diet constants continue to appear among Scott’s clients who’ve transformed their physiques, sustain those results, and even continue to improve. General fare • Diet and fitness trends have ...
07.22.2019 SSP 150. Rachel Cosgrove, on Women and Fitness ----------------------------------------------- ♦ Rachel Cosgrove, on Women and Fitness ♦ ----------------------------------------------- Rachel Cosgrove is owner of Results Fitness located in Southern California, which recently completed its 19th year in business. Rachel was the 2012 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year. She’s ...
07.15.2019 SSP 149. Talkin' Shop with Supertrainer Lee Boyce ----------------------------------------------- ♦ Talkin' Shop with Supertrainer Lee Boyce ♦ ----------------------------------------------- Lee Boyce is a Toronto-based strength coach and internationally-published fitness writer, and speaker. He’s also a part-time college professor in Fitness and Health Promotion. Lee’s regularly featured in many of ...
07.08.2019 SSP 148. The Steroid Years ---------------------- ♦︎ The Steroid Years ♦︎ ---------------------- Scott shares the inside scoop on his own history with steroids, what really goes on behind the scenes with steroids in the bodybuilding world, and why he left it all behind. His recent ...
07.01.2019 SSP 147. A Conversation with the Happy Healthy Vegan ----------------------------------------------------- ♦ A Conversation with the Happy Healthy Vegan ♦ ----------------------------------------------------- Ryan Lum, the Happy Healthy Vegan, joins Scott for a friendly chat about fitness, diet and the challenges of honest debate in today’s online world. ♦♦ “Never argue with ...
06.17.2019 SSP 146. Three Simple Ways to Optimize Metabolism -------------------------------------------------- ♦︎ Three Simple Ways to Optimize Metabolism ♦︎ -------------------------------------------------- Scott presents the latest clinical research into the body’s internal clock and makes practical suggestions on how to apply it for optimized metabolism and better physique. ♦︎♦︎ Eat breakfast like ...
06.10.2019 SSP 145. Some Basic Guidance for Healthy Nutrition, with Dr. Michael Greger ---------------------------------------------------------- ♦︎ Some Basic Guidance for Healthy Nutrition, with Dr. Michael Greger ♦︎ ---------------------------------------------------------- Physician and nutrition expert Dr. Michael Greger talks with Scott about his research and offers some basic truths about diet and nutrition. ♦︎♦︎ “Here’s the science. ...
04.22.2019 SSP 144. Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Men -------------------------------------------------- ♦ Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Men ♦ -------------------------------------------------- Scott discusses the benefits of therapeutic testosterone replacement therapy, its effects, the symptoms it treats, and how it widely differs from stacked steroid usage. Coach Scott has lectured at Michigan State ...
04.08.2019 SSP 143. Rattling Another Protein Myth ----------------------------------- ♦ Rattling Another Protein Myth ♦ ----------------------------------- Think protein is the macronutrient that satisfies best? Think again. Scott shares peer-reviewed scientific research that says differently. ♦♦ Recent science refutes paleo dogma ♦♦ • Short chain fatty acids (SCFA) produced ...
03.26.2019 SSP Special - Remembering Andy Sinclair --------------------------------- ♦︎ Remembering Andy Sinclair ♦︎ --------------------------------- In this special episode, Scott pays tribute to the memory of his friend and protege, cover model Andy Sinclair. ♦︎♦︎ In Loving Memory ♦︎♦︎ • Fitness and physique model Andy Sinclair passed away ...
03.18.2019 SSP 142. Live Q&A with JC Santana ---------------------------------- ♦︎ Live Q&A; with JC Santana ♦︎ ---------------------------------- Scott and JC host a Live Q&A; session, fielding audience questions about exercise methods, biomechanics, the pros and cons of combining training methods, and the importance of recovery. ♦︎♦︎ If you’re ...
03.04.2019 SSP 141. Gettin' Real with JC Santana --------------------------------- ♦︎ Gettin' Real with JC Santana ♦︎ --------------------------------- Scott and JC discuss how an expert coach can adjust and succeed--without selling out--in today’s oft-unfair world of social media marketing. • JC begins by sharing some perspective on the magnitude ...
02.25.2019 SSP 140. Gut Health and Fitness with Dr. Angie Sadeghi ---------------------------------------------------- ♦︎ Gut Health and Fitness with Dr. Angie Sadeghi ♦︎ ---------------------------------------------------- Gastroenterologist Angie Sadeghi, MD, joins Scott to talk about gut health and fitness-related topics ranging from digestive and metabolic consequences of physique competition, fad diets, body image, to ...
02.18.2019 SSP 139. More Biomechanics with JC Santana ------------------------------------------ ♦︎ More Biomechanics with JC Santana ♦︎ ------------------------------------------ JC Santana and Scott continue their conversation on biomechanics and functional training. In this episode, they examine how training methods and intensities should be re-examined to preserve joint health and athletic ...
02.11.2019 SSP 138. Biomechanics with JC Santana ------------------------------------ ♦︎ Biomechanics with JC Santana ♦︎ ------------------------------------ Functional fitness trailblazer and biomechanics expert JC Santana joins Scott for a spirited conversation about biomechanics, training methodology, and the challenges of marketing real expertise in today’s fitness environment. ♦︎♦︎“The race is ...
02.04.2019 SSP 137. 17 Must-Have Principles for Physique Transformation --------------------------------------------------------- 17 Must-Have Principles for Physique Transformation --------------------------------------------------------- Scott opens up and shares his list of 17 foundational conditions and habits necessary for anyone who’s truly serious about transforming their physique. Too many people major in minor details. Don’t focus ...
01.28.2019 SSP 136. A Conversation with Coach Dan Garner -------------------------------------------- ♦ A Converation with Coach Dan Garner ♦ -------------------------------------------- Strength coach and nutrition specialist Dan Garner joins Scott for a conversation about the fitness and nutrition industry, coaching, and what differentiates true experts from the pretenders. ♦♦ "A great ...
01.21.2019 SSP 135. How to Never Fail at a Diet Again --------------------------------------- ♦︎ How to Never Fail on a Diet Again ♦︎ --------------------------------------- It’s no secret that dieting is a popular New Year’s resolution. It’s also no secret that many people fail to achieve their diet goals. Scott shares a proven ...
01.14.2019 SSP 134. The Value of Mono-Meals -------------------------------- ♦︎ The Value of Mono-Meals ♦︎ -------------------------------- One food. All meals. Several days. The Coach outlines the benefits and guidelines of “mono-meals”: a single food eaten as an entire meal for a few days as a healthy, convenience, gimmick-free ...
12.17.2018 SSP 133. The Self-Sabotaging Mindset ---------------------------------- ♦ The Self-Sabotaging Mindset ♦ ---------------------------------- Why and how can some people achieve then maintain physique transformation when others can’t? Scott covers characteristics of two opposite mindsets: those doomed to fail and those destined to achieve. This subject is ...
12.10.2018 SSP 132. Food, Diet and the Holiday Season ---------------------------------------- ♦ Food, Diet and the Holiday Season ♦ ---------------------------------------- It’s the Holiday season and time to start fretting about diet and weight gain, right? Not so fast. Healthy diet psychology celebrates and embraces food during the Holidays. ♦♦ “What ...
12.03.2018 SSP 131. Research and Support for Hardgainer Solution 2.0 -------------------------------------------------------- ♦ Research and Support for Hardgainer Solution 2.0 ♦ -------------------------------------------------------- A study published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology in 2017 found that training to failure slows down recovery, supporting the key tenet of recovery emphasized in Hardgainer ...
11.26.2018 SSP 130. Metabolism First_How Diets Make You Fat ------------------------------------------------- ♦ Metabolism First: How Diets Make You Fat ♦ ------------------------------------------------- Scott’s said for years that calorie restriction diets set in motion a metabolic cascade that make a person fatter over the long term. A study published in the New ...
11.19.2018 SSP 129. Reflections on my Discussion with Dr. T. Colin Campbell ---------------------------------------------------- ♦ Reflections on my Discussion with Dr. T. Colin Campbell ♦ ---------------------------------------------------- Scott makes some high-level observations about health, longevity and integrity following his interview with Dr. Thomas Colin Campbell. ♦♦ Live until you die. ♦♦ • If you’re ...
11.12.2018 SSP 128. Magic Tricks and Photo Shoots ------------------------------------- ♦ Magic Tricks and Photo Shoots ♦ ------------------------------------- Scott shares personal stories from his bodybuilding past to illustrate techniques the fitness and supplement industries use to create the illusion that their products work. ♦♦ The Story Behind the Story ...
11.05.2018 SSP 127. Engaged to be Divorced ----------------------------- ♦ Engaged to be Divorced ♦ ----------------------------- Scott compares repeated diet failures common with fad dieting to the cycle of unhealthy romantic relationships. Remember: “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting a different result.” ♦♦ ...
10.29.2018 SSP 126. Nutrition Research Lies and Deception -------------------------------------------- ♦ Nutrition Research Lies and Deception ♦ -------------------------------------------- Scott reacts to a recent podcast featuring a debate between plant-based diet advocate Dr. Joel Kahn, and alternative medicine practitioner Chris Kresser who promotes paleo and a line of supplements. ♦ ...
10.22.2018 SSP 125. If Seeing is Believing ------------------------- ♦ If Seeing is Believing ♦ ------------------------- Coach Scott shares the specifics of his own recent medical lab results to demonstrate how his body has responded to a vegan diet. ♦♦ Feeling good is as important as positive health ...
10.15.2018 SSP 124. A Dialog with Dr. T. Colin Campbell ----------------------------------------- ♦ A Dialog with Dr. T. Colin Campbell ♦ ----------------------------------------- Best-selling author and nutrition scientist Dr. Thomas Colin Campbell joins Coach Scott Abel for a conversation about whole food-plant based diet, as well as commentary on the myths, business, ...
10.08.2018 SSP 123. I Wish I Could Eat Carbs ----------------------------- ♦ I Wish I Could Eat Carbs ♦ ----------------------------- Scott’s clients are frequently asked what they eat to get so lean and stay that way. Their “high-carb diet” answer often surprises people. Scott provides scientific research in attempts to ...
10.01.2018 SSP 122. Struggling with Fitness or Diet Goals ------------------------------------------ ♦ Struggling with Fitness or Diet Goals ♦ ------------------------------------------ Perspective helps frame an individual’s definition of struggle. Some report “struggles” with diet or fitness goals, while others deal with life issues of sickness or the death of a loved ...
09.24.2018 SSP 121. How to Build a Great Physique, Part 2 ------------------------------------------- ♦ How to Build a Great Physique, Part 2 ♦ ------------------------------------------- Surf’s up!! Scott applies a surfing analogy to explain program design and mastery for muscle hypertrophy and physique development. ♦ Surf the curve, then ride the wave ♦ ...
09.17.2018 SSP 120. The Precept of Occam's Razor ------------------------------------ ♦ The Precept of Occam's Razor ♦ ------------------------------------ Achieving and maintaining a lean physique is much simpler than the diet and fitness industries might want you to believe. Scott applies the principle of Occam’s Razor to illustrate the point. ...
09.03.2018 SSP 119. How to Build a Great Physique ------------------------------------ ♦ How to Build a Great Physique ♦ ------------------------------------ What’s the best training strategy to build a bigger, more muscular physique? Recent research supports what Scott learned and preached in the real world of bodybuilding: training for strength isn’t ...
08.20.2018 SSP 118. Superheroes and Villains ----------------------------- ♦ Superheroes and Villains ♦ ----------------------------- Every superhero needs a super-villain, even in nutrition dogma. Pop science portrays protein as the hero nutritional macro, with carbs playing the bad guy. Research suggests protein may be the real villain. ♦ ...
08.13.2018 SSP 117. Keto Diet is an Epic Fail ---------------------------- ♦ Keto Diet is an Epic Fail ♦ ---------------------------- Lose weight short term on keto…but at what cost? Scott presents clinical research that highlights the long-term health and cosmetic downsides of the popular low carb, ketogenic diet approach. ♦ ...
08.06.2018 SSP 116. Let's Get Nuts! ------------------- ♦ Let's Get Nuts! ♦ ------------------- We go nuts for nuts in this episode, discussing how nuts deliver a nutritional punch and contribute to metabolism in a way that few other foods do. Scott shares scientific research about their ...
07.30.2018 SSP 115. A Journey Into Food Freedom ----------------------------------- ♦ A Journey into Food Freedom ♦ ----------------------------------- This episode explores how our perceptions shape reality. Scott illustrates how personal and cultural expectations shape the standard of perfection and influence our own body images. ♦ We nurture what we ...
07.23.2018 SSP 114. Hardgainer Solution 2.0 ---------------------------- ♦ Hardgainer Solution 2.0 ♦ ---------------------------- Coach Scott Abel introduces subtle tweaks to his bestselling workout program, the Hardgainer Solution. Fitness model Andy Sinclair—himself a hardgainer—joins Scott to discuss the program’s evolution and applications. The Hardgainer Solution (HGS) became ...
07.16.2018 SSP 113. Breaking Vegan: Client Edition ------------------------------------ ♦ Breaking Vegan: Client Edition ♦ ------------------------------------ Straight from the Inbox, Scott shares emails from clients around the world, received during only a two-day period, raving about their own "breaking vegan" experiences and success stories. ♦ Even Better for ...

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