Mansformation With Mitch Calvert Fitness: Recent Episodes
Mitch Calvert
Welcome to Mansformation with Mitch, where we discuss the best fat loss strategies for dudes with worse genes than Chris Farley
True health is measured internally - and technology now allows you to SEE exactly what's happening underneath the hood.
Here's how I've gotten my biological age 12 years under my actual age... by tracking and optimizing these 5 health metrics.
⭐️ Get the FREE Metabolism Jumpstart Secrets Guide HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/free-cheat-sheet⭐️Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help:⭐️ Book a FREE Consultation Call with me: https://workwithmitch.caConnect With Me:⭐️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness ⭐️ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mitch-calvert-online-fat-loss-coach/
Live Replay of our Monthly Masterclass - Flux Dieting for Faster Fat Loss
⭐️ Apply for our 12 year anniversary coaching scholarship HERE: https://forms.gle/56nUZ1adTzLQ44qr8 (open to all)Timestamps:
(0:00:00) Intros
(0:02:06) Summer weight creep explained
(0:02:50) Agenda for the call
(0:05:01) My rock bottom from 260 pounds
(07:45) The foundation of ANY fitness transformation
(8:05) Indecision cost him his life
(13:16) The Big 5 Basics To Build From
(24:20) The Flux Method
(25:53) 8 Big Macs...
(29:00) Setting up your own Flux Diet
(30:30) 5 Advanced Tools for faster fat loss
(38:25) The missing link for most
(40:48) Peek behind the curtain on Cal Fit coaching with me as my own client
(43:00) Laurie shares the strategies that helped her stop yo-yo dieting
(47:00) Mike shares how HIIT wasn't getting him anywhere and Cal Fit made it simple
(50:10) Anniversary Coaching Scholarship Announcement
Fast forward to 1 minute in ;)
We're diving into the reasons why some can diet on more calories than others, even if they're relatively similar in weight and age.
You'll get some actionable strategies to put yourself in the "fast metabolism" group (there's more control here than you think)
⭐️ BONUS! Get the FREE Metabolism Jumpstart Secrets Guide HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/free-cheat-sheet⭐️Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help:⭐️ Book a FREE Consultation Call with me: https://workwithmitch.ca
Connect With Me:⭐️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness ⭐️ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mitch-calvert-online-fat-loss-coach/
Ozempic is all the rage.
Who's it for, who's it not for?
I share my PERSONAL experience from a two week experiment in this episode...
⭐️ Get the FREE Metabolism Jumpstart Secrets Guide HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/free-cheat-sheet⭐️
Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help:⭐️ Book a FREE Consultation Call with me: https://workwithmitch.ca
Connect With Me:⭐️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness ⭐️ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mitch-calvert-online-fat-loss-coach/
If you haven’t started yet, don’t expect to completely transform yourself in time for Summer☀️But it IS possible to make considerable progress over the next 6 weeks with these four pillars...
Either way you will feel WAY more confident about the way you feel and look, which will help you have a WAY better Summer🍉⛱️
⭐️ Get the FREE CAP (Calorie & Protein) Calculator HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/calculator ⭐️Whenever you're ready for direct coaching, let's chat:⭐️ Book a FREE Consultation Call with a Cal Fit coordinator: https://workwithmitch.caConnect With Me:⭐️ Instagram: / mitchcalvertfitness ⭐️ LinkedIn: / mitch-calvert-online-fat-loss-coach
You've heard the usual tips like prioritize protein and get your sleep to reduce cravings and hunger on a diet. But what if that isn't enough?
Here's the next level secrets to halt hunger on a diet!
⭐️ Get the FREE Metabolism Jumpstart Secrets Guide HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/free-cheat-sheet⭐️
Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help:
⭐️ Book a FREE Consultation Call with me: https://workwithmitch.ca
Connect With Me:
⭐️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness
⭐️ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mitch-calvert-online-fat-loss-coach/
Some conventional and unconventional secrets to stick to your diet this time!
⭐️ Join the group that's helped 1,500 busy parents lose belly fat without BS fads, just simple science: https://facebook.com/groups/calvertfitnessgroup⭐️Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help:⭐️ Book a FREE Consultation Call with me: https://workwithmitch.caConnect With Me:⭐️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness ⭐️ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mitch-calvert-online-fat-loss-coach/
Most supplements suck, but through trial and error and research I found these four supplements to be staples to feel 20 as I approach 40...
FREE MEAL CALORIE/MACRO CALCULATOR: The Calvert Fitness custom calorie calculator will provide you with a starting point—complete with custom calorie target, portions and sample recipes—personalized for your body, age and goals.Grab it at: https://www.mitchcalvert.com/calculator
Doug had tried it all. Name a diet and he had done it.
So why was he so successful in Cal Fit?
A simple system that didn't require cutting out the foods he loves...
⭐️ Get the FREE Metabolism Jumpstart Secrets Guide HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/free-cheat-sheet
Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help:
⭐️ Book a FREE Consultation Call with me: https://workwithmitch.ca
Connect With Me:
www.instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness
Let's give a hand to Jackie!
Jackie decided it was time for a change with a milestone birthday on the horizon approaching 50 with peri-menopausal symptoms slowing her down.
Fast forward and here are her results in Calvert Fitness Coaching
-> 8 inches and 31 pounds GONE and feeling world's better inside and out!!
The true prize goes beyond the photos to:
- Buh-bye "side effects" of menopause ...
- Hello to feeling comfortable in a swimsuit in Mexico ...
- And yay to back fitting all her faves in the closet...
= priceless if I do say so myself
Drop a big congratulations for Jackie the best is yet to come!!
Plants vs Meats is the wrong argument when both should and can co-exist.
But here's what really matters when it comes to mastering your metabolism and losing fat without all the frustration...
PS - Did you miss this? My 5-day Master Your Metabolism challenge kicks off on Monday, April 15.
Make sure you register here (even if you can't make it LIVE you'll get the replays that way)
Throughout this challenge, you’ll learn:
DAY 1: The myth of starvation mode and how to eat more to lose more
DAY 2: The 1-2 Punch Magic Metabolism Boost
DAY 3: The Hidden Obstacle Slowing Your Metabolism
DAY 4: Perfect “Day” Formula To Find Time For Fitness
DAY 5: 5 Secrets To Sustaining Results
PLUS you’ll get daily actionable strategies that you will implement the very next day!
Register here
I’ve got a BIG wake-up call for you today to kick off the month of March — and it's about something I've dealt with in the past and still see in so many who come to me asking for help...
Limiting beliefs!
Here are the 5 most destructive limiting beliefs that will turn your efforts to get into shape into the same vicious cycle of staying stuck....
FREE MEAL CALORIE/MACRO CALCULATOR: The Calvert Fitness custom calorie calculator will provide you with a starting point—complete with macros, calories, portions and sample recipes—personalized for your body and your goals.Grab it at: https://www.mitchcalvert.com/calculator
This is a replay of last night's live show "Shed 10 Pounds by Spring Break"
You'll discover...
- The exact workout plans to follow to get lean with nothing more than a pair of dumbbells (plenty of examples will be shared)
- How to set up your custom CAP (calories & protein) and meal plan to start melting fat without fads
- The exact cardio plan to expedite the process without going to a gym
- How to stay mentally locked in to your fat loss plan long enough to get results that last
- The ‘exit strategy’ to keep it off forever (because what’s the point?)
- And more, including 7 of my best advanced tips to make the most of the next 5ish weeks.
If you're ready, book in a "Slam Dunk" Shed 10 Pounds by Spring Break game plan consult with Mitch at www.workwithmitch.ca
Only 8% (not sure where they get these numbers) achieve their goals.
I'd argue it's because you're not considering these SEVEN THINGS when considering a diet or program to follow.
Stop cutting out all fun foods and expecting different results...
Need a place to start that strikes the balance?
FREE MEAL CALORIE/MACRO CALCULATOR: The Calvert Fitness custom calorie calculator will provide you with a starting point—complete with macros, calories, portions and sample recipes—personalized for your body and your goals.Grab it at: https://www.mitchcalvert.com/calculator
In this episode of The Winnipeg Weight Loss Show, I discuss the truth about transformation and the ONLY things you need to create a future better than your past and get in the best shape of your life.
FREE MEAL CALORIE/MACRO CALCULATOR: Do you want to lose weight or gain muscle?The Calvert Fitness custom calorie calculator will provide you with a starting point—complete with macros, calories, portions and sample recipes—personalized for your body and your goals.Grab it at: https://www.mitchcalvert.com/calculator
Weight Loss Miracle or Another Empty Promise?
In today's episode, Mitch takes a look at the pros and cons of the next gen GLP-1 agonist (appetite suppressing weight loss drug) Zepbound.
Patients regain weight afterwards, but is the juice still worth the squeeze?
Let's dig in...
On this week's episode of the Winnipeg Weight Loss Show, Mitch shares a cautionary tale of the "New Year, New You" mindset so many fall into this time of year.
There's a problem with telling yourself you'll start "January 7th"
The best time is always today.
There's no magic to waiting for next Monday, next month, or next year.
It gives you some internal validation to pick a start date, but let's call it what it is: procrastination of the highest order.
I know, you've probably tried it all – diets that make eating a chore...workouts that burn you out, etc..
I can boldly say you haven't found the right way to do things.
Here's how to approach the next few weeks...
A step sideways beats a step back no matter what!
Q: How do I limit the damage at holiday parties?
Maybe it's OK to do some damage?
It's what you do most of the time that matters, and a few holiday parties where you go ham aren't a big deal.
But sometimes eating and drinking to the point of inebriation isn't worth it.
We have more control of our decisions than we think.
Here’s how to reframe and take the power back!
Ah, the quest for eternal youth.
People spend big bucks on wrinkle creams, Botox and “miracle cures” that promise to turn back the clock.
Yet, most forget a secret ingredient to longevity...
And in this episode I explain exactly what that is.
Sounds simple, but stick with me; science has my back.
In today's episode, Mitch answers your questions!
(00:35) Importance of Exercise
(01:08) Calorie Deficit
(02:37) Counting Calories
(03:39) Best Exercise for Fat Loss
(05:11) Water Intake for Weight Loss
(06:05) Importance of Sleep
(07:13) Speeding Up Weight Loss
Grab the calorie calculator mentioned in the episode at www.mitchcalvert.com/calculator
Submit questions for future episodes to him at www.instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness or mitch@mitchcalvert.com
In the latest episode, Mitch shares five hard truths that must be embraced in order to lose fat once and for all.
This is what he wishes someone had told him earlier and saved him from years of mistakes and stress.
FREE MEAL CALORIE/MACRO CALCULATOR: Do you want to lose weight or gain muscle?
The Calvert Fitness custom calorie calculator will provide you with a starting point—complete with macros, calories, portions and sample recipes—personalized for your body and your goals.
Grab it at: https://www.mitchcalvert.com/calculator
In a world overwhelmed with health and wellness advice, the realms of genetics and personalized medicine are stepping into the limelight with the Hubermans of the world diving deep.
Two genes of particular interest increase risk (as much as 10 fold!) of cardiovascular and cognitive health risks as we age respectively.
Understanding these genes and their implications can provideyou with valuable insights into your long-term health.
In today's episode we SIMPLIFY the solution for you...
You will learn:
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How to get screened to see if you're a carrier
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Simple actionable tips to reduce your risks regardless if you are a carrier or not
FREE MEAL CALORIE/MACRO CALCULATOR: Do you want to lose weight or gain muscle?
The Calvert Fitness custom calorie calculator will provide you with a starting point—complete with macros, calories, portions and sample recipes—personalized for your body and your goals.
Grab it at: https://www.mitchcalvert.com/calculator
Have a weight loss goal and don't want to wait for January to do it?
Easy as 1-2-3-4-5...
In today's pod, I share the 5 part Foundational Five formula to accomplish just that.
Plus, we share some insane statistics on why exercise matters more than diet for a long list of health outcomes.
FREE MEAL CALORIE/MACRO CALCULATOR: Do you want to lose weight or gain muscle?
The Calvert Fitness custom calorie calculator will provide you with a starting point—complete with macros, calories, portions and sample recipes—personalized for your body and your goals.
Grab it at: https://www.mitchcalvert.com/calculator
(This is a sneak peek of the weekly Mindset call inside Cal Fit Coaching)
Mitch is joined by performance psychology expert, Coach Gavin McHale, where we’ll reveal the secrets to upgrading your inner software that'll tune you into a higher frequency for faster WINS in fitness, finances and family goals.
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How to upgrade your “inner software” and build the positive self-image of an unstoppable winner
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How to program your mind’s internal “GPS system” to radically enhance your decision making
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A 3-minute daily ritual that “tunes” your internal frequency to achieve even your craziest goals
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BONUS: A 10-minute tool to attract financial abundance and stop tripping over dollars to pick up pennies
It’s long been known that exercise doesn’t help most peoplelose weight.
So in an age where you can take a pill to suppress appetiteand eat less, why bother with the hard part?
Losing weight is only a tiny part of everyone’s goal at theend of the day.
And if you don't want to gain all the weight back, it plays a huge role.
Plus, we share some insane statistics on why exercise matters more than diet for a long list of health outcomes.
FREE MEAL CALORIE/MACRO CALCULATOR: Do you want to lose weight or gain muscle?The Calvert Fitness custom calorie calculator will provide you with a starting point—complete with macros, calories, portions and sample recipes—personalized for your body and your goals.
Grab it at: https://www.mitchcalvert.com/calculator
The only way to achieve success in any pursuit - weight loss or otherwise - is to get through the valley of despair to a place of sustainability. The Dunning-Kruger Effect applies to all achievement.
In today's episode, Mitch shares a first-hand example of doing something for the wrong reasons and how the universe chewed him up and spit him out.
Have a hard time sticking to your diet because of hunger and cravings?
Here are my FAB FIVE (SIMPLE) steps to crush cravings!
FREE MEAL CALORIE/MACRO CALCULATOR: Do you want to lose weight or gain muscle?The Calvert Fitness custom calorie calculator will provide you with a starting point—complete with macros, calories, portions and sample recipes—personalized for your body and your goals.
Grab it at: https://www.mitchcalvert.com/calculator
In today's episode we open the Mitch Mailbag and answer member questions this week on:
- How do you develop mental toughness and grit?
- Dr. Gundry said oats are for horses, not humans, what do you say?
- How to tackle urges to binge eat at night?
- Best way to burn belly fat?
GRAB YOUR FREE METABOLIC JUMPSTART CHEATSHEET and discover the secret strategies I used to lose 60 pounds: https://mitchcalvert.com/free-cheat-sheet
When his football/soccer dreams were dashed, Reece Hallard found his true passion... fitness.
Reece Hallard is an online fitness coach based in the UK who helps busy career driven professionals build an unstoppable physique and thrive within the workplace.
In today's episode, Mitch and Reece discuss:
- How finding the gym helped Reece go from skinny and low confidence to strong and empowered
- How shifting to online coaching during COVID led to him GAINING "COVID" 10 pounds
- The biggest lessons learned from his recent photoshoot prep (that anyone can action!)
- The brain-body connection and how busy professionals overlook the productivity benefits of exercise
- How busy professionals can travel and stick to their fitness goals
- The "Zuckerberg" method to simplify your diet and still enjoy your weekends
- Plus we finish with some off the wall questions to get a feel for his personality lol
FREE MEAL PLAN/MACRO CALCULATOR: Do you want to lose weight or gain muscle?
The Calvert Fitness custom calorie calculator will provide you with a starting point—complete with macros, calories, portions and sample meals—personalized for your body and your goals.
Grab it at -> www.mitchcalvert.com/calculator
In today's episode, Mitch shares a proven blueprint to help busy parents drop up to 20 pounds without sacrificing family time or living in the gym.
FREE MEAL PLAN/MACRO CALCULATOR: Do you want to lose weight or gain muscle?
The Calvert Fitness custom calorie calculator will provide you with a starting point—complete with macros, calories, portions and sample meals—personalized for your body and your goals.
Grab it at -> www.mitchcalvert.com/calculator
Mitch is joined by Calvert Fitness member , Anthony Greco, who recently reached rarified air, achieving 400 workouts in the program!
From low energy and 5 cups of coffee to natural energy and a muscular compliment catchin' physique :)
In this episode we also discuss:
- Anthony shared his reasons for joining the program, including wanting to eliminate bad habits, have more energy, and be a better father. He also mentioned his initial skepticism and the benefits he gained from being in the program.
- Anthony isn't the typical client, h lost a significant amount of weight during COVID and decided to join Mitch's program for a better life and more energy. He found that the program was easier than expected in terms of gym attendance and measuring food, but struggled with trusting the process at times.
- Mitch and Anthony discussed the positive changes in Anthony's life since he started focusing on muscle building. Anthony's energy levels improved, he optimized his family time by going to the gym in the morning, and he wanted to set a good example for his son by prioritizing his mental and physical health.
- Mitch and Anthony discussed the importance of prioritizing health and making positive changes in life. They emphasized the significance of taking action, starting where you are, and believing in oneself.
FREE MEAL PLAN/MACRO CALCULATOR: Do you want to lose weight or gain muscle?
The Calvert Fitness custom calorie calculator will provide you with a starting point—complete with macros, calories, portions and sample meals—personalized for your body and your goals.
Grab it at -> www.mitchcalvert.com/calculator
In today's episode, Mitch is joined by Brian O'Brien, a rock star client who was runner-up in the spring "trip giveaway" challenge after dropping an eye-popping 30 pounds in 90 days (and he was <200 pounds to begin with)
In this episode we discuss:
- Brian's decision to join Mitch's weight loss program despite being 12 hours away (online coaching!)
- Brian's "light bulb" moment seeing his dad get sick and feeling uncomfortable in his health
- Brian and Mitch discuss their weight loss journeys, emphasizing the importance of daily walks and workouts and the residual benefits beyond the scale.
- Brian and Mitch discussed the importance of committing to a healthy lifestyle for long-term success. They emphasized the impact of eating well on both physical and mental well-being, and encouraged sticking to a plan and being patient for the results to show.
FREE CALORIE/MACRO CALCULATOR: Do you want to lose weight or gain muscle?
The Calvert Fitness custom calorie calculator will provide you with a starting point—complete with macros, calories, portions and sample meals—personalized for your body and your goals.
Grab it at -> www.mitchcalvert.com/calculator
The smartphone/cellphone is the greatest invention since sliced bread BUT it has its downsides...
Joey's company, Aro, is on a mission to help people create more boundaries with phone usage by gamifying the experience of taking time away from our screens.
Highlights include:
- The missed soccer goal that changed Joey forever
- "Out of sight, out of mind" The only way to reduce usage based on science
- 91% of us have our phone within arm's reach all day long! Start small just like with fitness - the "5 minute rule" and "build the muscle" of taking time without it
- Getting called out by your kids for being on your phone during family time? Good! Be more concerned if they give up
- Why turning notifications 'OFF' only makes it worse
- How Aro uses technology to gamify and incentivize time away from our phones with a smart box and tracking app
FREE CALORIE/MACRO CALCULATOR: Do you want to lose weight or gain muscle?
Our custom calorie calculator will provide you with a custom plan—complete with macros, calories, portions and sample meals—personalized for your body and your goals.
Grab it at -> www.mitchcalvert.com/calculator
We're now firmly into "vacation season"
The month of July brings about sun, sand, and beaches (couand beersgh)
It's a time where we (hopefully) can take a bit of time off and enjoy the warm weather with our family and friends.
A common question our clients ask is how to handle their fitness regimen while on vacation... let's dive into our best 5 strategies today. REGISTER NOW FOR OUR FREE METABOLIC JUMPSTART CHALLENGE... And discover the secret strategies I used to lose 60 pounds the simple way! https://mitchcalvert.com/free-cheat-sheet/
Today we have a treat for the dads (and moms) in our world!
Mitch is joined by Nate Feathers (instagram.com/dads_dont_babysit), a father of 5 and Crossfit coach who balances all that effectively with a 9-5 in the corporate world.
A dads' job in the 21st century goes way beyond providing. Nate's core message is Dads Don't Babysit. The statistics show absent fathers create adults with issues, so here's how to fix that!
In today's episode we discuss:
- How Nate makes time for his own fitness
- How dads can weave provider, protector, playfulness and parenting into one package
- How dads can influence their children even if they took a vow of silence for a year
- How to be a present, caring parent without being a "Helicopter"
- How NOT letting your kids win empowers them
- The one thing he'd want his children to say about him if he was gone tomorrow
REGISTER NOW FOR OUR FREE METABOLIC JUMPSTART CHALLENGE. And discover the secret strategies I used to lose 60 pounds the simple way! https://mitchcalvert.com/free-cheat-sheet/
Today's guest is Adrian Del Monte.
He's a father, full-time English teacher, and co-founder of Men of Bedrock.
In this episode, Adrian redefines discipline, his morning routine and how you can make yours stick, and the valuable lessons learned during his 16-week photoshoot prep.
Other highlights include:
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The Daily 15 he and his wife use to keep the communication lines open
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His simple "Act of Service" that sets his day up for success and sets the tone for his standards as a father
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How self-control around food makes you a more patient father
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“Oh-M-G, why are you drinking that, don’t you know it’s poison?”
Why is the topic of sugar-free beverages so polarizing? The latest headlinesare making their way through social media spreading fear that Splenda damagesDNA.
So this articles aims to provide some peace of mind if you have a few packets of Splenda withyour coffee or otherwise (Sure, drinking only water or using natural sweetenersmay be your best fail-safe, but let’s dig in).
Mitch is joined by Rhyland Qually, a fellow strength coach from Winnipeg, where we discuss Rhyland's journey from being a chubby kid to becoming a boxing enthusiast and eventually a fitness coach.
Rhyland participated in a fitness competition four years ago but was disappointed with his performance. He decided to do it again and worked on improving his posing and building more size, and came away with four medals this time. - 6:55
What was the difference? Rhyland hired a posing coach and a training nutrition coach to help him. He followed a diet plan with higher protein intake, did strength workouts, and maintained a high step count to achieve his goal. - 14:20
Rhyland discussed his experience in the final stages of prep, the extreme methods required to get sub 10% bodyfat, including gradually decreasing his calorie intake and increasing his cardio. He also emphasized the importance of incorporating walking and mindful eating, and acknowledged the trade-offs and potential risks involved in extreme dieting and exercise. - 20:49
Rhyland and Mitch discussed their weight loss journeys and shared tips on how to maintain a healthy relationship with food, including meal planning and prepping, flexible dieting, and incorporating daily walks. Rhyland also shared some of his creative low-calorie, high-protein recipes. - 28:11
All by itself, Ozempic isn't a magic pill.
It does nothing but decrease your appetite.
You see all the reports of "Ozempic Butt" and "Ozempic Face" out there, with many studies reporting as much as HALF the weight lost is lean muscle!
Talk about skinny fat...
But a simple fix for that is pairing it with a plan built to maintain lean muscle while effortlessly shedding fat.
I have private coaching clients who have lost 10-plus pounds of pure body fat in a single month using this very protocol.
I helped them get the OK from their doctor and we were off to the races.
It's not cheating, it's science, and if cravings are your Achille's heel, this might just be the solution you need.
As always, we encourage you to consult with your healthcare provider before starting or making any changes to your treatment plan. They can assess your unique situation and help determine if Ozempic is the right choice for you.
We're back with part 2 of how to live longer and better and THRIVE!
(And it starts by laying the foundation in your younger years)
The principles of these two podcasts should help you live longer without living in misery the last quarter of your life...
That's what Dr. Peter Attia claims in his book Outlive.
Today, we focus on what the science recommends you do in terms of nutrition to extend quality and length of life.
Just 3 key principles...
On demand replay of our "Lose 10 Pounds in June" Masterclass last night!In it you will learn:
- Dispel the 3 COMMON fat loss myths that are holding you back!- Discover the perfect 30-minute workouts for middle age.- Unveil the secret cardio plan that doesn't involve spin classes or cardio circuits.- Find out the missing link to staying mentally locked in to your fat loss plan![00:57]: Agenda[2:29]: The unconventional path from fat to fit[3:49]: 3 fat loss myths to avoid[10:00]: The Fast Way - Lose 10 Pounds in Next 30 Days [11:16]: Nutrition guidelines for rapid fat loss[13:03]: The cardio guidelines for rapid fat loss[14:07]: The strength training guidelines for rapid fat loss[14:56]: How to reduce hunger when dropping fat fast[16:25]: How to avoid a weight rebound[17:00]: The better more sustainable way (if you're willing to be patient)[17:18]: The 4M Method[17:48]: First "M"[18:50]: Second "M"[22:28]: Third "M" (most important)[24:40]: Fourth "M" [26:20]: What ties it all together[29:00]: Live participant biggest takeaways[30:30]: Real people, real results (from 35-75 years old!)[33:18]: The biggest question to ask yourself[34:31]: How it looks on the inside[37:12]: Average results we get[38:40]: Bonuses[41:00]: Taking the next (baby) step to work with us[41:25]: Fast action bonus just for booking consult (visit https://www.workwithmitch.ca to book that in today)[45:00]: Current members share their results
The principles of these two episodes should help you live longer without living in misery the last quarter of your life...
That's what Dr. Peter Attia claims in his book Outlive.
Today, we focus on what the science recommends you do in terms of exercise to extend quality and length of life...
In today's episode we talk about two missing links to TRUE transformation.
Sticking it out boils down to identity change + connection. You don’t need a babysitter, you need a system, support and connection to a community that builds you up, not break you down.
Accountability is not a one-way street but two or more people teaming up and bringing value to the table. Once you do that, you become truly accountable.
Listen in to see how to foster these two shifts so you don't fall off the wagon next time!
We're back and getting close to wrapping this up! (lol)
Last episode, we left things off on the upswing in 2015...
I had around 20 PT clients on the side …
On top of my 9-5 demands promoting personal training and gym memberships by day at the Rady.
And I was dipping my toe in the writing waters with regular articles in Men's Health and others.
I got busier, and busier, and busier.
..All squeezed in the early AM and late PM around my day to day work demands.
So I figured something would have to give eventually …
That's when it all came to a head. This episode dives into how I made it out alive.
In the previous episode in this 4 part series, I shared the rocky road my fat loss journey took until I figured things out long enough to lose 60ish pounds and keep it off.
Now I want to take you on the roller coaster that was building this coaching practice (it was a rougher ride LOL)
Fast forward to 2011 and I was four years into a career in communications, first as a sports reporter and now in PR pushing papers.
And I wasn’t fulfilled.
Fitness kept calling.
I figured I got myself in shape and kept it off, could count to 10, and had already perfected the essential personal trainer photo pose of crossed arms and a sullen stare just off camera.
I had trained some friends of friends and got a few success stories under my belt largely by accident.
So what more could I need to become the next big thing?
Turns out...
A lot.
Hey, I'm back with part 2 of my 4 part trip down memory lane.
So, I finished off the last one teasing my big wake-up call...
It's best shared with a quick story.
We've all been there.
A night out, followed by the morning after waking up to notifications on your phone.
“You’ve been tagged in a photo”
Gulp.
I faced this dire situation on Nov. 1, 2008.
It wasn’t the fact I was dressed up in this ridiculous genie costume that was so humiliating… (although that’s pretty bad in retrospect)
But the fact I looked so bloated and red faced. And this was years after my 60-lb weight loss transformation.
I can’t find the photo now, but I likely hired some hacker to make it disappear.
I vowed to never let myself get to that point again.
And the big lesson learned? Listen in to find out...
Calvert Fitness member James Blatz celebrates 60 pounds lost in Calvert Fitness and shares the keys to his success.
Mitch sat down with James to talk about his biggest breakthroughs, and the misconceptions and mindset shifts he's overcome along the way. We'll also outline how we plan to ensure he keeps it off for life.
[0:00] - Intro [1:30] - Spark that got him going[2:40] - First big breakthrough with Calvert Fitness[3:52] - His new understanding of nutrition[6:40] - The biggest wins from dropping 60 pounds[8:48] - The recent compliment that came out of left field![10:37] - Who would or wouldn't you recommend coaching for[13:41] - Our game plan to help him keep the weight off for life![17:34] - How he's still losing with 400 more calories a day[19:40] - How we "cured" his carb phobia and getting results with 150g/day!
I’m taking this week to go right back to the start of my fitness journey now that Calvert Fitness is officially 11 years old this June…
And share every painful detail, the good, the bad and the ugly because I think you'll avoid a lot of my mistakes if you read it....
Today, we start at the beginning.
Because, well, that’s usually where stories start.
So here goes...
Down 26lbs and on the way to 2023 goal!Simple 3M strategy that worked so well for Jayson...✅ Movement = 8,000 - 10,000 steps most days ✅ Muscle = strength training 3x weekly to add new muscle tissue ✅ Meals = nailing my daily calories and protein most days (feeding my FUTURE self). I use MyFitness Pal app to track it. Simple. ✅ 3 litres of water everyday Credit to my Coach Mitch Calvert for the roadmap, accountability and great content, no nonsense simple approach. All you’ve got to do is the work. And no I don’t deprive myself of any of the things I enjoy I simply enjoy them differently.
I sat down with one of our Calvert Fitness coaching members, Shawn, yesterday to share what's working so well for him en route to losing 30 pounds in 9 weeks.
This guy is Type A crazy busy, works part-time as a police officer while running a cold brew coffee company (Sheepdog).
He realized he had nothing left to give at the end of the day and needed someone to step in to help him learn some new skills and relearn some old ones (that's me!)
In the past he'd try to rush the process before summer, relying on cardio and starvation to shed quick weight, only to gain it back and then some.
We've got him off that roller coaster, 30 pounds down the right way, with considerable improvements in sleep and overall mood.
(2:20) - What made him decide to hire a coach3:05 - Talks about his two biggest breakthroughs from the program so far(5:33) - He reveals how much money he's saved being in the program(6:53) - How does he navigate wing night and make it fit?(7:55) - His reasoning for choosing us over a gym trainer and the difference he's seen(11:00) - How Sheepdog was born(12:00) - How Sheepdog saved his life and the sign from the universe that made him go all in on it(14:45) - The inspiration for the can design(16:20) - When the cans will be available in all retailers
Mitch is joined by fellow fitness coach and Canadian Andrew Martin (@martystrength_hockey) for a chat on how middle-aged beer league hockey players can make the most of their summers to stay (or get lol) in shape.
Andrew talks about his playing career taking him from U Mass to Toledo, to a line brawl in Belfast, and a brief stint at Detroit Red Wings' camp.
Injuries ultimately cut his career short and that helped inspire him to become a strength and conditioning coach in the first place.
Questions include:
What would be the first piece of advice for someone who's probably 20 pounds overweight and wants to continue playing well into their 40s and 50s?
What kind of workouts are best for adding speed and avoiding injury?
What are the most common training mistakes middle aged hockey players make in the gym?
What healthy habits make all the difference to be a role model for your kids and stay fit enough for the sport they love?
Tune in if you want to make the most of your summer to set you up for more goals in September!
Where is he now?!
I started www.mitchcalvert.com as a blog documenting my fitness journey in June 2012.
I was pumped I lost those 60 pounds and kept it off, and wanted to document and share my process with others.
I remember meeting up with my tech buddy Andrew and registering the website from a Starbucks patio on south Pembina.
I didn’t trust myself to get my first “online” client signed on until nearly a year later, in May 2013, after finishing my certifications with PN and CSCS.
He answered my random kijiji ad and we met at a Tim Horton's in St. Vital to close the deal.
Interestingly enough, he’s now our program coordinator, Jeremy!
From a random kijiji ad to a transformation of his own and now a job on the team for the last few years.
The rest is history...
And to celebrate this anniversary, I want to extend something special…
We’re offering bonus months to all new members with our 1-1 coaching programs this week only!
Accountant Mike hates when I do this as it F***s up monthly P&L and he now has to manually track renewal dates, but hey, it’s not his business.
So here’s the deal:
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Book in a consultation to map out a 90 day blueprint for you and your goals. DM me the words GAME PLAN or head to www.workwithmitch.ca and we'll set that up.
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If we mutually see a fit to move forward after that chat, mention the code words BONUS MONTHS and we'll know what to do. It depends on the package and duration how many you'll get.
This offer is good only this week and I’m limiting it to 10 redemptions so accountant Mike doesn’t have a stroke on Monday when he gets back to the office.
Visit www.workwithmitch.ca to schedule in a chat if you're ready to go all in and want our May Day "Raving Mad" Month Bonuses Special.
I want to talk proximity is power. So I just got back from Houston. Part of a mastermind with other fitness coaches all over the world who think at a higher level than if I was just to stay in my local community.
So I invested in putting myself in the right rooms around the right people to elevate my skill set, systems and ultimately, you know, become a better, more impactful coach. The theme of the event was to surround yourself with the right people.
So one of the speakers I think it was Steve Eckert. Talked about, you know, look through your phone, who are the last five people that you texted, are they People that are exemplifying the life you want to live? Are they pulling you up? Or keeping you down now, of course, you can't choose your family and maybe you have long lasting friends.
So you don't eliminate these relationships. But you have to put yourself around people that you want to become. They're gonna help push you to the next level. It's the whole crabs in the bucket mentality.
Bedros spoke about how there's one crab, usually it's trying to escape that bucket.
But the other crabs don't want to see that crab win and they literally pull that crab back down to their level, we all have crabs in our life, we need to put ourselves around Eagles, not crabs. Okay, so where are you lacking that extra bit of accountability and support?
I can speak to this business mentorship is being a life-changing thing for me because I'm around the right people. In our fitness coaching program, we put you in a support group with other guys or gals depending on how you're coming in and those people are gonna help pull you up, you're all pulling on the same rope, you all have the same goals.
They're not hitting wing nights, getting plastered. These people are all trying to improve their lives and there's power in that proximity. That's how you get to the next level.
Not by trying to be a lone wolf, figuring it out on your own, but putting yourself in the right environments to succeed because success is inevitable if you're surrounded by it. Okay, hopefully, that makes sense. Check through the last five people you texted, are they supporting you? Are they gonna pull you up to the next level or they kind of keeping you down?
Let's find some people that are going to help you get to the next level. All right, so we've got our new monthly membership programs for as little as three bucks a day. Or you can take it have step further and get high levels of accountability and daily coaching and support.
Just send me a note with the word interested to mitch@mitchcalvert.com or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness and we'll talk let's put ourselves in positions to succeed, power in proximity.
In the latest episode of the Winnipeg Weight Loss show, we go in a different direction and reveal the 8 books you must read to unlock your full potential and achieve lasting success.
These books helped me go from a broke, overweight, struggling teen with no direction in life to someone much further along life's journey :)I've read these books countless times, and they've been massively influential at different stages in my life - because I took action and applied what I learned to my life.
If you've got limiting beliefs around achievement, making money and getting fit, you NEED to read these.
Summer is 60 days away even if it doesn't feel like it in Winnipeg…
But summer bodies are built now!
I’m going to reveal six secrets to help you go from low energy and lacking confidence…
To having abs, energy and dripping with confidence in time for summer!
We'll show you the 10% of actions that lead to 90% of results!(And a few next level hacks that'll be icing on the cake you definitely haven't heard of before)
WITHOUT...
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Crazy fad diets that make eating feel like a chore so you eat healthy without compromising taste.
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Long circuit workouts (you won’t need a gym unless you prefer) spending hours at a time on exercises that don’t move the needle.
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The need for expensive machines like Peloton bikes, Tonals, rowing machines, crazy circuits etc…
All it involves is working out 30 mins 3-4x per week with easy to follow exercises that anyone can do.
So you still have time and energy to do the other things you love, like hang with the family or enjoy other hobbies.
And then we'll show you what to do with the rest of the time that really matters, those 23 hours outside the gym.
"I Burn Easily”
At least that’s what I used to tell people while I sat in the pool with my shirt on... 260 lbs soaking wet.
Growing up, I always had this anxiety around summer.
It's supposed to the best time of the year, but it meant I no longer had a reason to wear a sweater vest to hide my moobs!
And if somehow I ended up in a “shirtless” scenario, I’d pull out the “I burn easily” comment above to cover (literally) my butt.
I was just so unhappy with the way I looked and felt on the beach that I couldn't get out of my own head and enjoy it.
I'd sit there and admire others for being so carefree and relaxed.
I realized this insecurity was going to be in my way forever if I let it...
So I DECIDED to take action.
(No, I couldn’t just “own it” with the self love messaging popular these days, sorry)
I knew I had to get fit to build the unshakeable SELF CONFIDENCE to enjoy these moments to the fullest.
It wasn’t so much the finished product… but the feeling of earning that self respect!
Sure, losing 60 pounds was nice.
It definitely changed the course of my life (and likely prolonged it by YEARS).
But keeping it off and realizing how much better I felt mentally was the icing on the cake.
If you want a step-by-step road map to build unshakeable confidence by summer, I’m putting on a free training this Friday titled 6 Secrets to a Summer Six Pack.
It’ll show you the process I’ve fine tuned to help myself and over 1,000 members feel more comfortable poolside in the summer months......
WITHOUT long drawn out workouts or starving on an
1 in 14 adults over 65 gets dementia and that number is increasing at an alarming rate.
Here's what we know to help reduce your risk.
Both in what you avoid and what to add to your life to drop your risk factor by 40%.
Buying this 4 years ago made me realize a childhood dream, but it was only a nightmare.
You must BURN THE BOATS to win. At anything.
The idea of going into something with one foot out the door sets you up to fail.
Leaving an escape route prevents us from putting our whole ass into the effort (and half asses don't look good in yoga pants!)
An alternative diet; an alternative training program; an alternative mentorship program; an alternative partner; an alternative job etc. etc.
You can't win half into things.
So what's this all about?
I’m sure you know the legendary story from 1519, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés arriving in the “New World” with 600 men and 11 ships to conquer the great treasures of the Aztecs and claim Mexico on behalf of Spain.
Outnumbered by an army much larger than his own, what would Cortés do (after 6 centuries of defeat) to succeed where others have failed?
Out of the blue he uttered three words that changed everything – BURN THE BOATS!
“If we’re going home, we’re going home on their boats.”
With that Cortés and his men burned their own boats.
When the alternative solution - escape - was removed, they were committed to win.
It wasn’t, “Win or go home…” It was, “Win or you’re NEVER going home.”
That’s very different. No alternative. No turning back. No plan B.
If they said "let's try to conquer but it's OK if it doesn't work out" mindset would've never led to victory.
You must stay on the path of resistance.
Jumping to another path in hopes of less obstacles eventually presents the SAME obstacles over and over again.
News Flash There isn't a painless path to your goals. You must break through barriers every step.
If there is an area in your life that isn’t getting better, it’s time to eliminate those alternative routes and commit to never quit.
The best part is who you become in the process of overcoming those obstacles.
The new and improved version with the battle scars to prove it can handle a lot more adversity :)
Your success will never exceed your level of personal development!
I used to over-eat like a king on weekends.
Sure, I was “good” all week. Arguably perfect.
But weekends? Oh boy.
I'd plan these elaborate cheat meals and rationalized the 'need' for then.
Friday then became a gateway drug to the rest of the weekend and I'd go way off plan.
It wasn't something I was ashamed by.
I still made some progress.
But it's like a carpenter working hard all week on a project only to burn it down on Friday!
It just doesn't make sense.
And while weight fluctuation is inevitable when you’re trying to get in shape, weekend overeating can absolutely stall your progress.
Plus, there’s other unwanted consequences...
Like your joints hurt because of inflammation from all those refined foods.
Or you’re too full and hungover to exercise.
Or you throw off your sleep and wake up Monday in a mental fog.
Yet the cycle can be hard to break.
So, how do I strike the balance these days?
After all, consistency compounds (it's on my wrist band as a daily reminder).
The truth is you can't be fit with bad habits. That includes weekends.
Believe me, I've tried to play both sides.
I always say the best way to stay on track over the weekend is to create a life you don’t need to escape from.
I wake up more excited on Mondays than I do Saturdays, to be honest (client check in day!)
Waking up every Monday morning feeling like dog s*** is not something I can afford to do.
So I'm willing to sacrifice most of the sweets and drinks I'm tempted by Friday-Sunday.
So here's some quick tips to win the weekends...
On today's episode of the Winnipeg Weight Loss show we discuss the pros and cons on the weight loss drug, Ozempic.
It can be a supplement to a solid diet and training program but it's not without its cons.
Not all weight loss is created equal... here's how to ensure you lose fat not muscle.
Life throws us all curveballs.
Bad things happen to good people.
Everyone will have down days, even bad weeks and months where everything piles on.
No life is an easy ride…
But those are temporary setbacks not final failures.
Every setback is a setup for future success!
Here are four secrets to get through your struggles
Winnipeg Weight Loss Show is back with 4 things you MUST track to transform by summerAlso! We're giving away a $1,000 transformation package with our new coach, Rebecca. Get the scoop and enter the draw.
Rewind to 2015 and my first Men's Health article goes live... only to be trashed by my first ever internet troll. Here's the lesson for you...
I'm Sean Crick. I was a year ago, a week ago and a year ago that I decided that I hadn't changed the way I was living.
Wasn't healthy, wasn't sustainable.
And, you know, I'm looking at myself in the mirror and said, you gotta do something here, you're gonna die.
And, but where do I get started?
Don't know how to get started.
And, you know, whether the fake gods were listening or what it was, it was the same day that Mitch had one of his regular articles in the free press.
And I read it and he started talking common sense things about wealthy, less calories to take in. You'll lose weight and, you know, exercise 30 minutes a day.
Just real simple stuff. And it really, it really resonated with me.
So, I took a plunge.
I was traveling, I do a lot of traveling for work.
And the day before I started the program, I had a panic attack. Like, can I do this? Do I have it in me?
Biggest wins part from losing 100 lbs?
I just think overall health, I used to think my knees were bad, but now I just realized they were sore for carrying me around all the time.
I get neat little surprises, I hope my brother moved and I'm like, where'd all that strength come from? Because I'm not used to it.
I can see the muscles starting to develop. And if I really, really suck my gut there's a six pack on the waist.
So that makes me feel pretty good about myself, that, you know, to be able to walk up, you know, 40 minute walk and not get gassed, but just, that's what I do every day at lunch.
I need the mental break and my body's actually telling me you got to get out and get the exercise.
So it's self driving, if you will, like, it's, I do it now cause I need to, or, cause I feel the need to do it as opposed to having to do it to, to just stick to the, stick to the program.
No pound-shedding panacea, or is there?
Ozempic is an injectable medication administered once a week. Ozempic mimics the GLP-1 hormone naturally produced in the intestines.
Its primary role is to reduce food cravings and appetite. It can also delay gastric emptying, which is the time it takes for food to move through the stomach, so you hit and sustain that full feeling more than normal.
It has its pros and cons as we'll get into.
To slim down sustainably and boost health and fitness, you can’t rely solely on any weight-loss drug, no matter how highly-hyped. But it could help support a healthy lifestyle change if you struggle managing hunger.
Interview done by Daniel Nagy on the Winning in Winnipeg podcast.
From obese video game addict to respected fitness coach, Winnipeg-based Mitch Calvert first found his passion for fitness after losing 60lbs, completely changing his life. He now makes it his purpose to help others do the same.Mitch has a background in creative communications, having written for the Winnipeg Free Press. Mitch has been featured in Men's Health Magazine, training clients all around the world and has over 1000 success stories as proof his incredible success!
The time I got kicked out of a bar with a chicken breast in my pocket, and what to do instead.