Total Life Fitness: Recent Episodes
Luke Briggs
On this show, we understand it’s more than just fitness - it’s your life.We’ll share strategies to help you lose weight, gain muscle, build confidence and live your best life.The show is hosted by Luke Briggs.
For years, I would hit "Snooze" 3-4 times each morning and waste 20-30 minutes per day getting mediocre sleep.
Eventually, I made a decision to break that habit, and here are the 2 steps I took.
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Do you feel like you have no time?
Do you feel like you're always scrambling to find healthy options each week?
If so, I lay out a simple plan in today's episode on how you can prep an entire week's worth of meals in 60 minutes.
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I hear people all the time talk about how they can’t get results weight loss no matter what they do, they’ve tried every diet under the sun and nothing works
Today, I’m going to share the REAL reason why many people are NOT getting results
If you’re not open to some tough love today, you might want to stop listening to this episode because I’m going to be real with you here today
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Can you really eat MORE food to lose body fat?
People think they need to starve themselves in order to lose weight.
They think diets need to be restrictive.
In today's episode, I want to go over why starving yourself and drastically slashing your calories may help you lose weight in the short run, but it's not great for your body in the long run.
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How much muscle can you build over 40?
Is it even possible to build muscle over 40?
Today I’m going to go through step by step how to build muscle at any age and why it’s important for everyone regardless of your goals in life.
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Today, we have Total Life Fitness coach Kat Pryor on the podcast
She’s been a certified personal trainer for over 15 years and is a pre- and post-natal trainer, a Mac-Nutrition University nutritionist and Girls Gone Strong Level 1 women’s coach
Kat takes an evidence-based approach and her goal is to help you fall in love with your body again
Kat has an incredible story of overcoming massive obstacles in her life these past several years
In August 2019, she survived a serious car accident that has given her a completely new outlook on life
I don’t want to share the rest of the details, as it will be better to hear it from Kat directly.
And today, she’s going to share her journey of healing and how it’s empowered her to become an even more amazing coach.
Kat has been a valuable asset in our Total Life Fitness Academy!
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When I was 25 years old my fitness and nutrition routines looked different than they do today at 35 years old.
Since most of you listening to this podcast are busy working parents, you can see how I personally have evolved my fitness routines since having more responsibilities.
I’m simply documenting my journey and what has worked for me.
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The holidays are right around the corner!
So one of the most common questions I get - “Luke, how do I avoid gaining weight over Thanksgiving, Christmas and all the other parties I’m invited to?!”
In today’s episode we’ll cover…
1.Mindset
2.What to do BEFORE each get-together
3.What to do DURING each get-together
4.What to do AFTER each get-together
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It’s one of the most popular topics in fitness…
How do you get a 6-pack?
I’m going to share what has worked for me and some of our clients.
If you want to get very lean, you’ll need a different level of effort.
And today we’re going to discuss the difference between what it takes to get a flat stomach vs. a 6-pack.
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I have a quick and simple message for you today.
Don’t worry about anything else until you’ve got this ONE thing down!
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A couple of weeks ago we were blessed to bring our third child into the world.
In this episode, I want to share how I’m keeping up with my health and fitness routines as we adjust to our new lifestyle.
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Too often I see people signing up for programs thinking the coach is going to save them.
While a good coach will help guide you and hold you accountable, YOU are the one responsible for your success.
If you want to learn how to be a successful client, or successful in general, tune into today’s episode!
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Peter Taunton had a vision to create an affordable, 24/7, results-driven gym to differentiate from the traditional big-box gym, so he created Snap Fitness, which now has 2,500 locations in 26 countries.
In recent years, he acquired and founded several brands, including 9Round, Farrell’s, YogaFit, STEELE Fitness and Fitness On Demand that, together with Snap Fitness, comprise the world’s largest wellness franchise organizations, with more than 6,000 locations total.
Before founding Snap Fitness, he owned nine “America’s Fitness Centers.”
Peter’s accomplishments have been noticed by the business community. In 2010, he was named an Ernst and Young “Entrepreneur of the Year,” and his companies have been featured on all sorts of well-known lists in the industry such as Entrepreneur 500, Inc. 5000, Top Global and Franchise 500.
He’s since exited his companies for multiple 9 figures and is currently a Forbes Master Class Instructor.
Currently, he’s the CEO and co-founder of Nautical Bowls, a brick and mortar acai bowl chain that has grown to over 58 stores and been awarded more than 190 awarded territories as of July
He also consults with entrepreneurs and is the author of “Impossible Hill, Discover Your Unstoppable Fire, Destroy Your Limits and Take the Hill of Your Dreams.”
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Facebook: Peter Taunton Instagram: peter_taunton Website: Peter Taunton**
On today’s Q&A episode, we answer six questions:
1.I’ve hit a plateau with my strength training - what do I do?
2.How long after starting a fitness program will I see results?
3.How can I stay motivated to workout long-term?
4.I had a perfect day yesterday - why did the scale go up this morning?!
5.What can I do to lose weight quickly?
6.I’m really busy - how do I make time for my fitness and nutrition?
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Did you know if your child has a rash on their skin, it might be related to the food they’re eating?
So putting hydrocortisone cream on the skin may not even be helping!
Dr. Rebecca Georgia is a licensed naturopathic doctor and a huge proponent of getting to the ROOT CAUSE of health conditions.
She herself was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis as a senior in high school, and traditional medicine failed her.
But through her own natural interventions, Dr. Georgia was able to eventually heal her pain!
If you or someone you know has struggled to heal themselves with the traditional medical route, you’ll definitely want to tune into this episode!
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Website: Family Clinic of Natural Medicine
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Today we have a Q&A episode!
Here are the questions we answer:
1.Can I have a cheat day and still lose weight?
2.Will lifting weights make women bulky?
3.Can I out-train a bad diet?
4.Do I need to track my calories to lose weight?
5.How do I get motivated? I know what I need to do, but I’m just not doing it.
6.How much cardio should I be doing?
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**Do you feel like you have no control of your nutrition when eating out at either a restaurant or someone else’s house?
Don’t worry - in this episode, I’ll go over exactly what you need to do to avoid ruining your diet when eating away from your home.**
**And it’s not as hard as you think!
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False expectations are one of the BIGGEST culprits for failing to lose weight sustainably.
We tell ourselves we have to lose X weight in Y time.
And this is all-or-nothing thinking.
Today, we go over how to properly set expectations for our goals.
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I stay at sub-10% body fat as a father of two kids, husband, business owner and homeowner, so naturally, a lot of people ask me about my routines.
Here they are, in no particular order:
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I workout early in the day. With a family, business and household to manage, if I wait until later, other things will get in the way.
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I eat the same thing every day. It eliminates the number of decisions I need to make and makes following a nutrition plan simple.
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I add variety to my diet by rotating spices, seasonings and condiments. I’ll keep my protein and carbs the same, but rotate among things like mustard, low-calorie BBQ sauce and steak sauce.
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I prepare foods that are simple to make. I use beans and oats for my carbs because they don’t require preparation like rice and potatoes.
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As soon as something hurts (in a bad way) when I’m working out, I stop. I don’t try to push through it because that will only further aggravate the area.
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I make working out a non-negotiable. Even if I’m not feeling 100%, I’ll do something light at home because I don’t make missing a workout an option.
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I use Himalyan Pink Salt on a lot of my foods. It adds that salty kick and gives added flavor.
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I get up at the same time Monday through Saturday. I never feel like getting up, but I always thank myself for doing so because I give myself more time to accomplish important things earlier in the day, giving myself more time for my fitness and health.
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I get up early. I don’t sleep in from Monday through Saturday.
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I time myself during my workouts. As soon as I walk in the gym, I set my watch timer for 1 hour, 5 minutes. If I take too much time getting ready in the locker room, talking or stretching, I lose that time for my workout. Timing myself keeps me on track.
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Peter Taunton had a vision to create an affordable, 24/7, results-driven gym to differentiate from the traditional big-box gym, so he created Snap Fitness, which now has 2,500 locations in 26 countries.
In recent years, he acquired and founded several brands, including 9Round, Farrell’s, YogaFit, STEELE Fitness and Fitness On Demand that, together with Snap Fitness, comprise the world’s largest wellness franchise organizations, with more than 6,000 locations total.
Before founding Snap Fitness, he owned nine “America’s Fitness Centers.”
Peter has designed a franchise-development operation that’s completely changed the game in the industry, providing franchise owners financing, world-class support and an easy turnkey process. Most importantly he teaches them his own management philosophy, “Success is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it.”
Peter’s accomplishments have been noticed by the business community. In 2010, he was named an Ernst and Young “Entrepreneur of the Year,” and his companies have been featured on all sorts of well-known lists in the industry such as Entrepreneur 500, Inc. 5000, Top Global and Franchise 500.
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You can read every diet book and listen to every fitness podcast in the world…
But knowledge means nothing until you take ACTION!
But what is the right action?
So many people are working hard but not seeing results.
If that’s you, you’re in luck.
I’m going to talk about the exact steps you need to take to start getting results with your fitness goals.
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Nick Riell is a health and fitness professional who’s spent the last 15 years changing the lives of thousands of people through one very specific outcome - a better night’s sleep!
I got connected with Nick through one of my clients, who said that Nick’s material helped her drastically improve her own sleep
We had the good fortune to have him speak to our clients inside our program, and I wanted to bring him on today to share his knowledge with a broader audience, as well
He has his own story of overcoming insomnia that lasted for YEARS.
If you’ve ever struggled with sleep or want to know how to optimize your sleep and recovery further, Nick is an expert on this topic.
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Facebook: Nick Riell
Facebook Group: Sleep Secrets
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On today’s episode, we’re doing a Q&A. I’m going through some of the questions I’ve been asked recently.
How do I deal with family and friends who don’t eat as healthy as I do?
How do I stay motivated/on track when I’m so busy?
How many days per week do I need to workout to get results?
What are the best exercises to lose body fat?
How much protein do I need?
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Dr. Aaron Henkel had a lot of digestive problems as a kid.
He was unfortunately diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.
After his younger brother tragically took his own life when Dr. Henkel was in college, Dr. Henkel took a turn for the worse.
At 6 foot 3, he dropped from 185 to 111 pounds in a matter of 3 months and was near death.
After traditional medicine did nothing to help his condition, Dr. Henkel’s parents found a naturopathic doctor who gave him alternative medical treatments and over the next year he was able to gain all his weight back and feel much better.
Seeing the power of alternative medicine firsthand shaped his decision to forge into the field himself, and now he owns a practice that has positively impacted so many lives.
Dr. Henkel also overcame a bout of colorectal cancer in his 40s through alternative treatments.
Hear his incredible story of overcoming his own challenges to becoming a life changing doctor to so many.
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Website: Family Clinic of Natural Medicine
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On today’s episode, we’re going beyond the Xs and Os of fat loss.
As someone who’s coached 2,500+ people over the past nine years, I’m going to talk about real mistakes being made every day that I don’t want you to make, as well.
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Coleen Greco had been an athlete her whole life.
But after experiencing a family trauma, she turned to food as a coping mechanism and gained 52 pounds in just 3-4 months.
So Coleen sought help to get the weight off and improve her habits.
A coach helped her lose some weight, but she felt she needed to learn the mindset and habits to uncover long-term, sustainable weight loss and health.
So through her own journey of self-discovery, Coleen created the SNAP method, and started coaching others the same way she coached herself.
Now, she’s a fitness coach and motivational speaker, inspiring others to live their best lives.
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Instagram: thecoleengreco
Ebook: Joy in the Smallest of Moments
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So many people want to workout from home.
And for good reason.
It can seem overwhelming when you have a busy schedule to get to the gym.
So how do you build a strength training program for home?
In today’s episode, we’ll go through how to build out your own strength training plan at home with minimal equipment.
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Today, we have Krystalore Crews on the podcast
She’s a 21-year US air force veteran, speaker, life coach, former NFL cheerleader, fitness coach and corporate consultant, and she’s on a mission to help every woman on the planet put their health and themselves first and reduce the stress and overwhelm of life.
Krystalore has quite a vast and unique blend of experience in different things.
She’s the owner of Crews Beyond Limits, a fitness program that helps women put themselves first for just 34 minutes a day.
She’s the Diversity & Inclusion Director for the Air National Guard.
She’s the CEO of Crews Beyond Limits Consulting, which is a leadership training and consulting firm.
Krystalore has been featured in media outlets like Global Woman Magazine, The Get Celebritized Podcast, HEFluence, Sisters in Service and Do Hard Things.
This year, in 2023, she was named by Global Woman Magazine as one of the Top 100 Global Women Entrepreneurs and Top 10 Military Spouse Entrepreneur Award.
In 2021, Krystalore also self-published her first book called “Your Krystal Clear Life Planner: A Woman’s 90-Day Action Plan to Embrace Chaos and Live a Fulfilling Life.”
She has an incredible story of overcoming physical and health challenges.
In 2005 she was confined to a wheelchair, but went from being unable to walk to running 26 marathons and a 50-mile race without the aid of medication. She’s also survived two major health scares, including rheumatoid arthritis and cancer.
Krystalore is also a former NFL cheerleader and professional belly dancer, so she knows how to bring energy and excitement to any room to make health a fitness fun.
She has quite the story to share of overcoming obstacles to become her best self, and we’re glad to have her on.
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On June 3, I did my third photoshoot.
In this episode, I’m going to give an update for how my training, nutrition and goals have changed post-photoshoot.
I also share a sneak peak into some cool things we’re working on inside the Total Life Fitness Academy.
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Growing up in Slovenia, Luka Hocevar admits he was a “knucklehead” kid.
He sold drugs and got involved in organized crime.
Thankfully, basketball and fitness were Luka’s saving graces.
So in his late teenage years he moved to the United States to pursue his dream of becoming a professional basketball player and escape his troubled past.
While basketball didn’t get him to the NBA, Luka found his true calling in fitness.
He’s now one of the most respected coaches in the strength and conditioning industry, building numerous successful businesses and achieving hundreds of thousands of followers across his social media platforms.
In today’s episode, Luka shares his full story.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luka.hocevar.9
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Luka-Hocevar
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I know what you’re thinking - but Luke, you’re not over 40!
You’re right, but I’ve trained hundreds of people over the age of 40 and can speak to several important considerations for an aging body.
- QUALITY OVER QUANTITY
Your body has probably sustained injuries over the years and your recovery likely isn’t what it used to be.
For that reason, it’s important to learn to train more efficiently.
While it’s certainly possible for some individuals over 40 to handle lots of training stress, most people need less.
That means focusing on quality sets and reps.
So instead of doing three or four heavy sets of back squats, you could aim to build up to one or two heavy sets.
And instead of getting lots of volume from barbell work, use things like bands, cables and dumbbells to add more volume.
- WARM UP THOROUGHLY
No matter your age, you’re going to want to warm up.
However, as you get older, you need to devote more time to it.
And simply doing a few push ups, leg swings and arm circles won’t cut it any more.
If you’re doing a full-body routine, emphasize mobilizing your hips and upper back and warming up areas like your upper back, core, glutes and hamstrings to protect your joints.
So if you’ve got an hour to workout, you may have previously spent five minutes warming up and 55 minutes working out.
However, now you may want to spend 15-25 minutes warming up and 35-45 minutes working out.
- RECOVER HARDER
You’re not going to be able to get away with training on five hours of sleep per night like you used to.
Being intentional about getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night, de-stressing and fueling yourself properly will go a long way toward allowing you to train harder and make progress.
If you want to reduce the risk of injury, you need to start with focusing on what you do OUTSIDE of the gym.
If you’re coming into the gym after a night of poor sleep, a day of poor nutrition and a stressful day, do you think your chances of getting injured might go up?
You bet.
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Lisa Feran has been a coach in the fitness industry for 18 years and is a certified sports nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN).
Lisa has owned Custom Fitness Specialists for 13 years and has coached thousands of clients through the years.
Her list of accomplishments with both herself and her athletes is impressive.
Lisa has specialized in coaching physique competitors.
She’s coached 90 competitors to stage and has helped 29 athletes earn their pro cards (as of Sept. 2021).
Lisa has also coached 47 different athletes who won their class and has coached 8 winners of a pro division.
Even though she’s just over 5 feet tall, she’s earned a pro card herself in the OCB (Organization of Competitive Bodies) in the bikini division in 2019 and competed as a IPE and NGA pro.
The OCB is America’s largest natural bodybuilding organization.
Lisa also went on to win two pro shows that season.
What’s even more impressive about Lisa earning her pro card is the fact she has had a very difficult road to get there.
In 2007, Lisa was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma Stage 2B cancer at just 26 years old and did over 10 months of chemo and radiation treatment to recover from it.
She’s truly a fighter and has overcome some big obstacles to get to where she is today as a highly-sought-after coach in the body transformation space.
And if you need another testimonial for her - Lisa is my coach.
She helped me train for a photoshoot in both June 2021 and June 2023.
I sought her out because she’s the best person I know at helping people get absolutely shredded for both the stage and photoshoots.
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Do you feel like you’ve been doing really well on your diet, but then you weigh yourself and you’ve GAINED weight.
When you over-eat for a day or two or following a trip, do you come back and begin starving yourself?
Here are 5 reasons the scale might not be moving:
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You ate excess carbs or sodium the past day or two
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You’re “backed up”
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Female hormones
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Weighing yourself under different conditions
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You’re gaining muscle, but losing body fat
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Mark McCoy remembers looking at a picture of himself and his dad together.
Despite the age difference, their bodies looked exactly the same.
And that hit Mark hard…so he decided to do something about it.
In today’s episode, he shares his own story about how he dropped over 60 pounds even with a busy career in the mortgage industry and a fast-paced home and family life.
Mark loved going through a personal transformation so much that he’s now a coach at Total Life Fitness!
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.mccoy.9465
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Want to know how the ladies inside our coaching program are getting great results?
You’ve seen our before-and-after pictures…
And I’ve identified similarities among the women with the best transformations.
I’m going to share them with you in this episode.
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After having her first child, Nirit Roddy had unfortunate health complications.
She was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, gained weight and went into pre-menopause in her 20s, so she couldn’t have any more kids and went into a depressed state.
But Nirit found her way out and now leads the bikini boss lifestyle as a mom, wife and business owner.
In today’s episode, she shares her own story of how she takes control of her own fitness in a realistic, lifestyle manner and how you can too.
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Instagram: fitwithnirit
Facebook: Nirit Katzur Roddy
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6 TIPS TO AVOID RUINING YOUR PROGRESS ON THE WEEKENDS
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Have a plan. Know what foods you’re eating for each meal. You’ve got to have structure on the weekend. Sure, you can eat a meal out with family or friends, but you can’t be “winging it.”
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You didn’t gain weight this weekend because you “were over at a friend’s house,” “out of town” or “busy.” You made those food choices - no one was holding a gun to your head. Stop blaming other people or events for why you’re not making progress and start owning your decisions. That’s when real progress happens.
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When eating out, have a plan going into it. Look at the menu ahead of time, and follow through on what you said you’re going to do. You can have fries, cake and ice cream, but make sure you plan for it.
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You can have a social life, but if you’re eating out and drinking every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, you’re not going to be making much progress. Those Instagram models you see shoveling fries and ice cream into their mouths are either 20 years old and can get away with it or aren’t putting out a true representation of their diets.
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Weekend calories count. If you’re in a 500-calorie deficit Monday through Friday, but you go 1,250 calories over your calories on Saturday and Sunday, you just un-did all of your work from the week.
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You don’t “deserve” that glass of wine or plate of cookies to make yourself feel better. Sure, it feels good in the moment, but you’ll always regret it later. You “deserve” to treat your body well by fueling it with healthy nutrients 90+% of the time.
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Laura Marenco grew up in El Salvador and was the furthest thing from "fit" as a child.
When she moved to the United States at 17 years old she fell in love with lifting because she saw the changes it helped her make in her body.
As a working mom at 47 years old, Laura stays in contest-prep shape and helps other women lead their healthiest lives.
In today's episode, she shares her journey from out of shape to fit.
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Want to know my EXACT diet and workout plan I used to get shredded?
Recently I completed my 3rd photoshoot.
I lost 35 pounds and 6 inches on my waist to get down to single-digit body fat.
In today’s episode, I pull back the curtains and show you EXACTLY what I ate and EXACTLY what workouts I did to get down to 5% body fat from about 20% body fat.
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Andreia Carvalho competed in her first bikini show at 30 years old and saw firsthand how women were damaging their bodies with unhealthy practices to get lean.
In fact, she fell victim to it herself.
But after doing her own research, Andreia discovered a way she could achieve the body of her dreams WITHOUT restricting herself.
In today’s episode, she shares her own story of how she’s built a bikini body eating what she wants.
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Isn’t it frustrating…
You feel like you’re putting in all this work and…WHAM!
The scale goes up 3 pounds
Or your weight hasn’t budged in 2 weeks…what gives?!
Don’t worry…in today’s episode I’m going to go through the EXACT STEPS to break through that darn plateau and get your weight moving once again!
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Born in Brazil, Nathalia Melo-Wilson dropped out of law school and came to the United States with $300 in her pocket.
**For years, she worked multiple jobs, day and night, just to make ends meet. But thanks to her persistent effort, Nathalia worked hard enough to become the 2012 Ms. Olympia winner in the bikini division.
As a competitor, she’s also finished in the top 5 at the Arnold Sports Festival six times.**
Nathalia has been featured in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Shape Magazine, Oxygen, Daily Mail, Muscle and Fitness Hers and many more.
**She was ranked No. 5 in Flex magazine as an all-time fitness model and has been on the cover of Muscle and Fitness Hers in over 20 countries.
Now, Nathalia is a mom and fitness coach who helps busy and tired moms re-gain their fitness levels and feel amazing.
If you’re looking for some inspiration, you’re going to want to check out this episode!
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Your meal plan and workouts don’t matter…
If you don’t have the right character traits in place.
As someone who’s coached thousands of clients over the years, I can tell you without question character traits play a MASSIVE role in their success.
Today, I’m going to share two specific character traits that have served me well in my fitness journey, and I want to share how I’ve developed those traits with you today
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Patricia Ivory came to the United States from Brazil at 25 years old knowing no one and speaking no English.
Yet she figured out a way to make a life in America happen.
Patricia has overcome challenges her entire life, and the one thing that has helped her stay most centered is her fitness.
In today’s episode, she shares her amazing journey of conquering adversity to become a fit and strong woman.
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Do you feel like you have no time?
Do you feel like you're always scrambling to find healthy options each week?
If so, I lay out a simple plan in today's episode on how you can prep an entire week's worth of meals in 60 minutes.
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Erin McDermott has a 6-pack at 52 years old, and she's even going through menopause!
Erin is a pro natural bodybuilder, and she's been in the fitness industry for over 30 years.
She's adopted a plant-based lifestyle to help her husband in his treatment of his cancer.
In today's podcast episode Erin shares her secrets to staying in such great shape over 50.
Click the link in my bio (@lukebriggsfitness) to listen to the episode!
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Everyone has the best intentions to follow a nutrition plan, and then BAM! You get invited to someone else’s house. You go on vacation. You have a work dinner. You and your family want to go out for dinner on a Saturday night.
And all of the sudden that seemingly perfect plan has been derailed. So today I want to walk through HOW to navigate social situations and stay on track with your nutrition when you’re eating out or attending events.
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After overcoming an eating disorder growing up, @ashleybordenfitness made it her life's mission to help others not have to go through what she did.
And through hard work and determination, she found herself impacting the lives of thousands of others, including a laundry list of celebrities such as Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gosling, Taio Cruz, Chaka Khan and more.
Ashley also stays in great shape herself at 52 years old.
In today's podcast episode, she shares her full story of how she became a force in the fitness industry and how she impacts the lives of others.
Click the link in my bio (@lukebriggsfitness) to listen to the episode!
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Right now, I'm about 4 weeks out from a fitness photoshoot, and in today's episode, I walk you through a day in my life.
I walk you through what my day looks like, what I eat, what workouts I'm doing and my overall habits.
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Justin Gelband is a well-know fitness trainer who’s worked with numerous A-list celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Leonardo DiCaprio, Anne Hathaway, Ryan Secrest, Candace Swanepoel (Swan-Eh-Pull), Miranda Kerr and Irina Shayk, along with a number of other well-known models.
Justin was dubbed the “model whisperer” by Time Magazine, as he’s built a following working with some of the world’s most recognizable Victoria’s Secret Angels and Sports Illustrated swimsuit models.
In today's podcast episode, he shares his full story of how he became a force in the fitness industry and how he impacts the lives of others.
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Your negative self-talk and words are KILLING your body transformation efforts!
I’m going to go through 4 key things never to say if you want to completely transform not only your body, but also your mindset and avoid the endless cycle of self-sabotage.
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A few years ago we coached a very successful professional basketball player at our gym who played overseas, and he once gave me an amazing insight into how he had been able to stay healthy playing a very physical sport for years.
It’s impacted me personally and we’ve applied these same principles with our clients.
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After having her third son, @brittanizmolikhealth felt like her energy had tanked.
She could hardly keep her eyes open, felt extremely bloated and didn't feel like herself.
Brittani was soon diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease.
It wasn't easy, but she was able to build herself back up to the lean and strong fitness coach she is today.
In today’s podcast episode, Brittani shares her full story!
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I’ve worked with nearly 3,000 clients over the past 10 years, and I’ve identified 7 traits that almost all of our success stories - the people who’ve had the best physical transformations - have in common.
And some of them may not be what you think.
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Have you ever felt like you’re eating really healthy and exercising, but then you step on the scale, and it hasn’t moved. Isn’t that frustrating?!
We’ve all been there. And today, from my decade-plus of experience coaching people, I want to go through five reasons why you might not be losing weight
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If you've ever struggled with your relationship with food, you won't want to miss this episode.
Steph Watson developed an unhealthy relationship with food at an early age and struggled for YEARS to overcome it.
Through healing, therapy and shifting her environment, she was able to improve her connection to food and now has coached HUNDREDS of women to do the same.
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Today I want to go through my 15 top muscle gain lessons from 15 years of training.
I’m 34 years old right now, and I’ve been strength training consistently since I was about 19, and I want to share what I’ve learned in my own personal journey and working with others.
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Busy moms! Are you always on the go and feel overwhelmed with everything going on in life? If so, we break down a simple framework of how to build out a meal plan to lose stubborn belly fat in today's episode!
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Going from a 120-pound dancer to a 170-pound record-setting powerlifter...
To leaving an abusive relationship and moving across the country with no money to a place where she knew no one...
To building up a successful fitness business helping moms and women re-claim their confidence through movement and macros...
Kristi Vaccaro has always lived life on her terms.
In today's podcast episode, she shares her full story!
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Can you really eat MORE food to lose body fat?
People think they need to starve themselves in order to lose weight.
They think diets need to be restrictive.
In today's episode, I want to go over why starving yourself and drastically slashing your calories may help you lose weight in the short run, but it's not great for your body in the long run.
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I've nailed down my photoshoot date to some time in early June.
Now that I'm just a few weeks out, I'm going to reveal my current training and nutrition plan I'm following to get ready for the shoot.
Check out the episode!
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Today, we have Mitch Calvert on the podcast
He’s the owner of Calvert Fitness and is Winnipeg’s #1 No B.S. Belly Burn Specialist
Mitch is the creator of the Drop 2 Sizes and Mansformation Method
Mitch has been featured in media outletes like Men’s Health, Muscle and Fitness, AskMen and the Winnipeg Free Press.
He was also named top 5 personal trainers in Winnipeg Best
He lost 60 pounds in his 20s to help him go from a self-proclaimed video game and junk food addict to the coach he is today.
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For years, I would hit "Snooze" 3-4 times each morning and waste 20-30 minutes per day getting mediocre sleep.
Eventually, I made a decision to break that habit, and here are the 2 steps I took.
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As a seasoned fitness and nutrition coach, I want to pretend right now I'm out of shape and want to get back into shape.
Knowing what I know now, if I needed to lose 20-30 pounds quickly, here's exactly what I would do.
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Today, we have John Le on the podcast.
He’s a IFBB pro bodybuilder and owner of JawsFit Coaching, where he helps men build chiseled abs and double their strength.
He has a degree in kinesiology from the University of British Columbia.
John qualified as a IFBB pro by winning the overall title at the NPC North American Championships in Pittsburgh, PA in 2019 - (got first overall out of over 200 competitors).
He earned 2nd place in the pro division at the IFBB Vancouver Pro Show in the classic physique division in 2022. He also placed 3rd in Chicago Pro Show and 4th in Texas Pro Show.
But what you'll soon learn is all the struggles and mental battles John has overcome to reach these heights, and how in 2020-21 he almost lost all the progress he had made.
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Tracking data is ESSENTIAL for weight loss progress.
If you're not tracking data, you're literally sabotaging your efforts.
If you're busy, you can't afford NOT to track.
You don't want to waste your precious time and energy hoping and praying that what you're doing will work.
In today's episode, I break down 7 things to track if you want to ensure you lose weight in a sustainable manner.
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When people join our coaching program, they often feel frustrated because they're working out 3-6 times per week consistently and eating healthy, but aren't seeing results with weight loss.
Today, I want to break down a few reasons why clients who enter our program haven't been losing weight and some changes we implement to help them get results.
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Is it really harder for women to lose weight than it is for men?
Physique transformation expert William Grazione explains why that’s generally the case.
William is the founder and CEO of The Educated Dieter, which provides evidence-based nutrition and exercise coaching.
He's also the host of the “Hey Coach Radio” podcast.
William himself is a pro natural bodybuilder with a B.S. in nutrition and exercise science.
As a bodybuilding coach, he’s helped his athletes earn over 50 pro cards and win 8 world championships.
He’s also a contributor to Dr. Bill Campbell’s research review.
If you haven’t listened to William before, he’s an incredibly intelligent guy and one of the foremost experts in physique transformation.
In part 2 of his interview, he dives deep into the science behind why women struggle to lose body fat more than men.
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When people join our coaching program, they often feel frustrated because they're working out 3-6 times per week consistently and eating healthy, but aren't seeing results with weight loss.
Today, I want to break down a few reasons why clients who enter our program haven't been losing weight and some changes we implement to help them get results.
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I've had a number of new followers recently, so I want to share my story, both from a fitness, personal and professional standpoint.
I believe when you know someone's story you're able to better connect with that person.
I had a lot of limiting beliefs in my life, and my hope is some of the changes I've made will help you in your life!
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William Grazione admits he saw things a kid shouldn't see growing up.
But he believes they made him who he is today.
William is the founder and CEO of The Educated Dieter, which provides evidence-based nutrition and exercise coaching.
Advanced Coaching Systems, mentor and teaches other coaches
William is also the host of the “Hey Coach Radio” podcast.
He himself is a pro natural bodybuilder with a B.S. in nutrition and exercise science.
As a bodybuilding coach, he’s helped his athletes earn over 50 pro cards and win 8 world championships.
He’s also a contributor to Dr. Bill Campbell’s research review.
If you haven’t listened to William before, he’s an incredibly intelligent guy and one of the foremost experts in physique transformation.
In part 1 of his interview, he dives deep into his upbringing and how he overcame violence and illiteracy to become an elite coach in the fitness industry.
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If you find yourself struggling to find time to meal prep and workout, building a morning routine is paramount for success.
And it doesn't involve doing anything fancy. Just get up and get to work!
Today, I want to give you an insight into my current morning routine and the lessons I've learned that can help you become more productive with your day.
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I've got a solo episode for you today.
I want to share what I'm personally working on with my own fitness goals.
In June/July this year, I'm going to do another photoshoot.
In today's episode, I'm going to break down what I'm doing to get there even with demands as a father, husband and business owner.
Even if you don't desire to train for a photoshoot, you'll get something out of today's episode.
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He's a physique and fat loss expert for athletes, helping you look great naked without living in the gym
Eric is the creator of the Look Great Naked Protocol, which has over 1,100 success stories
He's been featured in media outlets like Schwarzenegger.com, Bodybuilding.com, TNation, DrJohnRusin.com, Roman Fitness Systems, The Personal Trainer Development Center, CNN, Yahoo!, Men’s Fitness, among many others
Eric himself stays in incredible shape as a father, husband and business owner. All you have to do is take one look at his social media and see the type of shape he’s in
He’s someone I’ve both known and followed for a long time, and a great guy
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In my very first rant episode, I go over one of my pet peeves - motivation.
You don’t need motivation to work on your fitness goals and get in your best shape.
Say what?!
In this episode, I go over what you need instead.
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Bre is the CEO and creator of MomFit, where they help moms re-gain their confidence and energy and get their bodies back without restricting
Her program has transformed the lives of over 500 women.
They make it practical for women to balance a healthy lifestyle while keeping up with life as a mom.
Bre is a mom of two young kids herself, and she became passionate about fitness around the age of 16.
She also competed at a high level in bikini competitions.
However, after having babies, she personally had a complete shift in her view of nutrition and fitness and has made it her mission to help women overcome the struggles with discouragement, defeat and disappointment with their bodies after babies.
Bre definitely walks the walk and talks the talk, and we’re excited to have her talk to you!
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Today, we have Jeff Later on the podcast
He's the owner of the L8r Fit Lifestyle transformation coaching program, where his clients follow the truSHIFT method.
The program itself has garnered an impressive 6,000 success stories.
Jeff has been featured in media outlets like Entrepreneur Magazine, Bodybuilding.com, NPC News Online, Fox 13 Salt Lake City, Entrepreneurs’ Organization and T Nation.
He has had quite the fitness journey himself, competing in 40 bodybuilding competitions and earning a IFBB pro card by winning a NPC heavyweight national championship in 2018.
If you haven’t seen Jeff before, he’s built an impressive physique and has learned many lessons from bodybuilding of things TO DO and things NOT TO DO for the average person looking to develop their physique.
It’s an absolute pleasure to have him on because he’s going to share a perspective inside his journey in not only fitness, but in the bodybuilding world, as well.
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Website: L8RLife.com
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Today, we have Kim Schaper on the podcast.
She’s the owner of the M3 Metabolic Method 1:1 Coaching program, where she helps perimenopausal women burn 20 pounds or more with her H.O.T. method.
Kim has been featured on media outlets like Jezebel, Shape, SparkPeople, PopSugar and Fox 5.
She has quite the story herself, overcoming eating disorders, depression and anxiety to become fit and healthy.
Using her own experience and the experience of the HUNDREDS of women she’s coached, Kim has become a go-to expert of perimenopause and hormones.
She doesn’t subscribe to a one-size-fit-all approach and knows each woman needs specific care to become her healthiest self.
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Today, we have Braydon Barrett on the podcast
He owns Look Like You Lift, where he helps men drop 30 pounds and double their strength without restrictive diets or doing cardio
Braydon has been featured on media outlets like Fox News Channel, NBC, CBS, C-Net, SeekersTime, NewTheory, Disrupt and Digital Buzz
He's developed a strong presence on social media, and he currently has 218,000 followers on TikTok alone
Braydon is known as the voice of reason in the strength and conditioning community, as well as his no B.S., no fluff delivery.
If you don’t already follow him, definitely go follow him. I personally follow him, and he posts tons of educational and actionable content across his platforms.
Braydon also practices what he preaches. He's been a competitive powerlifter, competitive strongman and once lost over 65 pounds of fat himself in 6 months. Today he stays in very good shape, as well.
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Website: LookLikeYouLift.Net
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Today, we have Erik Zapata on the podcast.
He’s a father, husband and successful business owner, specializing in helping dads over 30 build muscle, lose fat and create healthy lifestyles.
Erik is known for his blunt demeanor and being straightforward with people, which is what’s allowed him to help transform the lives of over 1,000+ clients.
He’s living proof that you can change your life for the better no matter where you are.
A decade ago, Erik gave up alcohol after going to jail and getting into a bar fight for the 3rd time in less than a month.
He’s now helping inspire others to make positive changes in their lives.
Connect with Erik:
Instagram: @erikzapatafitness
Facebook: Erik Zapata
TikTok: @erikzapatafitness
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Today, we have Josiah Novak on the podcast
He’s a father, husband and successful business owner, running the True Transformation online fitness coaching program, specializing in helping men with his 3M Fat Loss System
Josiah has developed a strong presence on social media, amassing 268,000 followers or subscribers across the 5 main platforms (IG, FB, TikTok, YT and Twitter)
He has 114,000 followers on his FB personal profile, which is the most followers on a personal profile I’ve ever seen personally
And I don’t know if you’ve seen any of Josiah’s content - he stays absolutely shredded at 37 years old
But it hasn’t always been this way for him
Josiah started his own fitness journey 65 pounds overweight and, in his own words, 100% uncomfortable in his own skin.
He’s made it his life’s mission to help people change their lives for the better
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Instagram: @josiahfitness
Facebook: Josiah Novak
YouTube: Josiah Novak
TikTok: @josiahfitness
Twitter: @josiahfitness
Website: The True Transformation
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Today, we have Total Life Fitness coach Kat Pryor on the podcast
She’s been a certified personal trainer for over 15 years and is a pre- and post-natal trainer, a Mac-Nutrition University nutritionist and Girls Gone Strong Level 1 women’s coach
Kat takes an evidence-based approach and her goal is to help you fall in love with your body again
Kat has an incredible story of overcoming massive obstacles in her life these past several years
In August 2019, she survived a serious car accident that has given her a completely new outlook on life
I don’t want to share the rest of the details, as it will be better to her it from Kat directly.
And today, she’s going to share her journey of healing and how it’s empowered her to become an even more amazing coach.
Kat has been a valuable asset in our Total Life Fitness Academy, and I’m excited to formally introduce her to our audience.
Connect with Kat:
Instagram: @kat.4mfit
Website: KatPryor.Co
Email: kat@katpryor.co
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Charlie Johnson was born and raised in the beautiful countryside of Surrey just outside London. He has lived in England his whole life. He also spends a lot of my time in Marbella, Spain where the rest of his family live. As a child he was very active then he started to suffer severely in my early teens.
He has flat feet, which caused him a lot of issues when it came to hi passion of sport.
Due to this he stopped being so active and then piled on the pounds. After being very unhappy and teased at school, he thought enough was enough. He managed to pull himself together and work around my injury problems with professional help.
It seems like we have a lot in common.
Connect with him through his links:
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**I have a serious question for you.
Do you even remember your New Year’s Resolution or goals from last year?
I’ll wait…**
Chances are you probably don’t even remember what you set as a goal for last year.
And if you do remember, chances are you didn’t hit all or most of your goals.
Now, there may be some outliers, but I’ve found the traditional way of setting New Year’s goals doesn’t work for most people.
Most people start their exercise goals on January 1, follow through for a few weeks and then completely or mostly fall off.
**I personally think people focus WAY too much on the big, long-term goals and not nearly enough on the short-term daily and weekly goals.
Check out this episode for how to set New Year’s goals you’ll actually keep in 2022.
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**I’ve now been in the fitness industry since September 2012. And wow, have I learned a lot during this time!
What I used to think about fitness, health and nutrition and what I think now are completely different.
I want to share the biggest insights I’ve learned from the past nine years after having coached 2,500+ clients.
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1. Start right now. Don’t wait until Monday or next month. The task of losing the weight you’ve gained may seem overwhelming, and the best way to tackle it is one meal and one workout at a time. Timing doesn’t need to be perfect. Just do something.
2. Prioritize strength training over cardio. Doing endless hours of cardio may help you drop a little weight, but it won’t be sustainable unless you’re building muscle. If you have more muscle mass, that will boost your metabolism and give you the tone and definition you’re seeking.
3. Don’t just “eat clean” and cut out all your favorite food groups. Focus on your metabolism. You can still eat some foods you enjoy like ice cream and pizza. That makes the process way more enjoyable and sustainable. But make sure you’re working WITH your metabolism and not against it.
4. Get rid of all tempting foods inside your house. If you have bags of chips, tubs of ice cream and cookies in your house, you’re eventually going to eat them. Throw them in the trash to eliminate the distraction. If you want those types of foods, you can go somewhere else to get them.
**5. Get support and accountability. Find a coach, mentor or accountability partner. This is what I personally do every time I want to make a transformation. When left to our own devices, it’s easy to miss a workout, skip a meal or not follow through on our commitment. But when someone else is watching over, it adds an extra layer of accountability.
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While Halloween, Thanksgiving and other holidays are upon us in the United States, most people end up GAINING weight during this period of time.
We let loose and tell ourselves we’ll start our diets on January 1. But I’m here to tell you this is flawed thinking.
When we tell ourselves we’re going to go ON a diet, it implies we’re eventually going to go OFF that diet.
**So instead, let’s build a lifestyle, which will help AVOID gaining weight (or even LOSING weight) over the next couple of months.
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Welcome back to Total Life Fitness, and today, I’m excited to have a personal friend of mine on the show
Aaron Seaton is the owner of Re-Claim Your Fitness, an online fitness coaching program for energy-zapped fathers who want to get fit to become powerful role models for their kids.
He also owns two brick-and-mortar fitness studios in New Jersey called TailorMade Bodiez.
Aaron is a veteran of the United States Air Force and accomplished bodybuilder competing in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness, placing as high as second place in the men’s middleweight division in competition.
He’s been published in notable media outlets like Men’s Fitness, IDEA Health and Fitness and Bodybuilding.com.
As an entrepreneur, Aaron earned “Business of the Year” in the health and fitness sector in 2019 from the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce.
And if fitness weren’t enough, he and his wife, Dana, also own a laundromat.
Aaron has two young daughters at home and recently just had his second last month, so he’s a brand new father of two.
**So not only does he talk the talk, but he also walks the walks.
Connect with Aaron:**
Join his FREE Facebook Group: Fit Father ProjectInstagram: @s_aaron22
Website: Re-Claim Your Fitness
**Email: info@reclaimyourfitness.net
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**Do you feel like you have no control of your nutrition when eating out at either a restaurant or someone else’s house?
Don’t worry - in this episode, I’ll go over exactly what you need to do to avoid ruining your diet when eating away from your home.**
**And it’s not as hard as you think!
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Do you feel like you’ve been doing really well on your diet, but then you weigh yourself and you’ve GAINED weight.
**When you over-eat for a day or two or following a trip, do you come back and begin starving yourself?
Here are 5 reasons the scale might not be moving:**
1.You ate excess carbs or sodium the past day or two
2.You’re “backed up”
3.Female hormones
4.Weighing yourself under different conditions
**5.You’re gaining muscle, but losing body fat
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I know what you’re thinking - but Luke, you’re not over 40!
You’re right, but I’ve trained hundreds of people over the age of 40 and can speak to several important considerations for an aging body.
1. QUALITY OVER QUANTITY
Your body has probably sustained injuries over the years and your recovery likely isn’t what it used to be.
For that reason, it’s important to learn to train more efficiently.
While it’s certainly possible for some individuals over 40 to handle lots of training stress, most people need less.
That means focusing on quality sets and reps.
So instead of doing three or four heavy sets of back squats, you could aim to build up to one or two heavy sets.
And instead of getting lots of volume from barbell work, use things like bands, cables and dumbbells to add more volume.
2. WARM UP THOROUGHLY
No matter your age, you’re going to want to warm up.
However, as you get older, you need to devote more time to it.
And simply doing a few push ups, leg swings and arm circles won’t cut it any more.
If you’re doing a full-body routine, emphasize mobilizing your hips and upper back and warming up areas like your upper back, core, glutes and hamstrings to protect your joints.
So if you’ve got an hour to workout, you may have previously spent five minutes warming up and 55 minutes working out.
However, now you may want to spend 15-25 minutes warming up and 35-45 minutes working out.
3. RECOVER HARDER
You’re not going to be able to get away with training on five hours of sleep per night like you used to.
Being intentional about getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night, de-stressing and fueling yourself properly will go a long way toward allowing you to train harder and make progress.
If you want to reduce the risk of injury, you need to start with focusing on what you do OUTSIDE of the gym.
If you’re coming into the gym after a night of poor sleep, a day of poor nutrition and a stressful day, do you think your chances of getting injured might go up?
You bet.
**So remember, what you do BEFORE the workout is super important.
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**On today’s episode, we’re going beyond the Xs and Os of fat loss.
As someone who’s coached 2,500+ people over the past nine years, I’m going to talk about real mistakes being made every day that I don’t want you to make, as well.
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**Lisa Feran has been a coach in the fitness industry for 16 years and is a certified sports nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN).
Lisa has owned Custom Fitness Specialists for 11 years and has coached thousands of clients through the years.
Her list of accomplishments with both herself and her athletes is impressive.
Lisa has specialized in coaching physique competitors.
She’s coached 90 competitors to stage and has helped 29 athletes earn their pro cards.
Lisa has also coached 47 different athletes who won their class and has coached 8 winners of a pro division.
Even though she’s just over 5 feet tall herself, she’s earned a pro card herself in the OCB (Organization of Competitive Bodies) in the bikini division in 2019 and competed as a IPE and NGA pro.
The OCB is America’s largest natural bodybuilding organization.
Lisa also went on to win two pro shows that season.
What’s even more impressive about Lisa earning her pro card is the fact she has had a very difficult road to get there.
In 2007, Lisa was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma Stage 2B cancer at just 26 years old and did over 10 months of chemo and radiation treatment to recover from it.
She’s truly a fighter and has overcome some big obstacles to get to where she is today as a highly-sought-after coach in the body transformation space.
And if you need another testimonial for her - Lisa is my coach.
She recently helped me train for a photoshoot in June of this year (2021).
I sought her out because she’s the best person I know at helping people get absolutely shredded for both the stage and photoshoots.
Connect with Lisa:**
Instagram: @lisa_feran
Website: Custom Fitness Specialists
Email: lisa@customfitnessspecialists.com
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Born in Brazil, Nathalia Melo-Wilson dropped out of law school and came to the United States with $300 in her pocket.
**For years, she worked multiple jobs, day and night, just to make ends meet. But thanks to her persistent effort, Nathalia worked hard enough to become the 2012 Ms. Olympia winner in the bikini division.
As a competitor, she’s also finished in the top 5 at the Arnold Sports Festival six times.**
Nathalia has been featured in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Shape Magazine, Oxygen, Daily Mail, Muscle and Fitness Hers and many more.
**She was ranked No. 5 in Flex magazine as an all-time fitness model and has been on the cover of Muscle and Fitness Hers in over 20 countries.
Now, Nathalia is a mom and fitness coach who helps busy and tired moms re-gain their fitness levels and feel amazing.
If you’re looking for some inspiration, you’re going to want to check out this episode!
Connect with Nathalia:**
Instagram: @nathaliamelofit
Website: NathaliaMeloFit.com
Email: nathalia@nathaliamelofit.com
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**Mark McCoy is a coach inside our Total Life Fitness Academy program.
In this episode, he shares his personal fitness journey and how he transitioned from health enthusiast to mentor for others.**
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**As someone who’s coached thousands of clients over the years, I can tell you breaking weight loss plateaus is one of the biggest hurdles people face.
On this episode, we break down what to do when you reach the inevitable plateau with your body weight.**
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6 TIPS TO AVOID RUINING YOUR PROGRESS ON THE WEEKENDS
1. Have a plan. Know what foods you’re eating for each meal. You’ve got to have structure on the weekend. Sure, you can eat a meal out with family or friends, but you can’t be “winging it.”
2. You didn’t gain weight this weekend because you “were over at a friend’s house,” “out of town” or “busy.” You made those food choices - no one was holding a gun to your head. Stop blaming other people or events for why you’re not making progress and start owning your decisions. That’s when real progress happens.
3. When eating out, have a plan going into it. Look at the menu ahead of time, and follow through on what you said you’re going to do. You can have fries, cake and ice cream, but make sure you plan for it.
4. You can have a social life, but if you’re eating out and drinking every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, you’re not going to be making much progress. Those Instagram models you see shoveling fries and ice cream into their mouths are either 20 years old and can get away with it or aren’t putting out a true representation of their diets.
5. Weekend calories count. If you’re in a 500-calorie deficit Monday through Friday, but you go 1,250 calories over your calories on Saturday and Sunday, you just un-did all of your work from the week.
6. You don’t “deserve” that glass of wine or plate of cookies to make yourself feel better. Sure, it feels good in the moment, but you’ll always regret it later. You “deserve” to treat your body well by fueling it with healthy nutrients 90+% of the time.
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**I stay at sub-10% body fat as a father of two kids, husband, business owner and homeowner, so naturally, a lot of people ask me about my routines.
Here they are, in no particular order:
- I workout early in the day. With a family, business and household to manage, if I wait until later, other things will get in the way.**
2. I eat the same thing every day. It eliminates the number of decisions I need to make and makes following a nutrition plan simple.
3. I add variety to my diet by rotating spices, seasonings and condiments. I’ll keep my protein and carbs the same, but rotate among things like mustard, low-calorie BBQ sauce and steak sauce.
4. I prepare foods that are simple to make. I use beans and oats for my carbs because they don’t require preparation like rice and potatoes.
5. As soon as something hurts (in a bad way) when I’m working out, I stop. I don’t try to push through it because that will only further aggravate the area.
6. I make working out a non-negotiable. Even if I’m not feeling 100%, I’ll do something light at home because I don’t make missing a workout an option.
7. I use Himalyan Pink Salt on a lot of my foods. It adds that salty kick and gives added flavor.
8. I get up at the same time Monday through Saturday. I never feel like getting up, but I always thank myself for doing so because I give myself more time to accomplish important things earlier in the day, giving myself more time for my fitness and health.
9. I get up early. I don’t sleep in from Monday through Saturday.
10. I time myself during my workouts. As soon as I walk in the gym, I set my watch timer for 1 hour, 5 minutes. If I take too much time getting ready in the locker room, talking or stretching, I lose that time for my workout. Timing myself keeps me on track.
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The podcast is officially back - with a new name!
We're now Total Life Fitness.
On this show, we understand it's about more than just fitness - it's your life.
We'll share strategies to help you lose weight, gain muscle, build confidence and live your best life.
I'll tell you all about what's been going on in my life over the past year and why we re-branded as Total Life Fitness.
If you enjoy the podcast, we ask that you please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating and share it with a friend so we can reach more people.
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What is going on, folks? It has been a while. It’s been over 3.5 months since I’ve released an episode. Were you wondering if I was coming back?
Well, for those who don’t know, in July, I transitioned to becoming full-time in my online fitness and nutrition coaching business, so I’ve shifted a lot of my focus toward building that out.
We’ve done really well and have been able to serve a lot of people in the program.
We’ve had lots of amazing results like people getting rid of low back pain to one of my clients recently just got under 200 pounds for the first time in 40 years. Another client of mine just reached 50 pounds lost.
Other clients have more energy than they’ve felt in years and have noticed definition they haven’t seen since high school.
It’s been great, and I’m truly blessed to be able to serve all these amazing people.
So I’m planning to get back to more consistent episodes with this podcast soon, and the one I’ve got for you today is one that was very special to me.
In early March, right before everything shut down due to COVID, I had the amazing opportunity to speak in front of a group of men at Leading with Power here in Madison, Wis.
It’s a great organization led by Josh Kaurich here in the Madison branch, and it focuses on helping men become better husbands, fathers and leaders both at work and in their community
So many of you who have been listening to this podcast may not know much about me or my story.
If you want to know more about who I am and how I’ve gotten to where I am today, this is the episode where I get vulnerable and share many things I’ve never really shared publicly before.
In this speech, I talked about how being shy and socially awkward growing up and struggling to connect with women helps me relate to others who struggle in these categories.
I talked about how failing a college class was actually a blessing in disguise
I talked about how struggling for years to fully transform my own body helped me to actually understand what it takes to make a true physical transformation.
I’m really looking forward to sharing this episode with all of you.
And if you get any value out of this episode, please, please, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more people.
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Dr. Bill is one of the most well-known dentists in the world, and he’s responsible for creating smiles for many of Hollywood’s most famous stars, including Hugh Jackman, Michael Strahan, Ozzy Osbourne, Eva Longoria, Katy Perry, Usher, Mark Wahlberg and many others.
He’s also been the featured dentist in ABC’s Extreme Makeover and is a regular guest co-host of CBS’s emmy-winning daytime talk show “The Doctors.”
Dr. Bill is a world-renowned lecturer and New York Times bestselling author for his book “Billion Dollar Smile: A Complete Guide to Your Extreme Smile Makeover.”
He’s been featured on a number of other highly-acclaimed shows, including Oprah, Larry King Live, Dr. Phil, The View, ABC’s Good Morning America, NBC’s The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Entertainment Tonight.
Dr. Bill is the inventor of Zoom Whitening and a fellow in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. Bill is also a major philanthropist. One hundred percent of proceeds from his New York Times bestseller were donated to children’s charities. He’s also built a dental clinic in the Dominican Republic. He’s also helped raise more than $40 million for “Smiles for Life” and done a number of other things.
He’s most proud of the LEAP Foundation, a non-profit organization he founded in 2008 dedicated to building the next generation of leaders with a week-long event each summer on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles, California.
If that’s not enough, Dr. Bill holds two Guinness World Records and was knighted in 2018 by the Royal Order of Constantine.
He may also be the fittest-looking 61-year-old you’ll ever see.
And if you get any value out of this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more people.
Connect with Dr. Bill:
Instagram: @drbilldorfman
Facebook: Dr. Bill Dorfman
Website: BillDorfmanDDS.com
Book: Billion Dollar Smile: A Complete Guide to Your Extreme Smile Makeover
Non-Profit: LeapFoundation.com
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Today, we’ve got an interview with celebrity personal trainer Mark Jenkins
In the episode, we talk about what it was like for Mark growing up in the 1980s in Brooklyn, New York, in a drug-infested area, and how he overcame the challenges of being teased and bullied being overweight in high school.
He transformed his life and body after enrolling in the Navy, and he soon after got the opportunity to become a personal trainer to help others change their bodies, as well.
Mark then shares how he became the trainer to a number of A-list celebrities, including P. Diddy, LL Cool J and Beyonce.
In the second part of the episode, we have an important conversation about racism, and Mark shares many of the experiences he’s had with racism over the years.
From success to social justice, we discuss a wide range of topics, so you’re definitely going to want to tune into this episode.
And if you get any value out of this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more people.
Connect with Mark:
Instagram: @themarkjenkins
Facebook: Mark Jenkins Fitness
Twitter: @themarkjenkins
Website: Mark Jenkins Fitness
Book: The Jump Off: 60 Days to a Hip Hop Hard Body
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Peter Taunton had a vision to create an affordable, 24/7, results-driven gym to differentiate from the traditional big-box gym, so he created Snap Fitness, which now has 2,500 locations in 26 countries.
In recent years, he acquired and founded several brands, including 9Round, Farrell’s, YogaFit, STEELE Fitness and Fitness On Demand that, together with Snap Fitness, comprise the world’s largest wellness franchise organizations, with more than 6,000 locations total.
Before founding Snap Fitness, he owned nine “America’s Fitness Centers.”
Peter has designed a franchise-development operation that’s completely changed the game in the industry, providing franchise owners financing, world-class support and an easy turnkey process. Most importantly he teaches them his own management philosophy, “Success is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it.”
Peter’s accomplishments have been noticed by the business community. In 2010, he was named an Ernst and Young “Entrepreneur of the Year,” and his companies have been featured on all sorts of well-known lists in the industry such as Entrepreneur 500, Inc. 5000, Top Global and Franchise 500.
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Instagram: @petertaunton
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Alright, it’s time! This is my very first solo episode.
I’m going to start to have more solo episodes to talk about topics I believe are relevant to helping you becoming your best self, specifically in your health and fitness.
I’m still going to have some interviews of great guests, as well, but I want to continue to deliver more value to you so you know exactly what you need to do build and sustain success in your life.
And today, I’m going to talk about a very important topic.We often hear about all these different diets that work for different people, and the fact of the matter is a lot of them work
But WHY do they work for some people and not others?
Now, certainly there’s a lot to be said about strategy and context.
However, that’s beyond the scope of what I’m talking about today.
Today, I’m simply talking about the diet-ers themselves.
Why are some people successful and others aren’t?
What specific habits and routines do the people who have success in their diets follow?
This is stuff that really matters.
You can’t just talk about strategy and not about habits and mindset.
Habits and mindset are what DRIVE RESULTS.
I see this all the time with the clients I coach, and it’s something that I always talk to each person I work with about.
Today, I’m talking about five of them - five habits you MUST have if you want to become a HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL diet-er - whether you’re aiming to lose fat, build muscle or boost performance.
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Nick Clayton’s career path in the fitness industry has been far from traditional.
We’ll dive deeper into the twists and turns of his journey, but suffice to say, he’s done a little bit of everything.
And today, he’s the chief operating officer for the Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification, which certified 3,000 coaches in its first 15 months of existence and is revolutionizing the industry.
In this episode, Nick talks all about how to seize opportunities and be flexible in your career path.
He discusses how to identify your strengths, how to make yourself stand out in a crowded profession regardless of your industry and what matters more - experience or education.
A lifelong learner, Nick also shares some of the lessons he’s picked up along the way in his own fitness.
I really enjoyed this conversation with Nick because he can talk about a multitude of topics, and no matter your goals or profession, you’re going to get something out of this conversation.
There’s only one thing I ask of you if you get any value out of this episode, Please, please, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review of this podcast.
You as a listener are literally the lifeblood that keeps this podcast moving forward so we can reach and impact more people.
Take a screenshot of this episode, tag me @lukebriggsfitness and share it on your Instagram story. Email this episode to a friend.
Help spread the word, and know by doing so, you’ll be making a difference in the life of someone else.
Connect with Nick:
Instagram: @njcfit
Facebook: Nick Clayton
Get certified as a Pain-Free Performance Specialist
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Instagram: @lukebriggsfitness
YouTube: Luke Briggs
Welcome to Be the Best U. I’m your host, Luke Briggs.
Today, Jason Phillips is a multiple 7-figure business owner and has helped thousands of people transform their lives through his coaching, including professional athletes, WWE superstars, high-level business owners and even everyday folks looking to lose weight.
Yet at different points during his life, he's been anorexic, depressed, broke and everything in between.
But thanks to a number of “All In” moments in his life, Jason has turned his life around to become the success he is today.
I can speak from personal experience that you’re absolutely going to want to tune into this episode, as I’ve benefited from Jason’s coaching.
Jason is the best in the business at reverse engineering how to achieve an outcome, whether you want to make a transformation in your fitness, business or something else.
And he shares his zone of genius in this episode.
Jason talks about the keys to smashing limiting beliefs, how to shift your perspective in uncertain times and the steps to discover your gift that you have to give to the world.
There’s only one thing I ask of you if you get any value out of this episode, Please, please, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review of this podcast.
You as a listener are literally the lifeblood that keeps this podcast moving forward so we can reach and impact more people.
Take a screenshot of this episode, tag me @lukebriggsfitness and share it on your Instagram story. Email this episode to a friend.
Help spread the word, and know by doing so, you’ll be making a difference in the life of someone else.
Connect with Jason:
Instagram: @jasonphillipsisnutrition
Podcast: The All iN Podcast
Nutritional Coaching Institute
Connect with Luke:
Instagram: @lukebriggsfitness
YouTube: Luke Briggs
Today, Jason Ferruggia has coached and be-friended hundreds of celebrities, professional athletes and CEOs.
He’s financially free and is living his dream life in Santa Monica, Calif., as on online business owner, strength coach and podcast host.
Yet growing up, you would have never guessed Jason would become the man he is today.
As a child, he was shy and unconfident and certainly didn’t have the body of a typical strength coach.
Jason’s life has been full of ups and downs, as he even lost everything he had in his early 30s, but through deciding what he wanted and focusing obsessively until he got there, Jason has overcome these challenges.
If you want to know the mindset and strategies to get what you want in life, you definitely don’t want to miss this episode.
And if you get any value out of this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review.
**Connect with Jason:
Website: Jay.Fit
Instagram: @jayferruggia
Facebook: Jay Ferruggia
YouTube: Jay Ferruggia
Podcast**: Renegade Radio
Connect with Luke:
Instagram: @lukebriggsfitness
YouTube: Luke Briggs
If you had no experience doing something until your mid-40s, would you think that thing would become your life’s calling
Well, that’s exactly what happened to Ron Hoffman.
After getting shot by his abusive father at just 10 years old, getting into drugs as an adult and moving from relationship to relationship and job to job, Ron had no clue taking a catering job in Cape Cod, Mass., for a man named Gordon Heald would completely change the outlook of his life.
In the summer of 1997, Gordon unfortunately developed ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, and he asked Ron to be his caretaker.
Knowing nothing about ALS, Ron accepted the job, and cared for Gordon until he passed away the following year.
Ron carried on Gordon’s legacy with a foundation Gordon set up.
More than two decades later, Ron has taken what’s now called Compassionate Care ALS nationwide, and the organization has served more than 2,600 people.
Ron is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to showing compassion and serving others, and if you work any job that involves relationships - AKA every job - then you’re going to want to tune in.
And if you feel it’s too late for you or there’s no hope, you’re absolutely going to want to listen as Ron talks about what it takes to find your life’s calling after 40.
If you love this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and give it a 5-star review.
**Connect with Ron:
Website: Compassionate Care ALS
Ron's Personal Website: Ron-Hoffman.com
Instagram: @comcareals
Facebook**: Compassionate Care ALS
Get Ron's memoir - "Sacred Bullet: Transforming Trauma to Grace While Tending the Terminally Ill
Connect with Luke:
Instagram: @lukebriggsfitness
YouTube: Luke Briggs
When you look at John Rusin today, you see a man who’s got a lot going for him.
He’s got multiple highly successful fitness businesses, he travels the world educating thousands of coaches each year, has hundreds of thousands of followers on social media and has an amazing home with a fully-built gym that has everything a serious lifter would need.
Yet not long ago, if you had told John this was his reality, he probably would have said you’re crazy
From having his decorated athletic career tarnished by one play, to attending four colleges in four years, to nearly failing out of physical therapy school, to having his world turned upside down by the death of a parent, John has overcome a lot to get to this point in his life.
And even a few years ago, John resorted to traveling and taking a job on the other side of the globe after realizing his glorified side hustle fitness business wasn’t paying the bills to support his family.
Thanks to an incredible work ethic and doing what others weren’t willing to do, he steadily built his success, and he's now been recognized as a “Top 50 Fitness Expert” in America by Men’s Health Magazine.
You’re going to want to tune into this episode, as John shares the mindset and strategies it takes to reach your potential in life.
If you love this episode, please, please, please subscribe to the podcast and give it a 5-star review so the show can grow and reach more people.
**Connect with John:
Website: DrJohnRusin.com
Instagram: @drjohnrusin
Facebook: Dr. John Rusin
YouTube**: John Rusin
Get certified as a Pain-Free Performance Specialist
Connect with Luke:
Instagram: @lukebriggsfitness
YouTube: Luke Briggs
If you had failed at three different business ventures, would you think attempting another business would be a good idea?
Well, Tim O’Brien thought it would be
Despite a continued lack of success in the health and wellness industry, he decided to open up his own supplement store and put his house on the line as collateral.
Thanks to his faith and an unshakeable belief in his mission, Tim’s risk paid off.
A decade later, The Healthy Place is an award-winning health and wellness company with four locations in the Madison, Wis., that did $8 million in revenue last year.
Tim’s life has been full of overcoming challenges. From doing drugs and nearly failing high school as a teenager to struggling in his career, he’s found ways to move forward and become a success.
In this episode, Tim shares the mindset and strategies necessary to make a positive impact in this world.
This episode is free, and as payment, please share this episode with at least one person. You can take a screen shot and share it on your Instagram story or simply email someone the link.
**Connect with Tim:
Email: Tim@apple-wellness.com
Instagram: @applewellness
YouTube: The Healthy Place (formerly Apple Wellness)
Website: The Healthy Place (formerly Apple Wellness)
LinkedIn**: Tim O'Brien
Connect with Luke:
Instagram: @lukebriggsfitness
YouTube: Luke Briggs
If you had a family to support, would you quit your six-figure corporate sales job you had been working for years in order to pursue something you had never done before?
Well, that’s exactly what Robert Martinez did
He wanted to get out of the rat race and find something more in life, so he stumbled upon investing in real estate.
Not long after, Robert quit his job to pursue something he had no experience in other than the purchase of his own home.
Just over a decade later, it’s safe to say he made the right choice.
Robert now manages 3,762 apartment units and $380 million in real estate assets through Rockstar Capital and is the only two-time winner of the independent rental owner of the year award given by the National Apartment Association.
In this episode, he shares his secrets on what he’s done to catapult his success and the mindset you must have to succeed no matter your endeavor.
If you love this episode, please, please, please subscribe to the podcast and give it a 5-star review so the show can grow and reach more people.
Connect with Robert:
Instagram: @apartmentrockstar
YouTube: Apartment Rockstar
Website: Rockstar-Capital.com
LinkedIn: Robert Martinez
Connect with Luke:
Instagram: @lukebriggsfitness
YouTube: Luke Briggs
If you’re looking to hear an amazing story of a person seemingly destined to fail in life turn things around to become a success, you’re going to want to pay attention.
As a child growing up in California, Jorge Contreras would have never guessed prosperity was in his future.
He attended 18 different schools growing up, helped his dad deal drugs at just seven years old, helped his parents smuggle people across the US-Mexico border at just 10 years old and watched his father pass away from alcohol at just 12 years old.
Jorge also barely passed high school and was told by many teachers he would never amount to anything because he was disruptive and never paid attention
But thanks to a couple of mentors, he managed to turn his life around.
Jorge became a successful dance entrepreneur in his 20s and is now a millionaire in his early 30s through owning real estate.
And today, he mentors others on how to build their own path in life through his coaching programs.
In this episode, Jorge shares how he overcame his childhood challenges to become the success he is today.
If you get any value out of this episode, it would mean the world to me if you would share this episode, subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review to help the show grow and reach more people.
Connect with Jorge:
Instagram: @thejorgecontreras
YouTube: Jorge Contreras
Free Resources from Jorge: How to Create Passive Income with Airbnb
Connect with Luke:
Instagram: @lukebriggsfitness
YouTube: Luke Briggs
Would you continue to publish numerous blogs and social media posts every single week for years with no one other than your mom reading them?
That’s exactly what Jordan Syatt did.
And it was one of the lowest-performing articles he had ever written that landed him the biggest opportunity of his life.
The personal trainer for business and social media mogul Gary Vaynerchuk was looking for someone to replace himself as Gary’s trainer.
So he recalled an article he had read on Jordan’s website that led him to getting into contact with Jordan.
Jordan jumped at the opportunity, and for three years, he was the exclusive trainer and nutrition coach for Gary Vee.
Since becoming Gary’s coach, Jordan has seen his Instagram following grow from just a few thousand followers to more than 600,000, and he’s become a force in the fitness industry.
Growing up, Jordan was in special education programs and admittedly felt like one of the dumbest kids in school.
Yet he got one piece of advice from his mother that shifted his entire perspective on life, and he shares that in this episode
Jordan tells his underdog story of how his incredible work ethic and passion for helping others led to a number of opportunities about which most can only dream.
If you get any value out of this episode, it would mean the world to me if you would share this episode, subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review to help the show grow and reach more people.
Connect with Jordan:
Instagram: @syattfitness
Text: 617-249-7381
YouTube: Jordan Syatt
Podcast: The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast
Website: SyattFitness.com
When you deal with adversity in life, you have two options - let that adversity define your life or move forward
Sam Bakhtiar had seemingly everything working against him as a child.
He was born in Iran, a third-world country that was constantly getting bombed and experiencing air strikes during its war against Iraq, and he didn’t have a father in his life
Sam and his mother escaped from the war-torn country and moved to the United States when he was 11 years old with just $500 and one piece of luggage.
But when he came to America, he was placed into a low-income town in Pennsylvania filled with drugs, prostitution and gun violence. And at school, Sam was constantly bullied and called names because he was a different nationality and skin color than everyone else.
However, he’s thankful he went through these experiences because they've molded him into the man he is today.
Sam now has an amazing family, lives in a multi-million dollar home, has lots of nice cars, is the CEO of a 9-figure company (The Camp Transformation Center) and owns multiple successful businesses.
If you’ve ever wondered how to deal with adversity in your life, Sam walks through his mindset and approach that helped him escape the challenges to become the success he is today.
I really enjoyed this interview with Sam because he’s an amazing human being always looking to add value to the lives of others.
If you get any value out of this episode, it would mean the world to me if you would share this episode, subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review to help the show grow and reach more people.
Connect with Sam:
Instagram: @sambakhtiar
Text: 909-200-4015
YouTube: Sam Bakhtiar
Podcast: One% Podcast
Website: SamBakhtiar.com
Have you ever thought “It’s too late for me to change careers or pursue my passion?”
After moving his family several times around the midwest, Jason Holtman landed what he thought was his "dream job” as the assistant athletic director for academic services at a Big Ten school, the University of Wisconsin.
But just a couple of years in, he realized something - he wasn’t happy, and he noticed it was affecting other areas of his life like his health and family relationships.
Jason knew he needed a change in his life, but he was now into his 40s, had a wife, two kids to support and a mortgage to pay.
After spending 20 years in higher education, he was ready for something different.
So Jason decided to take a big risk and pursue a career as a full-time entrepreneur. As a real estate agent, Jason would have no guaranteed income and no benefits.
Still, he made the switch, and he closed an astonishing 36 deals in just his first year as a full-time agent.
Jason said he realized his previous two decades working in academics weren’t a waste, but in fact they gave him what he calls “transferrable skills."
If you’ve ever thought about making a career change, especially when the timing seemingly isn’t right, you’ve got to listen to this episode, as Jason breaks down what he did to make a change that ultimately led to more fulfillment and happiness in his life.
If you get any value out of this episode, it would mean the world to me if you would share this episode, subscribe to the podcast and give it 5-star review to help the show grow and reach more people.
**Resources Mentioned:
BOOKS**
"The One Thing," by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
"Atomic Habits," by James Clear
"The Compound Effect," by Darren Hardy
"Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World," by Admiral William H. McRaven
PODCASTS
The ONE Thing
Bigger Pockets Real Estate Podcast
Bigger Pockets Business Podcast
Bigger Pocket Money Podcast
Positive University Podcast
**Connect with Jason:
Email: jason@pureintegrityhomes.com
Instagram: @jhamms23
LinkedIn**: Jason Holtman
Would you be willing to abandon the career for which you got your college degree and move away from home and live in someone’s basement to pursue a career that doesn’t really exist?
That’s exactly what Martin Rooney did.
Though Rooney got a degree in physical therapy, he chose to move away from the safety and security of that career path in order to pursue becoming a strength and conditioning coach
Even though he was broke in his 20s, he literally didn’t care because he was absolutely obsessed with becoming the best at what he did.
Rooney gave himself only one option - and that was to become a world-class coach.
As a result, others began seeking him out, and that turned into a legendary career of working with many professional teams and athletes and building up a world-renowned fitness affiliate program. "Training for Warriors" now has more than 275 locations in more than 30 countries.
When I first saw Rooney speak at a seminar in 2015, he absolutely blew me away with his passion, and I can tell you without question he’s one of the most motivational people you’ll come across.
He holds nothing back in this episode, folks, and he tells you exactly what you need to do to take your success to the next level no matter the industry.
If you get any value out of this episode, it would mean the world to me if you would share this episode, subscribe to the podcast and give it a 5-star review to help the show grow and reach more people.
Connect with Martin:
Instagram: @themartinrooney
Website: Training for Warriors
Become a World-Class Speaker
Order Martin's New Book: "Coach to Coach: An Empowering Story About How to Be a Great Leader"
So how does someone who grows up in one of the most crime-infested areas of Chicago make something out of his life
Just ask Michael Johnson.
Growing up as a child, Michael got shot, had many friends and family members die and was in an area filled with gangs, drugs and prostitution.
To further paint the picture, he’s one of only four kids out of 23 in his elementary school class who’s still alive today.
Academically, Michael overcame illiteracy to graduate with a master’s degree in business.
Despite all the challenges, Michael says his life experiences have shaped him into the man he is today.
He helps thousands of children and families as the CEO of one of the fastest-growing Boys and Girls Clubs in the United States and has become a true leader of all people, regardless of race or income status.
I sat down with Michael, and he shared his incredible journey of going from broke and hopeless to becoming a life-changing CEO.
If you get any value out of this episode, it would mean the world to me if you would share this episode, subscribe to the podcast and give it 5-star review to help the show grow and reach more people.
Connect with Michael:
Instagram: @mjohnsonceo
Facebook: Michael Johnson
LinkedIn: Michael Johnson
Website: Boys and Girls Club of Dane County
Wow, if you want to listen to an episode with someone who’s fearless and inspiring, look no further than this interview with “Women of Sacramento” founder, Brianne Norberg.
This is the most content-rich episode I’ve done so far, with so many knowledge bombs dropped about building an engaged community, cultivating meaningful relationships, building confidence, overcoming fears and doubts, building a business and living your life by design.
After the interview was over, I went back and re-listened to the whole thing and took a TON of notes.
Especially if you’re a female, this is a can’t-miss episode because some of the things Brianne covers are female-specific.
After listening to this episode, you basically have no excuse not to chase your dreams because Brianne puts her coaching hat on and tells you the mindset and strategies for building a vision for your life.
So if you’re at home or in a place you can take notes, I highly recommend getting out a pen and paper, and if you’re driving or listening to this in the background while you’re doing something else, make sure to go back later and write this stuff down.
Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this episode with entrepreneur and coach Brianne Norberg.
Connect with Brianne Norberg:
Instagram - @bri.norberg AND @womenofsac
Website - womenofsac.com
So what’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
Chances are it doesn’t involve using your body as a science project the way today’s guest Drew Manning did.
From 2011 into 2012, Drew, a ripped personal trainer, intentionally gained and lost 75 pounds so he could better relate to his overweight clients.
Kinda crazy, huh?
But any way, after his experiment, he went from a relative nobody to becoming a New York Times bestselling author, an 8-figure business owner and a celebrity in the fitness industry.
During and after his journey, he’s been featured on media outlets like Dr. Oz, The View, The Tonight Show and Good Morning America.
Drew shares so many knowledge bombs about how to build success and how to lead with authenticity and vulnerability
In fact, a little over halfway into this interview, Drew gets vulnerable and shares how he’s overcome some challenges in his relationships and personal life.
You’re going to learn so much about how to become better in not only your business and fitness, but also as a human being.
Drew is such an amazing person and delivers so much value in this episode.
I can’t wait to share it with you.
Connect with Drew Manning:
Instagram - @fit2fat2fit
Website - fit2fat2fit.com
Have you ever felt awkward being at a networking event? I know I have!
Thankfully, our guest, Travis Chappell, is an expert in networking and developing relationships, even with people who seem miles out of your league.
He hosts the “Build Your Network” podcast, which is a top 25 entrepreneurship podcast where he’s interviewed rockstars like Kevin Harrington from Shark Tank, Quest Nutrition co-founder Tom Bilyeu and billionaire and Houston Rockets owner Tillman Fertita.
So it’s safe to say, he’s learned from the best
So if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to network and connect with anyone, you're not going to want to miss this one.
I learned so much this episode and can’t wait to share Travis’ story with you!
According to The College Investor, 90% of millionaires invest in real estate, so if you’ve ever thought about investing in real estate, you’re going to want to pay attention because you’re about to learn from someone’s who built up a $250 million real estate empire.
John McKenzie is the owner of McKenzie Apartment Company. He currently owns 1,500 apartment units and has developed over 350 acres of single-family housing and condominiums in the Madison, Wis., area.
He’s got an incredible story that started with him driving around California, Arizona and Texas, often sleeping in his car, to figure out the best place to get started with real estate investing.
John shares his amazing journey of building up success initially, almost losing everything he had and then how he learned from his mistakes to re-build himself into the success he is today.
This is the first official episode!
You're about to listen to a conversation from a man who grew his company an astounding 75,661% over three years.
That's not a typo.
Entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to live your best life, you're going to want to tune in for this one.
Brad Hollister shares his secrets about how he grew SwanLeap, a shipping and logistics company, to become the No. 1 fastest-growing privately-held company in America in 2018 on the Inc. 5000 list.