On this episode Alex and Matt introduce the starting slopping series where they will be interviewing guests on how they were able to start sloppy and become successful in their field, niche or passion. Today they talk what it means to start sloppy and give examples from their own life. If you enjoy this one, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our future starting sloppy episodes every Thursday!
On this episode Matt and Alex talk about how important it is to have a set list of priorities in your life if you want to achieve a certain outcome. They also dive into: - The importance of honesty when it comes to setting your priorities - Setting up non negotiables that align with those priorities - When to make adjustments to your priorities and daily non negotiables - Navigating the valley of despair - Concrete examples from their lives If this episode resonates with you, all that we ask is ...
On this episode Alex shares how he is navigating his health, fitness and staying in the best shape possible through the first few weeks of his new job. He dives into how he is setting himself up for success with food, snacks, hydration, sleep and eating more meals out. Hope you enjoy this one!
In this episode, we switched things up and went into some current events and the fitness industry in 2024. Some things we touch on: - Fitness Influencers - 75 Hard (and 75 soft) - Online Fitness Coaching & Online Workout Programs - Raising your testosterone (do you need TRT?) If you like this style of episode, let us know in the comments or send us a message!
On this episode, Alex talks about starting his new job and the health and fitness challenges he's coming across so far. He also talks about a huge shift he's made in the last 2-3 months and how you can use his experience and strategy to become the best version of yourself in 2024. Hope you enjoy this one and have a great rest of your week!
On this episode Matt and Alex have Matt's past client Casey on to share his amazing story. From being in a very dark place in his life, having cancer, struggling with alcohol and being at his highest weight ever to being a cancer survivor, getting sober and losing almost 100 pounds. Casey shares how he started his journey, the simplicity of his approach and recommendations on what you can do to get started now. If you want to follow Casey's journey, make sure to follow him on Instagram @casey_no...
On this episode, Alex celebrates the 100th episode of the podcast and gives his top lessons learned from the first 100 episodes! He dives into the rollercoaster past year and half of his life and some of the things that have helped him feel better than he's ever felt before. If you enjoy this one, make sure you share it with a friend, family member or co-worker! Thanks for listening and watch, we appreciate you.
On this episode Alex and Matt talk about how they are navigating Christmas, the new year and eating a lot more meals out during this time of year. You can expect to hear about: - What they are implementing in their daily routines to continue making progress during this challenging time of year - Their approaches to the a lot more meals out and less quality food / desserts during the holidays - How they are both trying to improve their sleep - And much more Thanks for listening and watching, we a...
On this episode Alex shares the things that have helped him feel better than he's felt in a very long time and show up as his best self everyday. He talks about going back to therapy, setting up structure via 5 daily non-negotiables, starting to date again and being super kind to himself for the first time in his life. If you enjoy this episode and think that a friend, co-worker or family member would benefit from it, then make sure that you share it with them!
New Years resolutioners, listen up! If you are just starting your health, fitness, fat-loss, or muscle building journey then this episode is for you. Matt and Alex dive into the simple steps that anyone can use when they are just starting out their journey, so that they can actually keep the results for life and not be apart of the large percentage of people that fail their New Years resolution after the first month. Hope you enjoy this one!
On this episode Alex tells the story of how this podcast was developed and how he turned a crippling fear into one of his biggest passions in life. If you struggle with being open to trying new things, then this one is for you. If you are new to the podcast, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our future episodes that drop every Tuesday and Thursday.
On this episode Alex and Matt go through everything you need to know to find the best health coach for you. The topics range from how to pick a trustworthy coach to finding the program that fits your specific struggles, goals and budget. If you enjoy this episode make sure to share it someone who you think could benefit from it. And make sure to subscribe so you don't miss our future weekly episodes that drop every Tuesday and Thursday!
On this episode Alex is fired up with the state of the health and fitness industry and all of the absolute bullshit that coming out of so many people's mouths. He talks about the importance of questioning absolutely everything that you hear, even if it comes from someone with a large following or a PHD. And if you think a friend or family member could benefit from this one, make sure to share it with them!
On this episode Alex and Matt talk about everything you need to be doing inside and outside the gym to maximize your strength and growth. Here's what to expect: - How to fuel your workouts in the best way possible - How to optimize your recovery through diet, sleep, hydration and stretching - How to effectively warm up to capitalize on your workout sessions - How to structure your workout program in a way that allows you to get strong and be jacked Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss futur...
On this episode Alex talks about his struggles with broken sleep for the past month, why he thinks he's having the struggles and what he's currently doing to fix it. Hopefully this one can help you improve your sleep a little bit. If you are enjoying the podcast, please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss our future episodes that are released every Tuesday and Thursday.
On this episode Matt and Alex dive into why every quick fix that you try fails you and how to lose fat and keep it off forever. Here's what to expect What quick fixes are actually doing to your body How to lose fat sustainably and keep it off forever The first action steps to take and common roadblocks Why focusing on the scale is keeping you fat and frustrated If you enjoy the pod, all we ask is that you subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and share it with a friend that you think could...
In EP 90 Alex talks about his recent changes to the structure in his day and how that has helped him stay on track. He also explains how setting a daily intention has helped him with his tough decisions.
EP 89 is all about building faith within your fitness journey and how faith can affect your health. Alex and Matt jump into a variety of other topics on this episode such as: - How they are both building faith - Being kind and compassionate to yourself - How to make better decisions - Strategies around the holidays
In EP 88, Alex talks all about learning to best his own best friend and being more supportive of himself. Understanding there will be step backs in life and giving yourself grace can be really important when trying to support yourself. Give this a listen if you feel like you need to become your own best friend again!
Episode 87 is all about alcohol and how you can approach it when it comes to getting results with fitness. Here are some of the things we touched on... - Our experiences with alcohol - How to account for alcohol - Tips for seeing fat loss results with alcohol - Stories from our drinking days - How to take control of your drinking
In episode 86, Alex talks about developing awareness of your patterns so you can being to make permanent change. Learning to create space between your bad patterns and behaviors has been really helpful in Alex's journey and moving through past struggles. Give this a listen if find yourself falling back into old patterns!
This episode is all about how you can approach fitness around the holidays. Most people try to diet their way through it all and usually end up restricting (and not having fun) or they ending up binging hard because they tried to restrict (still not fun). We don't want that for you! Give this episode a listen so you can stay on track AND enjoy yourself!
Episode 84 is a throwback to one of our old episodes where Alex dives into everything he's learned about himself, self love, self worth, happiness and his identity through the first half of 2023. This episodes has some great reminders and nuggets about loving yourself.
In EP 83, Alex and Matt drop some quick and simple habits you can implement to change your life without spending tons of time. These practices are applicable to anyone, in any stage of life and will make a difference with consistency! Here's a few of the topics they cover: - Forms of self-care - Strategically integrating workouts - How to start building habits of self-care - Desk job tips for improving health
In EP 82, Alex shares his struggles over the last month with his move to Arizona and what he's done to get back into a better place. He also dives in to how he's put so much pressure on himself and maybe became "too disciplined". Give this one a listen and share this with someone who may need to hear it!
In Ep 81, Matt and Alex cover a bunch of great topics such as: - The downside of being disciplined - Coaching yourself - Body dysmorphia - The easiest way to build muscle - Challenging yourself in the gym Give it a listen and don't forget to leave us a comment and subscribe if you haven't already!
On episode 80, Alex interviewed Amanda Aguiar about all things business. They went into a range of different topics within business such as: - Getting more referrals in your business - Starting a business - Relationship building - Best books for personal development & business - Struggling with and overcoming self-worth - Managing people and becoming a better leader Thanks for coming on Amanda! Go connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaaguiarofficial/...
In episode 79, we bring on our friend Gillian Graessle to dive into the some the best mindset tips for health and fitness! Some of the topics we covered: - Goal Setting - Positive self talk - Mindbody connection - Having patience in your fitness journey - Advice for someone struggling with their fitness Connect with Gillian - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillgfitness/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gillgfitness/videos
In this episode of the Optimized You, we talk about how you can simplify weight-loss with Ryan Murphy. We also touch on the concept of non-negotiables and how they can positively impact your life. Ryan also gives seven powerful questions that you can ask yourself to make significant improvements in all aspects of your life. Lastly, we discuss Ozempic and other fat-loss drugs, as well as the process of changing your identity. Thanks for listening - if you’re liking these episodes don’t forget to ...
In this episode, Alex opens up about his recent struggles and how he has been building tons of momentum in the right direction. This is an incredible episode if you've been struggling and want to get back on track! Please like and subscribe if you're enjoying the episodes!
