I hesitate to make episodes like this because "mental advice" from people is usually vague and hard to implement. I also don't want to sound preachy, like I don't struggle with these exact things I'm "teaching." But I wanted to make it because I've found these tips helpful. Close friends have found them helpful. And the clients I work with have found them helpful. So, I figured there's a decent chance you'll find them helpful, too. And like it says in the title, this is mostly geared towards fit...
Mar 02, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Deciding what to track is largely up to the individual and their expectations around progress. In my experience working with hundreds of people, and through years of tracking myself, you get much better results if you track a few key things. In this podcast, I talk about who needs to track, why it's necessary to track, what most people get wrong when they try to lose weight, and at the end of the podcast I give some practical recommendations. There's a middle ground between too relaxed and too s...
Feb 15, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Too many people get caught up in the minutia when it comes to losing weight: brown rice vs white? Intermittent fasting or keto? One protein shake or two protein shakes per day? These questions are all missing the forest for the trees. What these questions are missing is problem solving from a "first principles" approach. A first principle is a foundational proposition or assumption that stands alone. We cannot deduce first principles from any other proposition or assumption. Basically, we can't ...
Feb 01, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 142
After a little bit of a hiatus, the pod is back ladies and gents! Apologies for the wait, but I just needed to recharge a bit before jumping back into things. In this episode, I cover the new approach I'm taking with the podcast, my new fat loss course, the importance of surrounding yourself with like-hearted people, and more! Enjoy. Join Frictionless Fat Loss (free): https://bit.ly/frictionlessfatloss **PS: If you could rate and review the podcast , it would mean the world to me and it would he...
Jan 18, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 141
No new episode for this week, so we're throwing it back to last year's retrospective. A retrospective is when you look back on the past year to identify what worked... and what didn't work. A retrospective helps you celebrate your wins and identify your weaknesses. It helps you learn from the past and correct for the future. In this solo episode, I answer three questions: QUESTION 1: What's working? ("What did I do right? What am I proud of?") QUESTION 2: What's not working? ("What could be impr...
Dec 21, 2021•53 min
No matter your age, the basics should be the foundation of your workout program. But as you get older and busier, there are external variables that you need to consider more and more. Working out when you're 20 will be different than 30, 30 will be different than 40, and so forth. In this solo episode, I cover strategies that are helpful at any age, but especially as "life" starts to happen to you more as time goes on. I mention my best tips for... -stress management (workout recovery, dieting, ...
Dec 14, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 140
If you don't know who he is, Tim Ferriss is a best-selling author and host of one of the top podcasts out right now. One of his most popular books is called "Tribe of Mentors," where he asked world-class performers 11 questions (listed below) and recorded their answers. In this solo episode, I went through and answered each one myself. Enjoy! Questions: (4:35) 1. What is the book (or books) you’ve given most as a gift, and why? Or what are one to three books that have greatly influenced your lif...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 139
One of the biggest things I help my coaching clients with is gaining clarity. After I help them come up with concrete goals and a plan to reach it, their results (and motivation) skyrockets. But, along the way, sometimes that clarity can fizzle out and we need to re-visit our plan going forward. In this Minisode, I break down how I've helped my clients—and myself—get "unstuck" when things just aren't feeling right. Hope it helps! **PS: If you could rate and review the podcast , it would mean the...
Dec 02, 2021•16 min
The focus of any type of workout or nutrition plan should be to increase consistency. Assuming the plan is effective, the only thing holding you back from getting results is actually doing the work. AKA, following through on your commitments. In this solo episode, I talk about the three ways that I use and help my clients use to increase their consistency and get drastically better results. Getting fit and staying fit in the middle of "real life shit" is a skill. It can be learned. And I'll teac...
Nov 23, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Holidays are around the corner and it can be tricky to navigate your fitness goals during this time. Do you let loose and eat whatever you want? Do you keep it tight and stay on track? What about when random relatives comment on what you eat or how you look? How do you prevent yourself from saying "screw it" and gaining tons of weight by the new year? Like I said: it gets tricky. And in this Minisode, I try to help you clear these things up and show you how to approach the holidays with confiden...
Nov 18, 2021•17 min
Often times the biggest culprits behind slowing our progress are the ones we don't even know we're doing. Sure, we often know we need to work out more and make better food choices, but what about our blind spots? In this Minisode, I talk about the most common ones I've seen over my years of coaching hundreds of people myself, along with what I've personally fallen victim to. Some will be around your workouts, some with nutrition, and some with mindset. I cover each one, then give you a practical...
Nov 11, 2021•18 min
I've never been someone who plans out their whole week on Sunday. I know I probably should, but I don't. That said, I've realized there are a few rules and strategies I use to do the minimum effective dose of planning. You can do most of it in your head, but it'd likely work better to write it down at first. In this solo episode, I cover five nutrition tips and five workout tips on how to set up your weekly routine with minimal effort. Hope it helps! **PS: If you could rate and review the podcas...
Nov 09, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 137
After being in the fitness game for a decade, you start noticing patterns. When you also coach hundreds of people, you see more patterns. In this Minisode, I break down five ways to overcome common mental obstacles that I've seen hold so many back. It's easy to get overwhelmed, but these five tips will help guide you onto the right path so you can continue making progress. Hope it helps! **PS: If you could rate and review the podcast , it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word...
Nov 04, 2021•18 min
At only 24 years old, Des is killing the game on all fronts: business, fitness, life, love, and more. We had a great conversation, starting with her athletic background as a collegiate volleyball player, then transitioning into her blow-up on social media, and finally diving into how she handles being a legit business owner. She has an entire team of people on her payroll, including her own sister, so I had to ask questions about how she coped with the pressure of these responsibilities at such ...
Nov 02, 2021•43 min
I can't believe it's taken me this long to talk more in-depth on this subject, but I had a friend ask me about it. The Keto Diet has gained more popularity over the 5 years or so and many people have seen great success. But most, by far, have failed with it being a long-term strategy. That said, there are some pros and cons with it, and that's what I cover in this Minisode. I give my own advice, plus what the latest science says. Hope it helps! **PS: If you could rate and review the podcast , it...
Oct 28, 2021•18 min
I met James a few months back in Austin, TX for the first time through some mutual friends and we instantly hit it off. James is positive, high-energy, and always brings the best vibes. That same personality shined today in our chat together and I can't wait to share it with you. James has a career in corporate wellness and, on the side, he is an online fitness coach who helps athletes manage their health through mindset, accountability, and execution. He's a former Ohio State track and field at...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 136
You better bookmark this Minisode because I'm sharing all the secrets. This is the exact "formula" I use at the beginning of a fat loss phase with any client that signs up to work with me 1:1. If you follow it, you will be much better off than using any type of random math equation or calorie calculator. To make it easy on you, I've also included my article on the entire subject so you don't have to take any notes while you listen. But listen first because I drop a few tidbits not included in th...
Oct 21, 2021•16 min
I've had a couple of conversations with Alex off-air and they usually last at least 2 hours, so I knew we'd have no problems dropping some condensed wisdom for you today. Alex is the head of product and strategy for the very prestigious educational company: The Personal Training Development Center (the "PTDC"). I look to him for advice on many things, both personal and professional, so I was stoked to have him on to share his knowledge with our other fellow Responsible Delinquents. In this episo...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 135
These are my favorite types of Minisodes to do because I get to let you guys in on my weird tips that make my life better. I'm constantly tinkering with how to improve my well-being or health, so it's fun to share them here. There's a mix of both lifestyle tips and fitness tips, and I think they'll really make a difference if you take them seriously. Hope it helps! 50 (Pretty) Good Ideas To Make Your Life Better: https://mattmcleod.org/ideas **PS: If you could rate and review the podcast , it wo...
Oct 14, 2021•17 min
The chemistry of this episode with Sam was incredible and I'm so excited for you all to hear this one. I was recently on Sam's podcast, Transformation Talks , and we really hit it off. So, of course, I had to return the favor and he did not disappoint. Sam is an online nutrition coach, fat loss specialist, and a genuine dude with sick tattoos covering most of his body. He's a wealth of practical nutritional knowledge, so definitely give this a listen and then check him out. In this episode, we c...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 134
There are typically two camps of lifters when it comes to warm-ups: 1) those who skip them entirely and 2) those who take way too damn long with their foam rolling, mobility drills, core activation, yoga, sun worshiping, etc. As usual, the answer lies in the middle. And in this Minisode, I cover the basics of what you need in a warm-up and cool-down in less than 10 minutes of total gym time. By nailing these, you can guarantee healthier joints, fewer injuries, less stress, and more muscle gain. ...
Oct 07, 2021•21 min
I was happy to share some big news in this solo episode! I'm stoked to announce that I've become a Legion Athletics "athlete." Legion is the #1 best-selling brand of all-natural sports nutrition supplements. That's right—I've sold my soul to the supplement industry! ...but not really. I actually just really love everything Legion represents. I've had their founder, Mike Matthews, on the podcast in the past and we really hit it off. So I trust the man who runs it, plus their supplements are known...
Oct 05, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 133
This one was a banger. I went on quite a few rants and I might hurt some feelings. But, as I state in the Minisode, sometimes feelings need to be hurt because it can be a catalyst to change. I hope that's exactly what happens with this one. Well, I don't *want* to hurt your feelings, but if it's for your own good — you're welcome. We all need that kick in the ass sometimes. Embrace it. (And I hope it helps.) **PS: If you could rate and review the podcast , it would mean the world to me and it wo...
Sep 30, 2021•20 min
I was SO excited to have my first ever threesome today... on the podcast. I've never had two guests on the show at the same time, but I couldn't think of a better combo than Jared and Rico. Jared is an online fitness coach, speaker, podcaster, and business owner of Hamilton Trained. Rico has worked with some of the best fitness coaches in the industry as a videographer and published photographer. As much as I want to make a joke about both of them right now, I hope you check them out because the...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Fall is here, which means tailgating season is upon us. And here's the thing: we don't want to be the person who has to say 'no' to all the delicious tailgating food, but we also want to eat according to our goals at the same time. I say why not both? As usual, there's a middle ground. In this Minisode, I give my best advice and tactics on how to eat before, during, and after the tailgate. Even if you don't tailgate often, there are plenty of tips in here that you can use for any type of public ...
Sep 23, 2021•17 min
This was such a fun in-person podcast with my good friend, and fellow fitness coach, Austin Current. He's been on the podcast several times before and we always touch on unique topics, with a hint of ball-busting. In this episode, we covered: -Understanding the literal reality of time passing -Our experience of life up to this point -Comparing movies/TV shows vs real life -Gaining perspective on what matters -Sacrificing the now for the later -Mark Manson's quote on embracing the mundane -Why Au...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 131
First things first, I need to make it clear that you should be following some type of plan in the gym. If you're just winging it, you don't know if you're making progress or not because you have too much variety. So, get a plan. Next, you need to figure out how to make that plan adaptable to your ever-changing lifestyle. If your plan calls for 4 days per week, but you get busy with work and can only make it 3 days per week, how do you change it? In this Minisode, I break down some of my best pro...
Sep 16, 2021•19 min
In this solo episode, I decided to touch on a topic that is gaining popularity every year. We're all looking for the fountain of youth. Luckily, modern science, medicine, and technology are all getting better by the minute. Some things we can control, some things we can't. But in this episode, I touched on what the latest science says that you *can* control to help you live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Hope you enjoy. **PS: If you could rate and review the podcast , it would mean the wo...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 130
No new Minisode for this week, so we're throwing it back to one of my most popular editions. I had an online coaching client ask me, "at what point in a diet do you risk eating too few calories and start losing muscle mass?" It's a great question and one I don't think people consider enough. Most just worry about the number on the scale going down as fast as possible, but there's a crucial difference between WEIGHT loss and FAT loss. We want to aim for purely fat loss and retain, or build, as mu...
Sep 09, 2021•12 min
A quick definition of "leverage": a force multiplier of your effort, skills, and judgment. It's how to increase your input-to-output ratio. How can we change 10% in one area of our life that can generate a 100% improvement to our life? In this solo episode, I give eight different high leverage activities in fitness, nutrition, life, and more. Hope you enjoy! **PS: If you could rate and review the podcast , it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so...
Sep 07, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 129
