Mitch Calvert grew up hiding in hoodies, skipping photos, and battling weight his entire childhood. He tried it all — fat burners, low-carb diets, hours of cardio — only to keep regaining the same 20 pounds over and over. Then in his 20s, a near-death experience with a bowel obstruction (after yet another extreme diet) forced him to finally face the truth: Fads weren’t the answer. Sustainability was. That rock-bottom moment became the start of a new life — and a new mission. Mitch lost 60 pounds...
Aug 13, 2025•30 min
I’m not here to sugarcoat it ... I let things slide this year. Maybe not as bulky as AI made me look in the thumbnail (LOL), nor like the average North American who's only form of exercise is carrying the chips from the pantry to the couch. But it's not up to my standards.. the scale gradually crept up, my pants got tighter, and the guy in the mirror wasn’t the guy I wanted to be. So I built a comeback plan. Not a fad. Not “bro science.” Just the same 5 habits I’ve used to help 1,500+ clients lo...
Aug 09, 2025•7 min
Reset Live Event Replay! Here’s your quick recap with timestamps: (2:24) The old way vs. the new way – and why “eat less, move more” fails (16:34) The Big 5 framework that guarantees results (29:00) The top fat loss lies you’ve been sold—and what actually causes sabotage (45:16) 6 simple tips to drop 2–4 lbs this week (without giving up your social life) (50:28) How to lock in results for good with the 3 C’s (Coaching, Community, Consistency) ⭐️ Want a starter pack? Get the FREE Metabolism Jum...
Aug 06, 2025•1 hr 3 min
When Terry first came to Cal Fit, he was stuck. He'd made some progress over the previous years, but wasn't near where he wanted to be despite restricting calories and running his face off. Years of trying “quick fixes” had left him frustrated, low on energy, and doubting if change was even possible. So we threw out the extremes and built something simple he could stick with: A plan that fit his busy schedule Strength training that didn’t wreck his joints Nutrition he actually enjoyed (yes, carb...
Aug 05, 2025•12 min
We’re breaking down the exact science behind: Why willpower always runs out (and what works instead) How to lock in your Big 5 habits without forcing it The #1 system shift that makes consistency feel automatic and even *gasp* fun! The real reason you “fall off” (and how to stop starting over) Plus — DM Mitch https://www.instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness with the word TRACKER and get the FREE🎁 Downloadable Cal Fit Big5 Habit Tracker No fluff. No fake hype. Just practical strategies you can us...
Jul 30, 2025•24 min
The Hard Truth About Time, Health, and What Really Matters... A few weeks ago, I lost my cousin. Just 48 years old. And it hit harder than I expected — not just because of how young he was, but because of what that age represents. Halftime. Backyard barbecues. Walking your daughter down the aisle someday soon. It made me reflect — not just on what I’m building, but on why I’m building it. And more importantly, what I might be missing along the way. This video isn’t about grief. It’s about presen...
Jul 22, 2025•4 min
Feeling fried? Here are 10 Ways to Stress Less When Life Gets Hard (to help your nervous system bounce back faster without finding it in snacks or screen time). Need a metabolism reset alongside? Grab the free one at www.mitchcalvert.com/free-cheat-sheet Connect With Mitch: ⭐️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness ⭐️ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mitch-calvert-online-fat-loss-coach/
Jul 16, 2025•24 min
How To Build The Perfect 30-Minute Workout | Cal Fit Client Call Why do we train the way we do at Cal Fit? In this Workout Wednesday call, Mitch and Associate Coach Abby break down the why behind our 30-minute workouts: ✅ Smart volume (not junk reps) ✅ Antagonist supersets for max efficiency ✅ Anaerobic abs to finish strong and spike VO2 max If you're short on time but still want results, this is how you make every minute in the gym count. Want a full-body plan built around this approach? Grab t...
Jul 09, 2025•22 min
Struggling to hit your calories and protein (CAP) goals without overcomplicating every meal? Especially during summer? You're not alone — and this coaching call breaks it all down. In this live Cal Fit member Q&A, we cover: The real reason most people miss their protein (and how to fix it) Simple 400–600 calorie meal formulas that actually work Smart ways to meal prep without burnout Real examples + rapid-fire feedback from clients just like you Whether you're feeling stuck with food trackin...
Jun 26, 2025•24 min
Let’s be real—tracking macros is easy compared to tracking your triggers. Because no matter how dialed in your workouts or meal plans are, if you’re carrying emotional weight… ... it’ll keep showing up on the scale, in your self-talk, and in the choices you make when life gets loud. This is the episode for the overthinkers, the perfectionists, the “I’ll be happy when…” crew. Inside this Woo Woo Wednesday group call for Cal Fit clients, I walk you through the real work: → Why emotional freedom is...
Jun 19, 2025•31 min
⭐️ Get the FREE CAP Calorie & Protein Calculator HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/calculator You’re not overweight because of carbs. You’re overweight because no one taught you how to use them. Most people cut carbs, feel awful, and eventually binge… then blame the food. But the issue isn’t the carbs. It’s when and how you’re eating them. In this video, I break down a smarter strategy that uses your body’s biology (hello GLUT4 🚪) to actually help with fat loss instead of fighting it. You’ll l...
Jun 18, 2025•4 min
⭐️ Get the FREE CAP Calorie Calculator HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/calculator 🎙️ “I Feel Better When I’m Fatter” Let’s talk about something most fitness pros don’t say out loud… For years, I chased being leaner. Under 15% body fat? That was the goal. But instead? I felt like trash when I tried to stay there. Sleep sucked. Mood crashed. Hunger never left. Turns out, getting ultra-lean might look good… but it doesn’t always feel good - especially if your body’s fighting you to stay there. In t...
Jun 13, 2025•5 min
This video breaks down what changed for me — and what’s possible for you, too. Yes, even if you're over 40. Subscribe or drop us a 5 star review (much appreciated!) for more real talk on what it actually takes to stay lean, strong, and sane after 40. PS - ⭐️ Get the FREE CAP Calorie Calculator HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/calculator
Jun 10, 2025•7 min
In this reshare of the Eh Podcast, Mitch breaks down his real-life, no-nonsense approach to health—no cutting out beer, burgers, or bedtime stories required. 🍺📚
Jun 06, 2025•54 min
7 Things I Quit to Finally Lose 60 lbs Today, I’m walking you through 7 things I quit to finally lose the belly fat — and keep it off. ⭐️ Get the FREE Calorie Calculator mentioned in the video HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/calculator Connect With Me: ⭐️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness ⭐️ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mitch-calvert-online-fat-loss-coach/
Jun 02, 2025•10 min
Beach Ready in 6 Weeks? Replay + Highlights From Fat Loss Over 40 Masterclass We covered real strategies that work for fat loss over 40, without fad diets or two-a-days. 📌 Key Takeaways (w/ Timestamps): [00:01:00] Intro + myth-busting icebreaker: why what worked in your 20s doesn’t work now [00:09:10] Healthy Body Fat Is Higher Than You Think [00:10:00] Why most diets fail after 40 — and what to do instead [00:16:45] Big 5 Framework explained (CAP control, hydration, sleep, steps, training) [00...
May 28, 2025•54 min
Tired of starting over every Monday? This isn’t another fad diet, it's a system built to sustain through any challenge. It’s a real-world system built for busy parents who want to lose belly fat, boost energy, and feel good in their clothes again—without counting every carb or killing themselves in the gym. In this video, I break down my 5-step system used by 1,600+ clients who wanted real, lasting change. It's the same system I used to lose 60 pounds over 2 decades ago and have refined ever sin...
May 24, 2025•4 min
Are your lifts helping you… or slowly breaking you? In this Workout Wednesday session exclusive to Cal Fit clients, Coach Abby breaks down: ✅ How to squat safely with proper depth ✅ Deadlift cues that protect your back ✅ Common mistakes 90% of people make ✅ Simple form tweaks that instantly boost performance ✅ How to press and pull to stay healthy, prevent low back pain and maximize muscle gains 🎯 Hit play and clean up your form—your joints (and results) will thank you. ⭐️ Get the FREE Metaboli...
May 21, 2025•36 min
Mitch discussed the difference between his old and new self, emphasizing the importance of focusing on becoming the kind of person who attracts results naturally rather than chasing them. He dives into 4 ways to embody the new version capable of changing and how to navigate the Dunning Kruger Effect to do it. ⭐️ Get the FREE Metabolism Jumpstart Secrets Guide HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/free-cheat-sheet Whenever you're ready to drop 20 lbs with 1:1 support from Mitch: ⭐️ Book a FREE Consultat...
May 15, 2025•19 min
I tried every wrong way to drop weight... 💊 Pills 🥗 Starvation diets ⏰ Endless cardio 🙈 Hiding from the scale Nothing worked — until I finally cracked the code and dropped 60 lbs (and kept it off for 20+ years). If you're tired of the yo-yo cycle and want a real, sustainable strategy — I made a short video breaking it all down. 🎥 Check out the video for the PATH to the Promised Land. No gimmicks. No fads. Just what actually works. Need a simple next step place to start after watching? -> ...
May 13, 2025•5 min
In this live training (Cal Fit member exclusive) you're getting a peak behind the curtain on our weekly lives. In today's training, you'll discover... Why hunger isn’t just about willpower (and what actually drives it) The 3 overlooked (but obvious) tactics that make hunger manageable Mitch's 6 BEST Hunger Curbing Tips How to eat MORE and lose fat faster while feeling fuller—yes, really Whether you're constantly fighting the fridge or just want to stay in control on weekends, this one’s for you....
May 07, 2025•19 min
In this episode, CTV reporter Ainsley McPhail gets real about the pressure to look “perfect” on camera, her struggles with body image and yo-yo dieting behind the scenes, and how she’s learning to rewrite the script. ⭐️ Get the FREE Metabolism Jumpstart Secrets Guide HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/free-cheat-sheet Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help: ⭐️ Book a FREE Consultation Call to consider 1:1 coaching with Cal Fit: https://workwithmitch.ca Connect With Mitch: ⭐️ Instagram: https:/...
May 06, 2025•31 min
New month, clean slate. May is about doing less, but doing it better. Let's zoom out and lock in your strategy with the 'perfect fitness blueprint' I use with myself and clients. ⭐️ Get the FREE Metabolism Jumpstart Secrets Guide HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/free-cheat-sheet Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help ⭐️ Book a FREE Consultation Call with me: https://workwithmitch.ca Connect With Me: ⭐️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness ⭐️ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/...
May 01, 2025•31 min
If you're over 40 and feel like your energy, focus, and recovery have taken a nosedive...this breaks down the 4 supplements I personally use to feel like I’m 20 — even with a busy life, two kids, and a dad bod history. These have stood the test of time based on bloodwork, anecdotally how I feel on them vs off, and the research proving their worth. It's a short list that checks all those boxes. No fluff. No MLM junk. Just the exact products and dosages I’ve tested on myself and my clients for rea...
Apr 22, 2025•4 min
On this live training, we covered some of the most advanced (and misunderstood) fat loss tools I use with clients over 40 to help them drop stubborn weight — without giving up pizza night or spending hours in the gym. Here’s a peek at what you’ll learn: Protein Pacing – How to time your intake to supercharge your metabolism GLP-1 Medications – The real deal on weight loss drugs (and who they’re actually for) Fat Loss Sprints – Short, aggressive phases that move the needle fast Advanced Workout T...
Apr 17, 2025•49 min
10 Secrets From People Who Lost Weight and Keep It Off (based off over 120 clients who lost 30+ pounds and kept it off) Get the FREE Metabolism Jumpstart mentioned in the video HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/free-cheat-sheet Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help: Get on the wait list for 1:1 coaching with Mitch: https://calvertfitness.kit.com/waitlist Connect With Me: ⭐️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness ⭐️ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mitch-calvert-online-fat-loss...
Apr 14, 2025•7 min
Still doing random workouts from YouTube? Still chasing soreness and sweating instead of results? You can't wing your workouts and get optimal outcomes! In this training, I break down the 5 Workout Rules that actually move the needle—so you can build muscle, drop fat, and get more done in less time. It’s not about doing more. It’s about doing the right things better. 📺 Watch before your next workout. You’ll thank me later... What's in the short training... ✅ The 5 rules of muscle growth after 4...
Apr 09, 2025•27 min
4 New Tricks to Get Fit for Summer... Let me know which one you're going to try first! ⭐️ Get the CAP Calorie Calculator HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/calculator Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help: ⭐️ Book a FREE Consultation Call with me: https://workwithmitch.ca Connect With Me: ⭐️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness ⭐️ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mitch-calvert-online-fat-loss-coach/...
Mar 26, 2025•7 min
📌How to Stay on Track With Weight Loss on Weekends (Without Missing Out!) Weekends and social events don’t have to derail your progress. In this video, I’m breaking down exactly how to navigate weekends without feeling like you’re taking two steps forward, one step back. You'll discover a few key tactics: ✅ How to enjoy weekends with the 5/2 Method ✅ The "Starving Kid in Africa" fallacy and how to overcome peer pressure ✅ The Work Back Method To Fit in Meals Out If weekends keep undoing your we...
Mar 19, 2025•22 min
It's never about the number alone. Here's what to track to ensure you're losing the right kind of weight. ⭐️ Get the FREE Metabolism Jumpstart Secrets Guide HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/free-cheat-sheet Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help: ⭐️ Book a FREE Consultation Call with me: https://workwithmitch.ca Connect With Me: ⭐️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness ⭐️ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mitch-calvert-online-fat-loss-coach/...
Mar 13, 2025•19 min