In today's episode we open the Mitch Mailbag and answer member questions this week on: How do you develop mental toughness and grit? Dr. Gundry said oats are for horses, not humans, what do you say? How to tackle urges to binge eat at night? Best way to burn belly fat? GRAB YOUR FREE METABOLIC JUMPSTART CHEATSHEET and discover the secret strategies I used to lose 60 pounds: https://mitchcalvert.com/free-cheat-sheet...
When his football/soccer dreams were dashed, Reece Hallard found his true passion... fitness. Reece Hallard is an online fitness coach based in the UK who helps busy career driven professionals build an unstoppable physique and thrive within the workplace. In today's episode, Mitch and Reece discuss: How finding the gym helped Reece go from skinny and low confidence to strong and empowered How shifting to online coaching during COVID led to him GAINING "COVID" 10 pounds The biggest lessons learn...
In today's episode, Mitch shares a proven blueprint to help busy parents drop up to 20 pounds without sacrificing family time or living in the gym. FREE MEAL PLAN/MACRO CALCULATOR: Do you want to lose weight or gain muscle? The Calvert Fitness custom calorie calculator will provide you with a starting point—complete with macros, calories, portions and sample meals—personalized for your body and your goals. Grab it at -> www.mitchcalvert.com/calculator
Mitch is joined by Calvert Fitness member , Anthony Greco, who recently reached rarified air, achieving 400 workouts in the program! From low energy and 5 cups of coffee to natural energy and a muscular compliment catchin' physique :) In this episode we also discuss: Anthony shared his reasons for joining the program, including wanting to eliminate bad habits, have more energy, and be a better father. He also mentioned his initial skepticism and the benefits he gained from being in the program. ...
In today's episode, Mitch is joined by Brian O'Brien, a rock star client who was runner-up in the spring "trip giveaway" challenge after dropping an eye-popping 30 pounds in 90 days (and he was <200 pounds to begin with) In this episode we discuss: Brian's decision to join Mitch's weight loss program despite being 12 hours away (online coaching!) Brian's "light bulb" moment seeing his dad get sick and feeling uncomfortable in his health Brian and Mitch discuss their weight loss journeys, emph...
The smartphone/cellphone is the greatest invention since sliced bread *BUT* it has its downsides... Joey's company, Aro, is on a mission to help people create more boundaries with phone usage by gamifying the experience of taking time away from our screens. Highlights include: The missed soccer goal that changed Joey forever "Out of sight, out of mind" The only way to reduce usage based on science 91% of us have our phone within arm's reach all day long! Start small just like with fitness - the ...
We're now firmly into "vacation season" The month of July brings about sun, sand, and beaches (cou*and beers*gh) It's a time where we (hopefully) can take a bit of time off and enjoy the warm weather with our family and friends. A common question our clients ask is how to handle their fitness regimen while on vacation... let's dive into our best 5 strategies today. REGISTER NOW FOR OUR FREE METABOLIC JUMPSTART CHALLENGE... And discover the secret strategies I used to lose 60 pounds the simple wa...
Today we have a treat for the dads (and moms) in our world! Mitch is joined by Nate Feathers ( instagram.com/dads_dont_babysit ), a father of 5 and Crossfit coach who balances all that effectively with a 9-5 in the corporate world. A dads' job in the 21st century goes way beyond providing. Nate's core message is Dads Don't Babysit. The statistics show absent fathers create adults with issues, so here's how to fix that! In today's episode we discuss: How Nate makes time for his own fitness How da...
Today's guest is Adrian Del Monte. He's a father, full-time English teacher, and co-founder of Men of Bedrock. In this episode, Adrian redefines discipline, his morning routine and how you can make yours stick, and the valuable lessons learned during his 16-week photoshoot prep. Other highlights include: - The Daily 15 he and his wife use to keep the communication lines open - His simple "Act of Service" that sets his day up for success and sets the tone for his standards as a father - How self-...
“Oh-M-G, why are you drinking that, don’t you know it’s poison?” Why is the topic of sugar-free beverages so polarizing? The latest headlines are making their way through social media spreading fear that Splenda damages DNA. So this articles aims to provide some peace of mind if you have a few packets of Splenda with your coffee or otherwise (Sure, drinking only water or using natural sweeteners may be your best fail-safe, but let’s dig in).
Mitch is joined by Rhyland Qually, a fellow strength coach from Winnipeg, where we discuss Rhyland's journey from being a chubby kid to becoming a boxing enthusiast and eventually a fitness coach. Rhyland participated in a fitness competition four years ago but was disappointed with his performance. He decided to do it again and worked on improving his posing and building more size, and came away with four medals this time. - 6:55 What was the difference? Rhyland hired a posing coach and a train...
All by itself, Ozempic isn't a magic pill. It does nothing but decrease your appetite. You see all the reports of "Ozempic Butt" and "Ozempic Face" out there, with many studies reporting as much as HALF the weight lost is lean muscle! Talk about skinny fat... But a simple fix for that is pairing it with a plan built to maintain lean muscle while effortlessly shedding fat. I have private coaching clients who have lost 10-plus pounds of pure body fat in a single month using this very protocol. I...
We're back with part 2 of how to live longer and better and THRIVE! (And it starts by laying the foundation in your younger years) The principles of these two podcasts should help you live longer without living in misery the last quarter of your life... That's what Dr. Peter Attia claims in his book Outlive. Today, we focus on what the science recommends you do in terms of nutrition to extend quality and length of life. Just 3 key principles...
On demand replay of our "Lose 10 Pounds in June" Masterclass last night! In it you will learn: - Dispel the 3 COMMON fat loss myths that are holding you back! - Discover the perfect 30-minute workouts for middle age. - Unveil the secret cardio plan that doesn't involve spin classes or cardio circuits. - Find out the missing link to staying mentally locked in to your fat loss plan! [00:57] : Agenda [2:29 ]: The unconventional path from fat to fit [3:49] : 3 fat loss myths to avoid [10:00] : The F...
The principles of these two episodes should help you live longer without living in misery the last quarter of your life... That's what Dr. Peter Attia claims in his book Outlive. Today, we focus on what the science recommends you do in terms of exercise to extend quality and length of life...
In today's episode we talk about two missing links to TRUE transformation. Sticking it out boils down to identity change + connection. You don’t need a babysitter, you need a system, support and connection to a community that builds you up, not break you down. Accountability is not a one-way street but two or more people teaming up and bringing value to the table. Once you do that, you become truly accountable. Listen in to see how to foster these two shifts so you don't fall off the wagon next ...
We're back and getting close to wrapping this up! (lol) Last episode, we left things off on the upswing in 2015... I had around 20 PT clients on the side … On top of my 9-5 demands promoting personal training and gym memberships by day at the Rady. And I was dipping my toe in the writing waters with regular articles in Men's Health and others. I got busier, and busier, and busier. ..All squeezed in the early AM and late PM around my day to day work demands. So I figured something would have to g...
In the previous episode in this 4 part series, I shared the rocky road my fat loss journey took until I figured things out long enough to lose 60ish pounds and keep it off. Now I want to take you on the roller coaster that was building this coaching practice (it was a rougher ride LOL) Fast forward to 2011 and I was four years into a career in communications, first as a sports reporter and now in PR pushing papers. And I wasn’t fulfilled. Fitness kept calling. I figured I got myself in shape and...
Hey, I'm back with part 2 of my 4 part trip down memory lane. So, I finished off the last one teasing my big wake-up call... It's best shared with a quick story. We've all been there. A night out, followed by the morning after waking up to notifications on your phone. “You’ve been tagged in a photo” Gulp. I faced this dire situation on Nov. 1, 2008. It wasn’t the fact I was dressed up in this ridiculous genie costume that was so humiliating… (although that’s pretty bad in retrospect) But the fac...
Calvert Fitness member James Blatz celebrates 60 pounds lost in Calvert Fitness and shares the keys to his success. Mitch sat down with James to talk about his biggest breakthroughs, and the misconceptions and mindset shifts he's overcome along the way. We'll also outline how we plan to ensure he keeps it off for life. [0:00] - Intro [1:30] - Spark that got him going [2:40] - First big breakthrough with Calvert Fitness [3:52] - His new understanding of nutrition [6:40] - The biggest wins from dr...
I’m taking this week to go right back to the start of my fitness journey now that Calvert Fitness is officially 11 years old this June… And share every painful detail, the good, the bad and the ugly because I think you'll avoid a lot of my mistakes if you read it.... Today, we start at the beginning. Because, well, that’s usually where stories start. So here goes...
Down 26lbs and on the way to 2023 goal! Simple 3M strategy that worked so well for Jayson... ✅ Movement = 8,000 - 10,000 steps most days ✅ Muscle = strength training 3x weekly to add new muscle tissue ✅ Meals = nailing my daily calories and protein most days (feeding my FUTURE self). I use MyFitness Pal app to track it. Simple. ✅ 3 litres of water everyday Credit to my Coach Mitch Calvert for the roadmap, accountability and great content, no nonsense simple approach. All you’ve got to do is the ...
I sat down with one of our Calvert Fitness coaching members, Shawn, yesterday to share what's working so well for him en route to losing 30 pounds in 9 weeks. This guy is Type A crazy busy, works part-time as a police officer while running a cold brew coffee company (Sheepdog). He realized he had nothing left to give at the end of the day and needed someone to step in to help him learn some new skills and relearn some old ones (that's me!) In the past he'd try to rush the process before summer, ...
Mitch is joined by fellow fitness coach and Canadian Andrew Martin (@martystrength_hockey) for a chat on how middle-aged beer league hockey players can make the most of their summers to stay (or get lol) in shape. Andrew talks about his playing career taking him from U Mass to Toledo, to a line brawl in Belfast, and a brief stint at Detroit Red Wings' camp. Injuries ultimately cut his career short and that helped inspire him to become a strength and conditioning coach in the first place. Questio...
Where is he now?! I started www.mitchcalvert.com as a blog documenting my fitness journey in June 2012. I was pumped I lost those 60 pounds and kept it off, and wanted to document and share my process with others. I remember meeting up with my tech buddy Andrew and registering the website from a Starbucks patio on south Pembina. I didn’t trust myself to get my first “online” client signed on until nearly a year later, in May 2013, after finishing my certifications with PN and CSCS. He answere...
I want to talk proximity is power. So I just got back from Houston. Part of a mastermind with other fitness coaches all over the world who think at a higher level than if I was just to stay in my local community. So I invested in putting myself in the right rooms around the right people to elevate my skill set, systems and ultimately, you know, become a better, more impactful coach. The theme of the event was to surround yourself with the right people. So one of the speakers I think it was Steve...
In the latest episode of the Winnipeg Weight Loss show, we go in a different direction and reveal the 8 books you must read to unlock your full potential and achieve lasting success. These books helped me go from a broke, overweight, struggling teen with no direction in life to someone much further along life's journey :) I've read these books countless times, and they've been massively influential at different stages in my life - because I took action and applied what I learned to my life. If y...
Summer is 60 days away even if it doesn't feel like it in Winnipeg… But summer bodies are built now! I’m going to reveal six secrets to help you go from low energy and lacking confidence… To having abs, energy and dripping with confidence in time for summer! We'll show you the 10% of actions that lead to 90% of results!(And a few next level hacks that'll be icing on the cake you definitely haven't heard of before) WITHOUT... - Crazy fad diets that make eating feel like a chore so you eat healt...
"I Burn Easily” At least that’s what I used to tell people while I sat in the pool with my shirt on... 260 lbs soaking wet. Growing up, I always had this anxiety around summer. It's supposed to the best time of the year, but it meant I no longer had a reason to wear a sweater vest to hide my moobs! And if somehow I ended up in a “shirtless” scenario, I’d pull out the “I burn easily” comment above to cover (literally) my butt. I was just so unhappy with the way I looked and felt on the beach that...
1 in 14 adults over 65 gets dementia and that number is increasing at an alarming rate. Here's what we know to help reduce your risk. Both in what you avoid and what to add to your life to drop your risk factor by 40%.
