The Performance-Based Fat Loss Podcast

In this episode, Jaclyn and Shane break down everything you need to know about building muscle — the process, the psychology, and why the body you actually want probably weighs more than you think. If you've been stuck in fat loss mode wondering why you're not seeing the tone and definition you want, this episode is for you. Topics we touch on: Why building muscle has to come before fat lo...

In this episode, Jaclyn and Shane break down the metabolic reset — the phase that comes before any fat loss phase, and the step nearly every diet skips. If you've been white-knuckling your way through restriction, slashing calories, and training harder while the scale refuses to move, this episode explains why that's happening and what to do instead. They cover what a reset actually is, wh...

In this episode, Jaclyn and Coach Shane are tackling one of the most common frustrations we hear from every single person who walks through our doors. You train hard. You eat well. You show up even when you don't feel like it. You track your food, you meal prep, you do everything you've been told to do. So why don't you look like it? If you've ever felt like your effort and your results are comple...

Most parents are told they just don't have enough time. In this episode, Jaclyn Maxwell and Head Coach Shane Organ break down what nutrition actually looks like for busy parents — and why perfection is never the requirement for getting real results. If you've been putting your health goals on the back burner because life with kids feels too unpredictable… this will change how you think abo...

This episode features our RAY of sunshine — Coach HOLLY! Our first ever Assistant Coach and former CrossFit athlete sharing her journey from the box to the nutrition world, why carbs changed everything for her as an athlete, and how she helps women stop shrinking and start fuelling for the body they're actually building. Whether you're a CrossFitter, a lifter, or someone who's been afraid of the s...

In this episode, Jaclyn and Shane break down the fundamentals of macros and calories — not as a restrictive diet tool, but as a way to finally understand what your body actually needs. If you've ever wondered whether tracking is worth it, where most people go wrong, or how to eventually stop tracking altogether, this episode is for you. You'll learn: What macros actually are and why tracki...

Whether you're traveling for work or pleasure — a quick conference trip or a two-week vacation — staying on track with your health goals doesn't have to mean restriction or stress. In this episode, Jaclyn and Shane share their personal experiences and practical strategies for navigating travel without sacrificing progress — or the experience itself. Topics covered: How water retention and...

This episode features one of our team members, Coach Kayla, an accomplished powerlifter, sharing her journey from CrossFit to competitive powerlifting, her strategic weight class decisions, and how she navigates nutritional challenges as a shift worker. Whether you're an athlete, a coach, or someone managing irregular hours, Kayla's insights are invaluable for aligning performance with per...

In this episode, Jaclyn and Shane break down what chronic dieting is actually doing to your body and mind. Whether you're intentionally cutting calories or unknowingly under-eating, the consequences go far beyond just a stalled scale — think fatigue, muscle loss, hormonal disruption, and a metabolism that's working against you. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right...

In this episode of the Performance-Based Fat Loss Podcast, Jaclyn and Shane dive deep into everything you need to know about protein — from sources and intake strategies to its crucial role in muscle growth and fat loss. Whether you're new to tracking macros or looking to optimize your diet, this discussion offers actionable tips to boost your protein intake effectively. You'll learn: The...

Most fitness advice is backwards. In this episode, Jaclyn Maxwell and Head Coach Shane Organ break down how to lose fat without sacrificing performance—and why traditional dieting is keeping you stuck. If you’ve been training hard, eating “clean,” and still not seeing results… this will change how you approach fat loss. You’ll learn: Who we are—and what JS Strength & Conditioning actually stan...