100% Real With Ruby; nutrition, strength, fat loss, muscle, macros - without the fluff

youre actually doing the hard yards. youre not always dieting. youre training hard... yet you’re not seeing the shape, definition, or energy you know you should be seeing by now. and the worst part? you start questioning yourself. wondering if something’s broken. if this is just what happens as you get older. let me be clear.... this isn’t just about age either. this is going to be a strategy that...

think your scan results are telling the truth? they’re not. in this episode of 100% real with ruby, we expose the inaccuracies in body fat testing—from DEXA to InBody to those dodgy bathroom scales. these tools promise precision but deliver confusion, making you question progress that’s actually real. you’ll learn: • why your "lean mass" isn't just muscle • how carbs, hydration, and timing screw w...

Eating less but not seeing results? Learn why your body isn’t responding and what it actually takes to get leaner, stronger, and finally feel in control again. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m barely eating... so why isn’t anything changing?” —this episode is for you. Because the truth is, eating less doesn’t always lead to weight loss. In fact, for many women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, it’s the very...

she did it all “right.” ran herself into the ground. trained 7 days a week. powerlifted. ate low carb. cut calories. but nothing really changed. her strength stalled. her back hurt. and she was exhausted by 3pm most days. she blamed age. until she stopped. and started eating carbs. and she’ll tell you straight: → overtraining didn’t build muscle → low carb didn’t make her lean → all-or-nothing mad...

its not a real plateau!! and heres how you can break it.... the real dieting dilemma is this; where by and Tom go all in on one of the most misunderstood topics in the fitness world: maintenance calories. Spoiler? If you’ve been stuck at 1500 calories for months and still feel flat, tired, or like your body is holding onto everything… that is not your maintenance—that’s your body surviving. We bre...

in this episode, ruby joins nikias to dismantle one of the biggest paradoxes in fitness: how your constant pursuit of fat loss might be the very thing keeping you stuck. if you’ve ever felt like you’re trying your hardest—but the scale won’t budge, your body won’t change, and you’re exhausted from tracking and starting over—this conversation is for you. we dig deep into the psychological traps beh...

want long term results? this is what noone tells you about finding your "why"  wanting goals and knowing how great is is for you isnt enough to get you consistently doing the thing If you know what to do but still can’t stick to it... this episode is for you. You keep saying you want it. You keep starting over. And you’re tired of feeling like you’re the problem. In this episode, I talk with Dal a...

You thought you were ready to diet. You felt strong, focused, and "mentally there." But somehow, despite your best intentions, you're stuck. You’re tired, nibbling more, lifting less, and your body? Not responding like it used to. In this raw, real episode, Ruby breaks down one of the most frustrating places to be as a high-performing woman in a fat loss phase: when your body slips i...

do you keep telling yourself "i'll build muscle after this next fat loss phase"... but that phase never really ends? : you can't out-diet poor training. and you can't shortcut the time it takes to actually build muscle. • what if your "maintenance" calories are actually holding you back?  • why obsessing over the scale is stopping your physique progress  • how to br...

Why Eating More Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Fat Loss JourneyAre you stuck in a fat loss phase but secretly burning out? Are you scared that taking a break means failure, laziness, or losing progress? In this episode of 100% Real with Ruby, we tackle one of the most misunderstood—and most important—strategies in sustainable body transformation: the strategic diet break. This isn’t about quit...

In this engaging conversation, Ruby Cherie and Sarah Carne delve into the complexities of body transformation, emphasizing the importance of building muscle before focusing on fat loss. They discuss the common obsession with scale weight among women and how it can hinder progress. The conversation highlights the need for a mindset shift towards performance and strength training, rather than merely...

what if i told you that macros, steps, and even protein aren’t the things keeping you stuck? this episode is a reality check for anyone doing "everything right" and still not seeing the results they want. we’re talking about the big lie that’s sold to women in fitness: that if you just eat clean and train hard, you’ll get the body you want. but here’s the truth: it’s not about training harder — it...

If you’ve ever blamed yourself for “not having enough willpower”… this episode is going to change your life. Ruby sits down with behavior change researcher Dr. Gary Mendoza to blow up the outdated narratives that keep women stuck in toxic cycles of over-dieting, under-eating, and chasing perfection. if you’ve ever said “i know what to do, i just don’t do it”—this is for you. if you’ve ever stepped...

feel like you’ve been stuck in a fat loss loop that never ends? like no matter how hard you try, your body just doesn’t respond anymore? this episode is for every woman who’s been tracking, dieting, starting over—and still feeling heavier, more tired, and more defeated than ever. i break down the real reason you’re stuck (hint: it’s not your willpower) and why stepping away from fat loss might be...

Why You’re Not Seeing the Results You Deserve—Even When You’re Doing Everything “Right” You’re lifting weights. You’re watching your calories. You’re trying to eat more protein. And yet… your body still doesn’t look the way you thought it would. So you start to wonder— “Is it my hormones?” “Is it because I’m getting older?” “Maybe I’m not trying hard enough...?” In this episode, I sit down with @p...

0 big training mistakes keeping you stuck in a plateau (and how to fix them) you’re training hard. maybe you’re even sore all the time. you’re doing all the “right” things—yet progress feels flat, frustrating, or just plain nonexistent. you’re likely stuck because your training lacks strategic progression . and in this episode, i’m breaking down the 10 biggest training mistakes that keep women pla...

(03:34) Prioritizing How You Feel Over Numbers The focus shifts from mere numbers on a scale to the overall feeling of wellbeing. Mike’s analogy of “living on volume eight” encourages listeners to measure success by how energized and fulfilled they feel, promoting a holistic view of health. (05:14) The Real Culprit: Highly Palatable Foods Mike explains that it’s not simply sugar or carbs alone, bu...

In today's podcast episode, we're diving deep into one of the most frustrating aspects of fitness: feeling stuck despite consistent training and effort. If you've ever wondered why your legs aren't changing, why your strength has plateaued, or why your workouts have lost their spark, this episode is for you. We'll unpack common misconceptions like the belief that more exercises...

🔹 Why do you keep getting in your own way? 🔹 You say you want change—so why does it feel like you’re the one stopping yourself? 🔹 If self-sabotage had a step-by-step manual, would you recognize the patterns? This episode exposes the unspoken playbook of self-sabotage —the exact thought patterns, behaviors, and mental traps that keep you stuck. But more importantly? We’re rewriting the script......

If you’re exhausted from trying diet after diet without lasting success, you’re missing the real issue.... the real question? Are you truly stuck, or is your mindset quietly sabotaging your progress? In this raw, powerful episode of "100% Real with Ruby," we're unpacking the uncomfortable truth behind feeling stuck and why surface-level fixes—like better time management—aren’t solving the real iss...

Are you STILL believing these fat loss myths? The Ultimate Guide to Fat Loss, Body Composition & Carb Myths – Alan Aragon Unpacks the Truth" Tired of misinformation about fat loss, metabolism, and carbs? In this episode of 100% Real with Ruby, I sit down with renowned nutrition expert Alan Aragon to debunk the biggest myths keeping you stuck in the endless cycle of dieting, regaining weig...

Focusing on the Wrong Things – Why Your Hard Work Isn’t Paying Off You’re training hard, watching what you eat, tracking your macros, lifting consistently—so why isn’t your body reflecting the effort? The frustration is real, and you’re not alone. The truth is, most people are stuck focusing on the wrong things. They’re obsessing over fat loss when they should be prioritizing muscle gain, cutting...

TOM IS BACK for an anti-wellness wankery episode again!!! – The Truth About Strength Training, Menopause & Why You’re Not Seeing Results Struggling with stubborn body changes, slower progress, and the constant noise of social media telling you what you should be doing? You’re not alone. Women over 35+ are being bombarded with misleading fitness and nutrition advice—and it’s keeping them stuck...

# 384/ Why Building Your Metabolism is the Only Sustainable Solution Welcome to 100% Real with Ruby, where we strip away the BS in the fitness industry and talk about what really matters when it comes to transforming your body. In this episode, we’re diving into the myths that keep you stuck, the bad coaching practices that do more harm than good, and the real strategies that actually get you resu...

In this episode of 100% Real with Ruby, I’m joined by Max Waldron, a coach, strength expert, and gym owner who has navigated multiple dimensions of the fitness industry. Together, we dive deep into the often-misunderstood differences between coaching and training, the mental and emotional barriers holding people back, and why fat loss isn’t sustainable as a lifestyle. Max brings his no-BS approach...