Build A Better You

In this episode, I talk about the 8 things you need to do everyday to lose weight. This isn’t to say that if you don’t do any of these things you won’t lose weight, but in my experience working with people, those who practice these things are most successful at being able to not only lose the weight, but keep it off. I am looking to take on new online coaching clients for the month of October as w...

In this episode, I talk about how you can still enjoy eating out while keeping your meals healthy and lower-calorie so that you can achieve your fat loss goals without feeling you’re depriving yourself of a good time. I am looking to take on new online coaching clients for the month of October as well so if you need extra help and accountability to lose fat, build muscle, and improve your relation...

In this episode, I talk about how you can stop dieting and transition from your deficit to maintenance. This is a common question I get from people who have been successful with a fat loss phase and want to transition to a maintenance or even muscle-building surplus phase. I lay it all out in this episode as well as my usual tangents. Enjoy :) As always, thank you so much for listening and if you...

In this episode, I talk about the top 10 most common muscle-building mistakes I see both as a fitness enthusiast and fitness professional. As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review and brief comment about how this podcast has helped you! Please reach out with any questions or concerns! 1-on-1 Online Coaching: https://www.austinchanfitn...

In this episode, I talk about all things protein. Basically, everything you’ve wanted to (or didn’t want to) know about the protons. I cover the most common questions I get regarding protein like: What is protein? Why protein is important for weight loss? Why protein is important for muscle building? How much protein? Overrated/underrated sources of protein? Protein staples? As always, thank you s...

In this episode, I talk about: What does your metabolism consist of? Do bigger people have slower metabolisms? How to “boost” your metabolism? Can you “slow” your metabolism? How this all relates back to energy balance? As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review and brief comment about how this podcast has helped you! Please reach out w...

In this episode, I talk about 5 common fitness supplements you’ve likely heard of, what they exactly do, what to look out for in each of them, and how they exactly work (if they do work). They are as follows: Preworkout Creatine Products Protein Products BCAAs/EAAs Fat Burners I also have a very exciting sponsorship announcement to make regarding the topic of this episode! As always, thank you so...

In this episode, I talk about all the basics you need to know to get started with lifting weights. For many, getting into lifting can seem seriously scary and intimidating because you’re scared of doing exercises improperly, don’t want to increase your risk of getting injured, or just don’t want to look foolish. However, we’ll go over some of the basics you need to know in order to have a successf...

In this episode, I talk about what to do if you struggle with snacking. This is by far one of the biggest struggles I see especially with those who are looking to lose weight. Ultimately, it comes down to finding out why you are snacking. This could be due to many reasons which we dive into in this podcast. As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a...

In this episode, I talk to Jeff who is a fellow fitness/nutrition coach, personal trainer, and member of the Online Fitness Business Mentorship. We mainly talk about Jeff’s fitness journey and how he has gotten over drug addiction, filters out the BS in the fitness industry, and helps people lose fat, get healthy, and improve their relationship with food. As always, thank you so much for listening...

In this episode, I talk about how to lose weight without having to count calories. Now, always keep in mind that although you don’t need to count calories, know that calories always do count towards your intake whether you’re aware of them or not. However, I do understand that there are people who aren’t able to count calories due to certain conditions or restraints. This can also help if you are...

In this episode, I talk about all you need to know about cardio including: •What is considered cardio •How much cardio you should do •What form of cardio is best •Combining cardio and weight lifting •LISS vs HIIT cardio •And other random cardio related tangents As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review and brief comment about how this...

In this episode, I talk about my list of the top 3 most common weight loss struggles (and their solutions of course). I talk about what the struggles are, why most people go through them, and of course, my best suggestions on how to tackle these struggles. As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review and brief comment about how this podca...

In this episode, I talk about my list of the ‘5 Underrated Weight Loss Tips.’ These are in my experience my top 5 underrated weight loss tips. Time and time again, after having spoken with people about weight loss. People have ideas about dieting and food choices, exercising, and even using supplements, but more often than not, people neglect the things I discuss in this podcast. So hopefully, by...

In this episode, I talk about my list of the ‘5 Unsexy Truths About Fat Loss.’ While I always preach that fat loss should be made as enjoyable and easy as possible, know that the journey itself is not easy at all. There are just simply going to parts of the journey that happen, aren’t the sexiest and most enjoyable, and something you’ll have to push yourself and stay consistent through in order to...

In this episode, I talk about the top 5 things you need to focus on for a successful fat loss journey. Obviously the first thing and only thing is going to be a calorie deficit (duh). But I also dive into more detail about all the nuances you need to address for a calorie deficit in order to optimize it. That way you can finally be successful and make it sustainable for you because you most likely...

In this episode, I talk about why we as people struggle so much with staying consistent even though we know what’s ‘right’. I also talk about some ways to help you overcome the mental barrier of doing what’s in your best interest rather than giving in those obstacles that may come up. As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review and brief...

In this episode, I share my top exercises for building the shoulders or delts. I go over the 3 parts of the shoulder muscle, what their anatomical functions are, and my top exercises to train each part efficiently and effectively. I also discuss some common mistakes I see a lot of people have made including myself. Personally, I think shoulders are by far the most underrated muscle group but can r...

In this episode, I share my top 3 exercises for building glutes. I go over why I chose each of them, how they specifically target the glutes, common cues to help you get the most out of these exercises, and some common mistakes I see people do on social media as well as through working with people in person. And regardless of whether you’re a girl, guy, or whatever gender, building a great pair of...

In this episode, I share my top 10 best pieces of nutrition advice I’ve learned through the years of my own fitness journey and through coaching individuals. This is by no means all inclusive and/or the ‘best’ pieces of advice ever, but they were certainly the biggest lessons and takeaways I’ve learned over the years. As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, plea...

In this episode, I share my top 10 best pieces of workout advice through my years of personal experience working out and coaching individuals. This is by no means all inclusive and/or the ‘best’ pieces of advice period, but they are certainly the ones that stand out to ME the most. By the way, these are pulled directly from one particular TikTok video I did. I just decided to use that same format...

In this episode, I talk about the single most important piece of fitness advice I have, specifically for women. Obviously I am not a woman, but in my experience working with women, I find that this is the most common issue they face in terms of getting closer to building the body they want. I also dive into ways to help facilitate this one tip and to form a better mindset with nutrition and exerci...

In this episode, I talk about my top 5 recommendations to help you build more muscle more quickly. Firstly, no this is not a sales pitch to tell you buy my latest and greatest pills, powders, and potions to help you gain 20 lbs of muscle in 4 weeks, but rather 5 ways to improve the way you train and help you get more out of your workouts. For some of you, these tips may sound like common sense, bu...

In this episode, I talk about why you don’t look lean yet. This is constantly a question I get asked. Usually along the lines of people working out for a long period of time and not looking the way they want to look or just simply look “soft” and not lean, fit, and muscular (realistically is what 99% of us want). I break down some mistakes you’re probably making with your diet and training and how...

In this episode, I talk about how to stay full in a calorie deficit because let’s be honest, dieting and being in a calorie deficit isn’t the most fun thing in the world. You have to eat less pizza, pay attention to what you put into your body, and deal with being hungry. But it also doesn’t have to be the worst thing in the world! There are plenty of ways to make it less sucky. Anyways, I hope th...