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NO CARBS AFTER 6pm Let’s say Bob works a 9-5 job . He is in a hurry so he rushes off to McDonalds for breakfast. Has his bacon and egg mc muffin meal with a large cappuccino . He has lunch at 12pm which is usually a pie, focaccia or a burger from the local shop. If he packed his lunch it’s a can of tuna on crackers. . He finishes work at 5 gets home has dinner at 7pm then watches the block, the ba...

Had a blast catching up with Luke Patten for this chat. We spoke a bit about his NRL career and how he delt with the difficult times. How he got himself mentally prepared for not only the big games but every game. The General started his NRL career at the Illawarra Steelers, played in a grand final for the St George Dragons in 1999. He started of playing in the center position before progressing t...

Forget the thief waiting in the alley to snatch your wallet. What about the thief in your mind? You are not your thoughts. You don’t need to believe everything you think. Your thoughts are not you and it’s up to you to change them. The theif is laziness, comfort, negativity, insecurity.. We all have a seed of achievement in us, waiting to be put into action, waiting to take you to the next level....

Joe Willams was a former NRL player and a professional boxer. Apart from being involved with professional sport for over 15 years, Joe spoke about his constant battles with mental health which lead him down a path of destruction and a suicide attempt. Joe spoke about his journey to discover and now spends his time working to inspire youth through motivational speaking workshops. He has worked with...

Today I had a chat with Gavin Badger. Gavin has been in the NRL system for 15 years he is known for being the good guy of the NRL, the way he connects to players is the reason why he is one of the most respected in the game. We spoke on the mindset behind being an athlete. What a week of training looks like. How many km they run per week and we also touched base on Gavin's nutrition. If you would...

Everyday is shaped by your personal world view of how you see things. Over the years we have consumed so much information on what to do and what not to do but what are the stories that matter? That create change? I was thinking back this week on the impact some of my high school teachers had on me and the impact they have left on me moving forward. What are some of your stories? Want my free 7 fat...

Some motivation on this wednesday. Do the boring work.. stop looking for the shiny objects. I get it I was just like you! I still am! but there are some things that are true time and time again and that is the fundamentals. The fundamentals never lie. Enjoy, Subscribe and Review

Today we are joined by Zach Mobius. Zach is a former Uber strategist. He is the created of Biz in a box and he shares some valuable insight into why we need to focus on doing, why speed matters and why your to-do list never gets done. Sit back, have a drink, enjoy a coffee you're going to love this one. Connect with Zach on Instagram: zachmobius If you want more of my free nutrition content join m...

What do you really want? What meaning are you attaching to things? We all get stuck, we all get confused. Why habits, rituals and disciplines will change your life

The big 30! Yesterday it was my big 30th, I shared what my weekend away was like, How me and Bec spent it and how Im starting to become more aware. Why more is not always better, better is better.

Marc is a former US military officer now turned strength coach. While he faced many struggles during his away he has faced no shortage of problems during this pandemic. We spoke on how being authentic is the only way to create change. The best training advice for general population and much more.

People have tried a shit load of diets.  Gym memberships are at an all time high. People are doing more diets than ever. Yet obesity numbers are higher than ever... Why is this? Fat Loss is always first discussed but what next?  Where does the success lie? Success lies in periodisation, we must go through certain phases, a start (a fat loss phase) a stop (refeeds and diet breaks) and a r...

95% of diets fail because there is no exit from the diet. Whats the exit known as? The reverse diet and it is key to any dietary success

Brandon Watson is a nutrition coach from Texas who teaches  people how to create success and still enjoy life. He is big on enjoying the little things like having a beverage and not restricting yourself from the things you enjoy. Brandon recently retired from serving as a Fire fighter for the past 20 years, the experience he encountered was that while his team mates were fit to past the test...

Habits are nothing more than behaviours repeated enough times that it becomes automatic. Once you have created one habit (which is the hardest part) its all about stacking new ones on top of eachother. This goes for any part of your life you want betterment in. Fitness, Health, Business, Family, Life. Just like you brush your teeth, have a shower, you can create new positive habits that will event...

Jacob works with survivors of institutional child abuse but this wasn't always the case.  Jacob had a tough upbringing, growing up in housing commission. His father went to prison at a young age due to gang related violence and Jacob followed suit getting caught up in fights, drugs and alcohol leading him down a dark path where he was facing 25 years in prison. Jacob talks about how he turned ever...

We are constantly told that there is a solution to our problems. That this is the last diet that will solve the problem yet as a society we are fatter than ever. Why is this? Information over load.  Big corporations promising bandaid solutions to peoples problems. I give my thoughts on what I have witnessed first hand from my clients. I hope you get some value from this. https://intervalfatloss.co...

You are what you repeatedly do Have you heard this? What does this really mean? Today I discussed how we create a new identity/ self image. Habits change our identity. The more you repeat a behavious the more you reinforce the identity associated with that behavious. Your identity is shaped by what you repeatedly do. The more you do something (habit), the more evidence you have, The more you start...

Today I met up with a young trainer who approached me and wanted my advice on how to get started and grow. Firstly, this is still crazy to me. I jumped at the opportunity because I know how hard this industry is and how hard it is to grow and stay motivated so we chatted I answered her questions and thought I should share some of what we talked about with you guys. If you want to join my free face...

Cardio alone SUCKS! For Fat Loss.. Here’s Why.. Let me explain. Now if you’re a runner or your training for an event, sport then this isn’t for you, but if you’re going for a jog everyday or going on the treadmill, elliptical trainer every single day until you break a sweat, hoping to lose Fat this is definitely for you. What you want to consider is that every time your exercise your body is tryin...

Today I was joined by Aaron Nash.  Aaron Nash is a fellow Arete Syndicate leader, lead by Andy Frisella and Ed Mylett.  He is the owner of 4 Platinum Fitness Locations and goal is to franchise and take over the world with his well authentic, genuine care to helping individuals be their best while losing Fat at the same time. Aaron came from an athletic background, playing sports up until his late...

I’ve kind of got a problem with set meal plans. Have you ever followed a diet for 6-10 weeks lost a bunch of weight and put it all back on? Continued to do more gym classes, more cardio and STILL couldn’t shift the weight? Have you heard of any of these? If so... run the other way... FAST #1 - You must eat every 2-4 hours ..... bullshit #2 - Eat Low Carb keep insulin low do high intensity training...

You may or may not have heard this before. The only way to lose Fat, get learner and show off your toned mid section at Bondi beach is to consume less calories than you burn. Lets say your body is maintaining its weight at 2000 calories in order for you to lose fat you have got to eat less than 2000 calories daily to lose fat. REGARDLESS OF WHAT YOU EAT! you can eat broccoli all day but if you eat...

Zoe Stern is a Personal Trainer / Nutrition Coach and Aerialist based in Las Vegas.  We spoke on the importance of designing the life you want. Through years of hard work Zoe has proven that you can travel, experience the world and change lives in the mean time. Enjoy, Don't forget to share and subscribe guys!! Connect with Zoe on Instagram: @trainsternstyle Find me at: @movewithmatt Join my...

What a time!!! What a guy. Lomalito Moala is a former 2x commonwealth games boxer who represented Tonga. Early in life he made many sacrifices and grinded his way to the top and with the best in the world fighting the likes of Lomachenko & Josh Taylor. We spoke on what it truely takes to be the best at what you do. The mindset, the work, the study. His now working out of PCYC Cabramatta using...