Living Lean

Unpopular truth: The belief that “slow and steady fat loss is best” is flawed at best, and keeping a lot of people UNHEALTHY. There's a dated train of thinking around fat loss that goes something like this... "If you care about your (or your clients) health or KEEPING your results, you must lose weight slowly." But as an online nutrition coach, I’ve seen the exact opposite time and...

Today, I'm joined by my close friend Cody Smith for a super vulnerable & helpful conversation on personal development & becoming a better version of yourself. What started off as a conversation about functional fitness became a deep dive into how to work through insecurities, find purpose, be a better person, and "have it all" with a life that's amazing in all 4 quadran...

Q+A! Today, I'm joined once again by Chaz Spackman. Today, you'll get answers to questions like... >> How long should you spend in a deficit vs. at maintenance? >>  How to program for maximum bicep gains >> Marketing advice for online coaches >> Our favorite books ...And much more. Follow Chaz on IG here , and check out his podcast Lost & Lifting Talk here . C...

Most people's bodies stop changing after their first few years of training. Once you reach the "intermediate" stage in your career as a lifter, you can easily watch an entire year of training go by, only to realize you haven't made any progress (been there). As you become more experienced, avoiding stagnation requires following a smarter, more well-structured training model......

Dr. Sean's is truly a hard person to describe - his company (Active Life RX), helps Professional Athletes, CrossFit Games Champions, and recreational trainees with workout programs and personalized coaching to get you out of pain without going to a doctor. BUT, he's also well renowned for the straight MINDSET FIRE he's bringing every time he speaks. Today's episode is a unique...

Q+A! Today, we've dive into... 1. 1. I feel like no matter how lean I get, my abs just don’t show up like I expect. Help! 2. Scared of back tracking gym is closing down here. What are some ideas to complete my workouts? 3. Can you talk about reverse dieting vs. jump straight back to “maintenance” calories after a cut? What are the pros and cons of both? Thank you!! ...and much more! Click her...

If you’ve failed to achieve or maintain the lean, strong body composition you want, it’s because you’re missing a proven system . One of the biggest things that's helped so many of my online clients get crazy results, is the fact that every online client is indoctrinated into a proven process & systems that I’ve spent years refining. Today's episode teaches you how to make my systems...

Today, I'm joined on the show by Brandon Roberts. Brandon is a writer for Examine. Com, researcher for UAB, and the Chief Science Officer at Tailored Coaching Method. This episode is a deep dive into the NEW science behind diet breaks and refeeds. This has been a hot topic within the fitness industry lately, with many questioning " Are there REALLY any benefits to diet breaks/refeeds?&qu...

Q+A! Today, we dive into... --> I have my first nutrition client. Male. 45 years old. has a desk job. says he's walking his dog 3 miles a day, gym twice a week. uses the anytime fitness app, so, short mediocre workouts. golfs. weight goes up and down. currently weighs 224. goal is 200. 6foot tall.current bodyfat 26.9% carries it in his midsection. his body structure is between Mesomorph an...

After 10 years of obsession with training & nutrition, and 6+ years of the same with coaching, I'm still amazed at how much more there always is to learn. The last year especially has been full of some crazy revelations that have completely changed my approaches to nutrition, training, and how I coach my online clients. Today's episode takes you through my top 6 revelations of the la...

Today, I'm joined on the show by Lacey Dunn. Lacey is a Registered Dietitian, online nutrition & training coach, and professed crazy cat lady. Lacey has a wealth of knowledge on  women’s health, gut disorders, and hormonal imbalances as well as clinical disorders from Type 2 Diabetes, Fatty liver disease, Kidney Disease, to Autoimmune disorders like Celiac and Hashimotos. She does a great...

Q+A! Today, we're diving into questions like.... → You talk a lot about periodizing nutrition for fat loss. What do we need to consider when periodizing nutrition for gains? → What’s the best training split for fat loss? → RE: Monday’s post - are you saying that LISS is the ONLY way to program cardio for fat loss? ... and more! Click here now to apply for online coaching with me. To Apply For...

Are you programs failing to get your clients results... or even worse, leaving them beat up & injured? ⠀ Today's epsiode will help. ⠀ This is an in-depth breakdown of the full body split - one of my favorite ways to program for online clients chasing fat loss, or who are in their first 2 years of proper training. ⠀ You'll learn everything you need to know about properly programming a...

Today, I'm sharing an interview I did with my friend Cody Smith on The Create Yourself Podcast . Cody and I have known each other for a number of years through our mentorship circle, and this episode was definitely overdue. We discussed: Program design how to find your purpose the Coaches journey what makes great online Coaches And so much more! Follow Cody on IG here . Check out Cody's...

Q+A! Today, I'm joined once again by my man Chaz Spackman. Together, we answer all your hard hitting questions like... >> Is "the fat burning zone" a real thing? >> What to do when clients appear to be undereating, but aren't losing weight >> Advice for new online coaches trying to build a client base >> When would we put a client on a keto diet? >&gt...

One of the biggest client-result-killing mistakes most coaches make? Programming random things simply because they "feel hard" , just hoping it'll lead to client results. This is especially true when it comes to cardio, as very few coaches have any understanding of the energy systems, or even think about the specific outcomes they want their clients to achieve from their cardio pres...

Today, I'm joined by my friend Matty Fusaro. Matty has been In the content creation and online coaching game for YEARS, as one of the OG fitness Youtubers (with a whopping 918 videos spanning across 8 years). Not only has Matty built a renowned online coaching service, he's also walked the walk, with an insane transformation of his own. In this episode, we dive into Matty's transfor...

Q+A! Today, we dive into some listener questions... >> What are the best strategies to use with vegan/vegetarian clients chasing great body composition? >> How do I make time for creating social posts, podcasts, coaching clients, etc. >> What are my favorite & least favorite body parts to train, and why? ...and much more! Apply for Online Coaching with me here . To Apply For...

Building lean muscle, and losing fat at the same time... A.K.A. what everyone in the gym wants, all the time. But is body recomposition even possible? After all, you constantly hear people claiming… “You can’t build muscle and lose fat at the same time! You have to choose one or the other.” I’m here to tell you that body recomposition is very doable for the majority of us. I’ve dozens of cases of...

Today, I'm joined by Abel Csabai of the  Sustainable Self-Development Podcast . Abel has a passion for teaching the average person how to live a lifestyle that allows for great body composition, in a truly sustainable fashion. Abel's content has always resonated deeply with me, because everything he puts out has underlying themes of personal development beyond just fitness. Today, we div...

Q+A! Today, we dive into some listener questions... >> What should nutrition look like post surgery for optimal recovery? >> How do I manage 50+ online clients? >> What can you do about wrist pain when lifting? ...and much more! Apply for Online Coaching with me here . To Apply For Coaching With Our Team: CLICK HERE 📲 Follow Our Team On Instagram: - ELEVATED COACHING SYSTEMS TEA...

Today, we're diving into the 7 mistakes most nutrition coaches make, that absolutely kill their clients progress. If you're a nutrition coach struggling to get your clients results, this is a must listen. Apply for Online Coaching with me here . To Apply For Coaching With Our Team: CLICK HERE 📲 Follow Our Team On Instagram: - ELEVATED COACHING SYSTEMS TEAM PAGE - JEREMIAH - ANDREA - NAT...

Today, I'm joined by Caroline Ofenstein from the  Tailored Coaching Method  team. Caroline is an online nutrition coach and IFBB Bikini Pro. She's someone who has made some dramatic changes to her own physique over the last few years, and coached many others through a similar process. On this episode, we dive into what Caroline's personal transformation process looked like (training...

Q+A! Today, we dive in to... 1. What are your opinions on the Starting Strength routine as a way to program for clients? 2. Tell the bullets points of what your, nutrition only, programming is like. What is your first chat like, what do you offer, time length of your packages..etc 3. How would you program for a client that wants to build their shoulders? The 8 Week Programs, FUNCTIONAL FAT LOSS &a...

Today's episode Is a deep dive Into how to program the classic Upper/Lower split for your online clients perfectly , to help them achieve the functionally strong, aesthetic physiques they want. The 8 Week Programs, FUNCTIONAL FAT LOSS & FUNCTIONAL AESTHETICS are LIVE. >> Click here now to hop on board << To Apply For Coaching With Our Team: CLICK HERE 📲 Follow Our Team On Ins...