Mind Over Macros

In this episode, Mike breaks down the way that fat loss actually happens in the body. This is an important episode to understand the big picture and not get so caught up in the day to day. If you have a poor relationship with the scale and/or you get frustrated by scale fluctuations, this episode will help immensely. You'll understand what causes the scale to go up and down and what you can d...

In this episode, Mike is joined by Erin Comstock to discuss advanced client cases and how to resolve complex issues like hormonal imbalances and gut distress. If you are an individual who is struggling to lose weight, there are a number of symptoms mentioned in this episode that may be red flags that there are some underlying issues to rectify. If you are a coach, Mike and Erin mention the WellFit...

In this episode, Mike explains the exact 4-step process for getting anything you want in life. Some people might not like to hear how it works, but it's stood the test of time. It's a repeatable framework that can help you achieve anything that you desire. If you're trying to reach your fitness goals, have a business you want to grow, have relationships that could use improvement......

In this episode, Mike is joined by Dr Mike T Nelson to discuss metabolic flexibility and why it's so important. If you want to be healthy, the goal is to have a flexible metabolism. Which means you have proper use of both carbs and fats as fuel at the right times and for the right activities. If you are struggling to utilize either fuel source, it can be problematic. Dr Mike will help you ide...

In this episode, Mike discusses a mental reframe that can change your perspective on just about anything. This is particularly useful when you are frustrated by your lack of results or think that progress should be happening faster than it is. Most of your success when it comes to reaching your goals is won or lost in your mind. If you can master your mind, you can achieve anything you want. This...

In this episode, Mike is joined by Heather Chauvin for a powerful conversation about what it takes to achieve the emotional outcome you desire. Heather discusses how to begin with the end in mind and then reverse engineer the process to get what you want out of life. This is a conversation that everyone needs to here because this is the work that we often avoid. And it's also the work that is...

In this episode, Mike discusses his dieting journey and how he finally went from yo-yo dieter to sustainable results. It's been a long and arduous journey with many ups and downs. After nearly 10 years of chronic dieting and losing and gaining weight over and over again.. Mike finally found something that worked long term. What were the main foundational shifts that he had to make for the res...

In this episode, Mike is joined by Eve Guzman who shares her story of how she lost half her body weight and has kept it off for good. Eve's story is very relatable and powerful because she struggled with her weight from an early age and had to learn and re-learn a lot of behaviors and habits around food. This conversation is about the physical and mental process of losing a significant amount...

In this episode, Mike discusses the single most important ingredient for success. And no, it has nothing to do with macros, training, sleep, stress, or even walking. This is something even more fundamental and foundational. It's something that most people lack and avoid taking the time to build. It's something that can completely make or break you. It's something that should be a gu...

In this episode, Mike is joined by Ali Gilbert who discusses the best ways for men to get jacked. This is more about optimizing health than anything else and can relate to anyone who is trying to feel better and look better. Ali specifically has an expertise in men's health and she explains the symptoms of low testosterone, what to do about it, and when to consider hormone replacement. This i...

In this episode, Mike discusses the news that Weight Watchers has gotten into the prescription weight loss medication industry and will not be able to distribute popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. What are the long term implications of using drugs like this that suppress your appetite and are intended to be used for type 2 diabetics? Unfortunately, we won't know for a while but the initia...

In this episode, Mike is joined by Kait Callahan to discuss the ways in which we can level up our internal game to improve your external results. This conversation isn't just about mindset concepts. It's about actionable ways to shift your identity, get connected with your future self, and make more decisions in alignment with the person you want to become. This is an episode that you ma...

In this episode, Mike discussing the pillars of goal achievement and then dives deep on one of several decisions making frameworks that will allow you to make more choices in alignment with the person you want to become. Upgrading your internal operating system is extremely important in the goal achievement process. It's often overlooked and brushed aside. But if you master this part of the p...

In this episode, Mike begins by giving his recap of The Real Coaches Summit in Las Vegas before diving in to a powerful concept of mentally dieting, while physically gaining or remaining stagnant. We often overlook the mental tax that comes with dieting and trying to lose weight. It's even worse when we tax ourselves mentally, while we continue to struggle with physical progress. That's...

In this episode, Mike is joined by Christy Campbell and the two discuss the most common habits that are shared amongst successful people. Identifying the gaps in behavior between who you are today and who you want to become is an important step in bridging that gap. By understanding what successful people have in common, we can start to look for areas of improvement. Most of the time, it comes dow...

In this episode, Mike discusses fasting and whether it's a viable strategy for fat loss or not. What are the benefits of fasting? How about the potential negative effects of fasting? How does fasting impact hormone health? Should perimenopausal women be fasting? All of these questions are answered and more. You'll also learn about a simple strategy to increase your fat loss efforts witho...

In this episode, Mike shares several real-life examples of client transformation stories that are impactful, inspiring, and powerful. There is nothing more beneficial than hearing of someone just like yourself who overcame various struggles and roadblocks to achieve their goals. We see ourselves in others. It's one thing to hear about research and scientific literature. It's another thin...

In this episode, Mike discusses all things binge eating and how to heal from it. The beginning of this conversation also has a massive announcement and opportunity! Then, Mike does into detail about what binge eating disorder actually is and some of the symptoms or red flags associated with it. Then, he walks through the various external and internal factors that can lead to binge eating. A lot of...

In this episode, Mike discusses the ultimate cliche... how to make your fitness and nutrition a lifestyle. Everyone says that it needs to be a lifestyle. But no one ever explains how to actually put that into practice. This episode is a step by step guide on creating a lifestyle that supports your goals. If you can take the time to implement these steps and be patient and gracious with yourself.....

In this episode, Mike is joined by Justin Roethlingshoefer, owner of Own It, to discuss one of the most important metrics that you should be tracking. Justin has been working with professional athletes and high level performers for a long time and incorporates a holistic approach with his clients that combines physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. This is a great conversation that exp...

In this episode, Mike addresses perimenopause and menopause from various perspectives. What is causing your body to change during this phase of life? What symptoms might you be experiencing? How can we mitigate those symptoms by getting to the root cause? What are the physical and emotional barriers to losing weight during this time? When should you try HRT? Plus a whole lot more! This is a compre...

In this episode, Mike is joined by Nick Ross to discuss the 6 stages of identity change. Nick shares his journey which includes a number of setbacks that required him to change his identity to become the person he is today. There are plenty of lessons learned from overcoming the odds and beating cancer to transforming into a bodybuilder on the path to turning professional. If you want to change yo...

In this episode, Mike discusses the implications of too much stress. But not from the perspective that you might think. This isn't about being fearful of too much stress. This is about understanding what you can control and how to take back your power when it comes to managing your results. There are a lot of messages out there that tell you that stress is destroying your hormones and metabol...

In this episode, Mike is joined by Michael Chernow, the found and owner of Kreatures of Habit. Michael has a powerful story of dealing with adversity from a very young age which started as abuse from his father and spiraled into drug and alcohol addiction. Fitness was a big part of his turnaround and subsequent success as he was able to start several businesses before eventually creating Kreatures...

In this episode, Mike shares his own personal struggles and why making a change is so difficult. He opens up about a lot of the feelings he dealt with while going through his chronic dieting cycles and some of the difficulties he faces currently. Why is change always met with such resistance? What can we do about it? Tune in for a powerful episode. The 1,000 Pound Hunger Takedown Challenge is open...