The Chasing Health Podcast

Summary If you want to stop feeling like you're constantly starting over every Monday, this episode is for you. In this episode, Chase and Chris share the eight simple habits they use themselves and teach their coaching clients to win the week before it even begins. They talk about planning meals that fit your schedule, setting up your environment for success, time blocking workouts, creating...

Summary This week on The Chasing Health Podcast, Chase Smith, Chris Bealhen, and Coach Allicia answer some of the most common fitness and nutrition questions during another Coaches Roundtable episode. The episode starts with a reminder that one holiday weekend will not ruin your progress. The coaches talk about why it's important to have a plan before cookouts, vacations, or celebrations so yo...

Summary Getting stronger is about so much more than lifting heavier weights or building muscle. In this episode, Chase and Chris share why strength training could be one of the best decisions you ever make for your future. They explain how getting stronger builds confidence, improves your mental toughness, gives you more energy, and helps you stay independent as you get older. They also share insp...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable episode, Chase and Chris talk about why healthy habits can feel so hard, especially when life gets busy. They explain that many people already know what to do, but struggle because they keep adding more responsibilities and never make time for themselves. They answer listener questions about staying motivated, exercising with chronic back and neck pain, whether f...

Summary In this episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen discuss why motivation is not the key to long-term success. Instead, they explain that building tolerance for discomfort and developing resilience are what help people stay consistent with their health goals. They break down how motivation naturally comes and goes, while real progress comes from continuing to show up even when you do not feel...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable episode, Chase and Chris answer some of the biggest questions they hear from clients. They start by talking about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and why they are only a tool, not a magic solution for weight loss. They explain why calories, protein, strength training, and healthy habits still matter. Next, they discuss why people often fall back into old habits, e...

Summary Everyone expects weight loss to be hard because of the workouts, meal planning, and staying consistent. But there's another challenge that almost no one talks about... it can feel lonely. In this episode, Chase and Chris dive into the part of weight loss no one warns you about: how changing your habits can change your relationships. They talk about why friends and family may not always...

Summary In this Q&A episode, Chase and Chris answer some of the most common questions they hear. They talk about how to keep getting stronger in the gym, when to increase your weights, and why most people can lift more than they think. They also explain why calories matter most for fat loss, even if your macros are not perfect. The conversation covers whether loose skin can affect body measure...

Summary Starting a health journey can feel overwhelming, especially if you think you have to change everything overnight. In this episode, Chase and Chris explain why the best place to start is with awareness. They talk about tracking your food, learning your current habits, and creating a realistic baseline that fits your life. They also explain why your baseline should grow over time as you make...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable episode, Chase and Chris discuss how to stay on track with your health goals during the busy summer months. They explain why maintenance can sometimes be a better goal than fat loss when vacations, cookouts, and family events start filling your schedule. The coaches also answer questions about when it's time to lower calories versus when you're simply bei...

Summary In this episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen dive into one of the biggest obstacles to health and fitness success: procrastination. They explain why most people already know what to do, but continue putting off taking action until the "perfect time." The problem isn't a lack of knowledge. It's fear, perfectionism, overthinking, and waiting for motivation to show up. The...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen dive deep into life, mindset, and sustainable health habits. They start with a powerful conversation about time, purpose, and how little of our lives we truly control. Then they answer listener questions about discipline, emotional burnout, healthy habits, weekend struggles, and why fitness changes can feel so hard. The coac...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris break down how perfectionism keeps so many people stuck in the cycle of starting over, giving up, and never feeling “good enough” in their health journey. They explain how the all-or-nothing mindset leads people to quit after one bad meal, missed workout, or stressful week instead of learning how to stay consistent through real life. The conversation dives...

Summary In this Q&A episode, Chase and Chris talk about why learning to enjoy the health journey matters more than just chasing the end result. They explain how building healthy habits you actually enjoy can help you stay consistent long term instead of constantly starting over. They also answer questions about blood work during a weight loss journey, including what labs to check and how often...

Summary In this episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen break down the biggest mistakes people make during fat loss and how to make the process feel easier, more sustainable, and more effective. They talk about why so many people stay stuck in a calorie deficit for months or even years without seeing the progress they want and explain how simple habits can completely change your results. The coache...

Summary In this Q&A episode, Chase and Chris talk about why tracking your habits and progress is one of the most important parts of losing weight. They explain why emotions can make fat loss harder and how using data like weigh-ins, steps, food tracking, and workouts can help you make smarter decisions instead of emotional ones. They also answer questions about Orange Theory and Metcon workout...

Summary This episode is all about how to start going to the gym, especially if you feel nervous, anxious, or overwhelmed. Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen talk about why starting the gym can feel scary and remind listeners that those feelings are completely normal. They share personal stories about their own fears and explain that most people in the gym are focused on themselves, not judging others....

Summary In this Q&A episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen answer questions about fat loss, stress, hormones, workouts, and dealing with comments from other people during your fitness journey. They explain why creatine works best when taken daily, why women do not need to stop lifting during their cycle, and how stress affects the body over time. They also talk about how to handle people assum...

Summary In this episode of The Chasing Health Podcast, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen talk about self-sabotage and why so many people stay stuck even when they really want to change. They explain that self-sabotage is not always obvious. It is not just overeating after a bad day or skipping a workout. Sometimes it looks like waiting for the perfect time to start, turning one mistake into a full wee...

Summary In this episode of The Chasing Health Podcast, Chase and Chris answer listener questions in another Coaches Roundtable Q&A. They start by talking about why harder workouts are not always better. A workout that makes you sweat a lot does not always mean it is helping you reach your goal. They explain why strength training, nutrition, and learning proper form matter more than just burnin...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris break down 5 simple ways to quiet food noise without relying on more willpower. They explain why constantly thinking about food isn’t a discipline problem, but usually comes from things like under eating, poor sleep, too many daily decisions, and an environment full of triggers. They walk through practical steps you can take right away to feel more in contr...

Summary In this Q&A episode, Chase and Chris talk about what it really takes to stay consistent when you don’t feel motivated. They share real stories from clients who pushed through hard days and why action creates motivation, not the other way around. They also break down when it might be time to start therapy and why you don’t need to wait until things are really bad to get help. The episod...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris talk all about meal prep and why it matters more than you think. They explain that meal prep does not have to be complicated or take hours in the kitchen. It can be simple and flexible based on your lifestyle. They break down different ways to meal prep, like cooking full meals, batch cooking proteins, or using quick and easy options like frozen foods. The...

Summary In this Q&A episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen dive into some of the biggest struggles people face on their health journey. They talk about the difference between wanting results and actually being ready to change. They explain how your mindset shapes your actions and why many people stay stuck even when they say they want better. They also break down why people lose momentum after...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris talk about why so many people struggle to reach their health and fitness goals. They explain that many people go half in and half out. This means they try a little, but always leave themselves an easy way to quit. When life gets busy or hard, they take that exit and stop. They talk about how fear, past failures, and mindset often hold people back from going...