Venison Gains: A Fitness, Hunting, and Outdoors Podcast

 Today Chris Interviews Crystal Clardy, a former-fat-kid (FFK for LIFE) who couldn’t do the 12-minute mile in P.E. who transitioned to half-marathon runner in her twenties & finally discovered how effing cool it is to squat & deadlift more than her body weight in my thirties.   And through that process, she had her fair share of trying out every fad diet under the sun.   Crystal's goal in life is...

On today's unapologetic Friday, Chris talks about how you can better adapt your body to handle the stresses of daily life. With 1 simple thing everyone can do, you can make your body more resilient to stress. Plus Chris goes over a few other strategies if you want to dive deeper. Listen to learn more Apply for 1 of the 4 1:1 Coaching Spots with PWC in March Join The Wild Nutrition Secrets Communit...

Today Chris goes over how one of the biggest issues most people face is unmanaged stress and the 3 common stress traps people fall into. If you don't do anything about these traps, you spiral into a vicious circle. Today, you'll identify if you are in one of these stress traps and how to get out of them so you can start improving your health.  Apply for 1 of the 6 1:1 Coaching Spots with PWC in Ap...

A restaurant's job is to serve you good-tasting food, not low-calorie healthy food. For this reason, it's extremely easy to eat 2, 3, or 4,000+ calories in one meal without realizing it. Today, Chris breakdown the math on why you need to stop going out to eat if you have a goal of losing weight, and what you should look for if you do go out to eat.  Apply for 1 of the 6 1:1 Coaching Spots with PWC...

Today Chris interviews one of PWC's clients who has had an amazing transformation: Stef. Stef has lost over 30lbs since joining and has made incredible changes to make the weight loss permanent. If you are a mom and work full time, give this episode a listen because Stef has some tips for you.  Apply for 1 of the 6 1:1 Coaching Spots with PWC in March Hormone Masterclass Sign Up for 3/1/2023-3/2/2...

There are two kinds of people. Most fit into the first category which is just focusing on the outcome. They are just chasing weight loss for the sake of losing weight and the vast majority fail either before they hit their goal or after when the weight comes back on. The second kind enjoys the process. Weight loss is part of their journey in improving their overall health, but it's not everything....

Erin McDonald is a coach and owner of 8 Wellness Collective. She is a master nutrition coach, bodybuilding athlete, and behavior change specialist. Today, Chris talks to Erin about mindset, improving your relationship with food, improving your mental health, dealing with anxiety, and explaining about the harms of many popular MLM diets.  Follow Erin: IG: @Coach_Erin_McDonald TikTok: @CoachErinMcDo...

Today's unfiltered, unedited unapologetic Friday is about how the labels and stories you tell yourself are the reason you're stuck and unhappy.  These stories are excuses, but by changing the narrative in your head you can turn things around and chase the ideal self you've already wanted to become.  Apply for 1:1 Coaching with PWC Join My Free Facebook Community  Follow on IG @Chris_PWC Follow on...

Today Chris interviews a long-time follower and friend, Clint. Clint started following PWC on IG shortly after the business began, and following the advice in the content put out on IG, he has lost over 40lbs on his own. No crazy diets, not spending hours in the gym, just doing the basics really well. He now has more energy to spend with his wife and kids, and more energy at work as well. If you'r...

Today Chris talks about how most people try to jump ahead to the shiny flashy stuff and never stick to the basics. The basics get results. Period. You shouldn't try to move to something more advanced if you haven't done the basics because you're building everything on a house of cards. Keep things simple, do the basics really well, and get results.    Apply for 1:1 Coaching with PWC Join My Free F...

Today Chris walks you through how to build a basic strength training program for beginner and intermediate-level lifters. The basics of exercise selection, sets, and reps are covered to tell you how to build a program that actually works, instead of another program that makes you sweat... but you don't see results.  After listening to this podcast, you should be able to take immediate action on ma...

Today Chris talks about how your victim mindset is holding you back and how you need a hero mindset to achieve your goals. He goes over how it might not be your fault you're unhappy, but it's your responsibility to do something about it   Apply for 1:1 Coaching with PWC Join My Free Facebook Community  Follow on IG @Chris_PWC Follow on TikTok @Chris_PWC

Nick Averona is a Fitness and Performace Expert at Gage Strength Training in West Chester, PA. Nick was one of Chris's co-workers at his time at GST and is now one of his best friends. Nick is an expert when it comes to steel mace, animal flow, and steel clubs. Today Chris talks to Nick about incorporating these unconventional fitness practices into your own routine and the benefits of them.  Foll...

Too busy to focus on your health? You can either make your health and goals a priority now or you're going to be forced to later when your quality of life crumbles and medical complications start piling up.  As usual, there is no sugar coating in today's episode, but I also talk about a simple step you can do to take action now to become healthier.... unless your health isn't important to you.  Re...

Susie is a client of PWC. Before starting, she tried every diet under the sun and, despite exercising, couldn't lose weight. Since starting with PWC she has had success, even with having kids and being post-menopausal. Susie has lots of tips and ideas that you can start implementing in your life to start reaching your health and weight loss results.    Sign up for our 8-Week Health Makeover Progra...

You're not reaching your goals because you're too comfortable. you're not in enough pain. The pain of exercise and changing your eating habits doesn't outweigh the pain you're currently in.  Today I talk about finding that pain, how to figure out your 5/6/7, and actually taking action toward your results.    8-Week Health Makeover Application Contact Chris: chris@protect-and-provide.com Join The W...

Rhysa is a health and wellness mentor and coach with a background in occupational therapy and specializes in helping people learn to manage their stress to improve all areas of their life, including health and fitness. I am passionate about helping people have a better understanding of why they become stressed and then how we can use our senses to actually regulate stress in an impactful way.   Fo...

MLMs have destroyed trust in the health and fitness industry. Now, anytime you get a DM from someone you haven't heard from in a while, you think they're trying to sell you something.  The latest thing is some MLMs telling people they don't need to exercise... because they eat 800 calories a day and destroy people's health   In today's episode I talk about why I hate MLMs, what they do wrong, and...

In today's episode, I talk about finding your "why" or your "purpose" for improving your health. This is different than setting goals, this is the whole reason you are actually chasing these goals. I talk about a simple strategy to figure out your purpose, and how to set goals to help you achieve these goals. Don't have a health or weight loss goal? You can use this same strategy with career, fina...

This is a new series that takes 10-15 minutes. It's filled with tough love and lots of F-bombs to get you motivated to take action over the weekend. Today we talk about how you don't need more free shit. You need to either spend the time to learn the skills you need or you need to finally invest to move forward. Happy Fucking Friday 

Today I talk with my good friend, Nicole Hart. Nicole helps postpartum moms lose weight and rebuild their core strength. We talk about how she does that and strategies of putting "mom first" in a house when mom's usually are the bottom of the totem pole.  Follow Nicole IG: @nicolehart_fatlosscoach Facebook: Nicole Hart Nicole's Free FB Community: Weight Loss Hacks for Busy Moms

Did 2022 flash before your eyes? Did you accomplish everything in 2022? Most people don't, then set some goals in 2023 that they never accomplish because they never have a plan. Having a goal is fine, but you need to plan it. Today, Chris talks about a method he uses when setting goals for the year that actually get done and have realistic timelines. It also helps keep you motivated because as soo...

Born and raised as a tough Alaskan chick, Leighann began her life with a love of the outdoors and no fear of hard work. She physically excelled as a prestigious showgirl for 10 years at the world-famous Great Alaskan Bush Company before meeting the love of her life and starting a family. In 2017 Leighann became a personal trainer and wellness coach. Personal training at the local YMCA working with...

Today I talk about why your hormones and genetics are messed up and what you can do about it. Fortunately, it only takes a few small changes to start feeling better and moving toward your goals because you're probably the reason your hormones or genes are messed up.  ____ Join My Free Facebook Community  Seeking Health Supplements : Code CHRISDEC22 for 10% off Apply for 1:1 Coaching with PWC Follo...

Dr. Kevin Hamidi is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Online Coach, and owner of The Rehab Coaching Collaborative where he works with lifters and fitness enthusiasts in helping them overcome injuries and get back to hitting PRs again pain-free. His business also partners with other Fitness Coaches in providing them the necessary tools and resources to help clients through pain themselves and more effe...