100 Down / Weightix

Tired of losing the weight, only to find that you just fall back on old habits as soon as you reach your goal? Or struggling with constant temptation, even though you know those treats aren’t healthy? If so, you’re likely dealing with a problem shared by most overweight Americans… Addiction. Coach Blu joins us, founder of the non-profit organization “Addict 2 Athlete” as we get into the fundamentals of dealing with addiction. We talk about why food can be more addicting than drugs, and why that addiction leads to a life-time of misery for so many people. And of course, […]

Ever hear people say how much they love to workout? Are they full of it, or do they actually mean it? And if it’s true.. How do you get to a point where YOU can love it too? Since regular exercise is the key to long-term weight maintenance, this is your chance to dig in and see what YOU need to do to make it a permanent and ENJOYABLE part of the new life you are creating for yourself.

We’ve all been there — you get to your goal, only to put the weight right back on again once you’re done. In this podcast, we discuss how to prevent that from happening, and how to make your new you a permanent change! We start with some sobering information on your odds of maintaining (hint: they aren’t good).. and then talk about how to flip those odds in your favor with “the 10 commandments of weight-loss maintenance”.

If you’re within 10 to 15 pounds of your ideal BMI and it seems like no matter what you do, the weight just will NOT come off — We teach you how to stack multiple techniques together to get guaranteed results. It’s miserable. You will hate every second you do this. And it’s not cheap. But it ABSOLUTELY WORKS to remove those last few pounds, after your body has fully adapted to everything else!! We teach you how to combine intermittent fasting, alternate-day fasting, calorie cycling, light cardio, thermogenics, caffeine, and EXTREME discipline to get rid of those last few […]

What makes a good goal? How do you hold yourself accountable? How do you stay motivated? How do you reward yourself? We all have goals — but there are specific tricks you can use that virtually guarantee success. High-profile CEOs and business executives have been doing this for years. We teach you how to apply the same principles to weight loss! This kind of life coaching would normally cost hundreds of dollars.. This is a really unique opportunity to learn how the pros do it…. For free!

There are so many claims and beliefs out there about ketogenic dieting, but separating fact from fiction can be tricky. We examine the science behind several dozen of the most common claims to make you an expert. If people are telling you that keto is “unhealthy” — this is the podcast for you!! Hello and welcome to another episode of the Weightix / 100 down podcast. I am Brian. I also have with me a semiprofessional turtle egg collector. Christopher, I want you to know I, I struggled so much to come up with those on the fly and Melanie […]

Since we have quite a few endurance athletes in Weightix, I thought this would be a great chance to REALLY get into the nuts and bolts of eating for athletic performance! We get into how to eat during your training days, rest days, and long run days. We talk about low-carb (keto) vs. high-carb diets for athletes, how to eat before a race (including “carb loading”), during a race (gels, electrolytes, etc.), and after a race, and we talk about how to get PEAK efficiency from your body by feeding it exactly what it needs for your type of training. […]

The biggest lies told in the weight loss world are that you should lots and lots of small meals spread throughout the day — and that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. Decades of research are now telling us that limiting our eating to smaller windows of time, and NOT constantly having food in your stomach, is the most efficient way to train our bodies to burn fat. If you’re not already doing intermittent fasting, you need to listen to this. If you ARE already familiar with the amazing benefits, listen to this to get some advanced […]

Most people think training for a 5k, a 10k, or a marathon is a great weight loss strategy. But is it really? What’s the BEST strategy for losing weight as a runner? How should runners eat to achieve the balance between performance and fat burn? Is Keto okay for runners? We’ll get into all of that and more!

We’re going to get into the details on the difference between total vs. net carbs, why it matters, and we’re going to get into some advanced stuff on how you can OPTIMIZE net carbs — plus why counting net carbs using the “traditional” formula is cheating you out of SERIOUS weight loss… If you’re a Keto / CarbX dieter, this will change EVERYTHING for you!!!!!!

Struggling with motivation? Wondering how to create habits, or how to become more disciplined?  Brian, Chris, and Melanie get into the nuts and bolts, and the science behind how the brain deals with each, and we teach you how to get motivation, how to become disciplined, and how to form REAL habits!!

If you’re the kind of person who finds that motivation is fleeting, plan on going to war with your future self!!

If sugar were introduced today, it would probably be banned by the FDA. We’ll talk about why even a LITTLE bit of sugar can block fat-burn for several days, whether sugar from fruits/vegetables is okay, why sugar is addictive, talk a little about artificial sweeteners, and talk about why people struggle with so much to cut sugar from their diet. This episode is a MUST LISTEN!

We get into the things that took me by surprise.. the things I really wish someone had told me as my journey was starting, and I didn’t have to learn “the hard way”!! We talk about plateau’s, secret science tricks to tell if you’re burning fat, water weight, tracking, eating out at restaurants, maintaining a social life while losing weight, fitting in with the family, and more!!!!

Live Q&A !!! Weightix members join us live and ask questions. (Melanie joins to provide the female perspective, as well as several of our Weightix Coaches!)

“I did a diet and then it stopped working” is one of the most common things I hear from people… and by “I did a diet”, they mean, “I lost 10lbs in 2 weeks”. Anyone can lose 10lbs (just cutting carbs alone will cause your body to dump 10 pounds of water weight)….. So how do you keep burning fat once the “honeymoon period” is over? Or, more accurately put, why are the first 10 to 15 lbs so easy, but it becomes so much harder after that, and how do you keep at it?

Just starting out? In the middle of your journey? Trying to get the last few pounds off? Where you are in your journey might change the strategy that you use for the next weight loss challenge. We get into the various pros and cons of the different plans and different strategies you can use!

Can you really burn fat and gain muscle at the same time? For how long? And what do you need to do when you’re ready to go from flabby to toned? Guys.. but ESPECIALLY girls.. need to listen to this one, as we spend a good amount of time talking about how and when to switch between the two modes (and how to do both at the same time), and how to program your metabolism using various training techniques. We’ll get into some advanced stuff in this one!

Why is counting calories, by itself, not very efficient, and what can you do optimize your diet to get up to TWICE as much weight loss as counting calories, alone? We’ll get into 10 different things science has taught us which prove calorie counting is only the beginning, when it comes to success! You can contact Misty on her website @ www.TheSculptedLotus.com — email is misty@thesculptedlotus.com Recipe of the week: http://thestayathomechef.com/healthy-tuna-stuffed-avocado/

Getting real-time data from your body can help you dial-in your weight loss. We’ll learn about blood glucose, why it matters, and how to measure use a glucose meter to optimize weight loss!

Getting the most of out of workouts can be tricky. The two things you want to avoid are kidding yourself (not working hard enough, even though you think you are), and killing yourself (working TOO hard and risking injury.. or worse…). Certified personal trainer Heidi will be joining me to talk about getting the most of out of your time at the gym, and how you can ensure you’re not kidding yourself OR killing yourself!

If you’re putting in the work, you should be getting the results! But a lot of people don’t realize that even small mistakes can have a huge impact on your ability to burn fat. We’ll talk about the top mistakes people make that sabotage their own weight-loss efforts!

“Weight loss is harder for women” is one of those oft-cited claims in the weight-loss and fitness world. But is it really true? We’ll dive into this — and we’ll talk about what you can do to level the playing field! (Men should listen too..

By the time you factor in the cost of the food, protein shakes, and more, weight loss can feel like a “rich man’s” game. Join us with weight loss masters Jason and Tiffany as we talk about how they’ve mastered weight loss on a tight family budget!

Brian, Chris, Melanie talk about plateau’s — what they are, why they happen, and how to deal with them.  We talk about simple solutions that can get the scale moving again, as well as some of the more extreme things you can do.

You’re not on a diet — you’re changing your habits — permanently! How do you adopt an attitude that will bring long-term success? What’s maintenance like?

Melanie, Chris, and Brian get into the several different (practical) strategies for how to make it through the holiday-season (including Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) without blowing up the scale.

We examine almost a year’s worth of Weightix data and talking about what (statistically speaking) causes success in long-term weight loss. Of the people who are losing tons of weight, what are they doing differently from the people who aren’t? And what can YOU do to put yourself in the “success” category. The data here might surprise you.

I’m back from a 7-day family vacation that included a day in Universal Studios and a week-long cruise. Is it possible to pull this off and still eat 100% healthy, lose weight, and stay on plan? Join to find out!

Brian, Melanie, Christopher, and Sue discuss how to handle a weight loss journey when your spouse isn’t on board.  We also talk provide the weight loss tip of the week, and get discuss an amazing recipe you’re not going to want to miss!

Talking about tips and tricks for protein. How to meet your protein goal. Why it matters so much. And a few special segments where we introduce you to some new foods, recipes, and people!

Christopher and I discuss a variety of winning strategies for incorporating “eating out” into your weight loss plan!    

Elisha, Chris, and myself talk about using MyFitnessPal. Everything from meal planning and recipe sharing to how to handle net-carbs with a Keto diet. We also plan a few days worth of meals, live — and Brian plans a days worth of meals that include eating out at a restaurant AND a donut for a snack! For those who are in the Weightix Facebook group, you can watch the live video-cast here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightix/531369360390690/ Shout outs in the podcast to www.eatthismuch.com and www.skinnytaste.com  

Jamie and I spend the entire episode doing Q&A and frequently asked questions from the group of 100 people about to start the next weightix challenge.  We talk about protein, cheat meals, meal planning secrets, and MUCH more!

Christopher and I talk about what it’s like to do a Weightix Weight-Loss Challenge. Who should participate, what makes them fun, and what makes the Weightix approach special.

Today we’ve got 2 of my kids as guests on the podcast. 12-year-old Abby and 9-year-old Landon as they talk about the differences between Fat Dad of Old and Fit Dad of New — and how my weight loss journey impacted their own lives and their own meals.

Today we’re talking about what’s involved in moving from a keto plan to a traditional plan, and also what’s involved in going the other direction (going from traditional to keto).  What to expect, what’s different, and when you should consider making the switch.

Today we’re talking about the ‘traditional’ approach to weight loss (that’s a fancy way of saying, you can eat carbs and still lose weight). We’ll compare and contrast to keto, talk about the bio-chemical reasons carbs are not the enemy, and help you decide which approach is best for YOU!

Join me with guest Elisha Hayes as we go through the basics of the keto diet. What makes keto special? Is this the right approach for you? Great stuff in this one!!

Melanie and I talk about our favorite fitness gadgets of all time — as well as a few that probably aren’t worth buying. If you’re looking for a way to give yourself an edge, this is well worth a listen! Heart-Rate Monitor  (polar FT7) (~$60) Umoro One Blender Bottle (~$30) Powerbeats 2 Wireless Headphones: (~$150) Fitness Tracker — FitBit Charge HR (~$130) Fitbit Aria Scale (~$110) Skulpt Body Composition Analyzer (~$99) Apple Watch (~$250 to $450) Running Belt    (~$15) Sweat Towel (~$10) Athletic Shoes Water Bottle

The scale seems to be the “gold standard” in how people track their progress — but there are better ways. Melanie joins me to talk about what causes those days when you gain a ton of weight, or lose a ton of weight, seemingly for no reason. We talk about why a simple “cheat meal” can cause you to gain a ton of weight, why females deal with this problem more than males, and perhaps some other, better methods should be using to measure progress.

Join me with personal-trainer Heidi as we talk about the gym — what to expect when you go, how to choose a gym, how to choose a personal trainer, how the weight-room works, and how to overcome being intimidated!

Melanie joins me to talk about how weight loss isn’t just one big decision, it’s 100 decisions every day, and how weight-loss is mostly a mental game. Learn how to win those battles, and how to rely on discipline, rather than motivation, to make the scale move!

The specifics about the plan that you’ll be following if you go this route. How I came up with it, why it works, why it’s different from other “diets”, and what a typical Weightix plan consists of. A perfect introduction for someone who wants to learn more about this approach!

In today’s podcast, I talk about signs you should look for to indicate if the diet you’re currently on is likely (or unlikely) to succeed. I talk about metabolic damage from burning muscle, why certain types of diets do more harm than good, and how you can avoid those pitfalls!