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Do you get regular bloodwork run? Do you know the difference between clinically acceptable values vs. optimal? Have you ever wondered how genetics can impact your lab values for blood glucose or A1C? Then tune in! In this episode, your host William Grazione will have his recent lab values reviewed by Coach Gillis Pellegrin. The two will go over William's values mentioned along with testosterone, estrogen, liver enzymes, cholesterol, and more. Coach Gillis will lay down important information about supplementation that can be used to optimize your bloodwork when you are over or under in your numbers. This episode is information-packed with a lot of helpful insight that will give you tools to help you take control of your health. Grab and pen and paper, and let's get into it.

Grab a coffee with Coach William Grazione and Coach Zach Riche as the two go over some client questions and concerns that they address regularly. Chances are, you or someone you know may have the same worries. Listen as they discuss some great supplements to help during the cold season and talk about whether the holiday season is a time to diet or a time to build. Coach William and Coach Zach also talk about client's fears of failing. Maybe you lost weight, and gained it back, and are ready to try again. For some, anxiety creeps in, and they fear they may self-sabotage or things will not work. The two will discuss how to combat that and how to keep weight off once you lose it. Last but not least, keep listening as Will and Zach address the point of optimizing your hormones for your health. People often overlook this as they take on a body transformation, but a key part of success is ensuring that hormone levels are stable and ready for you to take on body changes.

In this episode, Coach William Grazione is joined by Coach Zach Richie! Today, the two go over client Q&A. These topics discussed hit their inboxes frequently while helping people reach their health goals. Will and Zach address why some people question if their rate of weight loss is on point or not and how progress is measured, not just on the scale. Listen as the two go over when it's time to bow out of a fat loss phase and how we manage approaching this with data backed by blood labs if necessary. Will and Zach will discuss the importance of carbs and when a low-carb or keto diet approach may be required. Lastly, the two take on the great rep debate. Is there is a perfect rep range for muscle growth - or is it more about intensity? Listen in to learn more!

In this episode, Coach Will is joined by coaches Gillis and Zach for a Q&A roundtable. The three take on the great carb debate!  Should you be tracking net carbs or total carbs? Should people stay away from starchy carbs?  The three will also cover frequently asked questions about meal tracking and whether or not to weigh your food raw or cooked. Other topics covered include determining what amount of weight you should put on the bar when starting a strength training program and how activation exercises are an essential part of any warm-up routine for your workout. Finally, Will, Gillis, and Zach go into deep detail on finding a balance between your physique goal and the lifestyle you enjoy and how to get out of the crushing cycle of comparison syndrome.

In this episode, William Grazione visits with Andres Ayesta. Andres is a Registered Dietician and the owner of Planos Nutrition. We will dive into Andres' story – being born and raised outside of America, to finding his passion with nutrition coaching, and completing his formal education as a Registered Dietician at the University of Central Florida. The two will discuss the most valuable lessons learned in entrepreneurship, and will go over the importance of dieticians being trained as nutrition coaches.  

In this episode, William Grazione sits down with Ms. Dasha Agoulnik - a Registered Dietician, four-time published nutrition researcher, two-time award-winning bikini athlete, and an amazing coach. Dasha graduated from the top nutrition graduate program in the country - Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Her research and coaching focus is on optimizing metabolic and digestive health through nutrition and exercise.

We're back with your host William Grazione, Owner of The Educated Dieter. In this episode, William interviews Nicole Ferrier of Nicole Ferrier Fitness. Nicole is a local friend of William's in Tampa and works as full-time nutrition and personal trainer with a bachelor's degree in exercises science. Nicole is also a national-level bikini athlete. We take time to learn more about Nicole's time in athletics, from trying a variety of sports while growing up to gymnastics and eventually to bikini competitions. We find out what led to her decision to pursue coaching in the process. You will gain insight into how Nicole grew her coaching business with social media, the lessons she learned through competing in bikini, and much more. Tune in and get to know Nicole!

We have a question for you! Wouldn't it be great if you only had to diet one more time to get to where you need to be and are comfortable for the rest of your life? We're going to talk about how to get there. Maybe you are a person who is looking to improve your health and physique. This episode will fill you in on the difference between a functional nutrition client and a general health client.  William Grazione along with Coach Zach and Gillis speak on this important topic. Listen as they go over how imperative it is to have an annual plan for nutrition and training vs. a 12 week or 6-month program.  Many pitfalls can happen when you do not plan for the long road.

Coach William Grazione was recently on Beyond the Bikini Radio, hosted by Nicole Ferrier, and on this episode, we share that very special talk. We go over why Coach Will started his mission to transform the fitness industry to help prioritize women's health through proper nutrition and education and create a new generation of health-focused nutrition coaches. Nicole and Will discuss the concerning factors at play when coaching women and the three different dieting phases: lean, restore, and build. The two will address the fears that concern female clients who need to restore their health before engaging in another fat loss transformation. They will address the importance of monitoring your hormone levels and other health markers through lab testing and how to get it. Will and Nicole will touch on why we see women steering towards harmful and aggressive workout habits more so than men in the nutritional coaching world and learn what it will take to tackle the change that needs to happen in diet culture.

In this episode, Coach William, Coach Gillis Pellegrin and Coach Zach Richie, discuss the fitness industry's biggest problem right now when it comes to coaching and client relationships.  Do any of these warning signs sound familiar? Cookie-cutter training programs. Lack of educational material from a fit-fluencer. A lack of responsiveness from a coach? The coaches teach you what to be on the watch for. Keep listening as they dive into the big mistakes made with exercise and diet that lead to burnout as people start hitting the gym for the first time or for the post-holiday season diet cycle. Will, Zach, and Gillis also discuss the dangers of jumping into fad and elimination diets vs. taking a sustainable approach that does not completely alter your way of life and leads to throwing in the fitness towel.

William Grazione is joined by Coach Gillis and Coach Zach to take you through all you need to know about reverse dieting. If you live in a diet phase, are struggling to lose weight on low calories, and you're feeling adverse side effects from doing so - this is the episode for you. The three coaches will take you through how to start a reverse diet. Learn how a reverse diet allows a person to increase calories and improve health markers like hormonal balance and glucose response. Will, Gillis, and Zach will also teach you what to monitor while you're reversing and will fill you on how certain medications like birth control, anxiety, and antidepressants can factor into progress. Last but not least, our coaches clue you in as to when it's ok to end a reverse diet and start a fat loss phase.

In this talk, your Host William Grazione visits with Chris and Eric Martinez. These two brothers are  #1 International Best-Selling Authors are founders of Dynamic Duo Training, an online exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle consulting business.  Today Chris and Eric fill us in on how they achieved their success in the noisy world of health and fitness and the reason why they went from coaching people on their personal nutrition and fitness journeys to teaching health and fitness coaches how to improve their business.  The two discuss the importance of the 80/20 rule, which involves being a Badass fitness marketer first, excelling at sales, and being a good coach simultaneously. They also touch on what they believe should be a person's motivation in business.  Lastly, we have sound advice for new nutritionists and trainers looking to break into the online space. Hear about the system of Discover, develop, and deploy from Chris and Eric, as well as how to get over the fear of selling your skills and your product. 

In this episode, your host William Grazione is joined by Coach Gillis Pellegrin and Coach Zach Richie. This is episode 39 - and it's all about New Year's Resolution Fatigue. The three talk about what you can do to get back on a healthy track to reaching your goals for 2022 without burning out. If you have gone full ham and adopted the "all gas, no break" mentality regarding your diet and fitness routine, know that you're not the only one. Many people start their new year goals with aggressive elimination diets or too low of calories with way too much cardio. This is a recipe for disaster that can lead to negative health consequences. Let William, Gillis, and Zach steer you in the right direction with action items you can implement now to change the course and get you the results you're looking for. They'll teach you how to check in with yourself to become self-aware of how you genuinely feel during your fitness journey. These tips will guide you on intuitively changing your nutrition and activity as your body adapts during your improvement season. Keep listening to learn more!

Have you heard or read any of these statements before? The Keto Diet is Magic!  You can't eat carbs and lose fat! Intermittent fasting is king if you want to lose weight! The alkaline diet is a legit protocol for health and wellness.   Well, today your Host William Grazione along with Coach Gillis Pellegrin and Zach Richie, do some serious myth-busting on those topics.  With that, the three over when it's appropriate to be on a low-carb or ketogenic diet for a period of time and the reason why men can tolerate and respond better to the protocol vs. women. The team will also discuss the role carbohydrates play in mood and sleep. When it comes to fasting, you'll learn how it's more about the lifestyle you live and if it's the right approach for you and your training. To round out the nutrition myths, William, Gillis, and Zach explain why the Alkaline Diet has zero validity to it and why. As a bonus, they'll touch on what to eat and drink to avoid discomfort and make sure you have enough gas in the tank if you have to rush into an early morning workout. 

Have you ever measured your blood glucose before? I know you may be thinking, "Why would I need to do that. I do not have diabetes," and that's a legit question. The reason to consider making it a habit lies within optimizing your health. In this episode, your host William Grazione along with Coach Gillis Pellegrin and Coach Zach Richie, go over why it is valuable to monitor your blood glucose as a general health marker for pre-diabetes and the connection between high blood sugar and metabolic dysfunction. The three will also discuss how monitoring to improve your insulin sensitivity can be the perfect tool for improving your body composition and preventing weight loss resistance during fat loss phases.  Learn how to use a glucometer to take your blood glucose readings accurately and what range you want to be in. This will help assess whether you need to slow down your carb intake during a muscle gain program or reverse diet. We'll also clue you into other factors outside of food intake that can spike readings. Last but not least, William, Gillis, and Zach will tell you what to be on the watch - and feel for during your workouts that are telltale signs if you're taking in the right amount of carbs or not.

Welcome back to Hey Coach Radio! In our last episode - 5 Ways to Improve Insulin Sensitivity Part 1, we went over the importance of monitoring your blood sugar to gauge how well your body utilizes its carbohydrate intake and signs and symptoms of metabolic dysfunction. In this episode, your host William Grazione, and Coach Gillis Pellegrin, go over steps you can start taking now if your blood sugar readings are coming in high. Part of this increase in blood glucose numbers comes down to stress and its impact on cortisol. The two go over how eliminating carbs altogether is not the answer and clue you in to ways to re-arrange your macros to make a healthier impact on your metabolism. William and Gillis will also teach you about the changes you can make in your activity levels, and swapping out types of carbohydrates can affect things and some essential supplements you can take. Keep listening to learn more. 

Being prepared is key! Making sure you have a game plan when it comes to your food plan leads to sticking to your nutrition and, ultimately, your ideal health. Today, your host William Grazione, and Coach Zach Richie take on 3 Steps to Meal Prep For Any Goal. Whether you're looking to maintain your physique, shed some weight, or in a muscle gain phase - the best way to stay on track is to plan your meals and have them ready to go for the week.  William and Zach fill you in on what goes into their grocery carts and their method when shopping for protein, carbs, and produce. Then they give you insight into how they prep and measure their food out once they get home.  You'll also learn tasty tips to make your meals and snacks flavorful, nutritious and balanced. The coaches also fill you in on how preparing your meals will save you beaucoup bucks in your budget.

In this episode, we discuss a controversial and critical topic regarding the world of competitive bodybuilding. Learn about the dangerous advice still floating out there. Your host William Grazione along with Coach Gillis Pellegrin and Coach Zach Richie, cover the most popular contest prep red flags in an engaging multipart series. The three coaches go over a common mistake - cutting calories too fast. When this happens, the client has a faster rate of muscle loss, metabolic damage occurs, and gym performance can take a hit. William, Gillis, and Zach discuss how and why a person's hormone levels can take what seems an eternity to recover. The adverse outcomes can lead to hair loss, trouble sleeping, and much, much more. You'll also learn insight from all three coaches' challenges they met with their bodybuilding preps in the past. Keep listening to learn more.

In this episode, your host William Grazione along with Coach Gillis Pellegrin and Coach Zach Richie, continue the conversation and examination of the Top 5 Red Flags in Contest Prep. In the previous podcast, the three tackled the dangers of taking calories too low from the start. Today, we pick up the subject with how much cardio is too much cardio and excessive supplementation, what is necessary vs. what is too much. Some supplements you want to take with caution as the amount you ingest can seriously affect how you feel and perform - good or bad. Coach Will, Gillis, and Zach also discuss the importance of re-feeds. If you have ever dieted - competitor or not, and you have not implemented a re-feed period - that's a red flag. Not utilizing mitigation strategies to avoid negative dieting consequences is risky on a weight loss journey. Keep listening and ask yourself if you have ever encountered any of these red flags.

Are you ready to start a competition prep for bodybuilding? It seems like a strange question, but hear me out. Some people jump into deciding to compete without first knowing if their body is in a good place composition wise, metabolically, and hormonally. Contest prep is different from a regular fat loss phase. Many people invest a ton of money and get pigeonholed into an unrealistic timeline. In today's episode, learn if you are ready to consider competing. Your host William Grazione along with Coach Gillis Pellegrin and Coach Zach Richie, go over realistic timelines for fat loss and where you need to be nutritionally first with your insulin sensitivity before committing to compete. The three also discuss the importance of where you should be with your lean mass development first and how long you have been training in a muscle-building phase. You'll also need to keep in mind how your digestive system responds before you take on a challenge like a bodybuilding competition. Other overlooked things to consider are your mindset and lifestyle and your reasons for competing. If you plan on participating in more than one competition, you also need to keep tabs on your weight after you step off the stage. We'll teach you why this is essential information to know right now.

Welcome back, listeners! In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, we continue with the second episode of our 5-part series on Bodybuilding Contest Prep. Your host William Grazione is joined by Coach Gillis Pellegrin and Coach Zach Richie. The three delve into the fear new coaches encounter in dropping calories to the necessary amount at the start of a bodybuilding contest prep or fat loss phase to ensure an adequate drop! William, Gillis, and Zach also review what percentage of carb difference there needs to be between low days and high days when it comes to seeing an impact on metabolism vs. just a nudge in carbs for better gym performance. Keep listening as our coaches let you know their approaches to handling a plateau in weight loss during competition prep and how they approach it with macro adjustments and changes to cardio. William, Zach, and Gillis also give you tips for trainers on handling clients who struggle with adherence to their dietary guidelines while taking on a fat loss phase to get shreddy and stage-ready. Listen to learn more!  

Welcome to Hey Coach Radio! This episode is 3 of 5 in the contest prep series.  Listen as the coaches talk about the different ratios of testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone between males and females, how it ties into thyroid health, and how each sex's body responds in a fat loss phase because of these differences. They also go over the importance of why clients should have their bloodwork drawn for hormone levels checked before, during, and after a diet phase to understand how someone's body responds during a fat loss transformation. William, Gillis, and Zach tackle the topic of Implementing refeed strategies, carb cycling, and diet breaks during the cutting phase for the body to recover optimal health and hormone levels once heading into a reverse diet. They also go over creating annual diet plans for clients and what that entails. Other great information you will hear discussed is the link between progesterone and stress management in dieting with females, side effects of extreme male dieting, and what can be done to help preserve testosterone levels during a bodybuilding prep.

Welcome Back to Hey Coach Radio! We are delving into part 4 of 5 in our Bodybuilding competition Prep series as we discuss Peak Week Mistakes. Your host William Grazione is joined by Coach Gillis Pellegrin and Coach Zach Richie. The three discuss how many weeks out from stage time a fitness competitor should be to best prepare for a successful showing. The reason for having a buffer time window? It gives you and the client time for mitigation techniques in case things get tricky, and it reduces the stress and cortisol response on the competitor when they know they are on target for bringing their best physique to the stage. William, Gillis, and Zach also discuss the dangerous peak week mistakes coaches make with their clients. If you're a competitor, you should be wary of water depletion techniques, sodium cutting, and potassium loading that can complicate your heart health. Last but not least, the three coaches go over the uncomfortable and unfortunate circumstances of GI complications related to messing with sodium, water, and potassium. If you're a coach, listen. If you're a competitor, take heed. Keep listening to this informational episode with that has your health or your client's health in mind.

Welcome back to our final episode in our 5 part series on Bodybuilding Competition Prep. Your Host, William Grazione along with Coach Gillis Pellegrin, and Coach Zach Richie go over the dreaded YOLO that many competitors face after a competition. If you ever planned a post-competition meal where you were prepared to shove everything in your mouth that you did not eat over the prep period- we want you to know - you're not alone. The coaches have been there too, and they will share their craziest rebounds ever. We want you to avoid that horrible feeling we felt and the nasty weight gain that can happen. Our coaches will go over how to make sure you have a game plan before you step on stage when it comes to celebrating afterward. Making sure you don't have a rebound comes down to how your nutrition is handled during your prep, your action plan for show day, and the steps you take following the minute you get off the stage. Keep listening to learn more.

In this episode, William Grazione, Coach Gillis Pellegrin, and Coach Zach Richie continue discussing Bodybuilding Competition Prep with actionable steps to take after the competition. This bonus content includes examining a reverse diet vs. a recovery diet to implement immediately after competing, along with the pros and cons of each. Another point within this is setting up expectations that people will - and should gain weight after a competition. What is critical is setting up parameters for that. Will, Gillis, and Zach will also touch on whether or not you can start building muscle right away after a competition and how to shift your mindset from focusing on the scale to focusing on athletic performance and bringing your body back to hormonal balance.

On this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione along with Coach Gillis Pellegrin and Coach Zach Richie go further into the methods of recovery diet vs reverse diet when it comes to the general population.  Maybe you're an over-dieted woman  seeing zero results, or perhaps you're just looking to make a change in body composition to bring it to a new level by building muscle and strength while improving your metabolism. If so, you'll want to listen in as we provide you all the applications on how to do just that with reverse dieting in this episode.  Learn how to start and end a reverse or recovery diet for yourself or your clients and what kind of caloric reduction will be needed to illicit a weight loss response. 

In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione, Coach Gillis Pellegrin, and Coach Zach Richie embark on a new series called The Basics. Today's topic - Creatine Monohydrate.  The three will fill you in if you should consider using creatine monohydrate, go over how it works, what to expect, and what to look for in stores when purchasing it. William, Gillis, and Zach will explain how Creatine Monohydrate has benefits that are not limited to just better muscle recovery and maintaining lean body mass. Other topics the three discuss are whether the need to have a loading phase with creatine monohydrate is necessary or not, how much is too much, and the importance of staying hydrated while supplementing with it. LIsten in to learn more.

 In this episode - we continue with our series on The Basics, which includes fundamental advice to help you achieve your best health.   Your host, William Grazione, along with Coach Gillis and Coach Zach Richie, fill you in on how walking is incredibly effective for fat loss. Yes! Walking!    You still need to monitor your caloric intake and take into consideration your baseline of daily activity and your schedule.  You may be asking yourself, who is this effective for? How many steps are necessary, and what is the time commitment to add the amount of movement required to produce results? How does one get into the habit of committing to making walking and time for their health a habit?  When adding walking into your plan, timing should be a consideration. Is it better to split up your time for movement throughout the day or do it in one shot? The coaches will answer all these questions and cover the therapeutic benefits of increasing your step count to help achieve your weight loss goals.

In this episode, your host, William Grazione, and coach Gillis Pellegrin go over everything you need to know and have in place to start a successful fat loss phase. The two cover fundamentals like sleep, movement, removing dependency on caffeine, life balance, the ability to count macros, and even being comfortable in a gym. Most importantly, a person needs to be metabolically healthy enough to take on a caloric deficit.   William and Gillis also go over managing reasonable weight-loss expectations during a diet and the perception of strength when calories are lower. Keep listening as our two coaches fill you in on the habits their most successful clients implement and how you can diet smartly and safely to keep you on track for success.

In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, we are taking your questions! The coaches delve into inquiries submitted through their Instagram and email boxes. Your host, William Grazione, Coach Gillis Pellegrin, and Coach Zach Richie, discuss which is more important, calories or exercise? They also tackle gym session frequency and how the length of workout sessions is not a one-size-fits-all approach. The three also go over the importance of consistency vs. motivation when it comes to being dedicated to health goals. Lastly, the three coaches discuss whether the time you choose to work out makes a difference and how to approach your gym time if you practice intermittent fasting. 

Welcome back to Hey Coach Radio! William Grazione and Coach Gillis Pellegrin, along with Coach Zach Ritchie are back covering more of the basics with more of your frequently asked questions. Listen as the three cover whether or not you should use Creatine Monohydrate during a fat loss phase, if weight gain is inevitable during a reverse diet, and how much protein your body can absorb in one meal. Will, Zach, and Gillis also discuss if it's true that you will gain weight as you increase your carbohydrate intake. The three also discuss if you can lose fat with cardio alone and whether or not you can spot train areas of your body with the intent of conditioning just a specific area. Get ready to have your questions answered in this episode!  

With gas prices above $5 a gallon and more and more people working from home, Coach Will, Gillis, and Zach delve into the home gym vs. commercial gym debate. Which is better? It has more to do with your habits and work and life balance more than anything else. Keep listening as we go through the pros and cons of both at-home gyms vs local establishments. Also, gain insight from our three coaches as they discuss how to motivate those who are way too comfortable working from home into heading out the door to get a workout somewhere else. Here's your William Grazione to take you through it.

Are you spinning your wheels in getting your client's results? If so, keep listening. In this episode, we have gathered questions and issues arising from our mentorship program for coaches through Advanced Coaching Systems. Your host William Grazione, and Coach Gillis Pellegrin discuss how some of their mentees get stuck in the weeds by focusing too much on hormone levels. They also go over how many coaches mistake not calculating the correct amount of calories to cut at the beginning of a fat loss phase. Another complicating factor in getting client results can come from not increasing calories properly during refeeds via the proper amount of carbs. Coach Will and Gillis also go over how important measuring glucose can be during a fat loss phase and what a proper glucose response should be. Last but not least, William and Gillis talk about how only using a caloric surplus and a caloric deficit to periodize nutrition is a big mistake, and the two review what the sweet spot for calories should be at for a client to become insulin sensitive. Grab a notebook and a pen and jot down these tips.

 In this episode, we feature one of our Educated Dieter Clients! Christie is in the studio to talk about how her recent transformation phase with Coach Zach went and goes into detail on how her experience was vastly different from working with previous coaches.  Christie came from the fitness competition world and had been given cookie-cutter fitness plans that included deprivation diets and other harmful practices. She talks about how her way of thinking and freedom to reach out to coach Zach and ask questions enabled her to succeed when it came to changing habits and thinking about her health. Keep listening to hear how Christie worked with Zach to get to her goal and what is next in store for her as she works on her next phase of health. Here's your host William Grazione, and Coach Zach Richie to take you through Christie's success story.

In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione visits with Coach Gillis Pellegrin and Coach Zach Richie explain why tracking macros vs. only tracking calories is the better way to keep tabs on your nutrition. The three also discuss the impact of eating highly palatable foods in place of nutrient-dense foods - and how this can affect a person in a fat loss phase. Lastly, Will, Gillis, and Zach discuss how to manage hunger cues.

Alana Osgood is a client with whom coach Zach has been working for a little over a year and has lost just over 100 lbs. Coach William and Coach Gillis visit with Zach to learn what exactly went into Alana's weight loss approach and which factors influenced her success. Keep listening to learn how Alana's calories and macros were distributed and changed over time, considering her life, and find out what's next for her once her fat loss phase is over.

In this episode, your host William Grazione visits with the incredibly informative and insightful Dr. Bill Campbell from University of South Florida. Dr. Campbell is a Physique Scientist And Exercise Science Professor and the Director of Performance & Physique Enhancement Lab.  Learn about the research Dr. Campbell has conducted and compared to other studies when it comes to diet breaks for physique athletes vs the general population, time restricted eating, and his upcoming studies. Keep listening to find out about the new educational offerings from Dr. Campbell that will be available to coaches and those serious about understanding diet and exercise on a deeper level. Level up your coaching and training with the information packed in this episode. 

In this episode, your host William Grazione visits IFBB Pro Jason Theobald, owner of Scooby Prep. Jason specializes in contest prep while addressing metabolic issues with a functional nutrition approach. Today, William and Jason discuss the shift happening in the bodybuilding prep world when competitive athletes fail to respond appropriately to diet and training protocols. Jason details what led him to shift into guiding clients with a functional nutrition approach.  Other topics William and Jason go over include why reverse dieting is not enough for some clients when it comes to restoring metabolic health and training approaches for competitors post-show. They also touch on the importance of learning from failure and what interventions work quickest and  best for getting clients back to a healthy body after a bodybuilding competition.

In this episode, we visit with John Gorman, owner of Team Gorman, a company that works with competitive athletes and the general population to help individuals achieve their best health. John is also the owner of The Phat Muscle Project supplement line, 2 Anytime Fitness locations, the Physique Summit Conference, as well as a 3x best-selling author, and a proud father. Your host William Grazione visits with John on how he manages to keep weight off his clients, when and why he started using a functional nutrition approach when coaching, and how taking a much-needed break from social media was beneficial for his health and relationships. William also asks John how functional nutrition helped him build his supplement business, his advice for other business owners, the strategies he utilized for staying committed to writing 3 books over the last few years. The two also discuss advice for natural body builders, the importance of implementing elite macro tracking for best physique results, and more. 

In this episode, we visit with someone who our listeners requested to have on this podcast with enthusiasm. This individual has made a name for himself in the coaching field with a functional nutrition approach. Our guest is a coach for coaches and co-owner of 13 SupplementWorld stores. Today, Dillion Pfenuf visits with your host William Grazione about what he was like growing up, how he got into fitness and his path to overcoming addiction to prescription drugs. Keep listening as your host William Grazione interviews Dillon about the necessary transformation habits that clients need to implement for success, how he became a profitable business owner and his approach when it comes to sales and marketing. This is Part 1 of Two of Life Transformation with Dillon Phaneuf.

Welcome back to Hey Coach Radio! In this episode, your host William Grazione continues his conversation with Dillon Phaneuf. Today, William asks Dillon about his career as a growing business owner, his goals inside of his coaching business, and his reasons for seeking out more education regarding a functional nutrition approach for clients.

There are a lot of things to consider before a person embarks on a fat loss journey. In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione and coach Zach Richie discuss what items need to be checked off with a passing score before starting that transformation. The two go over everything from mindset to current caloric intake, to warning signs of yo-yo dieting, and even how a person's current strength levels and performance in the gym should be considered. Get ready to take notes as you listen to this essential and informational episode!

In this episode, we visit with Jeff Su, owner of First Call Out Fitness. Your host William Grazione speaks with Jeff on his internal health focus when it comes to working with clients and how his own negative experiences in life fueled a desire to help others. You'll learn how Jeff's motivation was first inspired by rage and the path he has actively taken to break out of that. William also asks Jeff about the steps he took to grow his business, the biggest financial mistakes that fitness coaches make, what nutrition coaches should focus on to be successful in the next 3-5 years, and more. Here's your host William to take you through it.

 In this episode, the coaches are back! Your host William Grazione visits with coach Gillis and Coach Zach to answer your frequently asked questions. Hear about what sex hormones men need to have checked regularly, and learn about optimal thyroid levels for health. Listen as the coaches go over what relative energy deficiency in sport is, how it manifests, and how to fix it. Take notes as the three discuss the indicators to watch out for when it comes to female clients and PCOS and what to do if a client presents with this condition. Last but not least, William, Gillis, and Zach fill you in on what to do if you contract COVID, and how to carefully get back into the gym without overdoing it and setting yourself back.  

The Mini Cut. You have probably heard this term thrown around by clients or other coaches, and you may be wondering, are they worth it?   In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione along with Coach Gillis Pellegrin and Coach Zach Richie, discuss everything about mini cuts, including if a client is a good candidate for this short-phase diet method. The three coaches will go over when a mini-cut is appropriate, approaches for men vs women, and how to program a mini cut. Within the conversation, William, Gillis, and Zach address how not to get pushed into granting a client a mini cut when it's not the right time or there is no reason to. Listen up if you or your client is feeling uncomfortable in a reverse or maintenance phase during a physical transformation journey. Here's your host William to get you started.

If you're ready to take an essential step in your health journey by hiring a coach, you will want to listen to this episode of Hey Coach Radio. Coach William and Coaches Gillis Pellegrin and Zach Richie walk you through how working with The Educated Dieter is a more personalized experience where the secret is in effective communication. The three discuss how their coaching approach is not to give you a plan and leave you hanging. Keep listening to learn how working with The Educated Dieter is not just a step in your journey; it's a life-changing method for getting you to your health goals, and it's successful with reliable communication.

Welcome back, listeners! In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione is joined by coach Gillis Pellegrin and Coach Zach Richie to answer your questions. The three address the best fat loss rate to use with clients and why it's best to stick to it versus being overly aggressive.  The three coaches also go over when it is OK to start a weight loss journey after a hormone restoration phase, and they discuss methods for testing the waters of weight loss with a trial diet before moving forward with an extended diet. With that, they talk about what the fat loss trial results can indicate for a client's health. Lastly, coach William, Gillis, and Zach talk about how to initially start a fat loss phase, where to drop calories from macro-wise, and how much of an initial decrease to start with to elicit a response on the scale.

It seems like the keto diet is a popular choice by many, or at least the vast amount of marketing seems like it. The question is, is it the right choice? In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione is joined by his trusted coaches, Gillis Pellegrin and Zach Richie, to dive deep into this dietary protocol. The three discuss the pros and cons of a ketogenic diet, who this diet is designed for, and how it originated. As we explore this way of eating, Coach Zach gives his perspective, having been on the keto diet for 5 years out of necessity. William, Gillis, and Zach talk about practical applications for the use of the ketogenic diet when it comes to those facing insulin resistance, whether or not it's a sustainable dietary lifestyle, and how it can affect performance in the gym.

In this episode, William Grazione prepares you with a pep talk to get you ready to take on the upcoming holidays without creating setbacks on your health journey. Learn diet planning strategies you can implement to keep you in control and how to maintain your hard-earned progress. William will also address how being over-restrictive can be detrimental once the holiday treats come out. As you listen, you will gain valuable tips on planning your meals during vacations and holiday celebrations for those in a fat-loss phase or build phase, as well as sound advice for yo-yo dieters. Here's your host, William Grazione, to take you through it.

Candy is everywhere. Pumpkin treats are in your face wherever you turn. The foodie holidays are right around the corner. How will you navigate surviving the last quarter of the year when traveling for festivities and just living your life with harmony and balance in your food plan? In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione along with Coach Gillis and Coach Zach, give you their essential tips for making it through the treat season to holiday eating while keeping on point with your goals and leaving room for life. Learn how to recognize signs that indicate you might be setting yourself up for failure and how to eat via eyeballing your macros while on the go. Coach William, Gillis, and Zach also discuss accessible primary food sources that are easy to pack and travel with, things you can do over the next 3 months to remain adherent to your goals, and how not to freak out about fluctuations on the scale after a diet break.

What's the right diet FOR YOU and does it need to change overtime? In this episode, your host William Grazione goes over in detail the things you need to know when setting yourself up for fat loss based on your body type. You'll learn that things that work for one period of time, might not produce results later on.William also goes into how blood sugar levels can indicate what body type you are and the necessary protocol to approach due to that.Learn how to incorporate diet breaks during fat loss for endomorphic body types, protein requirements for individuals, and a whole lot more.

In this episode, we continue the conversation about Body Types and how it can dictate fat loss and muscle gain. This time, Your host William Grazione goes over the Mesomorph body type. You'll learn what type of body composition this individual has, as well as what the optimal range for blood glucose would be. William also addresses key things to be on the lookout for with mesomorphs.  Keep listening to learn how efficiently mesomorphs can gain muscle, and  learn how to adjust carbohydrate intake to support that muscle mass.

Are you long and lean but looking to dial in your own nutrition and training? Or maybe you have a client that fits this description. The ectomorph body type has its own set of unique challenges,  Your host, William Grazione, goes over macro recommendations for the ectomorph, recovery strategies, and how to avoid training and relative energy deficiency in sport, particularly with female clients. Lastly, William will explain how your genetics do not have to dictate your body type.

Are you feeling run down, constantly reaching for coffee and energy drinks, and slamming pre-workout? If you are, have you heard of Adrenal Fatigue? In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione and Coach Gillis Pellegrin address the signs and symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue. Learn about its different stages and how it can disrupt your circadian rhythm. Will and Gillis will let you know what to look for in a client's lab work that indicates adrenal issues. The two will explain why it's beneficial to be less dependent on caffeine and how to change your lifestyle and nutrition to decrease stress from a physiological standpoint. Lastly, listen as supplements they recommend to help recover from Adrenal Fatigue.

Coaches, you're going to what to listen to this episode of Hey Coach Radio. Your host, William Grazione, will review how to optimize workouts for the female client. He will address nutritional approaches during different phases of a menstrual woman's cycle and how to monitor if adjustments to carbohydrates are working optimally. William also discusses what exercises and techniques in strength training are best for women based on their body structure to reduce the risk of injury and increase performance in the gym. 

Have you self-audited your life? Are you taking a hard look at your priorities and where you spend your time daily? Are your goals supported by your habits? If you struggle with time management, you will want to listen to this episode of Hey Coach Radio. You're host William Grazione gives solid advice on how to get your life back on track by examining what you are spending your time on. William will also reveal the annual 6-month coaching scholarship winner and current coaching promotions. Here's William to take you through it.

This week, your host William Grazione takes to the DMs from Instagram to answer your questions. Listen to learn about lower training volume for advanced athletes, the perfect training splits, and what to do if you are counting macros but not making progress on the scale. Coaching Will also goes over some friendly inspirational reminders about taking time to do things right in your training and nutrition program. Keep listening to find out how to tell if you need a functional nutrition coach and thoughts on the right time to start a training program. Let's get started. Here's William to take you through it

In this episode, your host William Grazione speaks about his trip to the Arizona Impact Fitness Coach Academy. Along with insights from that trip, Will shares Essential Tips for new coaches. Learn about the importance of having a daily routine and ensuring you take the fear out of trying to do hard things regardless of where you are in life. William will also discuss the importance of connecting with people face-to-face and why being around those who motivate and inspire you is essential to your success.

In this episode, your host William Grazione is back in the studio, joined by Coach Gillis Pellegrin and Coach Zach Richie. The three discuss the Liver King controversy and give their opinions. After that, Will, Gillis, and Zach take on Q&A from Instagram. Learn how to troubleshoot weight gain during a maintenance phase from massive hunger and plan an exit strategy after a diet phase while tackling client fears of weight gain. The three coaches will also discuss how to help clients who are used to working out excessively without enough calories to reframe their thoughts to view food positively. Here is William to take you through it.

Have you recently lost weight but feel like you lack the muscle mass to show off? Did you lose that weight by only utilizing cardio for exercise? If so, have you heard the term "skinny fat?" In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione if joined by Coach Gillis Pellegrin and Coach Zach Richie, discuss what to do if you are skinny fat and how to start putting on lean body mass for a better physique.

If you go into your New Year Fitness Goals each year, guns a blazin', and then burn out, you'll want to listen to this episode of Hey Coach Radio. Your Host William Grazione is joined by Coach Gillis Pellegrin to prep you mentally for your 2023 fit life before the ball drops. Listen as the two discuss the best strategy to avoid burning out within 4-8 weeks of pursuing your goals and the most valuable lessons past clients have learned from fitness failures. Coach Will and Gillis also teach you how to think about periodizing your workouts and nutrition and the importance of putting your life up for review to optimize your well-being. Last but not least, the two will fill you in on how to identify if you are stuck in the vicious cycle of trying to lose the same 10 lbs every year and what to do about it. Let's get started.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with a nutrition and training coach? In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, we visit with Educated Dieter Client Joanna Klein. She shares her experience working with Coach Zach Richie, her challenges with past trainers, and how she overcame her food issues on her health journey. Listen to hear what Joanna values most from her training and guidance with Zach, how she feels now about her progress, and more. Here's your host William Grazione to take you through it.

In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione speaks about how he, as a coach, achieves fantastic client results concerning building muscle and losing weight. He will give you insight into two case studies; one includes his wife, Tanya. There are key factors at play when getting your client to their goals; it's all about hormonal and metabolic health, protein, recovery, and sleep. All of these things are vital when it comes to changing body composition.

In this episode, listen to William Grazone's interview with Jason Theobald and Kayla Rodahl on the Elite Physique University Podcast. The three discuss the essential details everyone should know about diet breaks. Topics covered include working with clients that are male/female, natty or enhanced, and when and why to use diet breaks. When it comes to incorporating diet breaks, learn whether to implement them systematically, at planned intervals, or take them as needed due to hormonal impacts such as cortisol changes and more. Learn more about Elite Physique University at: http://elitephysiqueuniversity.com/

Have you tried intermittent Fasting? Do you know the pros and cons of implementing time-restricted eating? In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione discusses whether or not Intermittent Fasting is the best way to lose fat. Will goes into detail about the different time intervals for Intermittent Fasting, how to structure meal timing around it, if there is a need to recommend a client to use it. William will also fill you in on how to structure macronutrients while implementing Intermittent Fasting into you or your client's life.

In this episode oh Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione goes over topics that really grind his gears regarding the fitness industry.  They are: utilizing algorithms for the masses to guide clients, drug-pushing coaches, the extreme mentality inside the health and fitness industry, and the blessing and the curse of knowledge and how it can get you into trouble. Stay away from using any of these approaches with clients or yourself. 

Does your workout routine need to change with the different phases of your fitness journey? The answer is yes - absolutely! In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione talks about workout strategies for Fat Loss, Muscle Building Phase, and the Metabolic Recovery phase. Get ready to take some notes so that you or your clients can implement these practices when it comes to workout methods! 

In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione is joined by Coach Gillis Pellegrin to address FAQ about training, specifically for beginners. The two share their top 3 gym tips, insight on workout timing, and reasons for working out. The two discuss exercises geared for weight loss and the best approach to training abs. They will touch on how getting a six-pack doesn't come from spot training alone. Last but not least, William and Gillis speak about motivation - how it isn't a constant, but that consistency can be the key to your success.

In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione is joined by Coach Gillis Pellegrin to go over their Top 5 Supplements for Women and how to use them. You may be surprised to learn how you can improve your quality of life by supplementing for a deficiency in vitamins and minerals. Learn if these supplements are for you. *By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to clients that you are coaching. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. The information and advice mentioned in this podcast is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Studies referred to in this podcast: A Prospective, Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Safety and Efficacy of a High-Concentration Full-Spectrum Extract of Ashwagandha Root in Reducing Stress and Anxiety in Adults https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3573577/

Are you or one of your clients heading into a Reverse Diet? If so, this podcast episode is for you! Keep listening as your host, William Grazione, and Coach Gillis Pellegin go over the basics of macronutrients and their purpose before diving into why you do not need to increase protein in a reverse diet. The two also discuss what to do when you or your client is on a reverse diet and is experiencing issues with hunger cues, meaning they aren't getting hungry or feel incredibly famished. Keep listening to learn how to handle this situation and navigate reverse dieting. * By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to clients that you are coaching. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. The information and advice mentioned in this podcast is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.

Do you want to become a better nutrition coach, or do you want to level up your nutrition services? Then listen to learn how Advanced Coaching System can help you. In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, Your host William Grazione and coach Gillis Pellegrin go through what is included in their 12-course curriculum - from basics to metabolic adaptation to hormonal health and underlying health issues that can complicate your client's results if not addressed correctly. William and Gillis also discuss the bonus learning material in the next Advanced Coaching Systems curriculum round. Keep listening to learn about all the educational material that is included and how you can sign up.

In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione visits with Andrew Koutnik, Ph.D. Type-1 Diabetic and Research Scientist. The two go over Andrew's personal story about learning he has diabetes and how he's lived with it and turned his disease into his passion for helping others live with it the best they can. This is Part One of a two-part episode.

This is Part 2 of Living with Diabetes with Dr. Andrew  Koutnik. Dr. Kournik is a Type-1 Diabetic. Research Scientist. In our previous episode, your host William Grazione spoke with Andrew about his journey in discovering he is a Type 1 Diabetic and the steps he took to address it, which led him to a profession in becoming a research scientist. In Part 2, William asks Dr. Koutnik about the Complications and Negative side effects of living with Diabetes and not taking action and what lifestyle modifications and habits can be made for those living with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes to manage their disease. William also visits Dr. Koutinik about his plans to help people living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and resources that people can turn to for more information.

Welcome back to Hey Coach Radio, and our 100th Episode! To mark this milestone, your host William Grazione has brought back athlete and research scientist Christopher Barakat! The two will discuss body recomposition and its research, with particular emphasis on the study from the University of Southern Florida Tampa that Christopher was part of. Christopher digs into the study and explains the factors that led to the success of the participants that lost body fat while building muscle. The two will also visit on how you can determine if a workout program is the right program for you based on your ability to recover. Keep listening to learn how inflammation from delayed onset muscle soreness impacts gym performance and what to do about it. Learn about the new research behind maximizing hypertrophy in your workouts. In the middle of the episode, William will announce the winner of our 100th episode giveaway!

Welcome back to an all new season of Hey Coach Radio with William Grazione. In this episode, we fill you in on what has been going on at The Educated Dieter, but even more importantly, I am addressing our listener's questions about natural ways to optimize men's health, specifically testosterone. Ladies, I haven't forgotten about you! Testosterone is also essential for your health. The tips in this episode will help you optimize your own health.  

How do we deal with misinformation from people in the bodybuilding world that are so well loved, admired, and followed? How do those of us in the fitness industry break through the noise and get the correct information to people who follow the advice of others blindly simply due to their status? Today I address a wildly popular video put out by a giant in the bodybuilding world and dispel the idea that low-fat diets are a good approach for fat-loss and daily living, especially for natural athletes. Dietary fats have an impact on testosterone and your overall hormonal balance. There are a bunch of “handshakes” along hormonal pathways that need to happen for optimal performance and health. I'll give you a thorough breakdown and examples of how this happens, for both males and females, as well as naturals and those on hormone replacement therapy.

How ya feeling? Stressed? Tapped out? Wired and tired at the same time? Weird cravings or swings in hunger? Let's talk about it and how this may be a sign that it's time to change your habits. Your host, William Grazione will go over ways to combat the adrenal insufficiency that can stem from being overstimulated and other consequential habits to help you live a life without being trapped in a cycle reliant on caffeine and alcohol.

In this episode, Coach William goes over coaching approaches with the perimenopausal client. He will discuss symptoms women experience during this phase of life that are common while sharing how the team at The Educated Dieter identifies the Health of a client going through perimenopause by examining the following: How a woman is responding to training and nutrition before coaching. How she feels when it comes to energy, quality of sleep, and day-to-day stressors. Coach Will explains how hormonal shifts taking place during this transitional phase impact all these factors, including body composition, changes in the ability to build and maintain muscle, and most importantly how the right guidance with nutrition, training, and proper supplementation can make all the difference when it comes to health and how you feel and look.  

On this episode of Hey Coach Radio, Zach Richie is back in the hot seat with me for Coach Talk. Learn what we have both been up to and the best communication techniques for clients. We go over the frequency of check-ins and response time to speak with your clients to get the best results and educational information while holding them accountable without being overwhelming.  We also discuss your own boundaries as a coach as well as client success stories. Communication as a coach is a balancing act, but we're going to take you through the approaches we have learned that work best over the years.

Bulk season is a time for improvement when it comes to building muscle. Building does not mean putting on unnecessary weight, becoming insulin resistant or negatively impacting your physique. In order to gain muscle and get your metabolism in a healthy place, yes, there will be more food, yes the training may change, and yes, the scale may nudge up a bit. However, by building more quality lean muscle mass and eating optimally for your body you can drop body fat and improve how you look and feel through a proper fat loss phase. But we need to improve your internal health, and the muscle and shape you want, before throwing you into a fat loss phase. It's all part of making sure you can live life without being deprived and making sure your metabolism is in a healthy place. Lean body mass is what will help you gain muscle and strength. Being insulin sensitive, and building lean body mass is essential as you age and enables you to live a longer, healthier life.

In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, Coach Zach joins the discussion at HQ to provide an in-depth guide to bodybuilding competition preparation. Key topics include the importance of patience in muscle building and fat loss, effective pre-workout supplementation and hydration, and the essentials of natural sports supplementation. The episode also covers practical tips for maintaining diet and workout routines while traveling, the crucial role of comprehensive blood panels in health management, and strategies for achieving optimal muscle pump in the gym. Real-life examples and experiences are shared to offer valuable insights for both seasoned athletes and beginners. Join the conversation and get equipped with the knowledge you need to become an educated dieter.

In this episode, Coach Zach joins us again to discuss essential client motivation and discipline strategies. Learn how we keep clients on track during life events and setbacks, emphasizing the importance of discipline over fleeting motivation. Our conversation also covers handling client excuses and the mindset needed for long-term health and wellness. We will also answer your questions about overcoming weight loss plateaus, the benefits of diet breaks, and the dangers of prematurely jumping on hormone replacement therapy. Throughout the episode, hear practical advice on maintaining healthy habits, stress management, and the long-term perspective required for sustainable fitness.

Coach Zach Richie is back in the studio for Coach Talk! William and Coach Zach delve into a Q&A session addressing questions from clients and listeners about bodybuilding preparation and nutrition strategies. Key topics discussed include the risks of dehydration and extreme measures to be aware of for stage and photo shoots, proper carbohydrate loading techniques, and the dangers of altering potassium levels.We also address natural versus enhanced bodybuilding strategies and their impacts on physical appearance. Later on we discuss hormonal health, exploring causes for elevated liver enzymes, the implications of using supplements like DHEA, and the effects of birth control on women's hormonal profiles, especially those experiencing post-birth control syndrome.

Coach Zach Ritchie is back for another Coach Talk. We begin speaking about the importance of being flexible with training and nutrition when disasters and live events interrupt progress, and we also review a client success story involving weight loss and body composition success from a past chronic dieter. Other topics include addressing how to relieve client issues that suffer from bloating, and we'll dive into understanding weight changes after a bodybuilding competition.

William Grazione was invited to speak with Jeff Hoehn, host of the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast. In this episode, William shares his 15-year experience in women's health and total body transformations, emphasizing the importance of an educated approach to dieting. The conversation covers various topics such as the importance of setting a good example for children, managing stress and its impact on fat loss, and effective strategies for dieting to preserve muscle mass. The two also cover the significance of individualized coaching, biofeedback, and understanding the interplay of stress and nutrition on overall health and body composition. Listen for tips on integrating diet breaks, maintaining hormonal health, and customizing fitness programs for optimal results. A special thanks to Jeff Hoehn for having William as a guest on The Mind Muscle Connection Podcast. You can find Jeff YouTube, and everywhere podcasts are streaming, as well as on Instagram at @jeffhoehn_.    

William Grazione and Coach Zach Richie and are back to discuss essential tips for creating an effective training program tailored to your goals. Zach and William cover individuality in training, identifying strengths and weaknesses, including personal preferences in exercises, determining optimal training frequency, and structuring your workouts effectively. The two also emphasize the importance of effort, consistency, and personalization in achieving your physique goals. Keep listening for expert advice and actionable steps to design your own training routine.  

In this episode William Grazione along with Coach Zach Richie delve into advanced coaching topics, addressing questions from the Educated Dieter Facebook group. Key discussions include the importance of balancing training demands, particularly for those recovering from competitions as well as managing low iron levels, using glucometers to improve insulin resistance, and restoring menstrual cycles post-fat loss. Will and Zach will also share their favorite nutrition tracking apps and they are also excited to tell you about the Educated Coach course aimed at coaches seeking to enhance their understanding of both macronutrient dieting and functional health. Let's get into it.

In this episode of 'Hey Coach Radio,' your host, William Grazione and Coach Zach Richie interview exercise physiologist and natural bodybuilder Josh Bradshaw. Josh discusses his roles at Competitive Breed and his research in strength and hypertrophy at the University of Tampa. The conversation covers various topics, including the practical application of Myo reps for time-efficient workouts, the importance of variation in rep ranges, and balancing intensity and volume for optimal muscle growth. Josh will also share his personal transformation during his 2023 contest prep, dietary strategies like carb cycling, stress management in training, and the significance of peri-workout nutrition for natural athletes.

In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, William Grazione and Coach Zach interview Austin Stout, an elite nutrition coach and mentor with over 15 years of experience. The conversation covers metabolic adaptations, the importance of having good client-coach dynamics, and the physiological consequences that occur during various phases of dieting and training. Austin emphasizes the importance of understanding foundational health before diving into advanced protocols, touching upon menstrual cycles, GI health, and nutrient deficiencies. Furthermore, Austin offers insights into coaching strategies that help athletes navigate stress, recovery, and long-term health. This episode is packed with actionable advice for coaches and athletes alike, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in nutrition, bodybuilding, and functional health. Let's go!!   

In this episode of ‘Hey Coach Radio', William Grazione visits with his client Eric Coons, and the two discuss Eric's six-month fat loss journey. Eric shares his background, including being an athlete, time in the military , and transformative journey back into fitness. He also shares with us his career as a financial manager, managing nearly $600 million in assets, his passion for music production, and being a husband and father of five amazing children.  Even with his busy life, Eric emphasizes the importance of health, drawing from his natural bodybuilding experience and strategies to stay fit while balancing family and work responsibilities. The conversation also dives into the collaborative and flexible approach to achieve lasting success in fitness and well-being.

On this episode of 'Hey Coach Radio', William Grazione and coach Zach Richie interview Dr. Joey Munoz, a PhD in nutritional sciences and owner of the FIT 4 LIFE academy. Dr. Munoz shares his personal journey from being an overweight kid to becoming a fitness coach, emphasizing a habit-focused approach to nutrition and exercise.  Our conversation covers various aspects of health and fitness, such as the importance of consistency, dealing with dietary struggles, and client transformations. Dr. Munoz also talks about his experiences working with Layne Norton and the valuable insights gained from that mentorship. The podcast dives into myth-busting various nutrition and fitness claims, including the efficacy of Ozempic, the fallacy of certain carbohydrate-related weight gain theories, and the misinformation surrounding metabolic adaptation. We'll also discuss how to maintain motivation and provide practical advice for those feeling overwhelmed in their fitness journey. Let's get started. 

Welcome back to Hey Coach Radio. This week, we delve into the often-overlooked relationship between the spiritual and physical worlds, especially in our scientifically driven society.  Your host William Grazione visits with Pastor Tom Perone and Chiropractor Dr. Ron Martin.  The three discuss how focusing solely on the physical aspects can lead to mysterious symptoms and unresolved issues, particularly in the realm of disease and the inability to control our health and find motivation to better ourselves. This episode highlights that naming a disease doesn't explain its origin and emphasizes recognizing the spiritual dimensions of our experiences. Listen as we bring into perspective how health, happiness, and well being go far beyond nutrition and training alone.

On this episode, William Grazione and Coach Zach Richie dive into the world of bodybuilding. The two discuss the health problems related to both enhanced and natural bodybuilding at the extreme levels, and highlight how neither approach is absolutely healthy. Coach Zach will fill us in on his own bodybuilding prep, from posing, to training adjustments, and the body fat he's dropped during his cut for competition prep this year! We'll also cover common prep mistakes, such as drastic caloric deficits and excessive cardio, particularly in female athletes, and stress the importance of an educated, evidence-based approach to contest preparation. William and Zach also share some horror stories about bodybuilding competition prep that slid into their messages on Instagram. Finally, we emphasize the important role of hormonal health in fat loss and the critical importance of reliable coaching for competitive athletes.

In this episode, William Grazione hosts an inspiring conversation with Dr. Jacqueline Margot, a brilliant doctor of physical therapy and owner of Better Pelvis in Tampa Florida. We dive deep into the world of pelvic health, debunking myths and highlighting the significance of understanding your body's needs.  William also talks about Dr. Margot's experience working with him at The Educated Dieter over the last 15 months building muscle. Dr. Margot is now, with the help of William, transitioning into preparation for the stage for her first bodybuilding competition. Whether you're a health enthusiast or a future PT, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss!   

Are you Ready to supercharge your fitness motivation? In this episode, William Grazione and Coach Zach Richie dive deep into the art of earning your fat loss phase. The two explore the discipline needed for true transformation and discover the mindset shift from just dieting down for fat loss to whole body wellness and mental strength.  Whether you're prepping for a bodybuilding show or just wanting to feel confident this summer, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, host William Grazone sits down with renowned competition preparation coach Paul Revelia, the owner of Team Pro Physique. They explore the evolution of bikini competitions over the past 15 years, discussing their shared history since 2010 and the significant changes in the sport, including the introduction of the Fit Model division in both the NPC and IFBB. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by bikini athletes, the realities surrounding performance-enhancing drugs, and the importance of evidence-based coaching practices. Paul shares valuable insights on maintaining athlete health, the decline of the figure division, and the future of physique competitions. Additionally, they touch on their personal journeys as coaches, the significance of community within the sport, and strategies for new coaches entering the industry.

Are you ready to finally break through your fat loss plateau? In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, host William Grazione teams up with Coach Zach Richie to reveal their Top 5 Fat Loss Tips that actually get results. From building unshakable habits to mastering stress, sleep, and tracking your progress with real data — these coaches cover everything you need to create lasting change. You'll learn why consistency is king, how to dial in your macros, and the smartest way to create a sustainable calorie deficit. Whether you're just getting started or stuck in a frustrating cycle, this episode is your game plan for fat loss success. Tune in now!  

In this episode of Hey Coach Radio, William Grazione interviews Astrid, a registered dietitian and nutrition coach with a passion for fitness. Astrid shares her journey from Venezuela to becoming a respected leader in evidence-based nutrition. She opens up about her struggles with disordered eating and how evidence-based practices helped her heal. The conversation explores her experience with bodybuilding prep and the importance of long-term health over extreme methods. Astrid introduces her hybrid post-show recovery approach, combining mindful eating with biofeedback. This episode offers empowering insights on body positivity and balanced wellness.

A new era for competitive fitness: Easier entry, broader appeal. On this episode of Hey Coach Radio, your host William Grazione and Coach Zach Richie discuss the changing norms of body building when it comes to the Fit Model Division, and what this means for aspiring and seasoned athletes. Is this a revolution or a step back? Listen as the two delve into the pros and cons of the new division in a friendly debate.