To build my body and mind is what I'm inspired to do. My mission it to unlock my true life's potential and inspire you to do the same.
Staying motivated, can be a whole series so you can count on more of this kind of content. In this empowering episode, we dive deep into the often elusive realm of motivation when progress remains hidden. Life's journey is filled with moments where our efforts might not yield immediate results, and staying motivated can feel like an uphill battle. Join us as we explore the strategies, mindsets, and expoeriences that shine a light on the path to persistence. Start discover how to find inspiration in the face of unseen progress, and learn to recognize the subtle victories that propel you forward. Whether you're pursuing personal goals, professional success, or a transformative journey, this episode is your guide to unlocking motivation and resilience when the road ahead seems unclear. Tune in and embrace the hidden wins that fuel your journey to success. Subscribe now to keep the inspiration flowing, and share your thoughts with us in the comments. Remember, every step counts, and your journey is worth celebrating. Keep the momentum going, and we'll catch you in the next episode as we continue to navigate the path to success together!
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This Is Your Journey. Your life. Relying on others to always support your goals, and dreams is unrealistic. Live out your life. Rely on your instincts and focus on what you want, whether it's a healthier lifestyle or a new career, don't expect others to change their ways just because you have.
Body positivity is an interesting topic. A topic in which I feel compelled to speak. The body positivity movement may be another permission slip to become obese while it's justified as self-acceptance. Or even better, "self-love". I'm all about loving yourself. And loving yourself requires treating yourself with respect and kindness. It's not about the body image, it's about the body substance. Let's chat about health and the stigmas around being too fat or too skinny, or even too fit.
In this episode, I talk about my experience on MTV True Life and how chasing perfection is ultimately a constant upstream battle that may strip you of your happiness. Karen Monetti also shared how chasing perfection nearly killed her. Perfection is either exactly what is, or everything it is not. Who decides what perfect is? and why do we chase it?
Today's message is all about taking ownership of who you are. Build upon your strengths, recognize what isn't a strength, and using it to make you stronger. Be yourself. When you let go of what others think of you, you can start thinking for yourself. Have you left an iTunes review yet? If you are vibing with these messages, please head over to Itunes and leave me a review, I appreciate the support!
#1 rule for a successful weight loss journey is setting healthy realistic goals. In this episode, Karen and I tackle an upper body session and then get down with a quick chat on what you can expect from your weight loss journey. Got questions about how to build muscle or burn fat? DM me on Instagram @anthonymonetti or Join our weekly Facebook live M-F 11a EST.
Karen Monetti won two of the most coveted natural physique competition titles in 2011; Ms. Universe and Overall Figure World Champion. Today she joins me as we talk about the mindset necessary to win in life as well as athletic competitions.
Today's first "Coffee and Quarantine" went great! We talked about at-home workouts, emotional eating, and how to avoid gaining weight during this wild time. stay strong, stay healthy. I'd love to help navigate through this wild time, text me at 908.526.2288 or hit me up on Instagram @anthonymonetti
When you quit trying. That’s when you fail. Until then, you are just practicing and experiencing opportunities to get better. We put so much pressure on ourselves, to accomplish our goals, and when we don’t accomplish them when we feel we should we get discouraged, frustrated and often consider ourselves a failure. That can’t be further from the truth, the only time we truly fail is when we quit trying. want to avoid failure? It’s simple. Don’t give up, keep going. what are your thoughts on this? Message me on Instagram | canthonymonetti
Craig walked into to bodhi last October, after realizing he needed to get healthy. As an entrepreneur, his life for the past 12 years has been work, work, work leaving little (to no) time for himself and his health. In this podcast, we talk about his recent transformation progress during a weekly check-in at bodhi and how he sacrificed his health to build his businesses. Also, how he is now fully committed to a healthier way of living and how he has inspired his whole team to follow his lead. If you are an entrepreneur and have given up on your health to become successful, I want to help you make fitness a priority again, text me at 908.526.2288! or message me on twitter or Instagram @anthonymonetti
Becoming an entrepreneur gets all the hype lately with guys like Gary Vee making it look easy. It helps that he is a charismatic showman with a bunch of energy. The reality is, entrepreneurship is difficult. Like really, really difficult. And as much as people like the idea of beaming their own boss, many people can’t handle all that it entails. The crazy part is some people who may not be able to handle it which is not a bad thing by the way because everyone has their “thing” they are good at, and being an entrepreneur may not be one of them. But the wild part is that people will continue to “grind” it out while their business tanks just because of #1. they are fearful of letting go of something they worked so hard for. And #2 they are fearful of what people will think of them. In this podcast, Karen and I speak openly about closing our yoga studio and how it frees up our time to upgrade our other project and main businesses. We took a risk when we opened it, we assumed all liabilities and went for it, just as most natural-born entrepreneurs do. Not everything is going to be a home run, that’s why you take as many at-bats as possible, And of course, swing for the fence every time. Thanks for listening, hit me up on Instagram @anthonymonetti or send me a text at 908.526.2288!
When our lives are full of chaos we lose sight of our goals. It's up to us to establish some structure to our days, and work on disciplining ourselves to stay on track. On this podcast, I talk with a member of bodhi (client) and first-time physique competitor in the Jersey Cup Classic Bodybuilding and Physique championships in Atlantic City, NJ. This podcast isn't just for competitors though, we can all take something from being more disciplined with our lives. We talk about fitness, nutrition, and the mindset needed to accomplish anything in life. Believe in yourself. Trust The process. Practice Patience. Hit me up on instagram @anthonymonetti
In this podcast, I met up with Joe DeFranco - World-renowned strength and conditioning coach in his private (and secret) NJ based facility. We talked about his rise to become one of the best coaches in the world, and how he's overcome trauma that would have made most people quit. From entrepreneurship to training just about every NFL team as well as WWE Superstar Triple H we talked about it all. A great podcast for coaches, entrepreneurs, and anyone whos inspired by overcoming odds to become great! If you are enjoying these podcasts, please leave 5-star review on Itunes, thank you! Message me on Instagram @anthonymonetti when you do, I have a gift for you! thank you!
We understand the importance of eating balanced meals throughout the day when trying to lose weight. But, as life can get very busy we sometimes skip meals. In this episode, Karen and Anthony explain what happens to your body when you skip meals and share valuable insight on what to do when it happens to avoid weight gain. Please share this with your friend who is trying to lose weight and is unsure about what to do when they skip meals, thank you!
When passion drives us to chase our dreams, they come true. You just have to trust the process, because it doesn't happen when you want it to, it happens when it's supposed to. Joe Morrison won our Mansformation Transformation Challenge last year when he lost 28lbs in 12 weeks. One of the driving forces for him was to get in shape for his next attempt to become a Pro Drag Racer. In this episode, we talk about his journey from losing weight, to gaining some of it back and how we are going to prepare for his pro debut in 2020. This episode is a great example of how life is a project with forever changing opportunities and situations and how we adapt to them is what determines our success and ultimately our happiness. Message me on Instagram @anthonymonetti
Lieutenant Lisa Gilmurray has been doing mixed martial arts for over 20 years and has found her passion for helping others become empowered to avoid being victimized. After dodging a near-death experience at gunpoint she discovered mixed martial arts to not only defend herself but to empower herself to accomplish anything, including winning her professional status as a drug-free figure competitor. Learn more and register for her self- defense Empowerment workshop on January 11, 2020, here: https://bit.ly/2PGZ70u
If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. It’s been said many times but successful people are the ones who don’t give up. Patricia is a member of the bodhi community and has committed herself to the process of becoming the best version of herself. And when you commit fully, there is only one result - success. Successful people figure shit out. It wasn’t easy, and it has taken months to finally figure out what was preventing Patricia to lose weight. Finally, after trying many different types of diets, Patricia is now feeling better than she has in over 18 years! If you are finding value in these inspirational stories, please leave us a nice review on iTunes! Thank you! Tweet me @anthonymonetti DM me on Instagram @anthonymonetti
#56 Learning The Art Of The Process In this episode, I chopped it up with James who is an amateur bodybuilder and men’s physique competitor. James is also a professional salesman and he relates to building his body like being a successful salesman, through the process. He shares some really great takeaways like “You can control what you do, but you can’t always control the results”. A key component when transforming your body, building a career and everything in between. Focus on the process of becoming and the results will eventually show up. We also talk about delaying gratification and how taking just a few minutes to think before you act can drastically increase your chances of accomplishing the desired outcome. Please share this with someone you feel would find value, thank you!
It's been 10 years since Karen and I opened up our business - bodhi by anthony monetti in Somerville NJ. It hasn't been easy but, I'd be lying if I said I didn't love every minute of the process of growing a business, building a brand and creating a legacy. My parents didn't jive with this in the beginning and when I lived with them and they paid my room and board I didn't have much to say. They wanted nothing by success for me, they just didn't think "starting a business" was a smart idea. On this podcast, I call them up to ask them how they feel now, 10 years after we opened up our first business. Great fun on this one and the message is simple. Not everyone is going to agree with what YOU want and dream about. And they don't have to. This is your life, and the only one that has to believe in you is you. Thank you for listening! And please leave a review on itunes and share this podcast with someone who will find value in this message, Thank you! here's to 1 million downloads!
Jen, fifty-three years old, a mother of 3, transforming her body while building muscle, burning fat and getting stronger with the magic of visualization. Before we can even begin to take action ion our goals, we must paint a mental picture of what our success will look like. It starts with seeing it mentally, then believing it’s possible, and then we can take action and actually do the necessary tasks needed for success. Creating a mental image of what we want, is like planting a seed of exactly how we want our life to look. Once the seed (thought/mental image) is planted in our brain, then just like a flower or tree we nurture those thoughts by thinking of them often and connecting more with the actions needed. The mental image we visualize is like roots that form from seed. The more vivid the picture, the stronger the roots become eventually manifesting into success. It’s not always easy to do, especially when results don’t show up quickly. But on this podcast, Jen shares her story and how she ran her first 10-mile race, became Teacher Of The Year, and transformed her body to step on stage with confidence as a figure competitor. Powerful podcast here, give a listen and save it so you can watch during those challenging times when results are quick but you are still putting in the work. Also, if you know of anyone who may be currently struggling with a “plateau” share this and let’s inspire them!
Chris Miller walked into the gym 80 lbs overweight with type II diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. After accepting the “Teacher of the year award” he saw a photo of himself and wants happy. As a man who loves to lead by example, Chris began his transformation journey despite being scared and intimidated. Mr. Miller’s transformation will be remembered as one of the most inspiring stories we’ve seen. And at 62 yrs old he says he’s just getting started! If you have a story you’d like to share, or a question you’d like to ask Tweet me @anthonymonetti !
Once you know what needs to be done, the rest is a game of patience. Patience is a matter of delaying gratification in the short term, knowing the results will be more worthwhile in the long term. I talked with John K - a member of bodhi for the past 3.5 years and asked him what was the key to his transformational success. He has completely transformed his body, from 23% bodyfat to 6%, from bench pressing 135 as a max 3 years ago to now benching 205 for reps of six. Results don't happen overnight, but with consistency and patience. If you find any value, entertainment, educational, motivational or somewhere in between please subscribe to this podcast and share it with a friend! Also, if you have bodybuilding, fitness, nutrition or life questions, I would love to create more content around it. Send me your questions anthonymonetti@gmail.com Thank you!
#51 Losing weight during the holidays I’ve been talking about this a ton lately. Mostly because it’s the most difficult time of year to start a weight loss plan. Which is the exact reason why I feel you should start your weight loss plan. We are constantly faced with life events which can easily distract us from our goals. Any goals really, but I’m talking specifically about weight loss and body transformations here. I’ve seen it in 1000 (maybe more) times. Your restricted diet is going great with meals timed out perfectly, workouts are invigorating, and losing weight seems easy Then, you get invited to a birthday party and you don’t have access to the foods you’ve been eating which has gotten you recent success on the scale and in the mirror. What do you do? Do you eat the meal with the forbidden foods that you’ve avoided for so long? Do you “splurge” and have the cake also? The reason I offered a 6 week Holiday challenge for the folks at bodhi was to create some awareness around eating foods moderately and to learn how to incorporate all foods into their diet. And still, lose weight. I crashed in on Danielle’s weekly consultation with Karen when I heard them celebrate a “new low” on the scale. Ironically, it was after Thanksgiving. So I felt compelled to ask Danielle a few questions regarding her recent success. Take a listen, and please leave us a review of this podcast! Also, share with a friend who may be struggling with their diet during the holiday season! Thank you!
Fear. It holds us back, and when we find out that there is literally nothing that holds us back more than fear, we can move forward to create our best life. F**K fear. and create your best quality of life. If you are enjoying these podcasts, please subscribe and leave us a nice review. Thank you for your support in growing this podcast so we can help others live their best life!
Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy all the foods, and get back on track on Friday!
SO many people are afraid of the scale. Some of the hate as coming from expectations of being a certain weight other than what they feel they should be. Also, it’s often not a direct reflection of their hard work in the gym and from their healthy eating habits. In theory, when we work out and eat healthily the scale should give us a number we are happy with, yet it often doesn’t. Many people avoid weighing in because of it and think to evaluate their success from that number. The scale is just one measurement of weight loss. The number on the scale should be going down if we are doing everything we can to support weight loss, however, don’t use this as the one all be all method. I encourage you to get on the scale just for the fact that you should be aware but don’t let it define your success. Today’s #askmonetti question “why isn’t the scale going down, if I did everything to lose weight” If you are digging this Q&A podcasts, please leave us a review and help us spread the word! Thank you for your support in making this podcast a fast-growing platform that helps others navigate through the life challenges of losing weight and building muscle!
Do you feel threatened by other gyms opening in your area? I get this question quite often, especially from members of bodhi expressing concern with all the new gyms opening up in Somerville NJ. I appreciate the growth of the fitness industry and how it's become popular enough to have a gym on every corner these days. There are many options for people and I like it when people can see and experience the difference between each of them. And when/if people come to bodhi for our program it is a sign that they really want to be there. Thank you for listening, please leave a nice review so we can continue to grow this podcast! also, please your questions to me on Instagram @anthonymonetti
The WNBF Worlds is the largest and most competitive Natural Bodybuilding event of the year with over 340 competitors from all over the world. Karen judged, Anthony was the emcee and we reviewed the event in this podcast. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a nice review. Thank you for your support!
#44 How to reprogram your mind for positive thinking I’m not a therapist, I’ll start by saying that. I do feel most people just get stuck on negativity and then in return attract more negativity. We are magnets to our thoughts and emotions. The more we think about something, the more we inevitably bring into our lives. It’s the law, of attraction. What I’ve found helpful, is staying in my head and analyzing my thoughts. And by working hard on blocking out distractions, while focusing on things that I want to attract into my life. Life is full of challenges, they are unavoidable. How well you face these challenges, will determine if you can overcome them or not. Awareness, and adaptability. You will discover more positive uplifting opportunities once you let shit go and move on. There is always a silver lining, it may not be so evident but it’s your responsibility to discover it and focus on it to create more of it. If you have found any value in these podcasts, it would mean the world to me if you left a nice review, thank you for your support! Let's inspire the world!
#43 Stop cheating on your diet! A common question we get asked often is “How do I stop cheating on my diet?” First, stop calling it a diet. The noun definition of “diet” is the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eat. Also known as food, to keep this as simple as possible. Second, when you call it cheating you automatically feel a guilty emotion because “cheating” on anything is frowned upon. If you are a person of integrity that is. And while feeling guilty to eat something you enjoy, you are setting yourself up for a restrictive “diet”. And when you feel restricted you are more likely to be extreme with your food selections. One day, week or month, either you eat really “clean” or you eat like an asshole and completely throw your hard work out the window leading to a potential binge-fest. Finding balance is key, and discipline will be your solution. If you find any value in these Q&A podcasts, please leave a nice review so we can spread the word. Send your questions to me on Instagram @anthonymonetti thank you!
There is no such thing as overtraining, just under-eating. Or it overtraining really a thing? Both are true. You can definitely over train, and there are times when you are just under-eating, under sleeping and bore of your current workout routine. Karen and I dive into some stories about overtraining and share tips to avoid plateaus and ultimately overtraining. If you are digging these daily 9 min podcasts, please leave a nice review, and use hashtag #askmonetti on Instagram and we will create a video response! Thank you for contributing to the fastest growing bodybuilding and fitness podcast!
What is your biggest struggle with your diet? That was this month’s question. Every month we post a different question on our community board at bodhi and our members chime in with their answers. “Variety. I’m a slave to my macros” was an answer that stuck out to me and I’m sure a lot of people struggle with this so it makes sense to create some content around this painful topic. First and foremost, please understand the word slave is very extreme and by you using this word puts you in a very vulnerable place when it comes to ever be successful with your health/weight loss journey. Karen and I dive into this #askmonetti with some real truth that you may not want to hear but, you know it comes from my no B.S. mentality. If you find any value in this podcast, please write a review and then share it with someone who may be struggling with feeling too restrictive with their dieting efforts. Thank you very much for the love and support, and if you have a question please post it on Instagram using #askmonetti and we will answer with raw authentic truths based on our experiences.
Dieting through the holidays. Who would do such a thing? Anyone who wants to avoid feeling like shit. We talk about it all year long, not just during the holidays. When you are too restrictive with your food selections for dieting or everyday living (which are the same thing) you create a good/bad healthy/not healthy relationship with food. Food is food. You have better more nutritious foods that give you more bang for your buck and you have foods that may not be so nutritious but they taste really freaking good and are just as good for you, more on a mental and emotional standpoint. You should be eating both. All year. In moderation and with an appreciation for their value in your life. Don’t overcomplicate this. Eat the foods, but be mindful of your ultimate goal of feeling and looking your best. If you found any value in this message, please share with a friend who you feel will find value as well. Thank you for your contribution to this project, and be sure to send all your questions our way using the hashtag #askmonetti and we will create a video for you. What is your biggest struggle during the holidays when it comes to staying on your diet?
How do you deal with injury and the required time off? The same way we handle all setbacks. I handle injuries and the required time off first by recognizing change is coming and a mind shift is needed. You always have at least 2 options when faced with an injury or any adversity, failure, or set back for that matter. A feeling of defeat may be noticeable which is negative and will most likely make you feel even worse, leading to potential depression. For me, this is not a good feeling so I work hard to recognize signs quickly and avoid any further self-loathing. I choose optimism and gratitude solely on the fact that I always feel better when focusing on the positive. In this podcast Karen and I tell some stories about our injuries and how we rebounded to become even stronger than before the injury. Remember none of the challenges we face are designed to be easy, they are meant to challenge us. And since you know you are the author, director, and producer of your life’s journey, you have the power to change the outcome, not the circumstances. Believe in yourself. Trust the process. Practice patience.
Should I skip a meal after a cheat meal? In today's 9 min #askmonetti episode, Karen and I discuss what you should do and what you shouldn't do after a "cheat meal". First, let’s not call you a cheater. The foods we label as good and bad cause us to have an unhealthy relationship with food. And it’s not the foods that are bad or good, it’s the quantity that makes the difference. I mean there are good healthy foods and foods that are not so nutritious. Great t tasting foods don’t have to be taboo and eliminated from your diet. Furthermore, eat the foods you enjoy in moderation. And if you have a meal that wasn’t in your diet plan and your account for it, it’s ok. You didn’t fuck anything up. However, we hear people skipping their next meal, and even fast the next day to balance out one meal and it's causing more disruption to your weight loss goal. When your blood sugar is elevated from a high-calorie meal, your blood sugar drops just as quickly soon after. If you do not eat anything for hours after your blood sugar drops to a point where you are physiologically looking for food to raise it back up. This is the roller coaster many people take themselves on from being scared to eat while feeling guilty most of the time. Also, please consider your mental health when you are constantly in a mental struggle of what foods are good, bad. Thank you for listening to this podcast, if you have a question hit us up on social using #askmonetti and we will create a video using our knowledge from experience. And if you listen to this and find any value please share with a friend who may also find value, thank you! Believe in yourself. Trust the process. Practice patience.
We all have a unique story, along with unique goals and aspirations. Since our goals are often different from our friends and family we sometimes get pressured to do things that aren't in line with our goals. You asked - How do I handle peer pressure? we answered! If you found any value in this message please share it with a friend that may be dealing with some pressure and needs the courage to stands up for themselves. Thank you! p.s. please leave a review of this podcast on itunes here: http://anthonymonetti.libsyn.com/rss
Go Vegan! If you want, and If not we still love you! Should I go vegan was the question and Karen and I answered in this #askmonetti podcast.
In this week's podcast, we sit down with Dr. Gene Oneill Chiropractor for wellness. Topics Discussed include: Health care vs Disease management "Five Fingers of health" The nerve system Health - defined http://anthonymonetti.com/category/podcast/
Here we go with another powerful podcast with an entrepreneur who I share similar core values with; Duke Baxter owner of Zones Sports Academy. I met Duke through the BNI (Business Networking International) group. The BNI is a membership-based business to business networking group of people that meet once a week to connect, share and strengthen professional relationships. Karen represents bodhi every week and holds the fitness and nutrition seat in the group which means no one else can join the group in the same field. Duke and I instantly hit it off. He is passionate about helping his athletes perform at their best not only on the field but off the field in life. Duke and his team at Zoned create leaders, which is something I can relate to and the underlying mission of project my life. Topics discussed in this project my life podcast: Dukes core values; Persistence, Passion, Persistence The theory of overnight success Challenges of Entrepreneurship Instant Gratification Hot Hands (Duke’s patented training tool) The snowflake generation Links from the show: Zoned Sports Academy zonedinc.com Dominate the Diamond dominatethediamond.com Long Island Ducks liducks.com Business Networking International (BNI) BNI.com bodhi by am and co. thisisbodhi.com Project My Life podcast on iTunes AnthonyMonetti.com Are you an entrepreneur or have a cool story to share of how you overcame obstacles to create your best life? Let’s schedule a podcast! Contact me on Instagram and let me know your story, let’s inspire the world!
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