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Open up social media and all you'll see are fitness influencers doing these "effective workouts" for engagement. Backflip deadlifts is a show to showcase the intesnity of the fitness level one has. This is not necessary to achieve the body you want. Just because someone on Instagram has an 8 pack, doesn't mean to follow there ab workouts so you can have one too. There are many other varibles to an 8 pack than doing 1,000 crunches with summer salts. Pay attention to was is in reality for you and can be done everyday to puruse your goals.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) How to find the right coach or program for you Key Takeaways The differences between entertainment and education on social media Results are more simple than believed to be. You don't need to do tire flip backflips to achieve a nice body A main reason to begin a transofmration journey is to create higher confidence and self esteem. Stop watching fitness entertainment and watch something usefull My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Nutrition seems to always be the hardest concept to understand when it comes to fat loss. A lot of people want to eat clean in the week and party over the weekend to then wonder why they're not losing weight. The mathamatical facts around energy in versus energy out around this concept really paint the picture of the reality of this "balanced" nutrition lifestyle. In this episode you will learn what the biggest fault of bad dieting is and how to fix it.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) 3 characteristic traits to make you invincible Key Takeaways Does five days of eating clean versus two days of eating bad outway eachother? Coaching and programs are meant to mold a program tailored to your lifestyle for you to make changes towards your goals. Coaches and programs aren't here to make structure around your lifestyle to create goals around what you want to do Bad dieting comes in many forms but there are more common ones than others. Let's talk about how to fix it My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

To everything we do in nature, first starts with a main instinct. What if our main instinct is something we have never paid true attention to? what if our main instinct has been camoflouged our entire life. In today's episode I want to share with you the similar peices I have found within our guest speakers and people I have coached. The biggest question a coach or athlete will get is "how do you always stay motivated?" well motivation is the smallest driver of all drive. Today's episode I will share with you the greatest driver.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) 3 characteristic traits to make you invincible Key Takeaways The main key takeaway I need from you is to really pay atention to what I am saying within this episode. Try and relate what I am saying to an event that might have happened within your life. You will find your root cause My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Thank you everyone who has been dropping their questions into our question box on the website! Asking questions is the the only way you will ever get answers to what you're unsure of or want to know more of. Another side note to keep in mind is just because someone works out and has a great body, doesn't mean they know what they're talking about or knows how to coach YOU! Same with me. When you hear any answer and feel that you need to learn more to ensure it's fact, then do your research. The more the better!  Other Episodes to listen to 1) 3 characteristic traits to make you invincible Key Takeaways Does the rate of fat loss increase in hotter temperatures, such as a sauna, steam room, or training in the heat? The biggest reason that causes late night binging or cravings. Do you need to keep changing your training split to avoid plateaus? My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Yes there are three different types of body types that deal with fat loss and muscle growth differently but each one still needs effort. Just because someone is a mesomorph does not mean building muscle isn't hard work. Just because someone is naturally skinny doesnt mean it's going to be easy to look more "fit" becasue they're already low in BF. Comparing and assunming things will not get you far towards your goals. Instead of asking these questions and blaming "genetics" how about work hard for the next 3, 6, or even 12 months, and then see what kind of damage you can do with dedication, no excuses, patience, and discipline.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) 3 characteristic traits to make you invincible Key Takeaways Is it easier for someone who is thinner to build muscle? Is it easier for someone who is bigger to build muscle? Compared to someone who have more body fat than someone who has a low body fat, who would benefit faster from training and eating clean? My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

When you want something, it's like you have to do all these things you don't want to do to get it right? What about the things you need to do? where do the differences lie in these two perspectives? The amount of effort to follow a want is different than the effort needed to follow a need. In this episode you will learn the breakdown of it all along with how to take action today.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) 3 characteristic traits to make you invincible Key Takeaways When we make the "want & need" switch, things begin to fall into place because they have to How to better organize your life and mind to focus on the important and high value impacters that effect your actions The secret power of replacing wants with needs. The power of the mind My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Efforts can be done with simply showing up right? You get a coach, you get a plan, you do the work, and results should come. What happens after the program? What happens when things get rough? What happens when your mind isn't strong enough to push through the things you don't wanna do while not achieving the results you thought you would achieve? Falling off, quitting, failing, it's all the same. There are a lot of things needed to be successful within your dreams and goals, and when you conquer these three traits shared in this episode, nothing will stop you. Other Episodes to listen to 1) To self reflect and reposition yourself, will make you unbreakable Key Takeaways Traist #1 will create the still calm aspect of letting results pile up while you ease your way through. Someone who achieves this trait will become a lethal weapon Trait #2 ensures things get done even if you don't want to do them. Physical progress is great but the progress you achieve mentally is a whole new level Trait #3 Creates the repetative action of keeping your actions strong day in and day out My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

I took sometime off recently and just deattached myself from all the things anchoring me down. It was weird because all the things that were anchoring me down, were things I truly love to do. Things that fuel my soul. What happened was, I lost that fuel that sparked my drive and when this happens, well it's just not good. So I decided to take sometime and self relfect and reposition my self to achieve success. Here is to a new Coach Matt and new great thigns to come for the podcast! Cheers Family!  Other Episodes to listen to 1) Rewire your body's natural instinct to quit Key Takeaways To Self-Reflect means to tune into your roots. Sometimes we lose the reasons why we started something and we need to ask ourselves the hard questions to find it Repositioning yourself brings you back to being centered and grounded. A place of peace but pure ambition.  Taking time to reflect is NOT quitting. Taking time off is to ensure you do not quit My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

People that jump into this health and fitness journey will eventually create an excuse to get out of a workout, eating a meal, or doing what it takes to get results. No human likes to do the things they don't want to do.....unless they have scultpted their mind in understand the power of doing it anyways. In this episode on this beautiful monday morning, I want to hit you with true truth and honesty. Never make an excuse again and watch the power you create within.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) The 3 most toxic mindset road blocks and how to get rid of them Key Takeaways The root casue and effect of creating one excuse to get away from the work that needs to be done The manipulation effect that conviencing yourself an excuses is real has on your mindset Finding your true answers to why you creat excuses in the first place My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Socail media nowadays can fool alot of people into purchasing programs or hiring coaches who have nice bodies but have no idea how to coach people. Being coached needs not just training plans and meal plans, it demands consistent attention and emotional support along with scientific knowledge of the body and how it changes throughout a transformation. Just because someone posts there 6 pack abs DOES NOT MEAN they can help you get there too, especially naturally and healthy. Tune in and find out how to be the best client sales manager!  Other Episodes to listen to 1) Inside the mind of a contest prep coach with 22 pro wins - Kash Guidry Key Takeaways Don't be fooled by the looks of Intagram. Just because someone has a nice body DOES NOT mean they know how to coach you Asking questions is the only way you will get to know more about your coach or programs you plan to inveest in. Time and money If you do not learn from your program, you will not sustain your results My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Have you ever eaten healthy for a duration of time and never achieved any progress? Healthy foods should mean weight loss right because it's better than fast food or processed foods? This is where a lot of people begin to get confused and over think the importance of foods and what benifits each lifestyle has. Weight loss has it's own equation and so does eating for health or athletics. In this episode I will share with you how to better understand the differences and always have control. Other Episodes to listen to 1) Counting macros & calories and the future progress of both Key Takeaways All fods have nutritional value and with that comes calories. Healthy foods have calories just like processed foods. Things to be aware of knowing the differences of carbohydrates and where to find the source per goals wanted. How to eat for health, weight loss, and athletic performance The metabolic adaptation that occurs that may cause a surplus of calories versus a deficit which is needed for weight loss My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Building muscle takes a specific equation that must be targeted and solved everyday. There are much more important things to consider when building muscle aside from training. When I first began my training career/journey I struggled hard with building muscle and getting more stregnth. The three "not to dos" I share in today's episode have been gathered from science and the many mistakes I've done in my journey. Save yourself some time, listen to this epiosde in full, and impliment new habits to create optimal results.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) Muscle reservation | How to train more efficiently Key Takeaways The main focus of where muscle building even comes from. Without this, muscle will not grow Training intensity matters to a certain extent. How to avoid over training while still creating progress The hidden factor that most people over think and never takes full advanvantage of My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

When we have a goal for our body & health and want it so bad, we are willing to do whatever it takes to get there "fast". People will follow any plan or take any drug if it guarantees results. When people decide to take time and go through what's needed to maintain this lifestyle forever, sometimes it gets overwhelming because we;re trying to juggle to many things at once and then overthink what fitness & health is. In this episode I will clear the air and explain 3 simple tips on how to create success in your journey. Other Episodes to listen to 1) Why people quit on their weight loss goals Key Takeaways How to successfully create a routine around prioritizng your training & foods and the great benifits of doing so The serious question you must ask yourself if these three simple steps do not work The biggest thing I wish I did when I started that would have boosted my progress times ten My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

About 90% of people want weight loss and think it can be achieved in 12 weeks. Physical progress can be achieved within 12 weeks BUT they will not be sustainable if your mind didn't follow the process. 10 years, 5 years, 1 year of bad lifestyle habits CAN'T be reversed and progressed in 12 weeks. If results aren't being achieved and you've been following everything to the T, then there are multiple other factors that can be casuing fat retention. It's never weight loss but more of dropping body fat and scultping body composition. Let's talk all things weight loss.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) The power of creating small milestone goals Key Takeaways Weight loss does not happen over night. It's a porcess of the body regulating body composition depending on health standards and balance If progress is not being achieved, don't quit. Analyze your actions and what you've been doing. Analyze your stress, sleep, water, etc. find the faults Progress is never achieved physically. Your body reflects what you feed it, how you move it, and how you rest it My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

You asked and we delivered! We are honored to bring on the 3x Ms. Fitness Olympia legend herself, Whitney Jones, to the show! We all know the 3x Ms. Fitness Olympia on stage, but who was Whitney before all this? How did she grasp the mindset to get up on stage and win even with a busted knee and coming off a broken neck injury? Let's go ahead and find out by diving into the mindset of 3x Ms. Fitness Olympia, Whitney Jones!  Show Whitney some love!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneyjones_ifbbpro/ Websites and more: https://linktr.ee/WhitneyJones Key Takeaways Whitney's Road to becoming the 3x Ms. Fitness Olympia Whitney's Mindset around pushing agianst all odd and defining your own worth The love within whitney's heart that has made her the incredible legend of Ms. Fitness Olympia My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Are carbohydrates the reason for weight gain? By taking out carbohydrates, are you gauranteeing a life of weight loss and eliminating weight gain forever? I'll tell you right now before you even listen to the episode that carbs are NOT the issue, it's the lifestyle within carbohydrates that cause weight gain. It's the abuse of carbs, especially processed carbohydrates, that have casue obesity and being over weight. The manipulation of generations towards nutrition is what will doom us all in the future if we do not fix it today. Other Episodes to listen to 1) The funny thing about carbohydrates Key Takeaways The energy in vs. energy out comparison of cabohydrates to calories The years of generation manipulation that the food industry has had on us The root cause of weight gain and how to eliminate it from the equation My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Everyone wants there weight loss goals now. Everyone wants there muscle growth goals now. Everyone always wants everything now right? Being in a rush to achieve your goals will only add stress which will then go against weight loss and just force your hand to quit. If we learn to eliminate the imaginable stress that we create for ourselves, we will be better off AND might even achieve progress even faster. In this episode I will explain how you can do this.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) The power of creating small milestone goals Key Takeaways The main focus to pay attention to, to help eliminate being overwhelmed or stressed within your journey The mindset re-wire that needs to happen to be able to view progress as the only option My nutritio rant that will change your perspective on believing BS My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Have you ever wondered how do these crazy athletes or fitness social media gurus stay motivated like all the time? Well besides showing you only the highlights of there day and passion in this episode I will break down the three pillars in creating an unbreakable health & fitness lifestyle. A lifestyle that has been worked so hard on that you will be hardwired for progress & results!  Other Episodes to listen to 1) The power of creating small milestone goals Key Takeaways The three pillars of creating great sucess and longevity with your health & fitness goals Stop focusing on being motivated and focus on how to create a strong lifestyle with unbreakable roots The power of self talk and self love My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

We've all been in a position in life where the results we achieved was just not good enough right? After you listen to this episode or read this today, and yout still think that way, you're thinking to small. There are an unbearable amount of success that's happening throughout your journey that you can't see which then won't be recognized. Once you see what great results you're achieving within the porcess of achieving it, you'll then have the power to dominate your success in all avenues of your life. Other Episodes to listen to 1) Gain control over your mindset and everything else with follow Key Takeaways What inflicting pain through training will do to your mind The power you have over your body and success What great challenge can do to the mother board of your brain My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

When you go to the store to buy food, do you pay attention to the quanity of foods you're buying or the quality of foods you have in the cart? When you surround yourself with people/friends, are you focused on the quantity of people you have or the quality of people that support you. The qulaity of anything will always outway the quantity of what you have because quality is long lasting. This is why products that have a high quality price are priced high becasue the quality is great. The quantity gains size when the quality is well achieved.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) Gain control over your mindset and everything else with follow Key Takeaways What's important within your actual training, in the actual reps and sets that truly matter? How to achieve long lasting results within all areas of your life The people around you and that you choose to surround yourself with greatly impact your results My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

We've all asked ourselves, "why me?", but have you ever just asked yourself why? It's happening to you because it's just meant for you, that's the easy problem to solve. The next one is, "how am I going to improve to never let this happen again?". We spend a lot of time wondering about others, diving into other people's problems, and taking on negative unecessary energy that just has no need in your life. All the noise in this world cause disruption against your actions needed to achieve your goal. In this episode, I will teach you otherwise.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) Don't focus on the situation, focus on your mindset Key Takeaways Self-pity will not get you anywhere besides drowing in your own sadness, depress, and anger. Self-anylization will provide answers to problems that are holding you back How to better understand yourself on a emotional level that will enhance your physical performance The question isn't "why me?" but better yet, just ask, "why?" until you have found your root cause of disruption My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

About 99% of people who want to imrpove their body & health for the better really pay attention to physical change over any internal change. The fitness industry has really put a weird taste in people's mouths on how "healthy" should look and what "fit" looks like. Just because these influencers are fit, have millions of followers, and are sponsored by different brands within fitness, DOES NOT MEAN THAT'S WHAT FIT & HEALTHY LOOKS LIKE.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) Working on your health is investing in your future Key Takeaways You will recieve very small happiness and fulfillment if your full focus is on physical change Visual progress won't take you as far as internal improvements will The biggest reason why majority of people quit do to the fitness manipulation of what fit, healhy, and happy looks like My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

With social media nowadays and the fitness space being extremely saturated, I feel that people get the wrong idea on what health & fit looks like. Being healthy and fit DOES NOT mean that you're lean and shredded. It DOES NOT mean that you have booty gainz. What being healthy and fit means is you're taking time out of your days to work on the five pillars of life performance. Other Episodes to listen to 1) Working on your health is investing in your future Key Takeaways How you look physically wont always express the level of your health Someone who goes to the gym every single day does not mean they are healthy Different kinds of health we need to prioritize to maximize our health My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Whenever someone who is really fit walks into a room filled with people who don't workout or simply don't take care of themselves everyone will look at this person because they carry around not just the body to show, but discipline, self respect, and ambition. If you want to be successful with business, then you hang around people who are successful with business. If you want to better your health and body, then you also need to surround yourself with like minded people. When you prioritize yourself, your health, your body, this journey will get lonely at times. This is when temptation kicks in and wants to make you quit. In this episode, I will share how to push even when no one is in your corner.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) Don't focus on the situation, focus on your mindset Key Takeaways With making moves towards bettering your body and health will come with side effects on your life with none being bad The mentality trick needed to be your biggest supporter during your journey Things in life don't come easy, and if you have goals for yourself DO THEM FOR YOURSELF My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

With anything that we do, failure is bound to happen. Feeling hopeless, lost, depressed, etc, is all bound to take place within your journey. What you do with it, is what will mold you into success. A huge transformation for my mind, was when I started looking at things I need to improve in that I never saw was even slacking. There are traits you have right now that need major improving and with one small improvment will come great success. Other Episodes to listen to 1) Don't focus on the situation, focus on your mindset Key Takeaways How to rewire your mind into viewing set backs as not failures, but room for improvments No matter if you are an elite athlete or a stay at home mom, your sport is life, and you need to be the best athlete in it Success is only an outcome of many failures and many improvements. Master self analyzing My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Weight loss is the number one most wanted goal when it comes down to health & fitness. Weight loss is actually very simple. You follow a meal plan that organizes your daily food consumption to help you achieve results with your lifestyle type. Added along with that is a training plan that will help you sculpt the body you want as you drop body fat. All you have to do is follow the plan, be consistent, and patient with the process. In this episode, I will share with you the two important pillars that will create the success you need within your weight loss journey.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) 3 tips and tricks to improve weight loss Key Takeaways The mindset for success needed for weight loss How to create results but also sustain them for the rest of your life. How to not go for the "fast route" Just remember this, "slow is smooth, smooth is fast". Your results will come with time. Learning how to have patience on your side My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

Jumping into anything that demands leaving your comfort zone, will create challenges in your life that you're unprepared for. This is a side effect of pursuing your goals. Another side effect is achieving progress, creating happiness, and improving confidence. All these side effects are from creating new limits, new challenges, and new habits/routines towards a life improvement. There will be challenges and setbacks within your path, but it will always be up to you to control your outcome. This is where the true growth happens. Other Episodes to listen to 1) Overcoming body, health, and life obstacles: Finding your inner happiness with Mandy Smith Key Takeaways Being honest with your actions and the why behind it The mind is a powerful tool and when used correctly, nothing will stop you How to create progress with your mentality to create happiness and progress with your body My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

Do you have insecurities you just hate about yourself? Are there things about your body you just wish were never there? Do you ever compare your body to others and think "I wish I looked like that or had her butt, legs, arms, tummy, etc". You can drastically transform your body overnight, but those insecurities will always stay until you begin being honest with yourself and work on them. These things that we tell ourselves in our head define how we act in this life. The insecurities you might have might be effecting the way you are in life and the confidence you have about yourself. Be honest with yourself and gain that true happiness. Other Episodes to listen to 1) Overcoming body, health, and life obstacles: Finding your inner happiness with Mandy Smith Key Takeaways Improving your body will not create happiness or remove your insecurities The root of all emotional triggers are created in the roots of your being and sub concious mind The truth about how to improve insecurities and what to do if they come back My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

When life tends to get difficult we have an opportunity to make two choices: 1) Take the hit and quit, or 2) Analyze the situation, what can you learn from it, then attack with everything you have. I used to view challenges as the world telling me I'm not worth anything I dream of. Now I view it as a part of the three pillars I break down for you today. If you begin to view every challenge the way I explain today in this episode, you'll never fail again, because failing demands one thing and that's lost hope with no drive. If you use a challenge as a strengthener, you'll never fail.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) Gain control over your mindset and everything else will follow Key Takeaways Pillar #1) Challenges are meant to challenge you to see the value you bring and if you're worth the goals you have Pillar #2) Challenges are meant to challenge to mold your mentality to the mind of the person you're becoming Pillar #3) You'll have to listen to find out My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

Weight loss is the number one goal people want to achieve. This makes sense because America has the highest obesity and diabetes ratings in the entire world. Why is that? Well we're the least educated, we have the most luxury/conviency, and we have thousands of influencers preaching the "Perfect method" when in reality, THERE IS NONE! It's about what you can sustain and maintain.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) Counting Calories vs Macros. Which path to take? 2) Counting Macros & Calories and the future progress of both Key Takeaways Does your body view sugar from fruit the same as sugar from an oreo? Let's find out two ways to achieve a caloric deficit. Choose one that best suits your lifestyle situations or goals how to better preapre yourself before going out to eat, drink, or socialize and still stay on track with your goals My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

The fitness industry is filled with a lot of false information and information that only works for there body. There are millions of meal plans/FADs that push restrictions and a life of hell that causes binge eating, gaining weight back, and just a whole mess of things. We need leaders in this industry that preach and educate FACTS. Facts based on science and a plan that's formulated for everyone's specific lifestyle, goals, and current level. Today's guest speaker, Beth Feraco, is one of those leaders in this industry. Beth understands her craft so well, she has created a very unique way of expressing it. In today's episode, you will more within this 1 hour, than you will searching the web for answers. Follow Beth and share the love: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethferacofitness/ https://bethferacofitness.com/ Cut the Crap Podcast: Click here to listen Key Takeaways Who is beth? How did this incredible fitness leader get into helping people achieve their goals The hard facts of nutrition and how to truly simplify what you need to achieve goals Mindset will always be key to your success and longevity. How to manifest your mind to success My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

Our bodies have a natural hardwired instinct to stay safe. When our bodies feel pain, discomfort, uncomfortability, or anything out of routine, the body will send signals to your brain forcing you to stop (quit). When this message gets relayed, you then have two choices: Give in and quit, or keep pushing and achieve progress/growth. This is a consistent action within fitness that builds and strengthens you to be the unbreakable human you can be. In this episode I want to share how you can absolutely fight your own psychological make up to see your potential. Other Episodes to listen to When the body recongnizes growth adaptation Key Takeaways The power of the mind to body connect and the control you NEED to create for the body to mind connection Identify your psychological make up, and rewire it to achieve progress Knowing when progress/growth is present and how to make it yours My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

One big question I'd always ask the big guys tat trained at my gym was, "so how many reps and sets do you guys do to get big like that?" This was a question I'd ask alot because I felt like I was doing this whole fitness thing all wrong. After years of trial and errors, I learned about growth adaptation. This is more of a focus on the feeling within your set than just simple numbers. After using this technique, my PRs jumped, I gained more muscle, and overall I felt better. In this episode I break down this simple fact of "recognizing growth adaptation". Other Episodes to listen to 2 Effective Nutrition Tips to achieve fat loss, better health, and muscle growth Key Takeaways What is the rule of thumb with sets and reps for strength, hypertrophy, and endurance Clearing up the confusion of sets and reps needed to achieve one specific goal The better option for reps and sets when focusing on progress My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

When you start a meal plan or if you have ever started one before, have you ever wanted to know when you can have your cheat meal? Have you ever asked your coach or someone who made you a meal plan, "umm do I have to eat like this forever? Can I have a cheat meal?" Cheat meals first of all have a bad name already. You're not cheating on your plan with eating something you really want. Yes you might be eating outside the numbers you need to stay within, but, you're also trying to stay sane right? Even with refeed days, you can elevate your metabolic rate a little higher to the point to where you can drop weight (body fat) even faster. In today's episode I will share all things around cheat meals and what they can do for you or to you. Other Episodes to listen to 2 Effective Nutrition Tips to achieve fat loss, better health, and muscle growth Key Takeaways What does a cheat meal do for ones mentality? What are some pros and cons of cheat meals The main purposes of cheat meals and how it can help or hurt the progress you want Who cheat meals are for, and how to create a meal plan without cheat meals because you're not restricting yourself My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

Losing weight without training or conducting fitness is absolutely possible, you just need to better understand your body's metabolic rate and your daily food consumption. There are a lot of people who want to lose weight before going into a gym, and you might be that person right now, which can be achieved if and only if nutrition is dialed in. Yes, there is more leniency with nutrition during training and body sculpting is more improved during training, but if you have over 25% body fat, you can achieve weight loss without training for now. This will also help you better understand food before you start training.  Other Episodes to listen to Episode 242: Focus on what you have control over Key Takeaways Finding what kind of athlete you are will greatly impact the path you take to achieve your goals Macros, calories, and micros are all needed for human health, performance, and physique, and the more we understand, the better Weight loss all depends on where you're getting your calories and what you're doing with it   My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

Have you ever wondered if you could train the same muscle group multiple times a week, or, do you feel that you need to be sore after every workout in order to even get any progress? If you ever wondered, this epiosde is for you. Today I talk about Muscle Reservation, and how to train in a more effecient way. You do not always have to go into your workout ready to destroy yourself (this actually does more regression than progression). Muscle doesn't always need pure depletion, in needs recovery and repair to progress and today you will learn how to make this happen. Other Episodes to listen to Don't gauge your progress on muscle soreness Key Takeaways What is muscle reservation and how it will help your progress When you should focus on muscle reservation training Who muscle reservation training can really benifit from and how to structure your training split with it    My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

Have you ever starting your weight loss journey and ended up stopping? Have you ever wanted to gain muscle, get toned, lose weight, but then ended up quitting? Were you overwhelmed with the amount of change it demanded or did the work of consistency get to difficult to manage? This all happens because of one major thing, we focus so hard on what's ahead that we lose focus on what's happening now. Trust me, it's great to vision and manifest, but these things demand consistency, hard work, and no days off. By focusing on what you have control over, which is the NOW, you will conquer your goals faster than you know. Other Episodes to listen to The Power of Creating Small Milestones Key Takeaways The number 1 cause of why people end up quitting there goals How to create success for weight loss, muscle growth, optimal health, etc Never quit again or fail at the dreams you desire for your confidence and happiness My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

Life can be very stressful right? Having to deal with kids, work, school, business, life, friends, drama, etc, and then also juggle all that with meal prepping, training, cardio, recovery, etc. I understand how overwhelming this can all be. After training hundreds of different people, I've seen a very common recurrence in all of them. After even there first workout, they go home and sleep better. Wake up sore, but happy. Go throughout their day with better mental awareness and emotional stability. Training also applies a stress to your body but a stress that will train you to function with stress of the world.  References: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-cortisol Other Episodes to listen to Opening a mdeical school, figure competitor, and breaking the stigma of age with Leslie Petch Key Takeaways The definition of stress and what it does to the body The chemical reactions that happen within the body when conducting intense physical activity  Is Cortisol good or bad for the body and how stress effects it My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

A busy life with multiple things to juggle along with your fitness goals and passions can be overwhelming. Do you feel like sometimes you just can't breathe, and because of this feeling you let go of things that just are to hard? Majority of the time we let go of our goals for our health & body because it's the easiest to give up but worst decision physically and mentally. We start to manipulate ourselves in thinking self care is less important than taking care of our family or anything else, and this is what causes us to put our goals behind us. Today's guest speaker is a true motivator when it comes down to juggling five kids, a marriage, and her priorities for her health. We bring on, Megan Deal, to the show to share her incredible story on how "Movement is medicine" and how you can make it happen too. Key Takeaways The journey to finding what truly works for you, your body, your goals, and your lifestyle Things to always pay attention to mentally that are occuring without you knowing How movement is medicine and how it will cure things that you never thought would be cured Follow our guest speaker in IG: https://www.instagram.com/megamomfit/ My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

Nutrition for progress requires a few things but one is the most important, and that's consistency. Without consistency, your nutrition will only be as good as that one meal. The more nutritional valuable meals you consume in a day, then in a week, then in a month, will allow your body to make changes with what you're giving it (shredding fat, getting healthier, building muscle, etc). This does not happen without consistency. Being consistent with your calories, proteins, carbs, and fats are important, but in my opinion, there is another aspect that's more important, and that's micronutrients. Micronutrients are made up of all your vitamins and minerals that create the strong structure you have (your health) to enhance your performance in this life. Just remember, "don't be mad at the results you didn't get, with the work you didnt do" - ET Other Episodes to listen to Macros & Micros and the vision you need to create remarkable results Key Takeaways Nutrition is not just a one day fix. You must attack it as days come along just as hard as you did yesterday Just like it took time to get out of shape, it takes time to get into shape, but here's how you can do it faster The other most valuable concept to understand aside from your Macros & calories My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

We all know what "healthy" looks like. If I were to put two meals on the table, one of them is a number 4 off the Mcdonalds menu and the other is a salad with chicken, you would know which one is "healthier". If it has greens, it's gotta be healthy right? Eating healthy or making healthy decisions for our body is not hard, the actual action of following through is what's hard. This is why in today's episode, I will be sharing three simple things you can do today to help with weight loss. Which in root is eating a little healthier.  Other episodes to listen to   1) How to train your taste buds to enjoy healthy foods Key Takeaways The domino affect of making one bad decision towards your health  All concepts of weight loss and how you will achieve it with 3 simple adjustments An ending announcement on a project I'm working on that will help you in any hardship you might be going through (How Training Saved My Life) My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

Have you ever seen a fancy "7g of protein' label on the front of a specific product (mainly a high processed one). Do you see it and think that that product then is a valuable source of protein? I use to always think this, and every label had me fooled. After learning more about nutrition and talking to nutrition experts I began to learn about "Macro Dominent Foods". This is when a specific macro has more grams than any other one in that specific product. Like I mention within the episode, a lot of foods have great nutritional value, but when it comes down to losing weight, dropping body fat, you need to pay attention to macros and calories. If there is a label saying "7g of protien" then that product wants your attention because they know for sure, it's not a protein dominent product.  www.CalorieKing.com  Other Episodes to listen to Carbs & Confidence, overcoming ED, and nutrition power with Caroline Biddle Key Takeaways Three example products where you might think are "healthy" and are, but may not be weight loss friendly Other things to pay attention to other than protein for weight loss How processed products earn there trust with you My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

So many people get so mad at their weight on the scale when they weigh in in the morning and they're lighter than they are at night. We get mad at this scale, buyt don't understadn the reasoning behind why the body with flucuate in weight. There are so many reasons why, and just because the number goes up DOES NOT MEAN YOU'RE GAINING FAT. Other episodes to listen to 1) 3 most effective ways to achieve weight loss 2) How to be in control of your weight loss/fat loss Key Takeaways What body fluctuation occurs and how to better understand it The other important things to pay attention to aside from body weight fluctuation How to control body weight flucuations My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

Aren't you tired of working so hard towards your weight loss goals, performance goals, or simply overall health goals, and not seeing the results you want? It's exhausting putting in work and not seeing results as fast you want to. This is the biggest reason why people quit with ony 1 month in there journey. Majority of people are so focused on "when am I going to lose weight? When am I going to see my abs", and they totally space the entire process of getting to their goals. This is the problem with not being grateful of what you're abale to achieve. Hitting smal goals a day are just as important and incredible, as hitting that one ultimate goal you have. Other episodes to listen to 1) Episode 234: Turning failure into success with Nicole Stewart Key Takeaways How to create the best results in the most effective way  The highlights of your journey (the process) that will create more progress than anything physcial can Pursuing your goals while also creating happiness within If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

The goals we have for our life, health, body, etc, will only mean something to you. The amount of work needed, is up to you. The amount of effort to put in, is all up to you. Giving 100% of your attention & energy, will create success, but what does 100% look like? Today's episode we have an amazing guest speaker, Nicole Stewart, to explain her experinces with dealing with ups and downs during her fitness journey and how she overcame every single one of them. Nicole explains in depth, how to self analyze your efforts to improve them, to create success.  Key Takeaways Even with failure present, there is success seeping through the cracks. How to identify success through failure How to self analyze your efforts. The questions you should be asking yourself, and how in depth they should be Sometimes you're just not giving 100% of your efforts. Be honest with yourself and ask yourself do you really want this? How to be honest with yourself and find the resolutions Follow The Guest Speaker Follow Nicole Stewart in IG If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

The pursue of the greatest version of yourself is an endless process. It's an endless process because no matter how close you get to it, the further away it gets because you will always have room for improvements. This is nothing negative to think about, but better yet, a mindset to have in order to always keep pushing forward. The greatest version of yourself is a myth, but with actions you take in pursue of it, will be your legend. Other episode(s) to listen to 1. Episode 230: Pursue your goals and be grateful of your accomplishments Key Takeaways The raw truth about pursuing the greatest version of yourself and the indepth view on the endless circle  Where your focus should be while in the pursue of your goals Q & A at the end (starting at the 30 min mark) on some great deep questions If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

Shredding body fat is not hard to understand. What's hard to achieve in weight loss is having the mind power to push through days where all you want to do is eat a bunch of junk food. Just like anything else, goals that you want to achieve will demand hard work physically and mentally. Training takes up about 1 hour of your day when nutrition takes up multiple hours of your day. This is when you have to have a conversation with yourself about how bad do you want your goals. Other than that, losing a 1lb of fat can be achieved. Other episodes to listen to: 1. Episode 45: What is reverse dieting and how it will benefit your health & physique - Kelly Nicole 2. Episode 118: Inside the mind of a contest prep coach with 22 pro wins - Kash Guidry Key Takeaways: The science behind losing 1lb of fat per week How to learn how to be in full control of your weight gain and weight loss. It's all in the food The simplicity of fat loss that can be learned by anyone Advanced weighing Scale: Click here to see on Amazon If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

Why do we always see so many success stories with these "FAD" diets that hit the media or internet? Let me tell you one thing before I explain, there are many ways to achieve weight loss, it's always about what's the best and most sustainable way for you. These FAD diets have crazy testimonials because they all have one very important thing in common. They're all created to put you into a caloric deficit. This is the main focus on helping someone achieve weight loss. Other Episodes to listen to: 1) Episode 38: Why FAD diets will never work 2) Episode 200: The raw truth about diet culture with Ainsley Perish Key Takeaways: The main purpose of a diet. What the main goals are for a diet within your weight loss journey What the most common factor of all FAD diets is How to create your own FAD diet that actually works for you If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

I started my year of 2022 with a 103 fever, body aches, and a head ache that was out of this world. Yes my year did not start out nearly what I thought, but I'm glad it did. Our bodies are amazing creations and very clever on telling you when to embrace the moment. I've been pushing so hard to achieve the things I want to achieve that there were some areas about my health I was neglecting, and not just that but I was also slacking in some areas of mental clarity/happiness. My year started off rough, but It's always up to us to make moves! Other episodes to listen to: 1) Episode 22 - How leaving your comfort zone will greatly impact your life! Key Takeaways: Why I was MIA for the first week of 2022 My transparency with you all. The areas that I lack with self love What is going to happen next If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

2021 has been an up and down kinda year right? We all thought 2021 had to be great because 2020 was just horrible, but here we are. 2022 is around the corner and how will you make it great for you!? These years can be great or bad, it's just always up to you and what you're willing to do with your reactions. In this episode I want to share some insights on the podcast for 2022, and also share how you can dominate this next year with any health and fitness goal you might have! Key Takeaways: The biggest reason why people fail and quit on their health and fitness goals How you can climb your way to that big goal you have for yourself What to expect with the podcast in 2022 If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com

Weight loss is the most common goal. Every new client I get, about 90% of the time, is a weight loss client, and I'm not saying this is bad but let me explain something. When it comes down to weight loss people are willing to jeopardize their health in order to achieve 20lbs of weight loss before summer. The number one question I get about supplements and weight loss is, "Is it good to take fat burners? Will it help?". In this episode I want to share with you the truth about fat burners and how you can create weight loss naturally. Other episodes to listen to: 1) Episode 200 - The raw truth about diet culture with Ainsley Perish Key Takeaways: What is a fat burner and what are the two most common types The most complicated theory of supplements made simple Paying attention to the other missing factors of weight loss to ensure your goals are always achieved  If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Check out all our partnerships: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/Partnerships Flex Pro Meals: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ : Code/ TrainHard to save 20% OFF Host: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_fitness_trainer/ Athletic Beings Training & Apparel: www.athleticbeings.com / www.athleticbeingstraining.com Podcast Website: www.trainhardlivestrong.com/podcast LiquidIV: Liquidiv.com / Code: TrainHard / Save 25% off your entire purchase FNX Fit: https://fnx.grsm.io/TrainHard / Code:Trainhard / Save 15% off your entire purchase Flex Pro Meals / 20% off your 1st order / Code: TrainHard: https://www.flexpromeals.com/ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewFitnessTrainer Train with Coach Matt Anywhere: www.EliteHIITPerformance.com