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Hi, I'm Chris, a nutrition and fitness expert who loves caffeine and Audible. I created this podcast to take my experience and expertise to help you uncomplicate health and fitness and move forward to help you gain control of your nutrition, find balance,

Chris McMahon


    • Apr 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Daily: Morning workouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 10:04


    Episode 24 of 100 daily uploads. The topic is morning workouts and their benefit. Follow Chris Get 50 free workoutsApply for online coaching

    The Daily - No Quitting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 5:31


    Episode 23 of 100 daily uploads. Topic of choice: I missed three days, and what I'm doing about it. Follow Chris Apply for online coaching

    100 days - Make breakfast great again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 5:57


    Episode 22 of 100 days of consistent podcast uploads. The topic: How skipping breakfast is making you fat. Follow ChrisFree Calorie Calculator Applying for online coaching

    AI, GLP-1, and HAES

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 46:43


    Today, I chat with Jennifer Campbell, and we dive into a variety of topics related to weight loss, the coaching space, and what she has learned about her relationship with fitness. Follow ChrisFollow Balance 365Apply for online coaching

    21 of 100: Bench Press Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 6:42


    Episode 21 of 100 daily uploads. The topic is how to bench press safely without a spotter. Follow Chris Apply for online coaching

    20 of 100: Chin-up cues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 7:29


    Episode 20 of 100 days of consistent uploads. The topic of choice is my favorite cue for the perfect chin-up. Follow Chris Free Chin-up Guide Apply for Online Coaching

    19 out of 100: Calorie cycling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 10:44


    Episode 19 out of 100 daily uploads. Topic of choice: How to use calorie cycling to make fat loss easier. Cardio Podcast episode Follow Chris Free Calorie Calculator Online Coaching

    18 of 100: I've changed my mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 11:48


    Episode 18 of 100 daily uploads. Topic of choice: the nutrition habit I have changed my mind about and what's more important to follow for successful fat loss. Follow Chris Free Calorie Calculator Online Coaching

    17 of 100: Protein hacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 10:36


    Episode 17 of 100 daily uploads. The topic of choice is the secret to getting enough protein during the day. Save 20% off your first order of Legion supplements with code CHRISMFollow Chris Free Protein Shopping ListOnline Coaching

    16 of 100: Learn how to deadlift

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 12:39


    Episode 16 of 100 daily uploads.The topic of choice is my favorite: progressions to nail a barbell deadlift. Follow ChrisFree Workouts Online Coaching

    15 of 100: Fasting for Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 5:36


    Episode 15 of 100 daily uploads. The topic of choice is fasted training for females. Follow Chris Fat Loss During MenopauseOnline Coaching

    14 of 100: Saving time in the gym

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 6:27


    Episode 14 of 100 daily uploads. The topic of choice is how to save time in the gym. Follow Chris Personalized Training Plans

    13 of 100: Good, Better, Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 6:17


    Episode 13 of 100 daily uploads.The topic of choice is the concept of good, better, and best for fat loss. Follow Chris Free Calorie Calculator Online Coaching

    12 of 100- Victim mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 9:43


    Episode 12 of 100 daily uploads. Today, we chat about victim mentality in weight loss. Follow Chris Free Calorie CalculatorOnline Coaching

    11 of 100-Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 10:24


    Episode 11 of 100 daily uploads.Today, we chat about the fear of regaining the weight you lost. Follow Chris Online Coaching

    10 of 100 - Fix your squat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 7:44


    Episode 10 of 100 daily uploads. Today, we chat about how to fix your squat. Follow ChrisHow to fix your squatFREE hip mobility guideOnline Coaching

    9 of 100 - The last 5 pounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 7:15


    Episode 9 of 100 daily uploads. The topic of choice is losing the last five pounds. Follow Chris Online Coaching

    8 of 10 - Low calorie struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 3:53


    Episode 8 of 100 daily uploads. The topic of choice is losing the last 5 pounds. Follow Chris Free calorie calculatorOnline Coaching

    7 of 100 - Dieter's mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 14:48


    Episode 7 of daily podcast uploads. The topic of choice is the dieter's mindset. Follow Chris Free Calorie Calculator Online Coaching

    6 of 100 - Home Gym

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 9:45


    Episode 6 of 100 daily uploads. The topic covered in this episode is what to include in a home gym on a budget. Follow Chris Get free workoutsOnline Coaching

    5 of 100 - Supplements

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 13:27


    Episode 5 of 100 daily uploads. The topic of choice is supplements. Follow Chris Get 20% off your first order of Legion with code ChrisMHow to get started with strength trainingOnline Coaching

    4 of 100 - Bare Minimum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 5:14


    Day 4 of 100 uploads. The topic of choice is hitting bare minimums. Follow Chris Free Consistency Calendar Online Coaching

    3 of 100 - Meal Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 3:52


    3 out of 100 days of uploads. Topic of the day is easy meal prep. Follow Chris Meal prep walk-through Free meal prep guide

    2 of 100: Weekends

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 4:25


    Day 2 of 100, the topic of choice is fat loss struggles on the weekend. Follow Chris FREE fast food fat loss guideOnline coaching

    Day 1 of 100

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 4:27


    Chris sets out to release 1 podcast daily for the next 100 days. Today's episode covers discipline. Find Chris here:InstagramArticlesFREE Calorie Calculator Online CoachingIf you find my content helpful, please subscribe so I can continue to bring you more helpful nutrition and fitness content.

    Pshh.. anterior pelvic tilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 5:56


    This episode is dedicated to the letter B. Because trying to fix an anterior pelvic tilt is a bunch of baloney. Research articles: Degree of pelvic tiltWeak absWeak glutesSitting all dayYou can find Chris here: Instagram Lower Back Pain YT FREE mobility guideOnline Coaching

    Eat more and lose weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 4:35


    Chris covers a few easy ways to stay full while dieting. Find Chris here: Instagram Articles: FREE Fat Loss Guide Online Coaching If you find my content helpful, please subscribe, and I can keep bringing you more helpful nutrition and fitness content.

    Cardio is overrated

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 18:17


    In this episode, Chris takes a deeper look at the importance of cardio for fat loss. How many calories do you burn running? Research article.Find Chris here: Instagram Articles Free Calorie Calculator 1:1 Online Coaching If you find my content helpful, please subscribe, and I can keep bringing more helpful nutrition and fitness content.

    Food addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 6:49


    This episode takes a deeper look at sugar addiction and the complicated nature of food addiction. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39715731/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34953001/ https://assets.precisionnutrition.com/2020/05/Yale-Food-Addiction-Scale-form-fillable-V4-2019-coaches.pdf If you are struggling with food addiction, reach out for help. https://www.foodaddicts.org/ Find Chris here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/coach.chrismcmahon/ Articles: https://chris-mcmahon.com/home/ Free Calorie Calculator: https://bit.ly/caloriemathtime Online Coaching: https://www.chris-mcmahon.com/coaching If you find my content helpful, please subscribe, and I can keep bringing more BS-free nutrition and fitness content.

    Carnivore, Keto, and Rapid Fat Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 15:39


    In this episode, Chris updates where he has been the last few months and looks deeper at the impact of the carnivore & keto diet on fat loss. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4962163/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0261561423003631 https://chris-mcmahon.com/2022/06/27/get-more-fiber/ Find Chris here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/coach.chrismcmahon/ Articles: https://chris-mcmahon.com/home/ Free Calorie Calculator: https://bit.ly/caloriemathtime Online Coaching: https://www.chris-mcmahon.com/coaching If you find my content helpful, please subscribe, and I can keep bringing more helpful nutrition and fitness content.

    Ep 66: How To Lose Weight While Going Through Menopause w/ Beth Feraco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 45:49


    I have a lot of clients who are going through menopause, a point in time 12 months after a woman's last period & perimenopause, the time during which your body makes the natural transition to menopause. One of the effects of menopause is fluctuating estrogen levels; its effectiveness to modulate hunger hormones is reduced.[7] Menopausal women experience more intense hunger signals encouraging increased food intake which promotes weight gain. Yes, hormonal imbalances play a role in weight gain during menopause, but it is possible to lose weight still. But I am not about to mansplain the challenges of menopause and weight loss. That's why I sat down to talk with the no b.s. nutrition & strength coach Beth Feraco about her experience with weight management while going through menopause. Find Beth here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/bethferacofitness/ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/403159674770287 Coaching: https://bethferacofitness.com/ Find Chris here: IG

    Ep 65: How Sore Should You Be?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 10:01


    How sore should you be after training? Yes, delayed onset muscle soreness is normal; however, is it something you should chase during every workout? Give this a listen for the answer. Find Chris here: IG

    Ep 64: How To Hold Yourself Accountable

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 8:10


    Life is going to go differently than planned. Maybe your kid will have horrible allergies and possibly a case of pink eye...therefore they don't sleep through the night....and then you end up sleeping about 4 hours...Just a random example

    Ep 63: The Top 3 Reasons Parents Eat Fast & How To Stop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 13:58


    Your kids aren't the reason you eat fast. Logistically, they might be why you eat fast, but it's still within your control to slow down and enjoy the food.You most likely won't like hearing what I say, but listen to this episode, and I promise you will slow down & can thank me later. Find Chris here: IG

    Ep 61: The Comparison Traps Of Training

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 10:58


    It doesn't matter if you are 30 or 60; from today onward, you will never be as young as you are. Even with that in the back of your mind, it is easy to expect to be as lean or strong as you were in your early 20s. Is it entirely out of the question? Meh, consider it becomes harder to maintain things as you age. Don't worry this episode dives into moving through those limiting beliefs. Find Chris here: IG

    Ep 61: How & Why To Invest In Your Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 14:01


    Chris sits down to discuss how someone can start to make serious progress with their nutrition goals. You might be surprised to hear the answer. Find Chris here: IG

    Ep 60: Is Your Metabolism To Blame?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 11:49


    Chris sits down to discuss your metabolism and how it might impact your weight loss goals. Find Chris here: IG

    Ep 59: Mike Doehla - Why Parenthood Changes Your Nutrition & What To Do About It

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 47:25


    Mike and I sit down to talk about fatherhood, all-or-nothing mindsets, and determining what's most important. Listen to Mike's previous episode here: https://spoti.fi/3ZSgIDC Follow Mike here: https://www.instagram.com/mikedoehla/ Find Chris here: IG

    Ep 58: Weight Loss For New Parents & Shift Workers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 10:00


    This episode features my client Kavin sharing his nutrition tactics while working 48 hour shifts. He breaks down the steps and best practices that we have developed working together for the last 5 months. You're gonna want to take some notes. Listen to Kavin's Snacking Story here: spoti.fi/3l664uE Find Chris here: IG

    Ep 57 Sarah Tierney: Prioritizing Your Needs As A Busy Parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 53:38


    I had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Sarah Tierney, owner of Hard House Nutrition, for an in-depth conversation on her journey to running her coaching business, committing to prioritizing her health, & balancing being a single parent. Find Sarah Here: IG

    Ep 56: Q&A Eating more protein, training when short on time, dieting while on vacation, & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 39:25


    This was taken from my weekly Q&A with my Value-Driven Coaching Community. Every week all of my clients hop on a Q&A call where I answer any questions they ask. It was a great chat, and I dived deep into how to hit your protein goal, what to do if your session gets cut short, dieting while on vacation, and the truth about your step count. Find Chris here: IG

    Ep 55: Is It Okay To Take A Break?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 5:55


    This is a big topic covered in less than 6 minutes. Should you take a break from your fitness/weight loss journey when life gets hard? The short answer is yes, and the long answer...well, that's what the podcast is for, silly. If you find my content helpful, please subscribe, and I can keep bringing more helpful nutrition and fitness content.

    Ep 54: Eight Effective Ways To Stick To Your Diet As A Foodie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 19:47


    In this episode, I give you eight ways to have an easier time sticking to your nutrition plan while eating out. This episode was adapted from my HUGE article by the same title. Check it out here. Check out Sam Forget's Episode here. Find Chris here: Instagram Read the blog Weekly Email Online Coaching If you find my content helpful, please subscribe, and I can keep bringing more helpful nutrition and fitness content.

    EP 52 John Noel: Weight Loss Isn't Just A Number Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 56:20


    I got to sit down and talk with Coach John Noel, and we took a deep dive into the concepts around weight loss and clarified why the numbers are only a small part of your health and fitness journey. My microphone made me sound like I was in a fishbowl, so please forgive me. Find John: Instagram Level TEN Find Chris here: Instagram Read the blog Weekly Email Online Coaching If you find my content helpful, please leave a review, and if you don't find it helpful...well, thanks for giving this a listen anyway. ;-)

    EP 51 Jordan Syatt: How To Set Boundaries & Fit Fitness Into Parenthood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 55:40


    Kicking off the new year with this deep conversation with Jordan Syatt.  We deep dive into weight loss, empathy, and how to set yourself up for success. Find  Find Jordan here:  Jordan's Podcast Jordan's Instagram The Inner Circle  How To Become A Personal Trainer Find Chris here: Instagram Read the blog Weekly Email Online Coaching

    Ep 50: How To Save Money While Food Shopping

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 5:29


    In this episode, I explain how to save money while food shopping and why eating organic isn't necessarily healthier. Plus, the rad episode I did with Dr. Adrian Chavez where we discuss a good portion about eating organic food. My interview with Dr. Adrian Chavez! Find Chris here: Instagram Read the blog Weekly Email Online Coaching If you find my content helpful, please subscribe, and I can keep bringing more helpful nutrition and fitness content.

    Ep 49: Why healthy eating leaves you hungry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 6:02


    In this episode, I break down the reasons why "healthy eating" often leaves someone hungrier than normal, especially in a calorie deficit. Find Chris here: Instagram Read the blog Weekly Email Online Coaching If you find my content helpful, please subscribe, and I can keep bringing more helpful nutrition and fitness content.

    Ep 48: Do you need to stretch after your workout?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 6:53


    In this episode, I explain if you need to stretch after a training session and what truly is the best kind of flexibility work to do. Find Chris here: Instagram Read the blog Weekly Email Online Coaching If you find my content helpful, please subscribe, and I can keep bringing more helpful nutrition and fitness content.

    Ep 47: How To Stop Snacking At Night - Kavin's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 37:21


    In this episode, I sit down and talk with a nutrition coaching client, Kavin, about snacking in the evening, being on a diet while recovering from an injury, and how to spot the differences between craving and hunger. I hope you enjoy the episode! Find Chris here: Instagram Read the blog Weekly Email Online Coaching If you find my content helpful, please subscribe, and I can keep bringing more helpful nutrition and fitness content.

    Ep 46 How To Use Calorie Cycling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 3:26


    In this episode, I explain how someone can use calorie cycling while losing weight. This episode is sponsored by Legion. To get 20% off your first order, use the promo code CHRISM at checkout. Find Chris here: Instagram Read the blog Weekly Email Online Coaching If you find my content helpful, please subscribe, and I can keep bringing more helpful nutrition and fitness content.

    Ep 45: How To Eat Enough Protein While Losing Weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 3:14


    In this episode, I explain how to eat enough protein while in a calorie deficit. Find Chris here: Instagram Read the blog Weekly Email Online Coaching If you find my content helpful, please subscribe, and I can keep bringing more helpful nutrition and fitness content.

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