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Today, I’m speaking with Stephen, who is a Chief Administration Officer for a major non-profit in the US.Stephen used to be overweight. He got into cycling because he wanted to do something healthy with his kids, and this turned into a passion for triathlons. He lost 30 pounds, plateaued, then started weight lifting and lost another 30 pounds.He’s at a healthy weight now, but he still yearns to get a little leaner. But he’s worried that he may have permanently damaged his metabolism, because despite his activity levels, he’s maintaining weight on 2000 calories, and any time he tried to bump that up, he immediately gains weight.Let’s see if we can help him.ABOUT THIS POD

Today, I had a fantastic conversation with Greg, who is a comedy writer and actor living in LA.As you’ll hear, Greg is at a bit of a loss for motivation, after struggling to bulk successfully in the past, and he’s wondering what he should do from here. Let’s see if we can help him.ABOUT THIS POD

Today’s guest is Ben Carpenter. I’ve invited him back on the show to answer some reader questions that we didn’t get a chance to cover on the previous episode.We cover:Don’t people just need more willpower?Can fruit make you gain weight due to the sugar content?Why is it so hard to maintain weight loss over the long term? What can we do about it?How can you remove the fear of lifting for older clients/people?Is there any research on the long-term impact of artificial sweeteners?Is it possible to effectively bulk while intermittent fasting?Why Ben doesn’t go super hard on anything specific diet ideology.And what Ben is planning now that his book has been released.Thank you for listening!

Today’s guest is Ben Carpenter.Ben is a personal trainer who makes the best videos debunking nutrition myths that I’ve seen. He has a heart of gold, and I feel honored to be able to call him a friend.Ben has just released his first book, Everything Fat Loss.It reads very much like sitting down for a cup of tea one afternoon with one of the world's best personal trainers calmly telling you story after story, about how the research on various fat loss topics has developed over time.So instead of having someone's pet diet method rammed down your throat, you're left knowing what options you have for chasing your fat loss goals, leaving you free to choose your own adventure.I hope you enjoy this conversation.You can find Ben Carpenter if you type his name into Instagram (@bdccarpenter), TikTok (@bdccarpenter), or Youtube (@BenCarpenter). His website is BDCCarpenter.com, where you can sign up for his newsletter.

In this episode, I’ve invited my good friend and fellow podcaster, Jordan Harbinger, to share his weight loss story. Jordan's been a Ripped Body client for the past year, first working with Coach Reid, and then Coach Matt. In that time, he's lost 40 pounds of body fat while adding 10 pounds of lean muscle. Before working with us, Jordan believed he'd never have abs, and he didn't understand how to lose weight and keep it off.  Now he's in the best shape of his life, and he managed to do this right after having his second child, with a busy travel schedule.Jordan shares insights into his fitness journey, the tools that helped him master his eating, and more. ABOUT THIS POD

In this episode, I’ve invited mindset coach, Itamar Marani, on the show to talk about how our mental and emotional blocks often stop us from achieving our goals.He’s a BJJ blackbelt, former Israeli Special Forces, Mossad undercover agent, and was mentored by Mossad’s head psychologist.So, he’s pretty much a retired Israeli Jason Bourne, who now helps entrepreneurs conquer their mental and emotional blocks. Enjoy.

In this episode, Dr. Emil and I share the biggest mistakes we've made in our own fitness journeys. We talk about wasting hundreds of dollars on supplements, putting on way too much body fat on our quest for muscle, body image challenges we've faced, and much more. ABOUT THIS POD

In this episode, Dr. Emil and I discuss whether or not people should use calorie calculators to determine their macros. We share the pros, and cons, as well as 10 things people should do before they start counting their calories. ABOUT THIS POD

In this episode, Dr. Emil and I discuss how often we should be changing our workout programs. We share how we approach our own training programs, and share how we create programs for our clients.ABOUT THIS POD

In this episode, I'm joined by a special guest, Dr. Idz, the TikTok nutritional nonsense assassin. Instagram

In this episode, Dr. Emil and I discuss the challenges that come when you're highly stressed, or struggling with sleep. We share our personal experiences, how we help our clients, and what to expect when you're trying to diet during periods of high stress. ABOUT THIS POD

In this episode, Dr. Emil and I share our personal strategies for travel, as well as how we help our clients succeed and maintain their physiques on the road.  Whether you're traveling for business or simply have a vacation coming up, you're sure to pick up useful strategies in today's episode. ABOUT THIS POD

In this episode, Dr. Emil and I discuss how to spot a charlatan in the fitness industry, and how to tell the difference between good and bad coaches. If you’d like to dive deeper into any of the topics we discussed, head over to RippedBody.com and click the free guides button in the menu to find our articles. If you have any questions, hit me up in the comments. I’ve been answering daily for the last 11 years.If you’d like to have your question answered by us on the show, email [email protected], if you’re looking for a place to start, enter your email address in the box that you’ll find on the homepage and you’ll get the third edition of our nutrition setup guide, for free, and then our email course teaching you how to avoid the most common mistakes. We’d be honored to guide you.

In this episode, Dr. Emil and I discuss how to properly use the scale to inform our decisions, rather than letting it toss us around emotionally.If you’d like to dive deeper into any of the topics we discussed, head over to RippedBody.com and click the free guides button in the menu to find our articles. If you have any questions, hit me up in the comments. I’ve been answering daily for the last 11 years.If you’d like to have your question answered by us on the show, email [email protected], if you’re looking for a place to start, enter your email address in the box that you’ll find on the homepage and you’ll get the third edition of our nutrition setup guide, for free, and then our email course teaching you how to avoid the most common mistakes. We’d be honored to guide you.

In this episode, Dr. Emil and I discuss food intolerances, gluten, and the question we get far too often - should I avoid sugar?We share our experiences with clients, Dr. Emil shares his experience working with patients who may have food intolerances, and we discuss the truth about sugar consumption. If you’d like to dive deeper into any of the topics we discussed, head over to RippedBody.com and click the free guides button in the menu to find our articles. If you have any questions, hit me up in the comments. I’ve been answering daily for the last 11 years.If you’d like to have your question answered by us on the show, email [email protected], if you’re looking for a place to start, enter your email address in the box that you’ll find on the homepage and you’ll get the third edition of our nutrition setup guide, for free, and then our email course teaching you how to avoid the most common mistakes. We’d be honored to guide you.

In this episode, Dr. Emil and I answer the question, "should I bulk or cut?"We share our experiences with clients, our personal approaches to bulking and cutting, and how to the best decision for the long-haul. If you’d like to dive deeper into any of the topics we discussed, head over to RippedBody.com and click the free guides button in the menu to find our articles. If you have any questions, hit me up in the comments. I’ve been answering daily for the last 11 years.If you’d like to have your question answered by us on the show, email [email protected], if you’re looking for a place to start, enter your email address in the box that you’ll find on the homepage and you’ll get the third edition of our nutrition setup guide, for free, and then our email course teaching you how to avoid the most common mistakes. We’d be honored to guide you.

In this episode, I talk to my good friend, co-founder of The Rising Coach Collective, and now podcast co-host, Emil Hodzovic.Emil shares a little bit about his background, and then we dive into today's topic: is it dangerous to go below 1200 calories?If you’d like to dive deeper into any of the topics we discussed, head over to RippedBody.com and click the free guides button in the menu to find our articles. If you have any questions, hit me up in the comments. I’ve been answering daily for the last 11 years.If you’d like to have your question answered by us on the show, email [email protected], if you’re looking for a place to start, enter your email address in the box that you’ll find on the homepage and you’ll get the third edition of our nutrition setup guide, for free, and then our email course teaching you how to avoid the most common mistakes. We’d be honored to guide you.

Today, I’m speaking to Ripped Body coach James Cunningham. James used to play American Football for the UK. He shares why hiring coaches from a very young age was critical to his career progress, he talks about overcoming an injury that had him bedbound in the middle of COVID, and we spend the latter half of the podcast talking about the often overlooked but critical piece of the puzzle— the mentality it takes if you want to snap yourself out of mediocrity and start making real changes.If you’d like to dive deeper into any of the topics we discussed, head over to RippedBody.com and click the free guides button in the menu to find our articles. If you have any questions, hit me up in the comments. I’ve been answering daily for the last 11 years.Alternatively, if you’re looking for a place to start, enter your email address in the box that you’ll find on the homepage and you’ll get the third edition of our nutrition setup guide, for free, and then our email course teaching you how to avoid the most common mista

Today, I'm speaking with Ripped Body Coach Matt Dustin about his journey into the fitness industry. Matt talks about his horrible experience with a personal trainer at his first gym, why he left business school to pursue a career in fitness, and why he transitioned from coaching athletes at Under Armour to training weight loss clients online. Matt discusses the importance of getting your partner on board with your journey, the most common nutrition mistakes people make, how to find a good personal trainer, and why you need to take a step back and focus on what's sustainable for the long haul. If you’d like to dive deeper into any of the topics we discussed, head over to RippedBody.com and click the free guides button in the menu to find our articles. If you have any questions, hit me up in the comments. I’ve been answering daily for the last 11 years.Alternatively, if you’re looking for a place to start, enter your email address in the box that you’ll find on the homepage and you’ll get the third ed

Today, I'm speaking with Ripped Body Coach Reid Duggan about his journey into fitness. Reid shares what led him to struggle with anorexia, how bodybuilding saved his health, and why he began a career in the fitness industry as a personal trainer. Reid discusses the unique approach that made his private gym stand out from the crowd, why he prefers a simplified approach to fat loss for his clients, and what led him to eventually close his in-person gym and get involved with online coaching.While I appreciate Reid sharing his story, we are not the people to advise if you think you may have any issues with disordered eating. It’s a specialist topic that people go to school for.That aside, if you’d like to dive deeper into any of the topics we discussed, head over to RippedBody.com and click the free guides button in the menu to find our articles. If you have any questions, hit me up in the comments. I’ve been answering daily for the last 11 years.Alternatively, if you’re looking for a place to start, enter y