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She was in my Top 5 most downloaded shows of 2018 and Heather Robertson of Half Size Me returns this week for another great episode. We troubleshoot some common themes in weight loss and also discuss the importance of understanding and embracing the concepts of periodic weight and dietary maintenance. To learn more about Heather’s … Read more

I have a confession. I have owned my personal training facility for nearly ten years. I have been lifting weights in some capacity for nearly twenty years. And at no point can I confidently tell you that I have loved exercise. “But Jason…How can I expect you to inspire me to improve myself if you … Read more

After hearing Greg Nuckols excellent presentation at The Fitness Summit in 2018, I knew I had to finally get him on the show. Greg is the head of Stronger By Science and also oversees the monthly research review MASS with Eric Helms and Mike Zourdos. In this episode we cover a wide array of topics … Read more

For as long as I have owned this business (circa 2009), the mere thought of a food challenge has made me cringe. Without fail, when you see something like this pinned on Pinterest or turned into an infographic on Instagram it’s paired with these jaw-dropping anecdotes of improved health, pounds lost, better sleep, better sex, … Read more

Chris Burgess is the owner of Lift The Bar and one of my favorite people to tune into in the fitness industry. In this episode, we talk about what keeps him passionate about the work he does, what the future holds for him with everything he is building Lift The Bar up to be and … Read more

We are nearing the end of January 2019. If you set a weight loss goal for yourself as a New Year’s Resolution, I commend you. How has that work been going for you thus far? If you trust the statistics, you’ll see discouraging numbers that claim most who set these resolutions have already failed at … Read more

In this episode, I welcome vegan powerlifter and bodybuilder, Dr. Anastasia Zinchenko to the show. We cover an area of nutrition which I have previously found lacking with regard to protein considerations in vegan lifters. Anastasia brings her experience as a competitive lifter and biochemist to the table to explain in greater detail how vegans … Read more

Going back to Episode 84 was Scott Baptie’s first appearance on the show. He returns this week so we can discuss a handful of tips from his brand new book “101 Ways To Lose Weight And Never Find It Again.” I really liked the way Scott kept things simple and realistic in this book and … Read more

My oldest son, Jackson, turns 11 this week. Another year passes and I wonder, “Where on earth did these 11 years go?” And I can’t write really anything about my son in good conscience without crediting his mother, Megan, for how she’s raised him. He’s always been a wonderful little boy but I guess I … Read more

In this week’s bonus episode, I partner up with my friend and online client, Julie Tussey to cross-promote on both of our podcasts. We are joined by Julie’s assistant, Jeani (pronounced Gina) and we air an online client consultation. Like Julie, Jeani is looking to succeed with her weight loss goals and she was kind … Read more