On this episode Alex dives into one of the main reasons most people fail to achieve their health and fitness goals, they don't set proper expectations. He explains how he sets expectations for each day and week, how to simplify your plan, what to do when shit hits the fan and much more! If you enjoy this one, make sure you share it with someone who it can help.

In this episode Matt discusses the pwoer of community. Right now, you may not be aware of it, but you are part of a community. The real question is...is that community beneficial to you? Is it helping you or hurting you? Joining a community of like minded individuals with common interests and goals and sky rocket your progress towards your goals. Matt gives you all you need to know to join the community that's right for you! If you know someone who you think should join a community of badasses with you, share this with them and bring them along!

In this episode Alex and Matt discuss the topics of simplicity and being successful despite falling off track. They go over their own circumstances and current battles to help share some insight on how they navigate through them. Learn how to take a step back and use self awareness to win the war against pessimistic thoughts and negativity.

This episode is all about doing the inner work and healing your inner child, so you can move forward and get what you want out of life. Our guest, Jared Hamilton, drops a ton of gold on how the inner work and healing your inner child can remove some of those anchors weighing you down. This episode is filled with different practices, mindset shifts, and techniques to make a shift in your life and get the results you want in life. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share this with a friend if you're enjoying the episodes! CONNECT WITH JARED: Dieting From The Inside Out Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@JaredHamilton/podcastshttps://open.spotify.com/show/5fib0TOTtVVLam3t2Kf3ML?si=79d3f7f33ae443bahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dieting-from-the-inside-out/id1349300090 Jared's IG - https://www.instagram.com/realjaredhamilton/ Jared's TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@realjaredhamilton Jared's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JaredHamilton/featured

Episode 52 is all about keeping the promises you make to yourself and staying consistent with who you are. Dive deep into the psychology of commitment and discover practical strategies to help you stay true to your personal promises. In this video, Alex breaks down the process of making and keeping promises to yourself, providing you with some tools to enhance your self-discipline and commitment. Whether you're struggling to maintain a new habit, reach a personal goal, or simply want to improve your relationship with yourself, this video is a must-watch. Remember, the journey to self-improvement starts with a single promise. Start your journey today by watching this video. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more content like this! 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Let Yourself "Surrender" 06:06 Stop Lying to Yourself

This episode is all about how to completely change your mindset, so you can start to see the results you want in life. We dive deep into the strategies and techniques that can completely transform your mindset. After watching this, you've have tons of tools you need to start this journey towards a more positive and productive mindset. Whether you're looking to overcome challenges, achieve your goals, or simply improve your overall mental wellbeing, this video is for you. Don't forget to give us a rating and subscribe for more of this type of content!

When You Change Your Identity, Your Life Will Begin to Change... In this episode, Alex breaks down how your identity determines the outcomes and results you get in your life. Whether you're seeking personal growth, professional development, or a complete life overhaul, this episode is your guide to understanding the power of identity.

The Most Common Excuses Holding You Back From Weight Loss In this episode, we bring on Ryan Murphy to talk about the excuses surrounding weight-loss and improving your health. We dive into what theses excuses are and how they're be debunked.

In this episode, Alex shares a story about not getting the results he wanted and how he reframed that “failure". He emphasizes that it's important to acknowledge the effort you put in and use the experience as feedback to learn and grow. This lesson applies to weight loss, fat loss, health goals, and any goals that you're going after. Don't view failures as a setback, use them as an opportunity to improve. Tune in to learn more about how to overcome failures and achieve your goals.

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In this episode, we show the best ways to become more consistent so you can reach your goals with less resistance. Matt & Alex give tons of practical strategies to someone who stays consist and keeps the promises they make to themselves. Many times we know what we need to do to make progress but struggle to stay consistent with the actions that will get us there. Whether your goal is health-related, to lose weight, improve relationships, or grow in your career... this episode is for you!

This experience was straight out of a horror film… In this episode, I explain one of the craziest/weirdest experiences I've had and how my environment has played a huge part in how I feel and live on a daily basis.

In this episode of Optimized You, Matt and Alex discuss the difference between motivation and discipline in achieving your goals. They emphasize the importance of developing routines and consistency, even when you don't feel motivated. They would argue that most people know what they need to do to achieve their goals, but struggle with following through. Tune in to learn more about how to develop the discipline to achieve your dreams and transform your life.

In this episode, Alex talks about what he's doing to build more self confidence, better himself and strive for his true full potential in life.

In the is episode, Matt dives into the very same strategy used for his clients who have been crushing it over the last deacde. This 3 step system was create through years of experience and feedback from all different types of clients. If you're ready to: - Lose body fat - Increase energy levels - Build Muscle - And KEEP these results... Then this is the system for you. If you feel like you or a friend/family member could benefit from this, we would love it if you shared.

In this Episode, Matt and Alex answer all of your questions on the best exercises for fat-loss, how to ditch the all or nothing mindset, what equipment you would get when starting a home gym and so much more!

On his journey to overcome himself - Alex talks about regret, death & mortality and how he has gotten into the best place that he’s ever been with his life.

On this episode of Optimized YOU, Matt and Alex jump into the importance of asking for help on your journey to achieve any goal. They talk about where they’ve both asked for help and how much quicker they’ve been able to get results because of it!

On this episode of Overcoming Myself, Alex talks about his continued struggles with binge eating and other habits that aren't serving him. He talks about the steps he's taking and the boundaries that he's put in place within his life to hold himself to a higher standard going forward.

Matt and Alex dive deep into the importance of commitment to change and the steps needed to create lasting change in your health, body or any other area of your life! If you want to cut the B.S. and finally start unlocking your full potential, this one is for you.

On episode #6 of My Self Love Journey, Alex dives into everything he's learned about himself, self love, self worth, happiness and his identity through 2023 so far.

On this week's podcast we welcome Alex's new co-host, Matt DeJesus to Optimize YOU. We get to know Matt more and provide tons of value in the process. We also talk about the name change from The Lifestyle Nutrition Podcast and a new weekly podcast episode that we will be starting to include within the next few weeks.

On this episode of my self love journey, Alex talks about how the weekends have been super tough for him recently. He also dives into some simple changes that have been getting him amazing results, along with a coffee drink that has been a game changer for relaxation.

On this episode, Ryan Murphy joined the pod and dropped bombs on finding your north star in life, going all in on yourself, and much more things to help you in your health & fat loss journey. So many gold nuggets in this one! Where to connect with Ryan: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryen.david.9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_coachmurphy/

On this episode, Alex dives into an update on his self love journey. He talks through how he’s trying to be more authentic, how he’s taking the pressure off himself and he gives an awesome tactic to help silence your inner harsh critic.

In this episode Matt and Alex discuss their past expereinces and how they've failed when it comes to asking for help. They also go over the benefits of asking someone of expereince and how it can accelerate the path to your goals. They go over the good and bad of being able to seek guidance. If you take away some tips that are helpful, please share it with someone you feel could benefit form it.

On this week’s podcast, nutrition and lifestyle coach, Logan DeCamp comes on to drop some bombs on finding your true purpose in life, identity change, reverse dieting and much more! Connect with Logan: Logan's Private Group (Fat-Loss Made Easy for Men and Women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/107242674824726 IG: https://www.instagram.com/champdecamp FB: Logan DeCamp (https://www.facebook.com/logan.decamp.1)

On this week’s self-love journey episode, Alex talks about his emotional eating struggles this past week. He also dives into some things that he’s started doing that make him feel way more fulfilled and at peace on a regular basis.

On this episode, Gillian Graessle joined the pod to talk on topics like disordered eating patterns, mindset shifts, the importance of periodizing your nutrition and training, and how you can reach your health and fat-loss goals through lifting weights and proper nutrition. Connect with Gillian below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillgfitness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gillgfitness

On this episode, Alex talks about his progress so far with self love, acceptance and belief. He also dives into self validation, how he’s trying to better handle negative emotions and much more!

On this episode, Alex dives deep into self confidence and the 5 things that he does daily and weekly to continue to build more self confidence. Follow these 5 tips and watch your self confidence grow!

On this episode, we welcome Matt DeJesus to the podcast! Matt is an amazing coach and bring tons of tactical tips to help you shift your mindset, change your identity, and break through what’s currently holding you back from achieving your health and fitness goals. We talk perfectionism, all or nothing mindset, false beliefs, identity change and much more. Where to connect with Matt: @fitwithmatt on all social media platforms Matt Brody DeJesus on Facebook

On the first episode of this new series "My Self Love Journey", Alex explains some of his recent struggles with self love and what he is doing to overcome them. He'll be taking you on his journey with him, giving you short weekly episodes with insights on what's working and not working for him.

On this episode Alex talks about his current struggles that he’s going through with his identity and falling back into old patterns and details the steps he’s taking to get past it. He also talks about his past struggles with alcohol, gambling, body image, binge eating, etc and the steps he took back then to get into a great place with all of those. 

Episode 30 is all about balancing your hormones to improve your energy, quality of life, and lose fat. Claudia goes into some causes of hormonal imbalances and some solutions to bring them back to balance. Where to Find Claudia: IG: Artemisfitness Tik Tok: Artemis_ontheroad Facebook: Claudia Larivée

In Episode 29, Alex gives his best strategies to begin optimizing your health and get your metabolism in a great place for fat-loss. Following these strategies will get you feeling incredible and make achieving your fitness goals easier.

On this solo episode Alex talks about his recent surgery to have a cyst removed on his back and what he's doing post surgery to stay in shape during a 4-6 week period where he is very limited. He also applies this to injuries, sickness and other setbacks to help you when those things pop up throughout the year. There's always a solution and things that you can control to stay in shape and continue moving forward, you just need to find them. Hopefully this episode is one you can pin for the time when you need it most!

Today we brought on Lois Hughey who specializes in working with women in Perimenopause and Menopause. Lois had some great insights on what ACTUALLY matters when it comes to nutrition, exercise, and fat-loss for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Post-Menopause. Where to find Lois:

Lois' Private Facebook Group: Mid Life Metabolic Reset For Fat Loss IG: L.FayeNutrition https://www.instagram.com/l.fayenutrition/ FB: Lois Frerichs-Hughey https://www.facebook.com/lois.frerichshughey

In the episode, Alex drops a tons of different strategies and ways you can create new habits and break ones that aren't serving you. Apply these strategies to your fitness journey, personal development, or any area you want to improve and you'll begin to start making positive change. Timestamps: Habit Strategies - 04:50

If you've been struggling to know where your calories ACTUALLY need to be, Alex breaks it all down for you.  He takes into account that everyone is different and gives examples for different situations you could be in right now. 

Thanks for listening and always feel free to let us what you want to hear an episode on!

We live in a go go go day and age where so many people struggle to fit everything they want to do in their busy lifestyle.  On this episode, Alex shares some of his best tips to help busy people be able to achieve the amazing fat-loss results that they are after!  

TIMESTAMPS: 

Start of Pod - 10:54 

Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips for Busy People - 12:53 

Workout Tips for Busy People - 26:38

Alex and our first guest, Nick Riell go deep on how you can fix your sleep to get better results with your fat-loss and your life.  Nick is an absolute genius when it comes to dialing in your sleep and getting you to feel your best - so you're not gonna want to miss this one!    

Nick was kind enough to offer his digital product (The Final Sleep Solution) for free to all the listeners of today's episode... go check that out below!  The Final Sleep Solution: https://therielldeal.clickfunnels.com/the-final-sleep-solutionbew6theq 

You can also find Nick on Facebook and IG at the links below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.riell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickriell/?hl=en

Alex explains why you should play the long game when it comes to fat-loss and how you can do that to keep your results forever.

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Alex dives into 5 of his best tips to help you be able to keep the fat loss results that you get forever. He talks about goals, your WHY, fitting a plan into your lifestyle and much more!

Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating if you're enjoying the episodes!

If you've struggled with body image or body dysmorphia, this is the episode for you.  Alex goes into his story and own struggles with body image, as well as what he did to make progress with it all.  Make sure you like, subscribe, and leave a comment if you're enjoying these episodes!!!  

TIMESTAMP Start of Pod: 4:35

In Episode 20, Alex breaks down the different reasons for binge eating and what he did to get himself to stop binging.

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03:19 - Start of Pod

If you're tired of constantly falling off your plan and not seeing results, this episode is for you.

We dive deep into the most important skills you could possibly develop on your health & fitness journey and why they can translate to success all all areas of life.

We give you the action steps to start develop these skills yourself.  

TIMESTAMPS: 

10:20 - Start of pod 

12:30 - Awareness = Power to Change

16:50 - Being Present  

20:01 - How to Build Discipline 

25:50 - Getting Back Up When You Fall 

29:30 - Bonus

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In this episode Alex and Matt discuss how they and their clients have been able to continue their success while going on vacation and traveling. They discuss topics like:

• Best practices on eating out
• The mindset required to dominate and build confidence
• How to approach food in a way that's sustainable
• Getting workouts in easily and effortlessly
• Plus many more!

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This episode is all about supplements and whether they actually matter.  We answer some of the questions below... 

TIMESTAMPS: 

Start of the pod (08:48) 

Are supplements important? (10:03) 

Should you be taking supplements? (12:42) 

What supplements are actually effective? (14:20) 

What supplements are garbage? Supplements to avoid (27:50) 

How do I know what supplements to take? (Alex's Supplement Strategy) (30:27)

Everything you need to know about protein...  

Why you need it, how much you need, and how to get more of it!  

We also address a few common misconceptions when it comes to protein.  

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TIMESTAMPS: 

07:48 - Start of the pod 

09:24 - Benefits of protein 

10:58 - How much protein do you need per day? 

14:03 - Different protein sources 

17:05 - How to get more protein in

Episode 16 - How to Be Successful with Your Fat-Loss Goal in 2023...  

In this episode we dive deep into 5 of the biggest things that can set you up for success in your 2023 fat loss journey. If you’re someone who is serious about finally achieving your fat loss goal, then this is the podcast for you.  

07:32 - Start of pod  

08:38 - Goal setting, your WHY, and expectations  

16:02 - Meet yourself where you're at  

20:03 - Begin with the end in mind  

22:20 - Physical results follow health  

24:18 - Getting back up and continuing to stay on track