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#896 - Apparel Giveaway, When To Take A Diet Break, and How To Fire Your Trainer

In this episode, we explore three crucial topics that every fitness enthusiast should know.First, we discuss the importance of taking a diet break. When should you consider giving your body a much-needed break from calorie restrictions? We unravel the science behind diet breaks, explaining the signs that indicate it's time to reset your metabolism and rejuvenate your progress.Next, we delve into the untapped potential of novice lifters in the gym. Are you new to strength training? Discover the remarkable gains and benefits that await you as a beginner. We reveal the secrets to maximizing your progress, offering expert advice on proper form, progressive overload, and building a solid foundation for long-term success.Lastly, we tackle a sensitive topic: what to do when you dislike your trainer's program. Communicating your concerns can be challenging, but we provide guidance on how to approach the situation professionally and constructively. Learn effective strategies to express your preferences, discuss modifications, and ensure that your fitness program aligns with your goals and preferences.—🗣️If you love this podcast – please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like to listen, too! And don’t forget to leave a rating and review!—🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: https://tcm.pages.ontraport.net/coaching-podcast  📲TRAINING PROGRAMS/APP: http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/👕APPAREL: https://www.tailoredlifeapparel.co/ (Use CODY10 for 10% off)🎙️TAILORED TRANSFORMATIONS PODCAST: Listen on Spotify📖FREE ARTICLES: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog 💾FREE GUIDES: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides🏋️GYM EQUIPMENT: https://giantlifting.com/#TCM (Use TCM10 for 10% off)💊SUPPLEMENTS: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod💸CODY’S AMAZON FAVORITES: https://a.co/63jrW2X —⌚TIMESTAMPS:(9:00) - TLA Giveaways(13:45) - What can a new lifter do to maximize the potential of their "newbie gains"?(18:30) - How to know  if it's time I take a diet break? (24:55) - Which is more important for muscle gains with minimal fat gains. Eating in a surplus on training days, on non training days Or both?(31:00) - I currently have an in person coach that I’ve been working with for the last 4 months. He’s fairly controlling and isn’t very empathetic. If he sees me training or doing anything outside of the split that he’s programmed for me, he becomes confrontational and it’s been really hard for me to navigate as a people pleaser. We’ve had discussions about it but it ultimately leads to him blaming me and me apologizing even though I’ve done nothing wrong. I’m not sure how to get out of this dysfunctional relationship and move on as I would still have to see him daily if I worked with someone else. I need an in person coach right now for more accountability. Any advice on when to move on from a coach that no longer meets your needs and how to end this? I feel suffocated.—📲CONNECT WITH US:IG -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYOUTUBE CHANNEL - https://www.y

#895 - Michael Chernow: Kreatures of Habit

Michael Chernow is a father, husband, fitness athlete, and serial entrepreneur who has founded an amazing brand called Kreatures of Habit. His company is technically a food and supplement company, but the brand itself is so much more than that... it's a movement, it's a way of living, it's personal development, it's an attitude and mantra to live by... It's unbelievable, if I'm being honest and his story of how it was created is even more amazing!Which is what we'll get into, today! You'll hear his unbelievable story from drug and alcohol abuse to sobriety to amazing feats of physical performance and total life success.You can check out his content on instagram at @michaelchernow and all that his brand has to offer over at https://kreaturesofhabit.com/—🗣️If you love this podcast – please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like to listen, too! And don’t forget to leave a rating and review!—🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: https://tcm.pages.ontraport.net/coaching-podcast  📲TRAINING PROGRAMS/APP: http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/👕APPAREL: https://www.tailoredlifeapparel.co/ (Use CODY10 for 10% off)🎙️TAILORED TRANSFORMATIONS PODCAST: Listen on Spotify📖FREE ARTICLES: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog 💾FREE GUIDES: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides🏋️GYM EQUIPMENT: https://giantlifting.com/#TCM (Use TCM10 for 10% off)💊SUPPLEMENTS: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod💸CODY’S AMAZON FAVORITES: https://a.co/63jrW2X —⌚TIMESTAMPS:(0:20) - Who is Michael Chernow(4:50) - Fitness helping recovery(8:45) - Replacing Bad habits (17:30) - Building self belief(31:25) - Red light panel benefits(35:35) - Cold plunge benefits(43:45) - Tailoring your own morning routine(54:10) - Meal 1(1:05:25) - Where you can find Michael and all of his content —📲CONNECT WITH US:IG -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYOUTUBE CHANNEL - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1INQUIRIES – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com

894 - Can Less Volume = More Gains, Eating Too Much Protein, and Overcoming Lack Of Motivation

In today’s podcast Cody answers several questions asking about Nutrition, Fitness and Mindset. Some of the topics include eating too much protein in one single meal, Having 0 motivation to go to the gym, and the optimal training amount for muscle growth.—🗣️If you love this podcast – please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like to listen, too! And don’t forget to leave a rating and review!—🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: https://tcm.pages.ontraport.net/coaching-podcast  📲TRAINING PROGRAMS/APP: http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/👕APPAREL: https://www.tailoredlifeapparel.co/ (Use CODY10 for 10% off)🎙️TAILORED TRANSFORMATIONS PODCAST: Listen on Spotify📖FREE ARTICLES: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog 💾FREE GUIDES: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides🏋️GYM EQUIPMENT: https://giantlifting.com/#TCM (Use TCM10 for 10% off)💊SUPPLEMENTS: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod💸CODY’S AMAZON FAVORITES: https://a.co/63jrW2X —⌚TIMESTAMPS:(14:30) - I was wondering, how do you know if you are training too much? I.e. too much volume for the optimal muscle growth. I have heard of people who have gone from 5 days of strength training to 4 days and have made more gains?(28:08) - What’s up guys, as always appreciate what you did for me and what you do! Tailored coaching is a gift to the fitness and nutrition space! My question was, when did you know it was time to move forward from in person to online? I know you had mentioned being a in person trainer for awhile before transitioning. I work for a gym as a trainer, with that being said the gym makes the larger cut for sessions, and I would like to support my family better and would like to transition into private in person and online full time, to spend more time with them as well. What’s your advice, and insight?(38:25) - What exactly happens when you have over 30g of protein during a meal? i know in a previous episode you talked about the study that claimed you don't need more than 30g per meal, but you countered with the fact that those needs will be completely dependent on the person. that being, if i am a 135 pound female, eating around 100-110g of protein a day, theoretically would 40g per meal of protein be considered too much? usually i work out in the mornings, have at least 10g of protein before my workout and then 25-40g immediately post workout. throughout the next two meals they range from again 30-40g per meal. is that too much at one time? and can you explain again what is supposedly happening when you have too much protein at once (where does it go)(43:47) - I’ve been having 0 motivation to go to the gym in my calorie deficit…I keep telling myself it’s pointless to go if I have no energy and barely hit my protein goal. Thoughts on overcoming those little voices ? The all or nothing me mentally. Love your podcast also —📲CONNECT WITH US:IG -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYOUTUBE CHANNEL - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1INQUIRIES – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com

893 - Austin Current: Exercise Execution vs. Volume/Effort

This episode of the podcast is a “debate” between Coach Austin Current and Cody McBroom! Except… let’s be honest, they’re great friends and agree upon a lot of things. However, there is an industry wide debate between what’s most important for muscle growth: exercise execution or training volume and effort?So we dive deep into this topic, debate a bit and hash out what ACTUALLY matters most and why. You can find all Austin has to offer at:https://coachaustincurrent.com—🗣️If you love this podcast – please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like to listen, too! And don’t forget to leave a rating and review!—🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: https://tcm.pages.ontraport.net/coaching-podcast  📲TRAINING PROGRAMS/APP: http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/👕APPAREL: https://www.tailoredlifeapparel.co/ (Use CODY10 for 10% off)🎙️TAILORED TRANSFORMATIONS PODCAST: Listen on Spotify📖FREE ARTICLES: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog 💾FREE GUIDES: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides🏋️GYM EQUIPMENT: https://giantlifting.com/#TCM (Use TCM10 for 10% off)💊SUPPLEMENTS: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod💸CODY’S AMAZON FAVORITES: https://a.co/63jrW2X —⌚TIMESTAMPS:(1:35) - Who is Austin Current(8:25) - Effort vs Technique(35:15) - Prioritizing Exercis e Selection vs Execution(41:50) - Going To Failure(53:00) - Stretch Portion Of Movement(1:04:25) - Where You Can Find Austin And All Of His Content.—📲CONNECT WITH US:IG -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYOUTUBE CHANNEL - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1INQUIRIES – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com

892 - How To Create A Fat Loss Meal Plan [Coaching Series]

In this episode, Cody breaks down EVERYTHING you need to know... about how to create a meal plan to successfully achieve fat loss results.You can also read the article version of this episode, where there is a sample meal plan and added links that provide extra material, at: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/fat-loss-meal-plan—🗣️If you love this podcast – please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like to listen, too! And don’t forget to leave a rating and review!—🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: https://tcm.pages.ontraport.net/coaching-podcast  📲TRAINING PROGRAMS/APP: http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/👕APPAREL: https://www.tailoredlifeapparel.co/ (Use CODY10 for 10% off)🎙️TAILORED TRANSFORMATIONS PODCAST: Listen on Spotify📖FREE ARTICLES: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog 💾FREE GUIDES: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides🏋️GYM EQUIPMENT: https://giantlifting.com/#TCM (Use TCM10 for 10% off)💊SUPPLEMENTS: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod💸CODY’S AMAZON FAVORITES: https://a.co/63jrW2X—📲CONNECT WITH US:IG -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYOUTUBE CHANNEL - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1INQUIRIES – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com

891 - Balancing Family, Fitness, and Entrepreneurship with Amber French (Vie Athletics Founder)

Amber French, CEO and Founder of Vie Athletics, is back for a SECOND TIME! It's not often in life that you meet someone like Amber, which is why we just had to have her back on again... She's a trainer, recreational athlete, owner of 7 gyms, leader of an insanely powerful community, AND, last but definitely not least... still an active wife and mother of 3. So in this interview, we dive into her story a bit more and really dig deep to learn HOW she does it all so well and continues to maintain balance in her life.You can learn more about Vie Athletics and the gyms Amber owns on IG @vieathletics and on the web at https://vieathletics.com/Be on the lookout for our next drop for Tailored Life Apparel! We release the collection on Sunday May 7th at 12pm PSTYou can sign up for notifications and early access to the next apparel drop, at www.tailoredlifeapparel.coIf you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like it or benefit from it. Thank you!—-To Apply For Coaching: Click HerePurchase Training Program On TrainHeroic: Click HereTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!Purchase Items From Tailored Life Apparel - HEREDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesGiant Lifting Equipment (10% Off With Code “TCM10”): GiantLifting.com1st Phorm Supps: https://www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Get Cody’s Amazon Recommendations, Click Here—-Timestamps:(2:00) - Who is amber(4:40) - Meaning of VIE(10:40) - Timing on opening new gyms(13:40) - Lessons learned(16:00) - Don’t be afraid to fail(18:15) - Overcoming fear and pride(20:45) - Thoughts on franchising(23:25) - Hedonic Treadmill Idea(27:00) - Daily Practices or Routines(30:05) - Managing and Balancing Family Life(40:00) - Prioritizing Yourself first(41:50) - Positive Influence to kids(47:30) - How to create a Strong brand?(49:25) - What are the things that keep your community?(52:05) - Core Values at VIE(54:00) - Advice to parents to be successful(57:05) - Where you can find Amber and all of VIE content—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tailoredcoachingmethodInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1Email – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.comCody McBroom Has Also Been Featured On: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC,Dr. John Rusin, Muscle For Life, Barbell Shrugged, Strong By Design, OPEX Fitness andMore…

890 - Top 3 Supplements, Adjusting Step Count While Dieting, And More...

Today Cody will discuss topics including adapting your step count while in a deficit, his favorite supplements he could not live without, and so many more!Be on the lookout for our next drop for Tailored Life Apparel! We release the collection on Sunday May 7th at 12pm PSTYou can sign up for notifications and early access to the next apparel drop, at www.tailoredlifeapparel.coIf you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like it or benefit from it. Thank you!—-To Apply For Coaching: Click HerePurchase Training Program On TrainHeroic: Click HereTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!Purchase Items From Tailored Life Apparel - HEREDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesGiant Lifting Equipment (10% Off With Code “TCM10”): GiantLifting.com1st Phorm Supps: https://www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Get Cody’s Amazon Recommendations, Click Here—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tailoredcoachingmethodInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1Email – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.comCody McBroom Has Also Been Featured On: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC,Dr. John Rusin, Muscle For Life, Barbell Shrugged, Strong By Design, OPEX Fitness andMore…

889 - Growing Tailored Life Apparel w/ Andres Villalba

Be on the lookout for our next drop! We release the collection on Sunday May 7th at 12pm PSTYou can sign up for notifications and early access to the next apparel drop, at www.tailoredlifeapparel.coIf you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like it or benefit from it. Thank you!—-To Apply For Coaching: Click HerePurchase Training Program On TrainHeroic: Click HereTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!Purchase Items From Tailored Life Apparel - HEREDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesGiant Lifting Equipment (10% Off With Code “TCM10”): GiantLifting.com1st Phorm Supps: https://www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Get Cody’s Amazon Recommendations, Click Here—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tailoredcoachingmethodInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1Email – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.comCody McBroom Has Also Been Featured On: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC,Dr. John Rusin, Muscle For Life, Barbell Shrugged, Strong By Design, OPEX Fitness andMore…

888 - Reverse Diet Recomp, Programming Two-A-Days, and Full Body Training

In Todays Q&A Episode, Cody covers multiple topics that are on Mindset, Nutrition and Training!If you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like it or benefit from it. Thank you!—-To Apply For Coaching: Click HerePurchase Training Program On TrainHeroic: Click HereTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!Purchase Items From Tailored Life Apparel - HEREDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesGiant Lifting Equipment (10% Off With Code “TCM10”): GiantLifting.com1st Phorm Supps: https://www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Get Cody’s Amazon Recommendations, Click Here—-Timestamps:(12:55) - I’ve been reverse dieting for the last 3 months. I’ve lost 10% body fat and gained 3 lbs of muscle. The scale has stayed consistent for the last few 3 weeks though. What can I do to get the scale moving again? For reference, I’m 5’6” 120 lbs. I was previously eating 1100 calories and now I’m eating 1500. My current macros are 160g protein, 60 g fat and 80 g carbs. I strength train 3 days a week and do intervals on the treadmill 3 days a week as well.(19:55) - When you have a client who can only work out 3 days a week, would you typically give them 3 full body days? What would be the pros/cons of giving them say maybe an 8 week program of 3 lower body days and then switching to upper body or something to focus more on those goals?(26:30) - If volume is equated, is there a detriment to split up my workouts to twice a day? As a busy mom, I can't spend an hour continuously working out, but I can work in two 30 minute sessions—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tailoredcoachingmethodInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1Email – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.comCody McBroom Has Also Been Featured On: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC,Dr. John Rusin, Muscle For Life, Barbell Shrugged, Strong By Design, OPEX Fitness andMore…

887 - No BS Productivity Tips, How Much Protein Can Be Absorbed Per Meal, and Early AM Workouts

In Todays Q&A Episode, Cody covers multiple topics that are on Mindset, Nutrition and Training!If you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like it or benefit from it. Thank you!—-To Apply For Coaching: Click HerePurchase Training Program On TrainHeroic: Click HereTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!Purchase Items From Tailored Life Apparel - HEREDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesGiant Lifting Equipment (10% Off With Code “TCM10”): GiantLifting.com1st Phorm Supps: https://www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Get Cody’s Amazon Recommendations, Click Here—-Timestamps:9:30 - I just watched your YouTube video on “nutrient timing.” However I am one of the 5 A.M Gym goers. What is your ideal pre/post workout nutrition (macros) for this situation? I am currently in a deficit and time pre workout is limited so I try not to have a full meal, but do make sure to have a few carbs/protein ~12g protein and ~15g carbs pre workout in the morning (~30 minutes pre) just to have something. Am I currently wasting calories with this? Or would more nutrients provide more benefit with this scenario? I also have 5-10g fat, ~40g protein and ~40g carbs post workout and I’m not sure if it makes a difference but I do consume ~30g protein and ~30g carbs as my last meal/snack before bed.19:25 - Thoughts on the idea that your body can only absorb 20-30g of protein per sitting?28:40 - How can I be more productive?—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tailoredcoachingmethodInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1Email – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.comCody McBroom Has Also Been Featured On: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC,Dr. John Rusin, Muscle For Life, Barbell Shrugged, Strong By Design, OPEX Fitness andMore…