The Improvement Podcast

This episode dives into exactly what I'd do if I for me or my clients, we're struggling to lose weight.Including everything from whether you should spend time on maintenance, where you may be going wrong with your calorie tracking and whether you're eating as few calories as you think you need to.Links & Resources:📘 FREE Optimising Nutrition Guide: https://coachedbycharlie.squarespace.com/optimal-nutrition-guide📸 My Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/charliejcuthbert/🎙️ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimprovementpodcast/📝 Online Coaching Application:https://forms.gle/3Fne4dTF3HuoXWXi6🔗 Where Else To Find Me:https://linktr.ee/CharlieCuthbertTimestamps ⏱️0:00 Introduction0:28 Understanding the calorie deficit1:34 Audit your calorie-tracking accuracy4:27 Keep your foods and meals consistent8:35 Limit and manage meals out11:50 Manage your weekends properly12:50 You may need fewer calories than expected14:46 Weigh yourself regularly and use averages15:54 Use more than scale weight to assess progress16:08 Keep your steps, activity and cardio consistent17:53 Keep your macronutrients and fibre consistent19:27 Weigh variable-sized foods individually

This episode features a Q&A going over several topics including:If I use or recommend fitness trackersIf I recommend counting trace sources of proteinThe hardest part of post-showWho I look up to in bodybuilding and the fitness industryHow to set up the leg press to bias your quads effectivelyAs always, any support is massively appreciated!Links & Resources:📘 FREE Optimising Nutrition Guide: https://coachedbycharlie.squarespace.com/optimal-nutrition-guide📸 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliejcuthbert/🎙️ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimprovementpodcast/📝 Online Coaching Application: https://forms.gle/3Fne4dTF3HuoXWXi6🔗 Where Else To Find Me: https://linktr.ee/CharlieCuthbert0:00 Intro 0:15 Do I recommend fitness trackers? 0:59 More data is only useful if it is actionable 2:06 Using wearables for sleep accountability 2:40 When fitness trackers can do more harm than good 3:12 Sleep pressure and wearable anxiety 4:18 More data does not mean better results 5:01 Protein intake recommendations 8:14 Do I count trace sources of protein? 11:55 The hardest part of post-show 14:52 Treat post-show like the diet itself 16:57 My bodybuilding idols

Motivation and willpower are infinite resources. As a result, we want to make our diet and other variables as easy as possible to stick to. This video jumps into how to do exactly that. 🎯 FREE Optimising Nutrition Guide: https://coachedbycharlie.squarespace.com/optimal-nutrition-guide 📲 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliejcuthbert/ 💻 Apply for Online Coaching: https://forms.gle/3Fne4dTF3HuoXWXi6 🌐 All My Links: https://linktr.ee/CharlieCuthbert

For those that struggle with calorie tracking adherence, this episode goes over how you can make it convenient, sustainable and as easy to stick to as possible. It touches on the benefit of meal prepping, different features you can utilise with the tracking apps, logging food ahead of schedule to ensure it gets done and more. 🎯 FREE Optimising Nutrition Guide: https://coachedbycharlie.squarespace.com/optimal-nutrition-guide 📲 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliejcuthbert/ 💻 Apply for Online Coaching: https://forms.gle/3Fne4dTF3HuoXWXi6 🌐 All My Links: https://linktr.ee/CharlieCuthbert

This episode goes through what you should consider if you're looking to compete in bodybuilding.The idea of stepping on stage can seem glamorous and exciting, but you also want to think about:How much experience you haveYour overall lifestyleStressFinancesIf you've got the right support network around youIf it's the right time as a wholeIf you're thinking about competing in the future, this is definitely worth a listen.Links & Resources:📘 FREE Optimising Nutrition Guide: https://coachedbycharlie.squarespace.com/optimal-nutrition-guide📸 My Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/charliejcuthbert/🎙️ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimprovementpodcast/📝 Online Coaching Application:https://forms.gle/3Fne4dTF3HuoXWXi6🔗 Where Else To Find Me:https://linktr.ee/CharlieCuthbert