Welcome to Beyond The Gear!

This episode is all about Atomic Habits by James Clear. Join me as I talk about habits and how to manage, change and conquer habits. I'll share practical insights from the book, my thoughts and opinions and tools to help you grow!!

Chapters: 00:00 - Intro

03:54 - Why Consistency Wins

07:43 - Build Systems, Not Just Goals

13:10 - Understanding the Habit Feedback Loop

13:30 - What Triggers Your Habits

16:00 - Why Cravings Drive Everything

17:37 - Taking Action: The Habit Response

19:20 - The Power of Rewards

20:24 - How Feedback Loops Shape You

22:22 - Real-World Tools to Break or Build Habits

22:48 - Identity-Based Habits: Who You Want to Be

26:20 - Habit Stacking 28:06 - Design Your Environment

36:03 - Final Thoughts & Outro

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Welcome to Part 04 of my Couch To Champion Journey!

This episode is all about dealing with burnout. Join me as I talk about My lack of interest in March and the reworking of my new mindset in April. I'll share how going to hard too fast stole my joy, how to rely on your inner circle and a practical method to dealing with and overcoming burnout!

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:30 - Burnout & Low Motivation: My Honest Struggle

02:25 - Why Tracking Everything Can Backfire

05:14 - Still Showing Up Without Feeling It – Lessons from Shoe Dog

06:40 - Why Rest Isn’t Laziness – It’s Strategy

09:56 - The Power of Having a Trusted Circle

12:35 - Rethinking the Grind: What’s Changing for Me & the Channel

16:28 - Replacing Hustle with Joy

18:14 - Simplifying My Routine to Reignite Progress

27:07 - Quality Over Quantity: Restructuring My Content

30:50 - My Burnout Recovery Formula

35:28 - Final Thoughts & Outro

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Welcome To Part 02 of my Conversation with Jon Kelso!!

In this episode, I sit down with my Step-Dad to talk about the mindset behind his weight loss journey, nutrition and hydration, and the lifestyle changes he's made to keep the wight off for now more 5+ years. Whether you’re on the journey to a healthier lifestyle yourself or just want to learn more about Heath & Fitness, this conversation is full of insight and practical takeaways.

Chapters:

00:00 - Krispy Kreme Donuts

00:50 - The Mindset Shift: Eating for Optimizing Performance

02:10 - Gut-Brain Axis: How Food Impacts Mental Health

05:38 - Fitness in Your 40s: Feeling Younger

08:19 - The Hidden Problems Extra Weight Can Cause

09:00 - Balancing the Gym with Real Life Priorities

13:26 - How Long Jon’s Been Consistent (and His Daily Challenge)

15:07 - Avoiding Burnout: What Keeps Jon Going

16:41 - Not a Runner—But Still in Shape (Train for What You Do)

18:07 - Arnold Schwarzenegger & the Power of a Workout Partner

20:45 - Adjusting Training for Racing: The Mental Side of Running

23:33 - Train Your Way: Finding the Workout Style You Love

28:30 - Is It Okay to Take a Break from Working Out?

31:22 - Intuitive Eating: You Don’t Have to Count Calories

33:49 - Drinking More Water = Fewer Cravings

36:30 - What Being Unhealthy Really Feels Like

37:15 - How to Spot Real Food vs. Highly Processed Junk

38:30 - Jon’s Future Plans for Fitness & Lifestyle Shifts

39:45 - Struggling with Cardio? The Competitive Mindset for Triathlons

41:00 - Living the Apex Mindset

43:53 - How to Rebuild a Healthy Lifestyle (Jon’s Advice)

46:22 - Jon’s Unhealthy Habits

45:51 - Why Jon Will Never Go Back to 230lbs

49:39 - Final Thoughts & Outro

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