Protein: The Poor Man's Ozempic

Worthy (ft. George Covington)

The first guest episode of WAISTD is here, and it had to be him. George Covington is a kindergarten teacher, certified hype man, and the person who was in everyone's corner during our season of Too Large (now Dangerously Obese). George sits down with Corey for an unfiltered conversation about what it really means to feel worthy at any size. We're talking the mental battle of still seeing your old body in the mirror, the truth about what goes on behind the scenes of reality TV (spoiler: we weren't eating five pizzas), and the moment with Dr. Stapleton that changed everything. George gets real about confidence, character, and why your weight will never define your value. Plus Premier Protein Cafe Latte appreciation and why your journey is YOUR journey. If you've ever felt like you didn't belong in the world because of your size, this one's for you. New episodes every other Tuesday. Follow @waistdco on all platforms. ---------------------------------------- George's links: * Instagram: instagram.com/sitelballer [http://instagram.com/sitelballer] * Facebook: facebook.com/george.covington.50 [http://facebook.com/george.covington.50] * TikTok: tiktok.com/@sitelballer [http://tiktok.com/@sitelballer]

Oops… I Loved My Body Again (Body Positivity)

The podcast episode delves into the concept of body positivity, emphasizing the importance of self-love and dispelling misconceptions about glorifying obesity. It explores the challenges of weight loss and the empowerment that comes from loving oneself, providing insights and encouragement for individuals on a weight loss journey. Takeaways * Body positivity is about loving yourself * Anyone who hates it or says otherwise, is a fucking moron

100lbs Down, 100 to Go: Surviving Weight Loss Purgatory... Are We Fucking There Yet?

In this episode, Corey Phelps shares insights on staying motivated during a long weight loss journey and the impact of plateaus on weight loss. He discusses the challenges of maintaining motivation after achieving a significant weight loss milestone and provides advice on overcoming plateaus in the weight loss journey. The conversation delves into the challenges of plateaus and set points in weight loss, the impact of weight loss surgery and GLPs, the role of mindset and the scale, strategies for navigating plateaus and weight loss slowing, the importance of self-awareness and making changes, overcoming plateaus, embracing body positivity, and celebrating non-scale victories. The key takeaways include the understanding of plateaus, the disruption of set points, and the importance of focusing on what fuels you and having fun with the weight loss journey. Takeaways * Staying motivated during a long weight loss journey * The impact of plateaus on weight loss Plateaus are a natural part of the weight loss journey * Set points can be disrupted by weight loss surgery and GLPs * Focus on what fuels you and have fun with the weight loss journey Chapters * 00:00 Staying Motivated on a Long Weight Loss Journey * 26:54 Understanding Plateaus and Set Points * 33:16 Navigating Plateaus and Weight Loss Slowing * 43:00 Overcoming Plateaus and Keeping Going * 53:15 Embracing Body Positivity and Non-Scale Victories

5 Things That Secretly Sabotaged My Weight Loss

The podcast episode discusses the challenges and victories of a weight loss journey, emphasizing non-scale victories, the impact of support groups, and calorie tracking. It also addresses the pitfalls of under-eating, the influence of external opinions, and the need to avoid a perfectionist mindset. Takeaways * Non-scale victories * Importance of support groups * Pitfalls of under-eating * Impact of external opinions * Avoiding a perfectionist mindset

Protein: The Poor Man's Ozempic

Let's be real: You've heard me scream "PROTEIN!" more times than you've heard your own name. But why? Is it just for gym bros who want to turn their necks into tree trunks? Absolutely not. In this episode, Corey breaks down why protein is the single most important tool in your weight loss arsenal, and why we’re calling it "The Poor Man's Ozempic." We’re dumbing down the science, cutting through the marketing, and explaining how to get your protein in without losing your mind. In this episode, we discuss: * Non-Scale Victories * The "Poor Man's Ozempic": How protein signals the GLP-1 hormone to tell your brain "we're full," so you can stop fighting the food noise. * Complete Protein vs. Incomplete Protein: What these terms actually mean and why you don't need a PhD in chemistry to get it right. * The Gold Standard: Why Whey Protein Isolate is the "Rolex" of proteins (but why a Timex will still tell you the time). * The Secret Weapon: The one specific protein shake that tastes exactly like Reese's Puffs cereal milk. Not kind of, not sort of, exactly like Reese's Puffs Cereal Milk. You're welcome. Takeaways: * Aim for 80-100g: For most people, this is the sweet spot. If you're lifting heavy, bump it to 120g, but don't go crazy unless you want to be rootin' and tootin'. * Eat Protein First: It’s the "pay to play" rule. Protein hits the stomach, signals safety, and keeps you from overeating everything else. * Protect Your ASSets: If you don't eat enough protein, your body will eat your muscles. Don't let your body cannibalize your gains. Join the conversation: What is your go-to high-protein snack that doesn't taste like chalk? Drop it in the comments so we can all survive this journey together. Show less