The Fitness Journey Podcast

Ep. 12: Differences Between Losing Scale Weight & Losing Body Fat (& how to avoid being skinny fat)

This is a topic not discussed nearly enough. People have a set amount of weight they arbitrarily want to lose. But even if they do lose “15 lbs”, they still don’t look or feel how they want. This episode we discuss why that happens AND the steps/actions you should take to avoid it & make the progress you want. As always, thank you soooo incredibly much for listening! Much love, Pat.

Ep. 11: 10 Tremendous Reasons Everyone (at any age) Should Be Lifting Weights/Strength Training

No matter if you’re 14 or 64 years old, you should be doing some kind of weight lifting/strength training. The benefits of lifting stretch not only from the physical side of things buttt in the mental side of things as well. Listen to this episode to hear the 10 reasons (with some of my own personal stories) of why everyone should be lifting weights.

Ep. 10: Jack Buckley: Overcoming Alcoholism, Journey To Being An Actor, & How He Approaches Fitness

Jack Buckley is a recovering alcoholic who has been sober for 2 years. He also is an actor in Los Angeles that is in damn good shape. He knew early on that he had the talent to be an actor. However, alcoholism controlled his life & prevented him from taking the steps to reach his full potential as an actor. He finally decided it was time to get sober. Since then, he has turned the corner & has drastically improved his life. We talked about the drinking culture in our society, getting into acting, having the utmost confidence in yourself, anddd of course how he approaches staying in damn good shape. This was one of the interesting & insightful conversations I’ve ever had with someone. I’m beyond happy to share this episode with Jack.

Ep. 9: How Many Meals You Should Eat Each Day (For Fat Loss or Building Muscle)

We’re diving into a big time nutrition debate: How many meals per day you should have per day. Some people say you should eat 5-6 small meals per day to help you “boost your metabolism” and lose fat. Other say you should just have one giant meal per day & do the intermittent fasting route. So, today we’re talking about what actually matters to help you accomplish your fitness goals.

Ep. 8: Jasmine Swisher: Losing 40lbs In 1 Year (The Journey, Overcoming Gym Anxiety, Enjoying Life)

In this episode, I talk with someone who lost 40lbs in 1 year. Jasmine Swisher went from not working out & not having fitness be a part of her life to getting in fantastic shape. However, it was a year long process. It was a journey with many challenges (gym anxieties, having stretches where she wasn’t consistent, still trying to enjoy being in her 20’s, and much more). However, she stuck with it & has made fitness a part of her life. We talk about her fitness journey and how the process she made changed her life.