Synopsis
Welcome to Mansformation with Mitch, where we discuss the best fat loss strategies for dudes with worse genes than Chris Farley
Episodes
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Ep. 192 - Scurvy Is Back... What's To Blame?
11/09/2026 Duration: 33minScurvy is back... Not on a pirate ship in the 17th century, but in 2026, how and why?? In this episode of the Winning at Weight Loss Podcast, Mitch sits down with, William Grand, CEO of Nutrifusion, a company that concentrates real fruit and vegetable nutrition into an ingredient that ends up in foods you already buy (he's under NDA, so he can't say which). He's been in the food industry since 2008, and he's blunt about what's happening: 65 to 75 percent of the average North American diet is ultra-processed, and GLP-1 drugs are quietly making the problem worse. People on GLP-1s eat less, but they eat the same junk, and nutrient deficiencies are showing up. Including a disease we thought we'd left in the 1700s... yes, scurvy, in some cases.Even if you aren't on a GLP-1, you'll learn how to become an informed shopper with this episode. We cover how to shop when you have 20 minutes and no nutrition degree, why the front of the box lies and the back tells the truth, why frozen migh
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I Did Steroids. The Dangers They DON'T Tell You.
25/08/2026 Duration: 13minPeptides and PEDs are more mainstream than ever.Testosterone. Growth hormone. BPC-157. GLP-1s. Research peptides. Traditional anabolic steroids. Some work. Some have legitimate medical applications. Some are promising.But there are risks and trade-offs that don't get nearly as much attention.In this video for entertainment purposes only, I share my own experience using steroids in my early 20s, including the major crash I experienced after coming off, and break down some of the less-obvious risks of peptides and PEDs.We cover the placebo effect, psychological dependence, fertility, blood markers, cardiovascular health, questionable research-chemical quality control, and the massive difference between using these tools to supplement a healthy lifestyle versus trying to use them to replace one.
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Ep. 191 - Why Weight Loss Feels Impossible For Some People
11/08/2026 Duration: 10minWhy does weight loss feel almost effortless for some people, while others have to fight tooth and nail to lose the same 10 pounds?The answer isn’t simply willpower. And no, your metabolism probably isn’t “broken.”In this video, I break down why a calorie deficit is required for fat loss, but maintaining that deficit can be MUCH harder for some people than others.We’ll cover hunger and appetite, metabolic adaptation, GLP-1 medications, genetics, sleep, exercise and why your original calorie deficit can slowly disappear as you lose weight.Most importantly, I’ll show you how to make fat loss easier instead of more extreme.Because if your diet requires heroic amounts of willpower every day, you probably don’t need more discipline.You need a better diet.I’ll also explain the approach I’m currently using to lose a pound per week while dropping 2 inches from my waist in 8 weeks... and still eating an ice cream bar every night and meals out on weekends.If you're a busy parent over 40 who wants to lose fat without
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Ep. 190 - Why I Won't Take TRT (The REAL Risks NO ONE Tells You)
05/08/2026 Duration: 10minWho is it for and who isn't? The answer might surprise you.⭐️ Get the FREE CAP Nutrition System HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/calculator
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Ep. 189 - 10 Years of Brutally Honest Fitness Advice In 10 Minutes
20/07/2026 Duration: 11min10 Years of Brutally Honest Fitness Advice In 10 Minutes Everything I do personally (and nothing I don't) after 10 years of fitness coaching ...⭐️ Get your FREE Nutrition Targets HERE: https://mitchcalvert.com/calculatorConnect With Me:⭐️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness⭐️ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mitch-calvert-online-fat-loss-coach/
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Ep. 188 - You're Not Tight, You're Weak: The Stretching Truth Nobody Tells You
16/07/2026 Duration: 25minYour hamstrings aren't tight because you're "getting old."They're tight because your brain won't let you go further and your strength is lacking. That's trainable.This video is all about mobility, and why most people are stretching completely backwards (not literally - just how they are going about it :P).Here's what we cover:The simple 30-second protocol that improved my own hamstring flexibility in 2 weeks flatWhy static stretching before a workout is killing your performanceHow lifting weights through a full range of motion beats yoga for mobility (yes, really)The "extreme stretching" method for anyone who wants to push it furtherPlus, Cal Fit Coach Abby drops the PT truth bomb: if a muscle feels tight, the opposite muscle is probably weakNo fancy equipment. No hour-long stretch routines. Just five minutes a week, done consistently, and you'll feel it. DM me MOBILITY on https://Instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness and I'll send you the full plan free.
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Ep. 187 - How to Avoid the Summer Slump (5 Simple Strategies to Not Gain Fat Again This Summer)
15/07/2026 Duration: 09minWhere were you last September?For most people, a familiar pattern happens where all their work from January-June comes undone and they walk into September a few pounds heavier than July started.Patios, vacations, wine on the deck, "it's summer" energy. It happens every year.We call it the Summer Slide and it wrecks more progress than any other season.This year we're stopping it before it starts -- without slashing your social calendar in the process.This quick video walks through the proven strategies I've used with myself and thousands of Cal Fit clients to hold serve (or better!) or the hardest stretch of the year.Whenever you're ready, here's how Mitch can help:⭐️ Explore working 1:1 with Mitch: https://mitchcalvert.com/coachingConnect With Him On The Interwebz:⭐️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness⭐️ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mitch-calvert-online-fat-loss-coach/
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Ep. 1 86 - How to Get Lean This Summer Without Starving, Suffering, or Ruining Your Weekends
30/06/2026 Duration: 48minHow to Get Lean This Summer Without Starving, Suffering, or Ruining Your Weekends | The Full Training Live EventIn this training I covered:Why everything you've tried has failed (and it's not your fault)The hidden driver of belly fat most people ignoreThe 3 lies keeping you stuck every summerWhat celebrities are actually doing to get in shape fast — and what that means for youThe 5-2 System: 3 ways to stay on track without white-knuckling it all summerWhat's actually realistic in 6 weeks (no BS)If you've been the person who fires up every June and drifts by mid-July ... only to weigh more by September than you did in January, this one's for you.
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Ep. 185 - How to Feel So Good In Your 40s It Feels ILLEGAL!
19/06/2026 Duration: 12minHow to Feel So Good in Your 40s It Feels ILLEGAL! (My Actual Daily Habits)Nobody hands you a manual when you hit 40. Your metabolism doesn't fall off a cliff, but the room for sloppy habits sure shrinks.So here's exactly what I do to feel sharp, lean, and energized, minus the biohacker nonsense and $400 supplement stack.Watch and steal what works.
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Ep. 184 - The Dickens Process To Scare Yourself Successful (Why You Can't Out-Run Your Bad Beliefs)
18/06/2026 Duration: 42minYou can do everything right and still stall out. Perfect macros. Solid workouts. Steps on point. And the scale won't budge.Usually it's not the plan. It's the story running underneath it.This is the replay of our Midweek Momentum call where we finished what we started Saturday. We dug up the beliefs quietly running the show. The "I don't have time." The "I'm too old, my metabolism's shot."Then we sat in what those beliefs actually cost you. Not in a vibey way. In a 5, 10, 20 years from now kind of way.Fair warning. The first half is uncomfortable on purpose. You have to feel the pain before you can trade it in. The back half is where we build the new belief to take its place, because you can't just delete the old one. You swap it.Yeah, there's a Tony Robbins priming track in here. A bit woo-woo. That's exactly why it works.The fillable workbook referenced in the video can be downloaded here https://mitchcalvert.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Di
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Ep. 183 - The "Trinity Stack" Celebrities Use To Lose Weight
02/06/2026 Duration: 16minYou've seen it. A CEO or celebrity disappears for 6 months and comes back looking 20 years younger and 30 pounds leaner.It's not just a personal trainer, Ozempic prescription and med spa membership. There's a three-part pharmaceutical protocol quietly spreading through boardrooms and green rooms. It's called the Trinity Stack.I break down exactly what it is, what it costs, the real pros and cons, and the free alternative that works for the rest of us (and the fundamentals these celebrities ALSO need to do)No affiliate links. No agenda. Just the full picture from a coach who's helped nearly 2,000 people get great results before any of this really existed.Want help running the fundamentals properly? Book a free call: https://www.workwithmitch.ca OR grab the free calorie calculator mentioned in the video at https://mitchcalvert.com/calculatorNothing in this video is medical advice. Always consult a qualified physician before considering pharmaceutical intervention.Connect With Me:Instagram: h
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Ep. 182 - 7 Lies Keeping You Stuck On The Scale
28/05/2026 Duration: 23minYou don't have a genetics or mentabolism problem. You have a limiting beliefs problem.The body follows the brain. The brain follows the words you choose and beliefs you believe. Say something enough times and it stops feeling like a story. It starts feeling like physics. It isn't. In this session I walk through 7 lies I hear constantly from parents over 40 who can't make fat loss stick. Each one feels like a fact. Each one is really a permission slip to not follow through. We rewrite all 7 live, and every rewrite gets a Big 5 action attached so the new sentence doesn't just sound good. It becomes true.A few things we get into:• The "slow metabolism" myth, and why the gap between the slowest and fastest in your weight class is closer to a snack than a meal• The client who kept losing the McDonald's drive-thru battle until she changed one thing (hint: it wasn't willpower)• Why your genes load the gun but your behavior pulls the trigger• The best fix for late-night snacking (you
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Ep. 181 - Hurt vs Harm: Why Resting That Sore Knee Is Making It Worse
21/05/2026 Duration: 26minMost people get a tweak in their knee or back and shut everything down.That's almost always the wrong call.In this Cal Fit member training, I walk through the difference between hurt and harm, why bed rest usually makes things worse, and how to modify your training instead of quitting it. Coach Abby (our resident former physiotherapist) jumps in at the end with her own take after 15 years of training through a torn bicep, low back issues, and pretty much everything else.If you've got a nagging knee, a cranky shoulder, or a low back that flares up after a long drive, this one's for you.
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Ep. 180 - Make Healthy Food Taste Good Again!
15/05/2026 Duration: 25minMost diets don't fail because of willpower. They fail because your dinner tastes like wet paper sprinkled with your own tears.This replay covers everything I shared on this week's member call: how to turn the same boring chicken breast into five completely different meals, the sauce brands that make fat loss feel like cheating, why how you cook beats what you cook, and the 80/20 plate philosophy that keeps it sustainable.What's inside:Why "willpower, genetics, discipline" is the wrong diagnosisThe sauce drawer upgrade Spice rack cheat codes for variety without effortAir fryer vs baked vs boiled, and why method beats ingredient5 fast dinner ideas you can build this weekThe 80/20 plate that keeps the fries on the menuPlus member tips on batch cooking, frozen fish, and the microplastic-free air fryer everyone asked about
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Ep. 179 - GLP-1 Drugs Real Pros, Cons, & What They Don't Tell You!
12/05/2026 Duration: 11minI read hundreds of real Reddit posts about the newest GLP-1 drug so you don't have to. ...Combed through (over 7 days) a 280-page thread on a hardcore bodybuilding forum... All sharing first-hand real world experience using the latest GLP-1, Retatrutide. What I found flipped how I think about Ozempic, Zepbound, and the whole class of weight loss drugs my clients and followers ask me about.Here's the part that should bother you most. It's not the side effects. It's not the cost. It's something almost no one is saying out loud, and I get to it about 7 minutes in.In this video:The pros nobody contests (and I won't either)The side effect lurking in 20% of users that makes people quitThe question you should be asking before you start, not afterWhat I actually tell my own coaching clients when they bring this upThe 5 habits that matter whether you take these drugs or notIf you've been on the fence, or already on a GLP-1 and wondering what happens when you eventually come off, this one is
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Ep 178 - Why Two People Doing The Exact Same Thing Get Different Results
07/05/2026 Duration: 29minSame diet. Same workouts. Same calories. One person drops 30 lbs... The other gains 10.It happens in every weight loss study ever run. Even the Ozempic trials.So what's actually going on?In this replay from a live coaching call, I break down the science of set point theory, your body's "thermostat," and the 2 levers that explain 90% of why some people see results and others don't (hint: it's not your genetics and you can game the system if you know what you're doing).You'll learn:Why "my metabolism is broken" is almost always wrongThe 5 ways your body pushes back when you cut caloriesNEAT, and the 200-600 calories you stop burning without realizing itThrifty vs. spendthrift bodies (and how to shift toward spendthrift)Why the Big 5 framework hits every controllable variable on purposeReal Q&A on tracking, meal planning, and making "boring" food enjoyableIf you're a busy parent over 40 who's tired of watching everyone else cruise while you grind,
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Sandy sheds 63 pounds at 60 years old (within a year)
05/05/2026 Duration: 05minSandy's down 63 lbs in a year using the Cal Fit Big 5 framework.She was about to drop the cash on Ozempic. Now she's climbing 8 flights of stairs on a cruise like it's nothing, drug free.
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Ep. 177 - How to Biohack Aging Without Spending a Dollar
15/04/2026 Duration: 08minThe "biohacking" longevity industry wants your money. Red light panels. Cold plunges. Supplements with names you can't pronounce.Here's what nobody selling you a $600 biohacking device wants to admit: the most powerful longevity tools you'll ever use are free.In this video I break down why the boring, unsexy habits you keep putting off are literally building (or draining) your future health -- and why the payoff isn't just for "future you." It starts now.We're talking:Why your body works like a bank accountThe five habits that cover 90% of your health outcomesWhy "hard now" is actually the easier pathIf you're 40+ and feel like time is working against you, this one's worth 10 minutes.
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Ep. 176 - He Couldn't Walk Half a Block. Now He's Off Insulin and Down 47 Lbs.
29/03/2026 Duration: 11minJeff was pushing 300 pounds, dependent on insulin, and couldn't make it to the corner store without his back giving out. That was his breaking point.In this episode of the Winning at Weight Loss show, Jeff shares the raw, honest story of how he went from rock bottom to losing nearly 50 pounds, dropping his dependency on insulin injections, and hitting his habits like it's second nature.No keto. No crash diet. Just the Big 5 framework and having someone in his corner to keep him going.
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Ep. 175 - Rasia Rocks: From Stuck to 37 Inches Gone
26/03/2026 Duration: 20minRasia was doing the work… and still felt stuck.Then she lost 20 lbs and 37 inches in her first few months in Cal Fit.In this interview, we break down what was actually holding her back—and the shift that made everything click.If you’ve been putting in effort but not seeing results, this might help you.⏱️ Timestamps(00:00) Meet Rasia and her 20 lb transformation(00:37) What was missing before this finally clicked(01:31) Why “I can do this on my own” backfired(02:06) The reason she gave this a shot(02:41) What made this feel different from extreme coaching(04:06) The first small win that changed her mindset(05:07) Breaking the 200-pound barrier(06:11) How she made progress on shift work(07:59) Why walking beat overthinking cardio(08:21) The routine that removed excuses(09:00) Her real results: 21 lbs and 37.5 inches lost(10:31) The scale vs clothing fit truth(11:26) What improved beyond fat loss(12:11) How she rebuilt confidence(13:15) Why community matters more than people think(14:48) Her advice if you’re on