667: Motivation Monday - Best Diet for 2025, Get Better Results In The Gym & How to Increase Your Bench Press

➢ DM “FREE CHALLENGE” to IG @COLOSSUSFIT➢ Follow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/colossusfit/?hl=enWelcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about the best diet for 2025, how to get better results in the gym and increase your bench press.(02:50) - Question 1 - I’ve been looking into which diet I should start up and have been confused by how many there actually are. Any suggestions on where to start?(13:34) - Josh quote: “Don t attribute to malice what can be attributed to ignorance.” - Hanlon's razor(15:30) - Kyle quote: “What you don’t change, you choose.”Client shoutout: RichelleQuestion 2 (24:46) - I hate calling myself out like this but I find I go to the gym to just show up and say I was there. Anything specific you’d recommend to help me actually see progress if I’m consistently showing up?Question 3 (30:29) - what are some ways to increase my bench press? I’ve seen you guys doing 300+lbs quite consistently.Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/Support the show

➢ Dm “Limitless” on IG @ ColossusFit to apply for 1 on 1 discounted coaching.➢Follow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/colossusfit/?hl=enSummary of episode:1 (00:38)- Eat for energyEat like garbage, feel like garbageHow do specific foods make you feel?2 (03:00)- Establish a solid, consistent exercise routine-Exercising will always give you energy despite what you may think3 (05:23) - Ask yourself, what energizes you/ SET SOME BIG GOALS!!!“You often feel tired, not because you’ve done too much, but because you’ve done too little of what sparks a light in you.”Write an action list of what makes4 (07:46) - Take small energy boosting breaks when necessary5 (10:03)- 10/3/2/1/0 sleep optimizationCut out caffeine 10 hours before bed. Don't eat or drink alcohol 3 hours before bed. Stop working 2 hours before bed. Get away from your screens 1 hours before bed.6 (12:44) - Avoid Energy DrainersReduce Negative Inputs: Limit exposure to negative media, stressful people, or toxic environments that can drain your mental and emotional energy.7 (14:00) - Optimize Your EnvironmentNatural Light: Sunlight exposure helps regulate your circadian rhythm and boosts mood, making you feel more alert.Declutter Your Space: A clean, organized space can promote a clearer mind and increase mental energy.Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/Support the show

➢ DM “SKINNY FAT” to our IG @ ColossusFit➢ Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/colossusfit/?hl=enWelcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about the highest ROI resolutions, how to get rid of skinny fat & best fat loss supplements.(00:25) - Question 1 - Highest ROI resolutions you’ve made for lasting results?(12:48) - Josh quote: “You can’t grow muscle without pain. You can’t find wisdom without failure. You can’t build confidence without looking foolish and embarrassing yourself. All growth has an inherent sacrifice to it.”Kyle quote: “If it was easy, everyone would be doing it.”What has us excited or intrigued:Client shoutout (20:29): Jess w/ coach JasonQuestion 2 (22:31) - I’ve noticed that I’ve got really skinny arms, but my belly sticks out a lot. Would you start by trying to focus on “bulking” or “cutting” first with a “skinny-fat” body?Question 3 (28:57) - Best fat loss supps? I’m looking to buy some for the new yearThanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/Support the show

DM “New Year Challenge” for last chance entry into our 30 day challenge!Summary of episode:Listed points:(00:39) Control yourself long enough to do what must be done. Stop living your life doing what you “feel” like doing. Live in line with how you WISH you lived, not how you want to live in the moment.(03:21) Break bad daily habits - Starbucks orders, over caffeinating, doomsday scrolling in the morning/night.(06:48) Cook more. Limit eating out. (09:07) Selling yourself short in the gym - aiming for 2 reps shy, might be 4 shy.(10:56) Have things you’re looking forward to, that inspire you to actually grow. Avoid living a groundhog day.(12:28) Get some REAL accountability. High chance most people have no one willing to call them out.(14:36) See things through - stop setting goals and failing them. 100 people walk the path, very few see it through. Start seeing things through. Figure things out. Accept failure.(16:30) Focus on proper habit creation.(18:13) Start in January.Start in your 40s.Start on Friday.Start at 5 pm.Start on 31st.Start late.Start.(18:26) Stick to the basics.Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/Support the show

➢ DM “Challenge” to @ ColossusfitThousands of dollars in prizes for our 30-day new year challenge. Top prize of airpods max, gift cards, t shirts and more! Prizes for the top 3 transformations.➢ Last myth bust Monday video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UbHeTPfTpM&t=36sWelcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about......(02:05)- Question 1  - With new years right around the corner, how do you set new routines, goals and habits and actually see them through?Josh quote: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” - Maya Angelou(15:32) - Kyle quote: “You don’t get what you wish for, you get what you work for. “What has us excited or intrigued(26:39) - Client shoutout : Jorge(29:16) - Question 2  - How would you get someone who is 20ish percent body fat a six pack in 30 days?(35: 26) - Question 3 - What are diet myths that you see people believing that aren’t true?Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/Support the show

Coaching: www.colossusfitness.comSummary of episode: In today’s video I’m going to share with you what I’ve learned over 14 years of lifting to workout smarter so you can optimize your time in the gym.Listed points:Utilize goal first trainingDo the movements you need to do, not just what you like to do or what’s easierMore good volume is better.Minimize junk volumeSimplify and have order to your workoutsTrack the weights you’re usingHve a gy,m buddyUtilize deload weeksThanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/Support the show

➢ NEW YEAR CHALLENGE! DM “New Year challenge” to @ ColossusFit➢ Follow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/colossusfit/?hl=en➢ Get our FREE fast food survival guide- https://colossusfitness.lpages.co/ultimate-fast-food-and-restaurant-survival-guide/Welcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about how to improve productivity, best type of creatine and healthy fast food options.(00:52) Question 1- I found it so inspiring that Kyle was still able to get some workouts in, film a podcast and more with a new baby. You guys are so productive, what tips do you have for me to be like this?Josh quote: “Happiness is wanting what you have.”(07:37) Kyle quote- : “Your health account, your bank account, they’re the same thing. The more you put in, the more you can take out.” —Jack LaLanne(10:42) What has us excited or intrigued:(14:21) - Client shoutout: Kendra May(14:53)- Question 2- Best type of creatine?(20:16)- Question 3-  I find I struggle with willpower. For example, if I’m in a food court, or driving home. I always have intention to get the healthier option, but end up choosing something unhealthyThanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/Support the show

DM “Body Recomp” to @ Colossusfit on instagram to learn how to lose fat and build muscle today.Summary of episode:Listed points:1 (00:50) - Inaccurate tracking - there’s not such thing as your body being “resistant” to a deficit.-Calorie Underestimation: You might be underestimating how many calories you consume. Measuring portion sizes and using a food scale can help. Neglecting Extras: Don’t forget to account for snacks, drinks, and cooking oils, as these can add up quickly.2 (03:26) - Overestimating calories burned- you feel the need to eat all the cals back3 (06:18) - Coach - real results need real commitment4 (08:09) - Cheat meals / blowing it on weekends5 (12:20) - Bites, licks & the small things- Creamer, milk, sauces, etc6 (14:43) - Not properly keeping track of progress- spreadsheet, photos, measurements average weigh-ins. how do you know if it’s working or not?Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/Support the show

➢ DM “New Year Challenge” to @ ColossusFit for 1 on 1➢ Follow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/colossusfit/?hl=enWelcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about how to get visible abs, how often you should be training abs for a 6 pack & best lifting belt.Question 1- (01:33) How often should you be training abs? Do I need to train abs daily to get a six pack?Josh quote (07:15): "Your mind has to be stronger than your feelings. Your feelings keep you in bed, your mind says get up"Kyle quote (08:45): ‘Self love isn’t selfish.”What has us excited or intrigued:Client shoutout (13:52): Hayley TQuestion 2-  (17:00) Hey guys love the pod. Quick question that I’m not sure if it’s been asked here. How can I make my abs more visible? I’m pretty lean and have abs but I find I could use more definition in this area. I do train abs twice a week pretty hard doing crunches but am open to other suggestions.Question 3- (24:31) What’s the best lifting belt to buy?Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/Support the show

www.colossusfitness.comSummary of episode:Listed points:1 (01:00) - Carbs are bad for you. Fat makes you fat. Sodium is bad. Sugar is bad. (FEAR MONGERING)-if we listen to what people say is bad, we would be eating literally nothing2 (02:09) - You should only eat 100% clean3 (05:13) - Fasting boosts metabolism & is the #1 fat loss tool.-Fasting reduces energy expenditure in the short term.-Fasting can be a useful tool to control energy intake but it isn't magic.4 (06:52) - You can't lose weight because of starvation mode.-Starvation mode is claimed to occur when a prolonged calorie deficit slows down and halts a person's metabolism, making further weight loss impossible & can even cause weight gain. -This is FALSE. A calorie deficit will always result in weight loss over time.-The law of thermodynamics applies to everyone. Cals in cals out is legit.5 (06:14) - High-protein diets damage kidneys.For people with pre-existing kidney conditions, high protein intake may worsen kidney function6 (08:08) - Eating before bed causes weight gain7 (09:56) - All calories are the same.Reality: Not all calories have the same effect on the body. The source of calories matters significantly. For example, 100 calories from a sugary soda will affect your blood sugar and insulin levels differently than 100 calories from a portion of vegetables or lean protein. Nutrient-dense foods tend to be more filling and provide essential nutrients, while empty-calorie foods (like sweets and junk food) can lead to overconsumption without providing much nutritional value.-The time of day you eat doesn't directly affect weight gain. What matters more is your overall calorie intake, nutrient quality, and portion control.Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/Support the show