192: Stef and I Answer Your Questions (Marriage, Social Life, Parenting & More)

Stef joins me again to talk about marriage, faith, family, community, and the season we’re currently walking through. We unpack how following Christ has changed our relationship, what we’re learning about love and respect, why we’re craving deeper community, our desire to move back to Tennessee, and learning to fear God over people.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:50 US Open Tennis Obsession04:10 Kids, Cookies & Family Routines06:56 The Sweet Treat Debate11:16 How Faith Changed Our Marriage17:51 Love Languages, Love & Respect24:49 Our Current Social Life in Texas30:19 Why We’re Craving Real Community31:38 The Tradeoffs of This Season33:25 Brotherhood, Friendship & Accountability37:09 Why We’re Moving Back to Tennessee40:09 Our Favorite Memories Together50:56 Our BPN Supplement Staples56:19 Fearing God Instead of People01:03:58 ClosingJOIN THE APP AND GET READY FOR UPDATEShttps://www.nickbarefitness.app/ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionIG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitnessThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)

Over the last 90 days, I lost about 10 pounds and got leaner without crash dieting, starving myself, avoiding social situations, or sacrificing my training and recovery. I did it by locking in - not through extreme restriction, but by narrowing my focus, reducing unnecessary decisions, and giving the process enough time to work.In this episode, I explain what it really means to lock in, why some people may underperform to avoid raising the standard expected of them, and the difference between moving with urgency and living in a hurry. Then I break down the five changes I made.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:34 The Marathon Prep Analogy for Locking In03:58 What Locking In Is NOT04:56 Relaunching the App08:40 The Winter Arc13:22 Why People Are Afraid to Lock In17:19 What Locking In Actually Means18:14 Minimizing Decision Fatigue21:42 Urgency vs. Hurrying24:25 How I Got Leaner30:07 Why Slow, Sustainable Weight Loss Wins Long-Term33:21 Change One Variable at a Time38:39 The 5 Things I Did to Get Leaner in 90 Days49:06 Closing: Lock In, Get It Done.JOIN THE APP AND GET READY FOR UPDATEShttps://www.nickbarefitness.app/ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionIG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitnessThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)MB01NZKNILLPKWV

In this episode, I share five things I wish I knew before becoming a dad. I talk about treating children as the cornerstone of an unfinished life, staying ambitious without letting work control the home, prioritizing what matters when balance feels impossible, becoming an intentional father, leading through the example I set, and building confidence through curiosity, courage, and competence.This is not a list of perfect answers. It is an honest look at what the last four years have taught me and what I am still working to become. Whether you are a father, preparing to be one, or thinking about the kind of family you want to lead, I hope this helps you examine your priorities, strengthen your values, and show up with greater intention.CHAPTERS:00:00 App Relaunch01:19 Intro03:03 Books That Shaped Me05:50 Lesson 110:56 Success To Significance Shift15:25 Lesson 225:42 Time Systems And Priorities27:40 Lesson 334:06 Intentional Father Framework38:14 Lesson 4 47:12 Lesson 5 54:50 Closing EncouragementJOIN MY TRAINING APPhttps://www.nickbarefitness.app/ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionIG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitnessThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)MB010WZGBAVHTAL

In this episode, I break down the planning system I use before every trip and the practical decisions that help me stay consistent on the road. I cover how I scout restaurants, grocery stores, gyms, and running routes; what food, supplements, and hydration I pack; how I prioritize protein; and how I rearrange strength sessions, use vacations as deload weeks, and lean on running when time is limited.You do not need a perfect plan or a rigid schedule to keep making progress. Build enough structure to support your goals, stay flexible when the trip demands it, and make the time for your health without taking time away from the responsibilities that matter most.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:22 Why Fitness Matters02:18 Expectations and Flexibility04:09 Routines Versus Responsibilities10:35 Airport Food Reality Check15:10 Mission Plan for Travel18:04 Eating Plan and Recon23:45 Packing Supplements and Meals26:23 Day Of Travel Food Strategy33:41 Staying Hydrated on Flights35:00 Eating at Destination41:13 Protein First Principles45:46 Smart Restaurant Choices49:58 Training While Traveling52:32 Deloads and Run First59:09 Wrap Up and Key TakeawaysJOIN THE APP AND GET READY FOR UPDATEShttps://www.nickbarefitness.app/ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionIG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitnessThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)MB01YBJI8SW8R2S

On September 6, I’m relaunching the same app with a new experience built around G1M Daily: six weekly hybrid workouts, community Q&As, mindset resources, and nutrition guidance designed to help you stay consistent.In this episode, I explain why I’m returning to the app, break down the first week of training, and answer the most common questions about cost, equipment, where to begin, missed workouts, working sets, and adding more cardio.This is more than a library of workouts. It’s a system built to help you keep showing up, train with purpose, and build a stronger body and mind.CHAPTERS:00:00 Announcement01:23 Why Relaunch Now?06:53 G1M Mission11:34 How to Download12:32 Pricing Breakdown13:12 Whats New?17:49 Weekly Schedule22:52 Joining Late and Staying On Track25:54 Workout Priorities and Travel28:53 App Features and Form Videos32:41 Equipment Youll Need34:38 Future Updates and Extra Cardio39:06 Wrap UpJOIN THE APP AND GET READY FOR UPDATEShttps://www.nickbarefitness.app/ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionIG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitnessThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)MB01HNHQIY7TYAM

This episode is for those of you who are working toward something and you're frustrated because you're not there yet. I'm sharing what 12 years of showing up taught me, the difference between commitment and discipline, how to find your zone of genius, and why you just have to keep going.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro0:57 The Valley Mindset2:29 What Consistency Actually Looks Like6:47 You Just Haven't Done It Long Enough Yet11:52 How Far Do You Have to See to Keep Going?15:21 Eating Disorder at 1418:50 Commitment vs. Discipline22:27 Why Big Life Transitions Create the Strongest Commitments27:06 What Is Your Track Record for Finishing Something?30:36 Imagine Where You'd Be If You Just Stayed33:17 Zone of Genius39:35 Keep GoingJOIN MY TRAINING APP:https://my.playbookapp.io/nick-bareORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionFOLLOW:IG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitnessThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)MB01CJGDSCCQHMO

In this episode, I sit down with my running coach and host of the Consistently Good Podcast, Jeff Cunningham, to simplify running for beginners. We break down how to build an aerobic base, run easy without obsessing over Zone 2, introduce fartlek and speed workouts, warm up properly, combine running with strength training, and fuel for performance. The goal is simple: stop overcomplicating the process, start where you are, and build through consistency.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:23 This is not for the top 1%04:59 "I know I'm not fast enough to be coached"06:03 Identity and habits for new runners08:20 Why Jeff starts every new runner with fartleks instead of track work09:28 Speed play explained simply for beginners15:43 Sprint/die vs. speed up/slow down20:07 Zone 2 running25:29 The gray zone that kills your running progress28:44 RED-S explained34:00 How speed work makes you faster44:39 Why static stretching before a run is a mistake57:04 Running to lose weight01:10:33 How to avoid injury as a new runner01:17:36 The patience principleORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:The Consistently Good Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdvAh1V7frci0Rfv0dfm9-gBecome a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionBat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon.https://www.batcitytc.com/FOLLOW:IG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitnessJEFF CUNNINGHAM:IG: @jdcunningham97BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclubThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)MB01A9GV3QTHSTE

I’m answering common questions on how to balance running, strength training, nutrition, habits, HYROX prep, and making fitness work in a busy season of life. This episode is about training hard without being reckless, building systems that support your goals, and staying consistent when life, fatigue, and responsibilities get real.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:58 Running + Leg Day09:29 Keeping Muscle While Running17:59 Breaking Bad Habits28:41 Portion Control With Scale34:24 New Dad Workout Time37:53 Why Use The Ergs?41:23 Bodybuilding In Hyrox Prep46:20 Carbs Before Training49:21 Best For Fat Loss53:06 Weekly Strength Volume59:09 Tracking Macros BasicsORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionIG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitnessThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)MB01LJSD0G4H9DD

This week, I'm connecting the topic of this podcast with my most recent vlog titled, "How to Be More Consistent." In this episode, I break down why most people who responded to my question on Instagram struggle with consistency and usually, it's not motivation. Pulling from Atomic Habits, I share how I built my morning run, my meal prep, and my training around systems, not willpower.CHAPTERS00:00 Why This Episode Is All About Consistency02:27 The Cycle05:29 Here's What People Said They Struggle With Most 06:26 What Makes Kobe & MJ Different From Everyone Else09:43 My 20 Years of the Same Training Movements11:21 Habits, Evidence, and Identity15:37 Goals vs. Systems: Why Systems Win20:47 My 5AM Wake-Up and Morning Run Routine23:47 Designing Your Environment for Success28:56 The Meal Prep Story36:36 Priming My Habits45:04 Eliminating Decision Fatigue46:00 The Pros and Cons of Habit Tracking48:34 Consistently Good Beats Occasionally GreatORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionIG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitnessThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)MB01AQ7ZWU9L2R4

I'm sharing five facts about goal setting I've learned across 14 years of building BPN including the military's aim-shoot-move framework to BHAGs, OKRs, why your goal has to excite you, why high achievers don't actually want rest, and the dangerous we-have-arrived syndrome that plants the seeds of decline.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:55 Valley To Next Peak04:24 Aim Shoot Move08:01 Dog Lesson11:06 Goals Must Excite15:50 Commitment And Control21:33 Avoid Shiny Distractions26:56 BHAGs30:29 OKRs And Milestones36:02 Serve More Judge Less39:54 Continuous Goal SettingORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionIG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitnessThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)