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2020/12/01
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2026/10/19
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The Mind Muscle Connection is a show dedicated to educating you on applying science-based; training, nutrition, and mindset strategies to help you build a leaner, stronger, and more confident self. Grab some coffee and listen in!
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Why You Feel Like You Need To Fat Loss Diet Year Round | Ep 787
2026/10/19
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!
If you feel like you have to be in a fat loss phase all year to stay in shape, your building phases are probably the problem. In this episode, I go over how to run a building phase without unnecessary fat gain, starting with the expectations you need going in and how I set up calories and macros with clients.
I also cover the habits that keep fat gain in check, like not saving all your calories for the end of the day, fueling around your workouts, spending time at maintenance, and keeping cardio in. Then I go over the signs that your building phase is done.
If you’ve tried a building phase before and felt like you just gained a bunch of body fat, this episode is for you.
Let’s talk about:
Upcoming Nutrition Periodization WorkshopWhat a Building Phase IsSetting Expectations for a Building Phase05:40 Why Good Building Phases Mean Less Time DietingHow I Set Up Calories in a Building PhaseSetting Your MacrosDon’t Save All Your Calories for Later in the DayPrioritize Your TrainingBe Smarter With Food Around SleepPut More Food Around Your WorkoutsSpend Some Time at MaintenanceShort Catabolic Periods Deeper Into a BuildEat Until Satisfied, Not StuffedKeep Your Base Nutrition in PlaceKeep Doing CardioSome Weight Gain Is FineSigns Your Building Phase Is Done
Nutrition Periodization for Body Recomp Workshop (Oct 29, 1 p.m. CT):
https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/2699843afd
Body Recomp Workshop Replay:
https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c
Follow me on Instagram for more information and education:
https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en
How You Can Work With Me?:
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Coaching application:
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How to Know When to End a Building Phase, Back Training & More w/ Aaron Straker | Ep. 786
2026/10/16
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!
Aaron Straker, founder of Straker Nutrition Co. and co-host of the Eat Train Prosper Podcast with Bryan Boorstein, is back on for the third time. Aaron recently earned his IFBB Pro card in men’s physique and just moved back to the States after four years in Bali. In this episode, we talk about how he’s running his offseason build and how he’s working to bring up his upper back after his first bodybuilding season.
We also get into his low-volume leg training, what eating 4,300 calories a day looks like, signs it’s time to end a building phase, digestion and fiber when calories are high, how to keep insulin sensitivity in check, and how he uses cardio in a build, in a diet, and on TRT.
So if you’re in a building phase, or you’ve got a muscle group that just won’t grow, this episode is for you.
Let’s talk about:
01:32 Moving Back From Bali and Starting From Zero04:13 The Bali Gym and New Equipment07:27 Salt Lake City’s Hidden Bodybuilding Gym Scene09:28 Aaron’s Offseason Build and Training Split10:45 The Men’s Physique Weight Cap and Why He’s Pulling Back on Legs12:42 Three Sets of Quads a Week14:13 Why Aaron Sticks to Structure and a Log Book16:01 Calf Training and Getting Into the Stretch19:58 Bringing Up His Upper Back and Dropping the Ego25:38 You Never Stop Learning27:51 Exercise Selection for Traps and Rhomboids31:31 Eating 4,300 Calories a Day33:36 Scale Weight vs. Training Performance36:50 Signs It’s Time to End a Building Phase39:17 Digestion, Food Quality, and Fiber When Calories Are High45:04 Tracking Insulin Sensitivity With Blood Work47:15 Carb Timing to Stay Insulin Sensitive49:50 Cardio in a Build vs. a Diet54:34 Cardio on TRT and Anabolics57:33 Why Aaron Doesn’t Compete in Classic Physique58:44 NFL Linemen, a 40-Day Fast, and Why Pros Aren’t Your Baseline1:01:54 What’s Next and Where to Find Aaron Aaron Straker’s Links:
Straker Nutrition Co. Coaching: https://strakernutritionco.com
Follow Aaron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaron_straker/
Eat Train Prosper Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1556699
Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c
Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en
How You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/
Coaching application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform
Do You Need to Eat Before a Workout? Pre-Workout Nutrition Explained | Ep 785
2026/10/12
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!
Whether you need to eat before a workout depends on the type of training you’re doing. In this episode, I break down how I approach pre-workout nutrition with clients for both body composition and performance, including when training fasted makes sense, when it can hold you back, and what to eat if you do have something beforehand.
I also cover how your timing changes based on when you train and why heavy meals high in fat and fiber can hurt your session. I get into how lifting and cardio are different, what to watch out for in a fat loss phase, and why fueling for sports and events works a little differently.
If you’ve always trained fasted, or you feel like you have to slam a big meal before every session, this episode is for you.
Let’s talk about:
The Two Camps on Fasted TrainingPre-Workout Nutrition for LiftingTraining First Thing in the MorningTraining Later in the DayWhat to Eat and What to Limit Before You TrainWhy Something Small Beforehand Goes a Long WayHow Pre-Workout Timing Affects Your Post-Workout MealPre-Workout Nutrition for CardioHow Body Fat and Stress Load Change ThingsPre-Workout Nutrition in a Fat Loss PhaseFueling for Sports, Events, and PerformanceSummary and Final ThoughtsDoes Protein Before Training Improve Performance?The TLDR on Pre-Workout Nutrition
Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c
Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en
How You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/
Coaching application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform
Building Discipline, Confidence, and Sustainable Habits When Motivation Isn't Enough With Cody McBroom | Ep 784
2026/10/09
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!
Cody McBroom, founder of Tailored Coaching Method and host of the Choose Hard Podcast, is back on for the second time. In this episode, we talk about building discipline, confidence, and habits that last when motivation runs out.
Cody walks through his Self-Formation Framework, the four stages he uses to help clients create real behavior change. We also cover why "just try harder" doesn't work, how the way you talk to yourself affects your follow-through, when tough love helps, and how Cody is training and eating now that he's gone more hybrid.
So if you're a coach trying to help clients stick with it, or you're coaching yourself and keep falling off, this episode is for you.
Let's talk about:
Catching Up With CodyWho Cody Works With and How Client Goals ChangeWhy Coaches Need to Walk the WalkBodybuilding, HYROX, and a Year-Long Back InjuryThe Self-Formation FrameworkCore Values, Standards, and Identity ShiftsSelf-Control, Self-Discipline, Self-Belief, and Self-RespectHow to Figure Out Where a Client IsWhy "Just Try Harder" Doesn't WorkFinding Your Real WhyReviewing Your Game TapeThe Language Audit: Why "Try" Isn't a PlanAccountability and Why It Matters More Than You ThinkTough Love and Setting Expectations EarlyPutting a System to the Psychology of CoachingCody's Hybrid Training and NutritionWhere to Find Cody
Online Coaching Certification Wait List + Free Check-In Masterclass: https://onlinecoachingcertification.com
Follow Cody on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom/
Choose Hard Podcast: https://choosehard.podbean.com
Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c
Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en
How You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/
Coaching application:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform
Muscle Growth Is a Slow Process and You're Making It Slower (Nutrition Edition) | Ep 783
2026/10/05
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!
Muscle growth is already a slow process, and a lot of what we do with our nutrition slows it down even more. In this episode, I break down the most common nutrition mistakes I see holding people back from building muscle, including eating too few calories, spending too much of the year dieting, and being inconsistent with your intake.
I also cover how much protein you actually need and how to spread it out, how to set up your nutrition around training, why trying to stay too lean or being afraid of the scale can stall progress, and why carbs matter more than most people think.
If your training is dialed in but you're not seeing the progress you want, this episode is for you.
Let's talk about:
Why Training Is the Primary Driver of Muscle GrowthEating Too Few Calories and Dieting Too LongBeing Inconsistent With Your Calorie and Macro IntakeWhy Calorie Distribution Throughout the Day MattersNot Eating Enough ProteinWhy More Protein Isn't Always BetterPoor Protein DistributionHow Many Meals Per Day?Poor Pre- and Post-Workout NutritionTrying to Stay Too Lean Year-RoundBeing Afraid to See the Scale Go UpWhy Scale Weight Gain Isn't Automatically Body FatNot Eating Enough Carbs to Support Your TrainingBody Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c
Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en
How You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/
Coaching application:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform
9 Carbohydrate Mistakes Hurting Your Physique and Performance | Ep 782
2026/10/02
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!
Carbs are always a hot topic. Some people think they're the reason you can't lose fat, and others think you need as many as possible to perform. In this episode, I go over nine carb mistakes I see that could be hurting your physique and performance, from staying low carb all year to assuming more carbs always means better training.
I also cover what actually determines how many carbs you need, why placing carbs around your workouts matters, why high-carb, high-fat foods get blamed on carbs, what a rise in blood glucose really means, and how I like to periodize carbs throughout the year.
So if you want to figure out where your carbs should be and how to adjust them over time, this episode is for you.
Let's talk about:
Mistake 1: Going Low Carb Too OftenWhat Counts as Low, Moderate, and High CarbThe Downsides of Staying Low Carb Year-RoundLow Carb and Low Energy Availability: What the Research ShowsMistake 2: Thinking You Always Need to Be High CarbThe Downsides of Staying High Carb Year-RoundMistake 3: Thinking Lifting 4x a Week Requires Massive CarbsMistake 4: Not Considering What Determines Your Carb NeedsMistake 5: Not Prioritizing Carbs Around WorkoutsMistake 6: Mistaking High-Carb, High-Fat Foods for CarbsMistake 7: Thinking Carbs Are Bad Because Blood Glucose RisesMistake 8: Cutting Carbs When Calories Need AdjustingMistake 9: Keeping Carbs the Same All YearWhy Women Should Periodize CarbsFinal ThoughtsBody Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c
Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en
How You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/
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Body Recomp Nutrition Strategies with Brandon DaCruz | Ep 781
2026/09/28
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!
Nutrition can make or break a body recomp phase. In this episode, Brandon DaCruz is back on for part three of our body recomp series, and we break down the nutrition strategies we use with clients, including deficit size, protein intake and distribution, carbohydrate quality and timing, calorie cycling, and dietary fat.
We also catch up on training and life, including training around a new baby, time-efficient training techniques, and Brandon's current fat loss phase and why he still puts himself through the process.
So if you want to learn how to set up your nutrition for a recomp phase based on your goals, body composition, and training, this episode is for you.
Let's talk about:
Baby #2 and Training Around a New ScheduleTime-Efficient Training Techniques"Never Miss Two" and Building Momentum Over MotivationBrandon's Current Fat Loss PhaseCan You Change Your Lower Intervention Point Over Time?Deficit Size and Lean Mass ChangesWhy Start a Recomp at MaintenanceFat Loss Focused vs. Building Focused RecompSetting Realistic Recomp ExpectationsUsing a Primer Phase Before a RecompWhy Lab Work Matters Before Pushing a RecompWhy Protein Is the Most Important Nutrition LeverHow Much Protein for Body RecompAdjusting Protein Based on Body Fat LevelsProtein DistributionCarbohydrates for Body RecompCarbohydrate QualityFueling Around Training vs. the Rest of the DayAdjusting Carbs Based on Metabolic HealthUsing Calorie Cycling in a RecompPracticing Maintenance During a Fat Loss PhaseDietary Fat and TestosteroneLow-Carb Diets and Thyroid Levels
Follow Brandon on Instagram @brandondacruz_: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Chasing Clarity Health and Fitness Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-clarity-health-fitness-podcast/id1619611966
Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889cFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=enHow You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/Coaching application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform
My Progressive Overload Framework For Building Muscle | Ep 780
2026/09/25
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!
Progressive overload is one of the most important parts of building muscle, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode I break down my framework for applying progressive overload. I cover how hard your sets should be and how I use rep ranges. From there I explain when to add weight versus when to stay at the same weight to build reps.
I also get into why you don't need to beat your numbers every session. Exercise order and recovery both affect your logbook, and forcing progress can backfire over time.
So if you want a simple, practical approach to progressive overload and building muscle, this episode is for you.
Let's talk about:
IntroductionWhat Is Progressive Overload?Why the Body Resists Building MuscleThree Things That Matter for Building MuscleWhat 0 to 3 Reps in Reserve Looks LikeHard Training vs Heavy TrainingWhat the Research Says on Adding Reps vs Adding WeightWhy I Prescribe Rep RangesBuilding Reps Before Adding WeightWhat to Do If You Go Above the Rep RangeWhat to Do If You Fall Below the Rep RangeYou Don't Need to Beat Your Numbers Every SessionHow Exercise Order + Context Affect Your NumbersBe Careful With Forcing Progressive OverloadFinal Thoughts Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c
Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en
How You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/
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Self Inflicted Hunger vs Physiological Hunger (and what to do about it) | Ep 779
2026/09/21
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!
Hunger is a normal part of fat loss, but not all hunger comes from a true physiological need for more energy. In this episode, I break down the difference between physiological hunger and what I call self-inflicted hunger.
I cover what can increase physiological hunger, including an energy deficit, getting leaner, higher activity, and being further from your highest body fat level. I also go over the habits that can make hunger worse, such as low-protein meals, calorie-dense foods, poor sleep, stress, poor meal timing, and low food volume.
The goal is to reduce the hunger that can be avoided so you can better manage your calorie intake and stay on track.
If you want to better understand your hunger and learn how to manage it, this episode is for you.
Let's talk about:
IntroductionPhysiological Hunger vs Self-Inflicted HungerLearning to Sit With HungerWhat Drives Physiological Hunger + Energy DeficitsHow GLP1s Affect HungerLower Body Fat Levels and the Role of Leptin and GhrelinHigh Energy Expenditure + Client ExampleAppetite Dysregulation at Higher Body Fat LevelsWhat Is Self-Inflicted Hunger?Not Eating Enough Protein + How Much to Aim ForToo Many Calorie-Dense, Low Satiety FoodsPoor SleepHigh Stress and an Overloaded Stress BucketPoor Meal Timing and Saving Calories for LaterNot Fueling in Line With Your ActivityMeals That Lack Volume or BalanceEating Too Quickly, Stressed Environments, and Social EventsSetting Up a Meal TemplateFinal Thoughts Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c
Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en
How You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/
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Calorie Cycling In a Building and Fat Loss Phase + Examples | Ep 778
2026/09/18
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!
Calorie cycling can be a useful tool during both fat loss and building phases. In this episode, I break down how I use calorie cycling, including redistributing calories throughout the week, increasing or decreasing the weekly deficit, and using higher-calorie days around training.
I also cover practical examples of how to set up calorie cycling during fat loss, when lower-calorie or protein-sparing modified fast days may make sense, and how I use calorie cycling in a building phase, including what I call a reverse refeed.
So if you want to learn how to adjust your calorie intake throughout the week based on your goals, training, and recovery, this episode is for you.
Let’s talk about:
Three Ways to Use Calorie Cycling During Fat LossRedistributing Calories Without Changing the Weekly Deficit + ExamplesProtein-Sparing Modified Fast DaysThe Trade-Offs of More Aggressive Calorie CyclingUsing Calorie Cycling to Change the DeficitIncreasing the Deficit With Lower-Calorie DaysUsing Maintenance Days to Reduce the DeficitHow I Typically Use Calorie Cycling With ClientsWhen to Increase the DeficitWhen to Decrease the DeficitChoosing the Right Size DeficitHow to Adjust Calorie Cycling Over TimeCalorie Cycling During a Building PhaseUsing Higher-Calorie Days Around TrainingWhere Calorie Cycling Can Go WrongHow to Set Up Higher and Lower DaysPractical Building Phase Calorie Cycling ExamplesAdjusting Calories as a Building Phase ProgressesThe Reverse RefeedWhy Use a Reverse Refeed?Who Should and Shouldn't Use a Reverse RefeedHow a Reverse Refeed Can Be MisusedHow to Set Up a Reverse RefeedLevels of Reverse Refeed + ExamplesBody Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c
Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en
How You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/
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How, Why, When I Use Maintenance Calorie Days During Fat Loss For Clients | Ep 777
2026/09/14
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!
Maintenance calorie days can be a useful tool during a fat loss phase, especially when it comes to managing diet fatigue, supporting training performance, and improving long-term adherence. In this episode, I break down how I use maintenance days with clients, when to use them, and how to set them up without slowing fat loss unnecessarily.
I also cover how maintenance days affect your weekly calorie deficit, how to structure lower-calorie and maintenance days, when a protein-sparing modified fast may make sense, and the signs that you may benefit from adding a maintenance day.
So if you’re dieting and want more flexibility without losing sight of your fat loss goals, this episode is for you.
Let’s talk about:
00:05 Introduction
01:00 Why Use Maintenance Calorie Days?
02:02 Mental and Psychological Benefits
02:49 Supporting Training Performance
03:21 Lean Mass Retention and Body Recomp
04:01 Managing Diet Fatigue
05:03 Creating More Aggressive Deficit Days
05:34 Why Weekly Deficit Still Matters
06:44 Carbohydrate Availability During a Deficit
07:38 How to Set Up Your Lower-Calorie Days
10:32 Protein-Sparing Modified Fast Days
13:44 Carbohydrates on Maintenance Days
14:57 Flexibility Without Turning It Into a Cheat Day
19:21 How Often Should You Use Maintenance Days?
21:39 When to Use Maintenance Days
26:05 Potential Downsides
26:59 Maintenance Days Are Not Magic
Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c
Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en
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Muscle Growth Is a Slow Process and You're Making It Slower | Ep 776
2026/09/11
In this episode, I explain why building muscle is such a slow process and how poor training and programming can make it even slower. I go through seven common training and programming mistakes that can hold back muscle growth and keep you from getting the most out of your training.
I also share how I approach training frequency, exercise selection, training intensity, exercise execution, and rep ranges when the goal is to build as much muscle as possible.
This episode will help you identify where your training may be holding you back and what you can change to make better progress over time.
Let’s talk about:
Introduction and Why Muscle Growth Is So SlowTraining Each Muscle Group Only Once Per WeekHow to Increase Training FrequencyPoor Training Frequency DistributionWhat to Do When Your Schedule Gets BusyNot Training Hard EnoughHow Close to Failure Should You Train?Poor Exercise ExecutionHow Exercise Execution Changes Muscle BiasSpending Too Much Time in High Rep RangesPoor Exercise Selection and DistributionWhen Compound Exercises Aren’t the Best ChoiceChanging Exercises and Programs Too OftenFinal Takeaways
Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c
Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en
How You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/
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How to Get The Most Out Of Your Training During Fat Loss | Ep 775
2026/09/07
In this episode, I explain how to approach training during a fat loss phase while keeping performance and training volume high. I also talk about how I can balance my calorie deficit, training demands, and recovery during this phase.
I talk about total calories, carbohydrates, meal timing, and higher and lower calorie days, along with how I can manage training intensity and recovery while dieting.
This episode will help you better understand how to balance fat loss with training performance and why you can't maximize both at the same time.
Let’s talk about:
Introduction and Training During Fat LossWhy Slashing Calories and Increasing Training Can BackfireWhat Counts as High Training Volume?Why Deficit Size MattersWhat to Do If You Want Faster Fat LossAdjusting Total Calories to Match TrainingWhy Carbohydrates MatterCarbs Around Training and Meal TimingHigher and Lower Calorie DaysManaging Training Volume and IntensityRecovery and Overall StressHow Body Fat Levels Affect Your FlexibilityMatching Fat Loss With Training OutputWhy You Need to Periodize Your NutritionFinal Takeaways
Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c
Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en
How You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/
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Four Scenarios Where The Scale Doesn't Tell You What's Going On | Ep 774
2026/09/04
In this episode, I explain why the scale doesn't always tell you everything that's happening with your body composition. Four different scenarios show how you can maintain, gain, or slowly lose weight while still making meaningful progress.
I also discuss why muscle gain takes longer than fat loss and how that affects what you see on the scale. You'll also learn which other metrics give you a clearer picture of what's actually going on.
This episode will help you better understand what your scale weight is actually telling you and why you shouldn't rely on it alone to judge your progress.
Let’s talk about:
Introduction and Why the Scale Doesn’t Tell You EverythingWhat the Scale Actually MeasuresWhy Muscle Gain Takes Longer Than Fat LossWhy Timeframe MattersBMI, FFMI, and Muscle-Building PotentialYour Weight Stays About the SameThe Scale Goes Up While You’re Losing FatSlow Weight LossWeight Goes Up While Body Fat Stays About the SameRecap of the Four ScenariosWhat the Scale Can and Can’t Tell YouOther Metrics to Track ProgressFinal Takeaways
Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c
Follow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=en
How You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/
Coaching application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform
Weight stable doesn't automatically = adequately fueled | Ep 773
2026/08/31
In this episode, I break down why having a stable body weight doesn’t automatically mean you’re adequately fueling your body. I discuss who is most at risk of underfueling, some of the signs to look out for, and how staying too lean, high training output, and chronic dieting can contribute to the problem.
I also cover what you can do to improve energy availability and better support your training, recovery, and overall health.
This episode will help you understand why stable weight doesn’t always mean you’re eating enough and how to better support your training, recovery, and overall health.
Let’s talk about:
Introduction and Why Stable Weight Doesn’t Mean You’re Adequately FueledWho Is Most at Risk of Underfueling?High Training Output and Low Energy AvailabilityStaying Lean and Maintaining a Low Body WeightBeing Afraid of Seeing the Scale IncreaseSpending Too Long Trying to RecompChronic Dieting and Repeated Fat Loss PhasesSigns You May Be UnderfuelingDifficulty Building Muscle and Losing FatHormones, Thyroid Function, and Energy AvailabilityMenstrual Cycle and Bone HealthWhy Scale Weight Fluctuations MatterWhat to Do If You’re UnderfuelingCarbohydrates, Training, and RecoveryPeriodizing Fat Loss Instead of Dieting Year RoundSleep, Stress, and RecoveryImproving Micronutrient IntakeFinal Takeaways
Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889c
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DrizewB 2026/04/22
The Podcast That Changed How I Train, Eat and Think
If you’re looking for real, no‑BS fitness and mindset education, The Mind Muscle Connection is an absolute must‑listen. This podcast does an incredibl...
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Knowledgeable, genuine, helpful
I love this podcast! The episode titles are clearly labeled so you know exactly what he’ll discuss and the topics are very niche, not the same overdon...
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Excellent show for all things Fitness & Health
I’m always dropping in here for the latest on fitness and health. With a degree in ESKHP and many years of personal exercise/nutrition experience plus...
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Just finished the Laura Sevino episode. Excellent! Thank you both.
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Relevant and Informative!
Always relevant, inspiring, and useful! Podcasts are full of information with essential topics! Jeff Hoehn speaks to those who are interested in impro...
TheRealLukeSkywalker 2023/12/07
Super helpful content
I am pretty new to Fitness, as I only started about five months ago. Super informative content. Wish this stuff would’ve been available when I was in ...
STL Saint 75 2023/07/18
Lots of good knowledge simplified
Jeff is not only a great trainer and teacher, he’s also a good dude. Jeff has taken time to give me some pointers on Instagram on top of his already b...
DebbieY34 2023/06/07
Great Information for Amateurs
I have found a wealth of information in these podcasts. Jeff and his guests cover topics from nutrition, to weight loss/gain, to bodybuilding and eve...
RMGFit 2023/04/01
Why keep having Brandon on?
I enjoy your podcast but listening to Brandon DeCruz constantly talk about himself and dominate the conversation with his ego is a huge turnoff.
lindaprice 2022/11/07
Great health and fitness podcast
Jeff does a great job discussing a variety of health and fitness topics. Whether you goal is a healthier lifestyle, fat loss, building muscle, or a c...
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