The Storey StrengthCast

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Diet Strategies
02:16 Understanding Refeeds and Diet Breaks
03:28 The Importance of Adherence in Dieting
05:53 Physiological Changes During Prolonged Dieting
08:57 The Role of Hunger and Energy Expenditure
11:35 Impacts of Dieting on Mood and Well-being
14:44 Defining Refeeds, Diet Breaks, and Cheat Days
16:31 The Drawbacks of Cheat Days
19:38 Calorie Cycling as a Flexible Approach
21:55 Training Day vs Non-Training Day Calories
24:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Dieting Strategies
26:22 Understanding Refeeds and Their Benefits
32:46 The Role of Diet Breaks in Fat Loss
39:59 Signs You Need a Refeed or Diet Break
44:21 Implementing Refeeds and Diet Breaks Effectively

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Episode
02:10 Meet Declan: The Avatar for Fat Loss
04:11 Understanding Declan's Current Situation
07:38 The Three Tier Model for Adherence
09:38 Setting Up a Timeline for Fat Loss
12:00 Creating a Caloric Deficit
18:14 The Role of Macronutrients in Fat Loss
23:13 Implementing the Three Tier Nutrition Model
30:52 The Importance of Fiber in Your Diet
34:20 Understanding Macronutrients and Their Role
35:49 Meal Structuring for Success
39:26 Practical Meal Planning Strategies
55:35 Training Adjustments for Fat Loss
01:08:13 Creating a Sustainable Training Routine
01:15:00 Introduction to Muscle Retention and Fat Loss
01:15:51 Training Strategies for Muscle Growth
01:16:55 The Role of Nutrition in Fat Loss
01:17:47 Increasing Daily Activity: Steps and Cardio
01:22:36 Adjusting Caloric Intake and Activity Levels
01:32:33 Tracking Progress and Accountability
01:42:13 Advanced Strategies: Refeeds and Diet Breaks
01:48:56 Maintaining Results After Fat Loss

Meal Prep Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5iHYR4agD28vlwlgLxuyB0?si=656bc5c124234397

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AJ Morris is one of the leading figures in modern Natural bodybuilding both as an athlete, coach and ambassador for the sport.

In today’s chat we cover a wide range of topics from taking PEDs, the evolution of natural bodybuilding, drug testing & what AJ has changed his mind on across the last few years.

Chapters

00:00 The Allure of Natural Bodybuilding
05:36 Coaching Dynamics in Bodybuilding
08:32 The Decision to Stay Natural
12:27 Navigating the Assisted vs. Natural Debate
15:12 The Evolution of Natural Bodybuilding Shows
20:15 The Role of Social Media in Bodybuilding
24:43 Building Stories and Community in Bodybuilding
29:01 The Future of Natural Bodybuilding
34:22 Drug Testing Policies and Their Impact
42:07 The Importance of Proper Drug Testing
45:20 Transparency in Drug Testing and Federation Operations
50:47 The Role of Committees in Bodybuilding Federations
54:57 The Impact of Coaching and Running Shows
59:40 Evolving Training Approaches in Bodybuilding
01:04:35 Shifts in Nutritional Strategies for Bodybuilders
01:10:57 The Ethics of Peptide Usage in Natural Bodybuilding
01:16:37 Lessons Learned from Competitive Bodybuilding

Where to find AJ:
Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide: https://naturalbbworldwide.com/
NBW show: https://events.naturalbbworldwide.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajmorris_/

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David O'Shaughnessy is a coach & natural bodybuilder from Tuam, Galway, who competed this year in his 3rd competitive season which was his best to date. David brought his best package to stage in the PCA Ireland, WNBF Ireland & WNBF Worlds, finishing the season with 1 Overall, 2 class wins & a 3rd place finish on the biggest stage in Natural bodybuilding.

Chapters

00:00 Post-Competition Reflections
03:03 Training Philosophy and Enjoyment
05:51 Strength Training Insights
08:41 The Journey of Training
11:43 Learning from Coaches and Influences
29:06 The Journey of Self-Preparation
32:08 Setting Goals and Timelines for Competition
34:24 Choosing the Right Shows and Categories
42:21 The Experience of Competing: WNBF Insights
47:53 The Future of Natural Bodybuilding and Live Streaming
49:58 Monitoring Progress and Adjusting Strategies
55:03 Dieting Flexibility: The Role of Refeeds
57:15 Understanding Refeeds and Their Impact
59:51 The Role of Mindset in Bodybuilding Prep
01:03:47 Training Performance During a Diet
01:06:42 Navigating the Mental Challenges of Prep
01:09:08 Building a Healthy Relationship with Food
01:11:39 Learning Nutrition Fundamentals
01:14:57 The Importance of Personalization in Dieting
01:18:19 Focusing on Training Over Nutrition
01:21:37 Dealing with Long Prep Periods
01:26:47 Reflecting on the Journey and Growth
01:31:04 Final Words of Wisdom

Where to find David:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidshaughnessypt/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidshaughnessypt

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Chapters

00:00 Understanding Behavior Change in Coaching
02:51 The Importance of In-Person Coaching
05:45 The Role of Client Motivation
08:50 Navigating Client Expectations and Dissatisfaction
11:38 The Impact of Dissatisfaction on Change
14:40 Positive vs. Negative Motivators for Change
17:54 Finding Joy in the Process
20:32 Shifting Focus from Outcomes to Habits
23:50 Overcoming Obstacles to Habit Formation
26:44 Reducing Cognitive Load in Habit Formation
29:30 The Role of Ultra-Processed Foods in Diets
43:56 Navigating Ultra-Processed Foods
51:51 The Reality of Transformation and Expectations
59:56 Finding Enjoyment in Fitness
01:01:29 Identifying Misinformation in Health
01:12:18 Psychological Traps in Behavior Change
01:23:41 The Role of Food in Enjoyment and Adherence

Where to find Mike:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmikethe2nd/

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