Strength Of Body And Mind

Do you think you need to lose weight?When you think of health and fitness goals, are you constantly bringing your mindset back to this type of phrasing: "I need to lose weight", or "I need to lose 30 lbs" or "I need to lose that baby weight", or anything along those lines?Chances are, you're missing a critical piece of this, which is that you don't necessarily need to lose a tremendous amount of WEIGHT. What you really need to do is lose body fat, and replace some of that with lean body mass (muscle).Doing this will provide a number of amazing benefits including:1) Leaning out your body and building out a fit physique2) Increased overall metabolism so you can eat even more and hold onto that progress3) Love the way you feel (even more if you already love it now)4) Love the way you look (even more if you already love it now)5) Have more confidence6) Have more strengthIn this episode, I dive into how to achieve some of this, and some things you need to understand about what it will take to proceed to get result

In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest things I learned when I went through the process of building my body and losing 80 LBs over 14 months.This was the validity of one-size-fits-all programs.These would be programs found in magazines, online bodybuilding websites, or other publicly distributed platforms.While the intention of these programs is good, and can get you SOME results, they are seriously lacking some core things that will prevent you from ever reaching your potential and being truly successful.I dive into exactly what I learned about OSFA programs in this episode!Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join my FREE Facebook Group - Crafting a High Performance Body and Mind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2138351223055289/Connect with Gordon (and for coaching inquiries):Facebook: @gordon.a.ligh

What is the #1 tool you use to measure your progress in fitness?If you're like most people, you default to using a scale to weigh yourself, and you stop there.This is useful, obviously. We need to know our weight to tell if we are increasing or decreasing in overall body weight.HOWEVER, you can't stop there.Most people are experiencing lean body mass changes WHILE ALSO experiencing body fat changes. The results of combining these two things affects weight in different ways for different people.For example, as you are dieting down to lose body fat you may experience a stall in weight loss because you may be increasing lean body mass as a result of progressively overloading your muscles into hypertrophy at the gym for the first time in a long time. You also may have a prime nutritional plan that is feeding these newly hypertrophied muscles into growth, which will directly affect body weight.The solution to all of this?Use more measurement methods.Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonat

Over a 14-month span in 2008-2009, I lost 80 LBs and completely transformed my body and life.During this time I learned a LOT about what I am capable of, what it takes to succeed, and most of all I learned the ability to be humble about recognizing that I didn't previously know everything about health, nutrition and fitness (even though I thought I did).In this 4-part series, I am revealing the biggest lessons learned and ah-hah takeaways from my journey through an 80LB fat loss transformation.This second episode, is about how you are capable of MUCH more than you think you are, especially when it seems impossible to go any further.This episode is GOLD, I promise you. There are a lot of takeaways and eye-opening realizations that I experienced that will likely resonate with you.Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join my

Over a 14-month span in 2008-2009, I lost 80 LBs and completely transformed my body and life.During this time I learned a LOT about what I am capable of, what it takes to succeed, and most of all I learned the ability to be humble about recognizing that I didn't previously know everything about health, nutrition and fitness (even though I thought I did).In this 4-part series, I am revealing the biggest lessons learned and ah-hah takeaways from my journey through an 80LB fat loss transformation.This first episode, which is going to hit home with many of you, is about how the strategy is NOT what you think it is.This episode is GOLD, I promise you. There are a lot of takeaways and eye-opening realizations that I experienced that will likely resonate with you.Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join my FREE Facebook Group -

What does your headspace look like?We all have LIMITED headspace at any given time. What you think about and what you choose to focus on is what occupies that headspace.Unfortunately, most of us aren't able to master our headspace 100% of the time, despite our efforts to do so. However, with enough practice and attention, we can invite WAY more thoughts, feelings, and emotions that promote progress, development and growth. I'm VERY stoked about this whole concept and idea, and how it plays into being consistently successful in reaching new heights in fitness and health AND holding on to previous achievements.Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join my FREE Facebook Group - Crafting a High Performance Body and Mind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2138351223055289/Connect with Gordon (and for coaching inquiries):Inst

It's really easy to stay comfortable, we all know this.When life is predictable, and well understood, it's easy. Even if the circumstances aren't great.But when life is unpredictable, and not well understood, it provides the perception that it's hard and difficult.The reality is, though, that going into those situations that are unpredictable and not well understood is where ALL the growth and success happens, especially in health and fitness.Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join my FREE Facebook Group - Crafting a High Performance Body and Mind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2138351223055289/Connect with Gordon (and for coaching inquiries):Instagram: @gordon.lightFacebook: @gordon.a.lightSchedule a Breakthrough Call with Me (my online fitness coaching academy): gordonalight.com/apply See acast.c

Listen up! You've got huge goals.You may want to lose weight, build muscle, get HEALTHIER, feel better, have more energy, have better sex with your partner, show up more powerfully and presently with your kids, and all these other amazing things...But, you're forgetting that all of this takes work. Not only does it take work, but it takes CONSISTENT work, on a repeated basis. Knowing that, you have a few options... you can either choose to put the right strategy/mindset/accountability together to DO the work. Or not.Let's just say you choose to do the work...what's the worst that can happen?Let's say you choose not to do the work...what's the worst that can happen? The answers to these questions are VERY different.Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join my FREE Facebook Group - Crafting a High Performance Body and Mind:

Do you know your numbers???Specifically, the numbers around what is going on with your body. This means what all is going INTO your body, the numbers that describe how much you MOVE your body, the current STATE of your body, and the data that tells you whether you are moving towards or away from your goal.Very few people know their numbers, but I can promise you one thing: those that DO know their numbers get results. Why? Take a listen to this one as I break down how important these analytics are for achieving success in fitness and overall health.Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join my FREE Facebook Group - Crafting a High Performance Body and Mind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2138351223055289/Connect with Gordon (and for coaching inquiries):Instagram: @gordon.lightFacebook: @gordon.a.lightSchedu

Have you spent your life thinking that cardio is the fastest way to lose weight and burn fat?Has your default way to burn calories always been to "go for a run", or "get in a bike ride"? In this episode, I dive deep into why this is NOT the best approach, and is actually DRAMATICALLY slower than some other methods, including building muscle.There's a lot of value in this episode, which provides a clear outline of how to burn the most fat possible and build the body of your dreams, along with the other amazing benefits that come with that.Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join my FREE Facebook Group - Crafting a High Performance Body and Mind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2138351223055289/Connect with Gordon (and for coaching inquiries):Instagram: @gordon.lightFacebook: @gordon.a.lightSchedule a Breakt

Have you ever wondered what it takes to have continuous success in health and fitness?You might think it's simple and straight forward: just workout and eat better.After all, it's that easy, right?Unfortunately, like most things, it's not that easy. If it were, everyone would be doing it.So what does it really take to be successful, especially over the LONG TERM?It takes 3 things, which we discuss in today's episode.Without these 3 things, it's possible to get SOME success, but I assure you that without these 3 things, you will NEVER have continuous, consistent, long-term success.Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join my FREE Facebook Group - Crafting a High Performance Body and Mind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2138351223055289/Connect with Gordon (and for coaching inquiries):Instagram: @gordon.lightFace

I've spent over 10 years obsessed with body transformation.At first I thought a body transformation was one that included a massive amount of fat loss and a restructuring of someones body composition (muscle, fat, definition, etc).Then I ultimately learned what real transformation was, and how 99% of what is behind a fitness/health/body transformation takes place INSIDE a person.In this episode, I go over what I consider to be the main 4 Phases of Transformation. These are what people experience during the process, and what sort of results they typically see when going through these phases.Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join my FREE Facebook Group - Crafting a High Performance Body and Mind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2138351223055289/Connect with Gordon (and for coaching inquiries):Instagram: @gordon

Do you struggle to stay consistent?Here's something you may not know...EVERYONE struggles with consistency at some point or another.In this episode, I explore some ways to fix it, and what really happens when you overcome consistency. It's not necessarily as black and white as it may seem to you right now. Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join my FREE Facebook Group - Crafting a High Performance Body and Mind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2138351223055289/Connect with Gordon (and for coaching inquiries):Instagram: @gordon.lightFacebook: @gordon.a.lightSchedule a Breakthrough Call with Me (my online fitness coaching academy): gordonalight.com/apply See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join my FREE Facebook Group - Crafting a High Performance Body and Mind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2138351223055289/Connect with Gordon (and for coaching inquiries):Instagram: @gordon.lightFacebook: @gordon.a.lightSchedule a Breakthrough Call with Me (my online fitness coaching academy): gordonalight.com/apply See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you experience self doubt? Do you ever make so much progress towards something, and the further along you get, the harder it seems to get closer to the goal? Do you end up thinking WAY too much about what you're trying to achieve rather than actually take actions towards achieving it?Self doubt plagues us all, and it's what keeps most people from taking any action at all. When, in reality, if they had just put their head down and ignored the bullshit doubt in the back of their mind, and pushed forward to take small steps daily towards their goal, they would eventually get there.Losing 40 lbs doesn't happen overnight BUT you can't lose 40 lbs if you don't lose 1 lb first. You want to be lean and look great on the beach, or at the pool, or with your partner...well if you're 35% body fat now, you can't get to that goal without first getting to 34% body fat, and then 33%, and then 32%. The more you are able to ignore the magnitude of your goal, and the self-doubt behind achieving it, the more you will achieve

Do you find yourself eating clean, whole and healthy foods but not getting anywhere with your fat loss and creating the body you want?This is extremely common, and one of the biggest pitfalls that people fall into. Ultimately, this tends to lead to things like:"This won't work for me""I'll never be able to lose weight""It's so hard, I don't get how fit people do it"The thing that I've found over the 11 years that I've been doing this is that there are typically 3 or 4 minor tweaks that people need to make in order to apply nutrition the right way in order to finally lose that weight, fit into the clothes they want to fit into, and love their body for the first time (maybe ever).In this episode I dive into this exact topic, and breaking through some of the mental barriers and methods of approach that are holding people (maybe YOU) back from making progress.Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Ra

Are you actually putting in the work, dedicating yourself, making the sacrifices and doing what it takes to be successful and achieve your goals?Or are you just playing?Are you dabbling with all of the stuff that is "on the edge" of a fitness lifestyle, or actually deep into the space, doing the real work?In this episode, I explore both of these things and what is really needed to get results.Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join my FREE Facebook Group - Crafting a High Performance Body and Mind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2138351223055289/Connect with Gordon (and for coaching inquiries):Instagram: @gordon.lightFacebook: @gordon.a.lightMind Body Academy Application (my online fitness coaching academy): https://gordonlight.typeform.com/to/H2DDZc See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inf

Have you always wanted a 6-pack but have had NO luck cracking the code to getting one?The truth is, understanding the nutrition and muscle development semantics needed to build a 6-pack are simple, yet confusing. In general, there are 2 core components to building a 6-pack, and most people mess up one of these. But you NEED both, or it will never happen:1) Low Body Fat Percentage2) Abdominal Muscle MassIn this episode, I explore both of these things and what is really needed to achieve getting that cut, defined mid-section.Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join my FREE Facebook Group - Crafting a High Performance Body and Mind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2138351223055289/Connect with Gordon (and for coaching inquiries):Instagram: @gordon.lightFacebook: @gordon.a.lightMind Body Academy Application (m

Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed about how far you are from reaching your fitness goals?Everyone (myself included) tend to experience "freak out" periods where, despite how much progress we've made, we become anxious and impatient about how much there is left to go in order to reach our goal.I've found that what a lot of people don't do enough, which contributes to them NOT breaking out of this mental block, is that they don't focus on these things when making decisions throughout their day:The intention of the decision they are makingThe desired outcome they want from making that decisionThis goes for nutrition, training, supplementation, effort, focus, and many other pieces of the puzzle that makeup your fitness, weight loss, or muscle building regimen.Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join my FREE Facebook Grou

Do you lift weights a LOT and have found yourself getting stronger and stronger over the years but you still don't have the physique you want?Do you find that even though you push hard in the gym, hitting new PR's or 1-Rep-Max's, or just generally lifting as heavy as possible, you still can't get lean or cut or have any real muscle definition?This is a common misconception, and it creates a lot of confusion and annoyance.The solution? It's actually quite simple, but like most things, not easy to address.In this episode, I discuss the difference between strength for minimum frequency (1 rep max, personal record, etc), and strength for maximum frequency (or high volume). I also dive into what it really takes to build the physique that you want. Give this one a listen and make sure to let me know if it resonated with you.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join my FREE Facebook Group - Crafting a Hi