Here is the list of questions we will be discussing on today's call: 1. How do I stay consistent with my nutrition and training plan while traveling? 2. Do I need to hit my full protein target during the holidays, or is it okay to ease up for a short period? 3. As I near the end of my program, how do I transition into maintenance mode — keeping my results without following a rigid workout and nutrition routine? 4. What are your go-to high-protein, high-fiber snacks that are easy and convenient for busy days? 5. What are some underrated foods we should all be eating more of, and why do they deserve more attention? 6. What did you eat on Friday? (Coach Michael) Do you adjust your meals on rest days versus training days? 7. How much stretching should I be incorporating into my routine, and when should I be doing it? 8. My upper shoulders are chronically sore from overuse. What stretches or movements would you recommend to relieve that tension? 9. How much do race and genetics play a role in someone's fitness progress — and what can we actually control? 10. Outside of workouts, should we have a daily step goal? For beginners doing biking or cardio, how much is enough — and how do you know when your body needs rest? 11. Do you ever recommend fasting — whether that's intermittent, a full day, or multi-day? 12. Is mind-muscle connection actually real? Why does consciously focusing on a muscle during an exercise seem to produce better results?

It’s official - Coffee with Coach (live Q&A) is tomorrow (Saturday, March 21) at 10:00 AM EST ☕️ Drop your questions in the comments and we’ll talk through them on the call tomorrow - anything you want help with or you’re just curious about. I’ll try to get through all of them. Gonna be a chill, fun one. See you there! 💪

Saturday took the W 👏 so we’re on for our first live call this Saturday, March 23. Coffee with Coach / Q&A style - come hang out, bring questions, and we’ll go from there. What time y’all want to start? Hit the poll and I’ll set it up.

I am Paul Barton from Kerrville, Texas. I hope to increase the number of daily steps and exercise more frequently than I currently do. My favorite movie is "Brazil."

I’m planning our first live call for next week and want to see what day works best for you guys. It’ll be a Coffee with Coach / Q&A style call where we can hang out, talk, and go over whatever questions you’ve got. Vote in the poll for the day that works best for you, and I’ll go with what works best for the lab. Looking forward to doing this with you guys! 💪