The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show with Ben Brown No BS Fitness: The Real Way to Get in Shape
If you’re a hard-charging guy in your 30s, 40s, or 50s who “knows what to do” but still can’t seem to look or feel the way you want… this episode is the reset you’ve been needing.
In this conversation, Jeff and I dig into the real reasons high-performers get stuck even when they’re disciplined everywhere else. We talk about the identity shifts required to finally break out of the all-or-nothing loop, why accountability is the true needle-mover, and how to build a lifestyle that doesn’t fall apart the moment life gets busy.
We unpack the simple nutrition and training principles that actually work long-term, the lies your metabolism has been telling you, and why learning to live in the gray is the only sustainable path forward. We also get into hormones, stress, sleep, and how to build a body and a life that reflects the standard you know you’re capable of.
If you’re ready to stop starting over and start operating at your true potential, tune in now.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 — Episode Preview
01:21 — Podcast Intro
04:33 — What Coaches Actually Do
06:41 — Why Clinicians Need Coaches
09:30 — My Personal Training Beginning
11:50 — Who I Coach Today
13:29 — Why I Needed a Coach
14:01 — Accountability Is the Missing Link
17:44 — The All-Or-Nothing Trap
18:03 — Why Restriction Backfires
21:25 — My Failed Diet Attempts
22:46 — Client Success Through Flexibility
25:06 — Why Real Food Matters
25:31 — Skill of Eating Properly
26:32 — Cardio Is a Poor Fat-Loss Tool
29:50 — The Three-Step Transformation Plan
37:31 — Hormones Matter More Than Ever
40:08 — Environmental Impact on Hormones
40:38 — Sleep and Stress Fundamentals
44:54 — Hard Truths About Your Priorities
46:22 — What “Superhero Training” Looks Like
47:06 — Training Smarter as You Age
50:41 — Leading Your Family by Example
52:21 — How Kids Build Healthy Habits
55:00 — Where to Find Ben Online
56:17 — Podcast Outro
Links & Resources:
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- Learn more about Ben’s coaching program: www.bodysystems.com
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- Book Free Nutrition Strategy Call - https://bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/