Ep. 79: Stop Blaming the Dealer, Play the Hand Your Genetics Dealt You

You may not want to hear this, but your habits are hurting you way more than your genetics ever will. In this episode, Coach Vinny breaks down one of the biggest excuses in fitness, blaming your genetics for why you can't lose fat, build muscle, or look a certain way.

Yes, your DNA matters.

Yes, your genetics influence how your body responds to training, diet, and recovery.

But the reality is this: your habits decide how those genes are expressed.

Coach Vinny explains why comparing yourself to others destroys motivation, how to play the best hand you were dealt instead of blaming the dealer, and why habits, not heredity, are what shape your long-term body composition and health.

He shares real client transformations from people who thought they had “bad genetics” until they optimized their nutrition, training, and mindset, unlocking the best version of themselves.

If you've ever said “my genetics suck” or felt stuck with your body type, this episode will give you a powerful mindset shift, one that turns resentment into appreciation and frustration into action.

By the end, you'll understand that you can't change your DNA, but you can change your decisions, and that's what creates lasting transformation.

Coach Vinny

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Dr. Eryn

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