From Overtrained and Stuck to 8 Pounds of Muscle Stronger

What does it really take to transform your fitness and lifestyle when you’re balancing a demanding career, a family, and everything else life throws at you?

In this episode, I sit down with AJ Gracely to dive into his journey of building serious strength, gaining muscle, improving his nutrition, and reshaping his habits—all while working 50+ hours a week and being a father of three.

We talk about why more effort doesn’t always equal better results, how letting go of perfectionism with food helped him stay consistent, and why smarter training (not just harder training) changed everything.

AJ’s story is packed with powerful lessons on self-awareness, structure, and building a lifestyle that actually supports your goals long term. If you’ve ever felt like you're doing all the “right” things but still not seeing the results you want, this one’s for you.

Tune in—you’ll walk away with a whole new perspective on what real, sustainable progress looks like.

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Stay healthy and inspired.