On today’s episode of Transformation Talks, I’m joined by Matt Mills, the owner of Lightning Fitness, strength coach, and professional strongman. I’ve actually hired Matt on more than one occasion for the sake of getting:Quantitative accountabilityDeadline-based accountabilityFinancial accountabilityPersonal accountabilityYou can learn more each accountability type and what YOU might respond best to here: https://herculesperformance.com/accountability/———On today’s episode, you’ll hear us discuss:The obstacles Matt overcame to launch Lightning Fitness (05:30)Why group training is typically “best” for clients AND trainers (11:12)Strategies for overcoming gym intimidation (14:10)The ironic part of the most “intimidating” people and settings (18:35)The truth about getting bulky and hurt from strength training (21:43)How to properly prepare for a workout (29:47)How to progress and modify a strength training program (31:21)The benefits of strength training and what to do if you hate it (37:02)Matt’s Quick 6 answers (43:47)Here’s where you can connect with him:Matt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millsfitness/Lightning Fitness Website: http://www.lightning-fitness.net/Lightning Fitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightningfitness860/Claim five of my best transformation resources for FREE here: https://samforget.com/bundle/You can apply for a spot in my VIP Coaching program here: https://samforget.com/coaching/

On today’s episode of Transformation Talks, I’m joined by Natalie Saimeri, an emotional healing mentor and self love coach who has had an inspiring journey from a reserved, closed-off gymnast to an “emotions queen” who helps people:Manage their anxietiesOvercome past traumasDevelop new identitiesOn today’s episode, we discuss:How Natalie became an emotional healing mentor (03:17)How a unique doctor’s appointment radically changed her life (10:12)The physical ramifications of psychological stressors (11:34)Putting your pride aside and getting emotional help (13:04)How to reprogram your dated beliefs and grow as a person (18:24)Finding a reliable professional to help you (21:17)What EFT is and how it can benefit you (25:57)How anyone can benefit from professional help—even IF you’ve “had a good life” (29:90)Separating feelings and identity (38:10)The “basketball analogy” that allows physically driven people to buy in (46:45)Natalie’s Quick 6 answers (53:00)Here’s where you can connect with her:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theemotionsqueen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natalie.saimeri.3Email: iamready.natalie@gmail.comClaim five of my best transformation resources for FREE here: https://samforget.com/bundle/You can apply for a spot in my VIP Coaching program here: https://samforget.com/coaching/

On today’s episode of Transformation Talks, I’m joined by Kelsey Heenan, the cofounder of the brands HIITBURN and The Daily Kelsey.Kelsey has helped tens of thousands of people across the world become healthier, happier, and more fit through her workout, nutrition, and mindset programs.She was recently featured on the cover of Strong Fitness Magazine and her work has been featured in publications like Shape, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Nike Training, People, and Muscle & Fitness.On today’s show, we discuss:How Kelsey overcame an eating disorder and got healthy (01:49)Leaving perfectionist habits behind (06:17)How crucial it is to have a support system in place (09:14)How Kelsey has clients approach intuitive eating (11:39)The biggest misconceptions surrounding intuitive eating (17:38)How “eating clean” can backfire (21:02)How to stay reasonably on track when traveling (25:56)Different things you can prioritize at each meal (29:35)How to bounce back from overeating (32:10)Gravitating away from calorie counting (35:06)The biggest change I’ve made to my OWN coaching process (41:16)Kelsey’s Quick 6 answers (47:09)Here’s where you can connect with her:HIITBURN App: https://apple.co/3hw8tJ7HIITBURN Website: https://hiitburn.com/HIITBURN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiitburn/The Daily Kelsey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailykelsey/Claim five of my best transformation resources for FREE here: https://samforget.com/bundle/You can apply for a spot in my VIP Coaching program here: https://samforget.com/coaching/

In the first ever guest interview on Transformation Talks, I’m joined by my good friend Adam Martin. Adam is an accredited exercise physiologist, Amazon best-selling author, and most importantly, a husband and father.On today’s show, we discuss:How Adam became “The No Breakfast Guy” (02:18)Adam’s initial experience with fasting and what it taught him (10:18)The physical benefits of fasting and how to maximize them (14:30)How breakfast was mislabeled as the “most important meal of the day” (15:55)Learning how to get comfortable with hunger (21:48)Adam’s go-to hunger management strategies (31:35)How to proactively avoid slip-ups and off plan moments (36:51)The BEST way to start fasting on a regular basis (43:33)Adam’s Quick 6 answers (47:52)Here’s where you can connect with him:Website: https://thenobreakfastguy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_no_breakfast_guy/You can also listen to my interviews on his podcast (Let’s Talk Fast) here:Sustainable fat loss: https://apple.co/2V6RN3nNavigating meals out: https://apple.co/3ymlg7QClaim five of my best transformation resources for FREE here: https://samforget.com/bundle/You can apply for a spot in my VIP Coaching program here: https://samforget.com/coaching/

On the inaugural episode of Transformation Talks, I explain why:It has taken me years to launch this podcast (00:11)How to STOP falling into the all or nothing cycle (02:24)The underlying reason you can’t stop self-sabotaging (07:52)When you’re done listening, I’d love to hear from you, and learn a little bit more about what your biggest transformation obstacles are right now. You can drop me a message  here: https://herculesperformance.com/I’ll personally reply within forty-eight hours to get you pointed in the right direction.Thanks in advance for your support!Claim five of my best transformation resources for FREE here: https://samforget.com/bundle/You can apply for a spot in my VIP Coaching program here: https://samforget.com/coaching/