The Dr. Joey Munoz Show

What does it really look like to take care of your health during one of the hardest seasons of your life In this episode I sit down with Lowell, a high school educator and lifelong athlete who joined us at Fit for Life Academy while caring for his wife during chemotherapy. He opens up about how he prioritized his health while supporting her full time, the mindset shifts that helped him stay consistent, and why building sustainable habits was key to managing stress without guilt. We talk about emotional eating, navigating setbacks, how strength training helped him climb over thirteen hundred stairs for a cancer fundraiser, and how he redefined success without chasing perfection. If you have ever felt like life is too overwhelming to focus on your health, Lowell’s story will shift your perspective and remind you that taking care of yourself is not selfish. It is necessary. Tune in and hear how he found strength, resilience, and community when he needed it most. Download my FREE Nutrition for Fat Loss eBook:  https://fit4lifeacademy.health/blueprint Apply to work with us at Fit4Life Academy: https://fit4lifeacademy.health/vsl-page I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this episode. Stay healthy and inspired.

Does fat loss ever feel painfully slow like you are doing everything right but barely seeing results In this episode I explain why that slow progress is actually a good thing and how it sets you up for long term success. We break down the three biggest reasons fast fat loss usually backfires from unsustainable methods to muscle loss and rigid all or nothing thinking. I will also show you how a slower approach helps you build habits that stick feel more satisfied with your food and preserve your muscle as you lose fat. You will also learn what a realistic weekly fat loss rate looks like how to stay motivated when the scale moves slowly and why focusing on the big picture can change everything about your journey. If you have ever felt frustrated by the pace of your progress or wondered if slow fat loss is even working this episode is going to reframe everything for you Tune in and see why slow really is the way to go. Download my FREE Nutrition for Fat Loss eBook:  https://fit4lifeacademy.health/blueprint Apply to work with us at Fit4Life Academy: https://fit4lifeacademy.health/vsl-page I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this episode. Stay healthy and inspired.        

Ever go into the gym, lift weights, and wonder if you are actually making progress? You are not alone. One of the most common questions I get is how to know when it is the right time to increase weight, add reps, or push harder in a workout. The truth is, most people are just guessing, which leads to randomness and stalled results. In this episode, I break down a simple strategy we use with our clients at Fit for Life Academy called dynamic double progression. It takes the guesswork out of training by giving you a clear and flexible system to track your progress and know exactly when to make adjustments. We cover why progressive overload is essential, what it really means to do more over time, and how to apply this system to your own workouts to build strength and muscle consistently. If you have ever felt stuck or unsure whether you are training effectively, this episode will give you the clarity and structure you need to move forward with confidence. Tune in and start making every workout count. Download my FREE Nutrition for Fat Loss eBook:  https://fit4lifeacademy.health/blueprint Apply to work with us at Fit4Life Academy: https://fit4lifeacademy.health/vsl-page I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this episode. Stay healthy and inspired.

Ever wonder why fat loss feels harder during perimenopause, or whether glucose spikes from fruit are something you should worry about if you are not diabetic? In this Q and A episode, I answer three important questions that come up all the time. We start with how perimenopause affects fat loss, and what you can actually do about stubborn belly fat when hormones are shifting, sleep is disrupted, and muscle loss starts to pick up. Then we talk about fiber, what it actually does for your health, and how to hit your daily target without overthinking it. And finally, I get into the truth about blood sugar spikes and continuous glucose monitors for non diabetics, and why most of the content you see online about them is just noise. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice or confused about what actually matters, this episode is going to clear a lot up for you. Tune in and let me know if you want to hear more episodes like this one. Download my FREE Nutrition for Fat Loss eBook:  https://fit4lifeacademy.health/blueprint Apply to work with us at Fit4Life Academy: https://fit4lifeacademy.health/vsl-page I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this episode. Stay healthy and inspired.

Why does it feel like women are constantly bombarded with more rules restrictions and confusing advice when it comes to fitness In this episode I sit down with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple to break down some of the most common myths that keep women stuck and frustrated. We talk about fasted training cortisol fear tactics hormone confusion and why so much of the advice out there is overcomplicated and fear based We also dive into what the research really says about fat loss training through different phases of life including menopause and why most women don’t need a separate rulebook to get strong feel better and see results If you’ve ever felt like your body is broken or that nothing works for you this episode will help you cut through the noise and finally understand what matters most Tune in and hear what the science really says Download my FREE Nutrition for Fat Loss eBook:  https://fit4lifeacademy.health/blueprint Apply to work with us at Fit4Life Academy: https://fit4lifeacademy.health/vsl-page I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this episode. Stay healthy and inspired.

What would it take to completely rebuild your health, confidence, and mindset after struggling with weight for years, battling PCOS, and being told surgery was your only option? In this episode, I sit down with Jazmin to talk about her powerful transformation. From dealing with hormonal challenges and hitting her heaviest weight to losing over 100 pounds, reversing pre-diabetes, and completing a triathlon, her journey is nothing short of inspiring. We talk about what finally helped her break the cycle, how strength training shifted her identity, and why her success had less to do with discipline and more to do with self-discovery. If you’ve ever felt like change isn’t possible for you, or like you’re stuck in a body and lifestyle you don’t recognize anymore, this story will hit home. Tune in and you might walk away seeing your own journey in a totally new light. 21 Day Challenge:https://www.fit4lifeacademy.health/challenge Download my FREE Nutrition for Fat Loss eBook:  https://fit4lifeacademy.health/blueprint Apply to work with us at Fit4Life Academy: https://fit4lifeacademy.health/vsl-page I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this episode. Stay healthy and inspired.

Ever look back and realize how much your beliefs about fitness have changed over the years? In this episode, I share three core beliefs I used to hold about nutrition, training, and balancing fitness with a busy life—and why I’ve completely outgrown them. We’ll talk about why focusing only on calories got me stuck in a yo-yo cycle, how more training wasn’t always better, and why managing your health and fitness with kids and a full-time job is a lot more possible than I once believed. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to do it all or unsure whether you’re doing things “right,” this episode might help you rethink your approach and simplify your path forward. Tune in and see if any of these beliefs hit home for you. 21 Day Challenge:https://www.fit4lifeacademy.health/challenge Download my FREE Nutrition for Fat Loss eBook:  https://fit4lifeacademy.health/blueprint Apply to work with us at Fit4Life Academy: https://fit4lifeacademy.health/vsl-page Need Science-backed supplements, check out? Outworknutrition.com: Use code “Joey” at checkout for an exclusive discount off your 1st purchase! Hungryroot: https://www.hungryroot.com/ I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this episode. Stay healthy and inspired.

Explore the five core principles of a healthy and sustainable diet that go beyond fads and rigid rules. Discover how to enjoy your food while achieving your fitness goals, whether that’s fat loss, muscle gain, or overall health. Learn why most diets fail and how to regulate hunger without sheer willpower. Dive into a flexible approach that makes sticking to healthy eating easier and delightful. This enlightening discussion unravels the truth about what it means to eat healthily for the long term.

Is it really possible to lose fat and build muscle at the same time—or is that just wishful thinking? In this episode, I break down the science behind body recomposition and what it actually takes to improve your body composition without having to pick between fat loss or muscle gain. Spoiler: yes, it’s possible—but only if you’re optimizing the right things. I walk you through exactly how to do it, including the biggest training mistakes people make (and how to fix them), how to adjust your calories depending on your main goal, why protein and carbs matter more than you think, and how things like sleep, stress, and even alcohol can make or break your progress. If you’ve been spinning your wheels trying to get leaner and stronger but feel stuck in the middle, this episode will give you the clarity you need. Tune in—you might not need to choose between cutting or bulking after all. Download my FREE Nutrition for Fat Loss eBook:  https://fit4lifeacademy.health/blueprint Apply to work with us at Fit4Life Academy: https://fit4lifeacademy.health/vsl-page Need Science-backed supplements, check out? Outworknutrition.com: Use code “Joey” at checkout for an exclusive discount off your 1st purchase! Hungryroot: https://www.hungryroot.com/ I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this episode. Stay healthy and inspired.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve tried everything—calorie tracking, different diets, running regularly—and still couldn’t keep the weight off… this episode is going to hit home. In today’s conversation, I sat down with Nate, a father of four and full-time professional who struggled with yo-yo dieting for over 20 years. He always saw himself as “the fat kid,” even after running dozens of races and trying multiple coaching programs. But this past year, everything changed. Nate lost over 30 pounds, improved his relationship with food, built muscle, and—maybe most importantly—finally felt in control of his health. No more quick fixes. No more guilt. Just steady, sustainable progress he can actually maintain. We talked about the mindset shifts that made all the difference, the sneaky habits that kept him stuck for so long, and how he's now leading by example for his kids. Tune in to hear his story—you might just see yourself in it. Download my FREE Nutrition for Fat Loss eBook:  https://fit4lifeacademy.health/blueprint Apply to work with us at Fit4Life Academy: https://fit4lifeacademy.health/vsl-page Need Science-backed supplements, check out? Outworknutrition.com: Use code “Joey” at checkout for an exclusive discount off your 1st purchase! Hungryroot: https://www.hungryroot.com/ I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this episode. Stay healthy and inspired.