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Where Optimal Meets Practical203: Vatche Shakarian - Growing up overweight, finding a balanced approach, and the war against misinformationWhere to find Vatche⬇️IG: https://www.instagram.com/vatcheshakarian/.Where to find me⬇️IG: @JordanLipsFitnessPodcast: Where Optimal Meets PracticalWebsite: JordanLipsFitness.com.Jordan’s Coaching Options⬇️Group Programming [Gym Program]Group Programming [Home Gym].Helping you find the balance between OPTIMAL and PRACTICAL.🫶🏼JL
2024-04-3056 min
Victory With Vatche#69 - Clearing Your Plate, Unlearning Poor Habits, Lifestyle ChangesIn this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about clearing your plate, unlearning poor habits, and lifestyle changes.
It's not easy unlearning poor habits we learned as kids/teenagers/young adults.
but we're adults now and we need to focus on replacing them with healthier ones.
Need more help on your journey? Online coaching is available! - girskyfitness.com/conquer90
2023-08-2323 minVictory With Vatche#68 - There Is No "Best" Diet For Weight Loss And Here's WhyIn this episode of the Victory With Vatche Podcast, I talk about the importance of following a nutrition approach you actually enjoy. and not following one just because your friend or colleague saw results with it. Because with every success story we see about low carb or keto or carnivore or weight watchers.... we don't see the millions of people struggling to sustain their results.
Need more 1 on 1 help on your health and fitness journey?
We have online coaching available - girskyfitness.com/conquer90
2023-08-0230 minVictory With Vatche#67 - Tips For Staying On Top Of Your Fat Loss Goals Over The WeekendIn this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about how to navigate the weekend and how to stay on top of your goals.
The weekend is extremely tough for nutrition.
Your family and friends won't have the same goals as you. And that's okay. You are an adult and if you want to see progress, you need to put forward a conscious effort with your nutrition.
It is not your job to make other people happy by overeating. You don't have...
2023-05-2626 minVictory With Vatche#66 - The Most Common Mistakes You're Probably Making On Your Weight Loss Journey!In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about the most common mistakes people make for weight loss (that you might be making too)
Weight loss does NOT have to be complicated. It's not easy, we know that. But it doesn't have to be super complicated. That's why we focus on a habit-based approach for weight loss.
If you do not change your lifestyle, you will have a very difficult time keeping the weight off long term. And I'm sure you want that for yourself.
2023-05-0426 minVictory With Vatche#65 - If You Aren't Being Honest With Yourself, You Will Feel Stuck ForeverIn this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about the importance of being honest with yourself. I also talk about the importance of healthy habits and why it's not ideal to do a complete 180 with your health overnight.
If your routine is not sustainable, your results aren't going to be sustainable.
Try going a bit slower this time around, yeah?
1 on 1 Weight Loss / Fitness coaching - girskyfitness.com/conquer90
Instagram - instagram.com/vatcheshakarian
2023-05-0218 minVictory With Vatche#64 - Why You Can't Stick To Your Nutrition Plan For More Than A Few Weeks / Why You Need To Make Lifestyle ChangesIn this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about why you can't stick to your diet for more than a few weeks. (We've all been there before! It's hard to avoid those quick fixes)
I also talk about why you need to accept that this is a LIFESTYLE CHANGE! Especially if you want to keep the weight off for good. (And I'm sure you want that!)
I also touch on curating your social media feed so you aren't consuming a whole bunch of BS and misinformation! (It's running rampant nowadays in 2023)
2023-02-2729 min
Wise & Well4: How Vatche Shakarian Lost 100 lbs and the Weight Loss Mistakes He Now Helps People AvoidVatche Shakarian, a weight loss coach, joins to discuss how he battled childhood obesity and what led him to change his entire lifestyle and lose 100 lbs. He now believes that he did it all wrong and wants to help you avoid the same mistakes he made.
In this episode...
- Vatche's obesity as a child and dealing with fat shame
- What made him go all in on his weight loss journey
- The mistakes he made along the way and why he would do it differently now
2023-02-131h 18Victory With Vatche#63 - Cheat Meals, Why You Feel Like You Need Them, Putting Foods On A PedestalIn this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about cheat meals, why people think they need them, and why restrictive diets backfire.
If you enjoy this episode, the only thing I ask is to share it with 1 other person who might be struggling on their fat loss / nutrition journey.
1 on 1 nutrition coaching - girskyfitness.com/conquer90
Instagram - instagram.com/vatcheshakarian
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2022-11-0627 min
Progress Not PerfectionHow To Still Eat The Foods You Love While Losing Weight With Vatche ShakarianIn this episode, Vatche and I discuss everything from...
- quick meal ideas
- favorite protein sources
- how to eat sushi while losing weight
- how to navigate grocery shopping for weight loss
- and more
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2022-10-1353 minVictory With Vatche#62 - Tempted By Quick Fixes, How To Keep The Weight Off, Leading A Healthy LifestyleIn this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about being tempted by quick fixes, how to keep the weight off for good, and how to lead a healthy lifestyle!
1 on 1 nutrition coaching - girskyfitness.com/conquer90
Instagram - instagram.com/vatcheshakarian
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2022-09-2828 minVictory With Vatche#61 - Making A Huge Lifestyle Change To Improve His Health - Mike's Story On Losing 60+ LbsIn this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk with my client Mike on how he lost 60 lbs during our time in the program. We talk about why he needed to make a change, what approaches didn't work in the past, and why he won't ever go back to his old lifestyle.
2022-07-1916 min
Victory With Vatche#60 - Conquering The 'All Or Nothing' Mindset - Client Interview with TeniolaIn this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I interview my 1on1 online coaching client Teni, and ask her about her transformation, how she conquered the all or nothing mindset, and she talks a bit more about our online coaching program, Conquer90.
1 on 1 nutrition coaching - girskyfitness.com/conquer90
Instagram - instagram.com/vatcheshakarian
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2022-06-2123 minVictory With Vatche#59 - Why Your Relationship With Food Is Very Important - Haley Joins Me For A ChatIn this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I am joined by a special guest, Haley (my girlfriendddd ♥️) and we talk about our fitness journeys, how our relationship with food has changed throughout the years, and why it's important to prioritize your relationship with food.
If you are struggling with your relationship with food, this episode sheds some light on the topic and will give you some tips as well.
1 on 1 nutrition coaching - girskyfitness.com/conquer90
Instagram - instagram.com/vatcheshakarian
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2022-06-1128 minVictory With Vatche#58 Why You're NOT In A Calorie Deficit (How Sneaky Calories Can Add Up)In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about the importance of being mindful of your calories for weight loss. I also talk about common reasons as to why you are NOT in a calorie deficit (even though you think you are )
If you are stuck in a weight loss plateau, this could be a great episode for you.
And as always, if you can share this podcast with 1 person who would benefit from it, I'd appreciate that a lot.
1 on 1 nutrition / fitness coaching - girskyfitness.com/conquer90
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2022-06-0220 min
LynckupEp 169 Vatche ShakarianOn this episode we had the pleasure of talking to Vatche Shakarian who is a weight loss coach, online trainer, host of the Victory With Vatche podcast...and all around positive person. https://www.instagram.com/vatcheshakarian/?hl=en https://anchor.fm/vatche-shakarian https://linktr.ee/coachvatche
2022-05-201h 44Victory With Vatche#57 - Should You Use The Scale? Don't Make These Mistakes When Using The Scale!In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about using the scale, how to interpret the data, and why you should be using other metrics along with it to view your fat loss progress.
I hope you enjoy!
1 on 1 nutrition coaching - girskyfitness.com/conquer90
Instagram - instagram.com/vatcheshakarian
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2022-05-1722 minVictory With Vatche#56 - Big Mistakes I Made On My Fat Loss Journey and How You Can Learn From ThemIn this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about mistakes I made on my fat loss journey when I first started out with fitness.
I will always keep it real with yall. I made some big mistakes but I learned from them, and I am grateful to be able to help people make sure they don't make the same mistakes I did.
1 on 1 nutrition coaching - girskyfitness.com/conquer90
Instagram - instagram.com/vatcheshakarian
2022-05-0428 min
FitMitTuro Fitness PodcastEP 36/22 Yo-Yo Dieting Solutions with Vatche ShakarianSend us a textToday´s Episode I am honored to have fellow Weight Loss Coach Vatche Shakarian, who is specialized for Yo-Yo dieters. We talked about yo-yo dieting, strength training and a lot more... This episode was a lot of fun and I am sure you will get a lot of value from it.Follow Vatche in IG @vatcheshakarian and in TikTok @coachvatcheIf you want to work with me, I am currently accepting 1-1 Coaching clients and you can apply here: https://personaltrainerturo.it/online-training-english/If you en...
2022-04-2858 minVictory With Vatche#55 - 6 Things That Are NORMAL On Your Fat Loss JourneyIn this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about 6 things that are normal on your fat loss journey.
When you are trying to lose fat, these things are most likely going to happen. They are very common and might get you discouraged, but it's all apart of the process.
There will be some drawbacks and sacrifices when it comes to staying in a consistent calorie deficit! But that's just how it goes. I hope this helped.
1 on 1 Coaching Available - girskyfitness.com/conquer90
Instagram - @vatcheshakarian
Email for contact - vatche@girskyfitness.com
2022-04-2725 minVictory With Vatche#54 - How To Handle Your Fat Loss Efforts During Holidays / Going Out Of TownWith the Easter holiday right around the corner, I thought it'd be a good time to talk about some ways to approach it. There really is no wrong or right way of approaching a holiday feast, going out of town, etc. It just depends on what you want to get out of it. Listen to the episode to learn more !
2022-04-1423 minVictory With Vatche#53 - Weight Loss Plateaus, How To Sustainably Lose Weight AND Keep It OffIn this episode of the Victory With Vatche Podcast, I talk about weight loss plateaus, and also how to lose the weight and keep it off. If you are doing an unrealistic, unsustainable plan... you shouldn't expect to keep the weight off. If you are tired of being 'on' or 'off' a diet... you need to rethink your approach. You are not going to keep the weight off long term if you are trying to take shortcuts. If you want to stay fit, you will need to continue to do the same things you did to lose weight (portion control...
2022-03-1723 minVictory With Vatche#52 - Do You Know How MUCH You’re Eating?In this episode of the podcast, I talk about why it’s so important to track your food and how it can help you see the results you deserve
2022-03-1011 min
These Little Moments PodcastLosing 125 lbs and Finding Your Identity feat. Vatche ShakarianHellllo and welcome to another episode of, These Little Moments Podcast. In this episode I interview nutrition coach Vatche Shakarian. Coach Vatche talks about his journey from being 275 lbs and losing weight unsustainably and how his relationship with food and exercise has changed since then. We also talk about his top 3 pie flavors AND why he decided to move to Nebraska. This episode is for you if you want to hear a story that could be closely similar to yours.
Love you super much,
Your Coach,
Ry Ry
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2022-03-0354 minVictory With Vatche#51 - My Staple, Go-To Meals and Snacks for Fat Loss!In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about my staple meals and snacks I enjoy when I am trying to lose body fat. To be frank, I enjoy similar meals year-round, but I just reduce my overall portions and reduce my snacking. I like enjoying bigger meals when I am trying to lose fat, so I don't like to 'spend' all my calories on snacks that won't fill me up as much.
2022-03-0123 minVictory With Vatche#50 - How To Lose Weight With A Desk Job / Sedentary JobIn this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about some tips on how you can lose weight while working a desk job or an office job. It's going to be slightly tougher since you are not naturally getting steps in, but it's totally possible!
2022-02-2518 minVictory With Vatche#49 - Why You Should Track Your Food, Especially If You are Not Seeing ProgressIn this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about the importance of tracking your food intake and what you can learn from it. Also, if you are someone who is NOT seeing results with their weight loss, it can be a great idea to track your food so you know how much / what you are eating. If you decide to rely on your memory, it's going to be hard to remember what you ate.
Tracking your food takes 10-15 minutes out of your day, but it helps take the guesswork out of your nutrition. If you understand...
2022-02-2122 min
Victory With Vatche#48 - Why You CAN'T Rely On Motivation with FitnessIn this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about why you shouldn't rely on motivation for fitness and leading a healthy lifestyle. A lot of people wait for motivation to come sweep them off their feet, but it never comes. And if you wait too long, you're not going to reach your goals.
2022-02-1715 minVictory With Vatche#47 - 5 Things Holding You Back On Your Fat Loss JourneyIn this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about 5 things holding you back from seeing results on your fat loss journey. If you are trying to lose weight and see results, you're probably doing these things that you need to avoid!
2022-02-1620 minVictory With Vatche#46 - Simple Tips On How To Handle Your Hunger. Are You Struggling With Hunger? Try These Tips!In this episode if the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about tips on how to control your hunger, especially when you are trying to lose weight. If you are someone who can't seem to get satisfied/full, this episode is for you. Hunger is one of the biggest obstacles for us when we are trying to lose weight. These tips are simple but super effective.
2022-02-1415 minVictory With Vatche#45 - Is Eating At Night Slowing Down Your Weight Loss Progress? Why You Should Improve Your SleepIn this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about the importance of getting quality sleep. I also answer and debunk the myth of "you shouldn't eat late at night because you'll store fat" It's not true. You can eat at night and still see results. I also give out some tips on what helps me sleep and I think they can help you out too.
2022-02-1119 minVictory With Vatche#44 - There Are No Magical Fat Burning Foods Out ThereIn this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about how you shouldn't ban certain foods if your goal is weight loss. You might have heard people say they lost a lot of weight when they cut out bread, but it wasn't the bread itself.
2022-02-0919 minVictory With Vatche#43 - Lifting Weights Is NOT Going To Make You 'Bulky'. Why You Should Lift WeightsIn this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about why you should lift weights and why it's normal to be intimidated by it. Lifting weights has so many benefits and I want you to reap those benefits, but if you are just doing cardio, you are not going to see the results you want :)
2022-02-0815 minVictory With Vatche#42 - Want To Lose Weight AND Keep It Off? Focus On HEALTHY HABITS!In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about how to lose weight AND keep it off (which doesn't come from being super restrictive and saying goodbye to everything fun)
Fitness doesn't mean eating celery sticks all day and working out 7 days a week.
You can find a balance. A middle ground.
If you want to lose weight AND keep it off, you need to accept that this is a lifestyle. But that doesn't mean you have to do a complete 180 overnight.
2022-02-0120 minVictory With Vatche#41 - Make Sure Your Fitness Plan Is SUSTAINABLE!In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about making sure your fitness plan is sustainable. Also, I talk about why fitness and healthy living should not be something that is bland, boring, and restrictive. If you are struggling with the all or nothing mindset, this episode will be great for ya.
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2022-01-2115 minVictory With Vatche#40 - How I Got Into Fitness, Why I Decided To Make A Change - Story Time With VatcheIn this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about how I got into fitness, why I decided to make a change, and what it was like growing up as little Vatche.
More of a personal podcast, not as much educational, but I thought you guys would want to know more about me ! 🙂
2022-01-0732 minVictory With Vatche#39 - Breaking Free From The 'All Or Nothing' Mindset. A Conversation with HayleyIn this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I'm joined by our former coaching client Hayley who was and is an absolute rockstar. She came into the program with an all or nothing mindset and she wanted to find balance with her fitness.
Hayley absolutely crushed it and she put in the work. She is a teacher with a busy schedule, and making time for her fitness made her feel much better, so she made it a priority.
I hope you guys enjoy this episode.
2022-01-0338 minVictory With Vatche#38 - Why You Should Stop Labeling Foods as 'Good' or 'Bad'In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about why you shouldn't be labeling foods as good or bad. This can cause an unhealthy relationship with food, and if you are looking to lose weight AND keep it off in the long run... you want to make sure your relationship with food is at a good spot.
If you are struggling with years or decades of yo yo dieting and trying different fad diets, it probably comes from being TOO RESTRICTIVE! If you are overly restrictive, no wonder you are bouncing from diet to diet.
2021-12-2718 minVictory With Vatche#37 - How To Get More Protein Into Your Diet, Why Protein Is So Important For Fat LossIn this episode of the Victory With Vatche Podcast, I talk about how I prepare protein for the week and I give some tips on how you can do the same. Protein is one of the most important things to eat when you are trying to lose fat because it helps keep you full. And when you are trying to lose fat, you are going to feel hungry sometimes.
If you are struggling with eating enough protein, this episode will definitely help you out. I go over my favorite protein sources and how to make them taste good.
2021-12-1919 minVictory With Vatche#36 - Exercising A Lot But Not Losing Weight? Why Exercise Is Not The Main Driver Of Fat LossIn this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about why exercise is not the most important factor for fat loss and how you should be putting more emphasis in different categories.
If you find yourself struggling because you are exercising but not seeing the results you want, this episode is for you.
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2021-12-1618 minVictory With Vatche#35 - So What If This Takes You More Time? It's a lifelong journey, not a sprint!In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about how you should view this fitness journey as a lifelong one instead of something you pick up for a few weeks and then drop.
Someone asked me if I was worried about going back to 'close to 300 lbs' Vatche... and I share my response to that in this episode.
I also talk about one of my favorite things to focus on in order to not only lose weight, but also keep it off.
2021-12-1114 minVictory With Vatche#34 - Why You Crave More Food At Night and How To Minimize ItIn this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I go over WHY you are struggling with eating more at night and give some tips on how to prevent it.
Eating at night (and eating more than you plan to) is not uncommon, so don't beat yourself up about it. This is something I used to struggle with a lotttt, but hopefully the tips in this episode can help you minimize it.
Eating at night is not inherently bad, but if you eat too many calories from it, it can stop you from seeing the progress you deserve to see.
2021-12-0715 minVictory With Vatche#33 - Making Small Changes Is The Way To Go With FitnessIn this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about making small changes for fitness. So many times, we think of fitness as something that is restrictive, miserable, and daunting. But fortunately, it doesn't have to be like that. This fitness stuff can be simple, but that doesn't mean it's going to be easy by any means. This stuff is hard, but you are capable of doing hard things. I want you to know that!! If you are struggling with getting started, this episode is one you won't want to miss.
2021-12-0618 minVictory With Vatche#32 - The Scale Went Up A Few Lbs Overnight!In this episode, your boy Vatche talks about weight fluctuation and gaining multiple pounds overnight. And why it's totally normal for it to happen, especially after a weekend or a night of eating more.
2021-11-1208 minVictory With Vatche#31 - Why You Should Be Eating More ProteinIn this episode, Coach Vatche goes over how to eat more protein, why you should eat more protein, and the importance of protein.
If you are struggling to eat enough protein, you definitely need to check this one out!
2021-10-0512 minVictory With Vatche#30 - Make Sure Your Fitness Plan Is Sustainable!If you are on a mission to become healthier, it's important to pick a routine that is REALISTIC and SUSTAINABLE.
I know it's not glamorous to say you should take the slower route, but it's really important that you remember this: there is no finish line! there is no race to fitness and fat loss. If it takes you a bit longer to reach your goals, who cares.
I want to make sure you not only lose weight but also keep it off! In order to do that, it comes down to creating healthy habits and eliminating poor ones. And...
2021-09-2715 minVictory With Vatche#29 - Tips On How To Stay On Track With Your Nutrition During The WeekendIn this episode, I talk about some practical and useful tips on how to stay on track during the weekend with your eating.
The weekends are extremely difficult when it comes to your diet and nutrition, and that's usually when it gets thrown out the window (been there, done that lol)
But hopefully these simple and practical tips can help you get to where you want to be.
2021-09-2312 minVictory With Vatche#28 - What To Do After OvereatingIn this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, Coach Vatche goes over the steps you should take after overeating.
There are a lot of common mistakes people make after overeating, and I want to make sure you are not making the same mistakes I did when I first started out with fitness.
2021-09-1511 minVictory With Vatche#28 - Carbs Are Not The Enemy!You can eat carbs and be healthy. You can eat carbs and still lose weight. I know it's been ingrained in you for years that you can't eat carbohydrates and lose weight at the same time...but you can!
Just like any food out there, you should be mindful of your portion sizes.
Too much of any food or nutrient is going to cause you to store body fat. That's from eating too many calories. That's not from a specific food.
2021-09-1011 minVictory With Vatche#27 - Something Is Better Than Nothing, Flexibility and Moderation with Your DietThis episode was all over the place, kinda.
But in this episode, we will talk about the importance of setting up realistic expectations, doing something is better than nothing, and how to practice moderation in your diet.
2021-08-1619 minVictory With Vatche#26 - There Is No Finish Line With Fitness (short episode)A lot of things have end dates and deadlines.
But with health and fitness, there is no finish line.
When you give yourself a finish line, and a strict deadline to reach your goals, you are going to be bummed out and disappointed when you don't reach them in a certain amount of time.
You shouldn't be viewing health and fitness as this thing that you pick up for a few weeks and then put it back in the closet to collect dust.
Health and fitness is a lifelong journey, and it's a lifestyle change.
When you view it like...
2021-08-1507 minVictory With Vatche#25 - You Can't Outrun A Poor Diet (short episode)If you are seeking results with fat loss, or with muscle gain... you won't get there from solely relying on exercise and activity.
If you want to start seeing results (losing fat, gaining muscle) then it is crucial that you have your diet and nutrition dialed in.
You can exercise all you want, but if you aren't mindful of how much you are eating, you are going to spin your wheels and not get anywhere!
2021-08-1106 minVictory With Vatche#24 - How You Approach Fitness Is So Important (Ditch The All Or Nothing Mentality)When it comes to fitness, you shouldn't be approaching it with that 'all or nothing' mindset that so many of you struggle with.
You do NOT have to be perfect when it comes to fitness.
You are a human being, you are going to slip up.
Stop setting so many unrealistic expectations.
Start small, and build upon it. You don't have to go from 0 to 100 overnight. That's how you get burned out and it makes you want to give up altogether.
2021-08-1107 minVictory With Vatche#23 - Planning Ahead Will Help You Reach Your Fitness GoalsIf you are serious about reaching your fitness goals (or are super frustrated that you're not seeing the progress you want) you want to make sure you are planning ahead.
You plan ahead for celebrations, events, your kids' activities... so you definitely should be planning ahead for your health and fitness!
In this episode, Coach Vatche talks about the importance of planning ahead and some simple tips to implement for your week.
Fitness does NOT have to be complicated. It really just comes down to making a few adjustments and planning ahead (especially if you're busy)
2021-08-0113 min
The Burkdoeswork PodcastEpisode #6 - Victory with VatcheIn this episode we discuss the love/hate relationship with food and exercise, what you can do to start or continue your fitness journey and we keep it real with our personal struggles. Tune in for details and thank you Vatche Shakarian for sharing your personal and professional growth stories. Vatche has lost over 100lbs and is an amazing weight loss coach @VatcheShakarian
2021-02-151h 37Progress Not PerfectionAir fryers, protein ice cream, DIET HACKS, sustainable weight loss with Vatche ShakarianIn this episode me and my friend Vatche, a fellow fat loss coach talk about diet hacks, how we prep our meals and how we teach our clients to make this whole deal as simple as possible.
We also talk about how he grew his online following, how he lost 100 pounds on his OWN doing all of the wrong things, how he learned to keep it off, and what he does now to maintain it.
There are some serious diet HACKS in this episode you may not want to miss out on!
2021-02-0958 minVictory With Vatche#22 - How To Stick To Your Diet and Why You Aren't Losing WeightWeight loss is tough. There's no doubt about it.
If you are struggling with your weight loss, you are not alone. I was in your shoes!
In this episode, I will go over some tips on how to start seeing results on your weight loss journey. These tips are really simple but very effective when it comes to fat loss.
If you want to start dropping some pant sizes, you need to give this episode a listen!
PS: The only way you 'fail' your diet is if you give up ENTIRELY! So if you are showing up and putting in the...
2020-12-0312 minVictory With Vatche#21 - Why The Scale Isn't The ONLY Sign Of Progress. 6 Different Signs Of ProgressWhen it comes to losing weight, it's not out of the ordinary for people to be obsessed with the scale. We all want that number to go lower and lower every week.
Some weeks, the scale isn't going to budge. Some days, our weight is going to spike up and the scale is going to spit out a number you don't want to see.
It's easy to get caught up in the scale and be emotionally attached to it.
In this episode, Coach Vatche goes over 6 awesome signs of progress that are often overlooked when it comes to losing weight...
2020-06-2330 minVictory With Vatche#20 - What You Should REALLY Focus On For Weight Loss | How To Lose Weight And KEEP IT OFF!If you are struggling to lose weight and keep it off, this episode is for you! Stop focusing on only short term results. You need to focus on creating healthy habits, eliminating your poor habits, and focus on transitioning into a healthy lifestyle.
If you are not losing weight, it's because you are eating too many calories. If you don't know how many calories you are eating throughout the day, it would be extremely beneficial for you to keep track of your food intake.
Instead of following restrictive diets, extreme weight loss protocols, and unrealistic approaches... start focusing on sustainability!
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2020-05-2528 minVictory With Vatche#19 - Why You're Struggling With Overeating | How To Minimize OvereatingIf you are someone who struggles with overeating, you are not alone. Overeating is very common and it can be hindering your weight loss progress. If you want to find out how to minimize overeating with simple and effective tips, this episode is for you.
2020-05-1926 minVictory With Vatche#18 - Are You Being Mindful Of Your Calorie Intake? Calories Can Add Up QuicklyIf you are frustrated because you are not seeing weight loss results, you need to be more mindful of your calorie intake.
Even if you decide to NOT track your calories, that's okay. Just know that calories count regardless if you decide to count them.
If you are NOT losing weight, it's because you are eating too many calories. These calories can come from many different sources and can cause you to gain weight instead of lose weight.
Do you finally want to lose weight and get the ball rolling on your weight loss journey? I want you too! In...
2020-05-1228 minVictory With Vatche#17 - Common Obstacles You Will Face When Trying To Lose WeightIf you are on a mission to lose weight, you will encounter some obstacles and challenges.
Especially if you are someone that comes from a background of not being conscious of your nutrition.
Weight Loss Takes Time - Giving Up Won't Help !
There will be times where you are hungry. There will also be times where you slip up.
When your goal is weight loss, the most important thing you can do is be CONSISTENT.
There will be days where you don't feel like putting in the work. There will be days where you question why you even started in t...
2020-05-0428 minVictory With Vatche#16 - What's The BEST Diet To Follow For Weight Loss?You've heard of them before and you've seen them posted everywhere on social media, magazines, etc.
Keto, Intermittent Fasting, Weight Watchers, IIFYM, Paleo, Zone, Caveman, Atkins, etc.
There are many diets out there that people are seeing amazing weight loss results from.
But what is the BEST diet for weight loss?
Coach Vatche dives into this topic and helps you figure out what your plan should be for sustainable weight loss.
If you want to learn more about how different diets work and find out how people are seeing results with them, make sure to tune in to this episode, b...
2020-04-2730 minVictory With Vatche#15 - 7 Simple Weight Loss Tips You Can Start Today!If you are struggling with weight loss, you need to listen to this episode. Coach Vatche goes over 7 weight loss tips that are simple, practical, and effective for weight loss.
Losing weight comes from being in a calorie deficit, but how do you stay in a calorie deficit? What foods should you focus on? How do you stay full?
All of these answers are covered in the episode.
Also, these are tips you can follow for weight loss AND maintenance. Building lifelong habits are so important when it comes to losing weight. When you have better habits, you'll be able...
2020-03-0322 minVictory With Vatche#14 - How To Start Losing Weight Today | What To Eat In Order To Stay Full While Losing WeightWhether you are a beginner or someone who has been struggling with weight loss, this episode is for you.
I was fired up and decided to get my thoughts out on this episode. If you want to finally start seeing results in your weight loss efforts, press play!
Weight loss is hard, but so is being overweight and unhealthy. You have to make a decision. Which one are you going to pursue?
If you don't know where to start for weight loss or what foods to eat, you should definitely give this episode a listen.
Also, I touch on why...
2020-02-2624 minVictory With Vatche#13 - 6 Great Habits For Weight Loss That You Can Start Today!If you are struggling with weight loss, it's important to do an audit on your daily habits. Are your habits interfering with your progress? They might be.
In this episode, you'll find out 6 simple and effective habits you can start incorporating into your daily life starting today.
If you want to eliminate poor habits and build up healthy ones, it's going to take time and effort, but the more you put it off, the more you will keep yo-yo dieting and spinning your wheels.
When it comes to losing weight and keeping it off, it's all about sustainability and longevity. Y...
2020-02-1924 minVictory With Vatche#12 - How To Effectively Lose Fat And Things You Should Actually Be Focusing On For Fat LossWhen you are constantly being pushed magical weight-loss teas, magical weight loss pills, and waist trainers / sweat bands... fat loss can be confusing and downright daunting. Fortunately, Coach Vatche has the keys to fat loss success in this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast.
Instead of focusing all of your energy on doing hours on the treadmill, you should focus on the few things Coach Vatche talks about in this episode.
Losing fat sustainably and effectively is crucial if your goal is to keep the weight off. Losing weight and gaining it back is not uncommon. The reason why? B...
2020-02-1222 minVictory With Vatche#11 - 5 Things That Will Help Make Fat Loss Easier For YouIn this episode, Coach Vatche goes over 5 simple things that help make fat loss easier for you. If you or someone you know is struggling with fat loss and is finally wanting to see some results, they need to hear this episode.
If we really dial in our diet and nutrition, fat loss suddenly becomes less of a daunting task.
This episode is jam-packed with a bunch of great information.
Fat loss is one of the toughest things out there. Whether that is keeping the weight off after losing it or simply losing it for the first time... we can...
2020-01-3019 minVictory With Vatche#10 - How To Prevent Overeating and What To Do If You OvereatOvereating is something we all struggle with. It doesn't make you a bad person. It just makes you a human being.
Overeating is a common thing but it can be prevented.
I used to struggle with overeating and binge eating and I thought I would never be able to have a healthy relationship with food.
After using different tricks and making sure I don't beat myself up after overeating, it really helped me overcome my overeating issues and now I am proud to say that I have a healthy relationship with food.
If you struggle with overeating, this episode is f...
2019-12-0818 minVictory With Vatche#9 - Weight Loss Checklist That Will Help You SucceedWhen it comes to weight loss, you are going to need a plan of action in order to get the best results!
If you do not have a plan and just go in blindly, you are going to be confused, nervous, and ill-prepared.
If you follow the steps in this episode, you will find that weight loss is not that daunting of a task.
When we are trying to lose weight, we are going to be hungry and we are going to want to give up at times. But you know that your future self will thank you if you...
2019-11-2623 minVictory With Vatche#8 - 6 Things You Are Doing That Are Causing You To Eat Too Many CaloriesIn this episode, I talk about 6 common things that people do throughout the week that can be adding a lot of calories to their overall diet and thus derailing their weight loss progress.
If you are struggling with results and are frustrated, you will definitely enjoy this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast.
I struggled with these things and I want you to know that if you are struggling with your weight loss, you are not alone. I was in your shoes! It takes a lot of patience and consistency... but once you find your groove, results will be...
2019-11-2122 minVictory With Vatche#7 - Things That Help Control Your HungerWhen we are trying to lose weight, it is tough because we are going to get hungry. If you are struggling with hunger during your weight loss journey, just know that you are not alone.
These 6 things I talk about in the episode really helped me out when I was first losing weight and I know they can help you out as well.
If you are struggling during your weight loss journey, just know that you are not a failure. You are a human being and you are stepping out of your comfort zone in order to achieve a better...
2019-11-1716 minVictory With Vatche#6 - Why Just "Eating Healthy Food" Is NOT Enough When Your Goal Is Weight Loss.Whenever weight loss is brought up, some people have different opinions about how you should go about losing weight. Some might suggest going low-carb or some people might suggest cutting out ALL 'fun' foods like pizza and donuts (food you really enjoy).
Look, a lot of information out there is confusing and it can make weight loss a really daunting task. I get that!
You don't have to be so extreme with your diet. You just need to track your calories.
In order to lose weight, you need to adhere to a calorie deficit consistently!
In this episode, I talk...
2019-11-1317 minVictory With Vatche#5 - You Need To Choose Your "Hard"When it comes down to it - we really have 2 options when it comes to our bodies and health
Do we live a life filled with proper nutrition and exercise? Or, do we choose to live a life with no exercise and no regard for nutrition?
Hitting the gym, tracking food intake, and eating more nutritious foods is hard. There's no doubt about it.
But being overweight, unhappy with your body, and being more at risk for certain diseases is ALSO hard!
You need to choose your hard. What are you going to choose? Because I know for a fact y...
2019-11-1122 minVictory With Vatche#4 - Consistency Over Perfection, Getting Right Back On Track, and Life-Long Healthy HabitsWhen it comes to fitness and losing weight, many people have this all-or-nothing mentality.
You don't have to be absolutely perfect (because no one is) when you are trying to lose weight or gain some muscle.
What you do MOST of the time is what is most important. Don't sweat the small things.
If you missed a workout or overate with your family over dinner, that's okay. Just get right back on track.
In this episode, I discuss why...
2019-11-0830 minVictory With Vatche#3 - How Liquid Calories Are Hindering Your Weight Loss ProgressIn this episode, Coach Vatche talks about how the overconsumption of liquid calories can really hinder weight loss progress for many people out there.
Drinking sugary beverages everyday and throughout the week can add hundreds to thousands of calories to your diet every week without you even realizing it.
Minimizing or eliminating calories from sugary drinks and beverages and replacing them with real solid foods can help you stay more full, and this will help you stay on track during your weight loss journey.
2019-11-0617 minVictory With Vatche#2 - Signs Of Progress Other Than The ScaleThe scale is one indicator of weight loss when it comes to your weight loss or fitness journey.
It is NOT the end all be all sign of progress! There are many other signs of progress that people can encounter when they're trying to lose weight.
If you are only being stuck on the number on the scale, you might be missing out on these huge signs of progress other than the scale.
In this episode, Coach Vatche talks about the different signs of...
2019-11-0416 minVictory With Vatche#1 - 5 Weight Loss Tips I Wish I Knew Before I Lost 105 PoundsIn this episode, Coach Vatche goes over 5 weight loss tips he wishes he knew before he lost over 100lbs during his weight loss journey.
These 5 tips can help people from all walks of life lose weight and be successful in their journeys as well!
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