Intermittent fasting is one of the most talked-about strategies in the fitness world — but most people either overcomplicate it or do it completely wrong.

In this practical and easy-to-follow episode, Coach Cory Fernandes and Coach Susie break down intermittent fasting using a simple framework: F.A.S.T.

Instead of extreme dieting or one-meal-a-day approaches, this episode teaches busy professionals and parents how to use fasting as a tool for discipline, calorie control, and better energy — not a crash strategy for quick weight loss.

You’ll learn how to shorten your eating window without shocking your system, how to adjust fasting around your real-life schedule, and why quality nutrition makes fasting easier and more sustainable.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• Why most people are unknowingly eating 15–16 hours per day 
• The ideal 8–12 hour eating window (and why 10 hours works best for most)
• Why jumping straight to 16:8 can backfire
• How hydration, protein, and sleep make fasting easier
• The difference between fasting for discipline vs. fasting for quick weight loss
• Why tracking mood, energy, and body composition matters

If you’ve been curious about intermittent fasting but unsure how to implement it properly, this episode gives you a clear, sustainable roadmap.

👉 If this helped simplify fasting for you, share it with someone who’s tired of confusing nutrition advice.

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⏱️ Chapters (6 Total):

00:00:00 – Introduction & Why Intermittent Fasting Is Popular
00:02:00 – What Intermittent Fasting Actually Is
00:09:00 – The Ideal Eating Window (8–12 Hours)
00:12:00 – The FAST Framework Explained
00:22:00 – Supportive Nutrition & Hydration Tips
00:26:00 – Tracking Results & Avoiding Common Mistakes

Is there really an “obesity gene” that makes weight loss impossible — or is that belief holding people back from taking control of their health?

In this timely and important episode, Coach Cory and Coach Susie break down a viral clip from Oprah discussing the “obesity gene” and GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic), and explain why this narrative can quietly create a victim mindset that sabotages long-term results.

This is not an anti-medication episode. It’s a pro-ownership, pro-education, pro-lifestyle conversation that brings clarity to genetics, habits, identity, and what actually drives fat loss and health transformation for busy professionals and parents.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• Why genes play a role — but lifestyle matters far more
• How victim identity blocks progress and ownership accelerates change
• When GLP-1 medications may help — and why habits still matter most
• What truly gets passed down through families: habits, environment, behaviors
• Foundational fat-loss habits that work regardless of genetics
• How to reclaim control over your health, confidence, and future

This episode reinforces a core Excelsior Health belief:
Nothing is “wrong” with you — you just need the right systems, habits, and support.

👉 If you or someone you love feels discouraged or confused by health messaging online, share this episode. It brings clarity where there is chaos.

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⏱️ Chapters (6 Total):

00:00:00 – Introduction & Viral Obesity Gene Clip
00:01:10 – Genetics vs. Lifestyle: What Really Drives Obesity
00:04:15 – The Danger of the Victim Mindset
00:06:30 – GLP-1 Drugs, Ownership & Long-Term Success
00:10:45 – Habits Passed Down Through Families
00:13:55 – Foundational Habits for Fat Loss & Health

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The fitness industry is full of noise—and most of it is hurting people who genuinely want to get healthier.

In this honest and unfiltered solo episode, Coach Cory Fernandes breaks down the three biggest problems he sees in the fitness industry today—especially on social media—and explains why they confuse, mislead, and frustrate busy parents and professionals trying to transform their health.

This isn’t a rant. It’s a reality check designed to help you filter bad information, avoid false promises, and focus on what actually works when it comes to fat loss, strength, and long-term lifestyle change.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• Why “this ONE thing changed everything” is a misleading sales tactic
• How polarizing and negative fitness content creates confusion
• Why lack of transparency (filters, surgery, PEDs) hurts everyday people
• The difference between workouts, programs, and true lifestyle change
• Why exercise is only 5–10% of fat-loss success
• How to spot coaches and information you can actually trust

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, discouraged, or skeptical about fitness advice online—this episode will help you see through the noise and refocus on simple, sustainable fundamentals.

👉 If this episode helped you think more clearly about fitness advice, share it with someone who’s tired of being misled by trends.



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⏱️ Chapters (6 Total):

00:00:00 – Introduction: Why the Fitness Industry Is Confusing
00:00:48 – Problem #1: Polarizing “One Thing” Sales Tactics
00:06:32 – Why Negativity & Call-Out Culture Hurt More Than Help
00:08:01 – Problem #2: Lack of Transparency & Honesty
00:11:41 – Problem #3: Overhyping Workouts Instead of Lifestyle
00:14:25 – Final Recap: How to Filter Fitness Advice Correctly

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