Fitness Stuff (for normal people)

Most people think they need more discipline or motivation or that they just need to lock in a little harder, and sometimes that is true, but a lot of the time the people actually making progress are not better than you, they have just built an environment where the right decisions happen more automatically. In this episode of Fitness Stuff for Normal People, Marianna and Tony are breaking down the tools they actually use to make losing fat, gaining muscle, and sticking to your diet easier to execute day to day, from gym add ons like straps, belts, and apps, to simple kitchen tools that take the guesswork out of eating, to a few things outside of both that help you stay consistent without having to rely on willpower every single day.

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ALL of our complete 12-week training programs
Bonus episodes every Friday
Just $5 /month

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Timestamps
(4:43) Lifting Straps or Hooks

(9:37) Wrist Wraps

(10:56) Liquid Chalk

(14:42) Lifting Belt

(19:38) Lifting Apps

(22:01) AI tools
(27:05) Food Scale

(29:00) Meal Prep Containers

(31:00) Veggie Chopper

(32:00) Air Fryer and Misc Kitchen Tools

(38:00) Grocery List

(41:00) Cronometer
(42:46) Scale

(48:24) Our Free Calculators

(49:47) Sunrise Alarm Clock

(52:04) Sleep tracker
(54:08) Books

In today’s episode of Fitness Stuff for Normal People, Marianna and Tony get real about something a lot of people struggle with but don’t always say out loud… having a bad relationship with food. When you start taking your fitness seriously, tracking, and trying to make progress, it can quietly shift the way you think about eating in ways that aren’t always healthy. This episode breaks down how that slippery slope happens and gives you five evidence-based ways to rebuild a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food. If you’ve ever felt stuck between “doing it right” and actually enjoying your life, this one’s for you.

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ALL of our complete 12-week training programs
Bonus episodes every Friday
Just $5 /month

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Timestamps
(2:27) Current relationship with food
(11:57) How to improve your relationship to food
(12:03) Pay attention to hunger cues
(22:37) Stop labeling as good or bad
(33:03) Eat mindfully
(40:53) Ditch the trendy diets and food rules
(45:15) Stop letting other people’s opinions influence your food choices

In today’s episode of Fitness Stuff for Normal People, Marianna and Tony are back with Micro-Dose Monday, breaking down a mix of the most interesting topics you’ve been asking about lately with quick, practical, evidence-based takes. They get into the science behind microneedling and whether it actually delivers for skin and hair health, unpack the $85 million David Protein Bar situation, and look at what really happens when you take a much higher 25g dose of creatine compared to the standard 5g. They also cover a new study that challenges the idea that cutting out sweet foods reduces cravings or improves health outcomes. If you’ve been curious about any of these, this episode gives you a clear, no-nonsense breakdown of what actually matters.

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ALL of our complete 12-week training programs
Bonus episodes every Friday
Just $5 /month

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Timestamps
(2:33) Science of Microneedling
(25:25) David Protein Bars
(36:58) 25g of Creatine
(43:17) Cutting Sweet Foods Study

In this episode of Fitness Stuff for Normal People, Marianna and Tony take an objective look at alcohol and its impact on overall health and performance. Rather than taking an all-or-nothing approach, they break down how alcohol affects key areas including fat loss, muscle building, gut health, hormones, sleep, and mental health. The goal is to provide clear, practical insight so you can better understand the tradeoffs and make informed decisions that align with your goals.

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ALL of our complete 12-week training programs
Bonus episodes every Friday
Just $5 /month

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legion Athletics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Timestamps
(2:38) Levels of drinking
(5:44) Weight loss & Building muscle
(14:22) Gut health

(21:07) Hormones

(27:42) Mental health

(37:54) Sleep

Spring hit, the clocks changed, and suddenly summer doesn’t feel far away. In this episode of Fitness Stuff for Normal People, Marianna and Tony break down exactly what to do (and what not to do) when you realize beach season is basically around the corner and you need results fast. No crash diets, no influencer nonsense. Just the real steps that actually move the needle. If you’re two months out and ready to lock in, this episode is your game plan.

All Free Calculators (Calorie, Protein, etc.)

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ALL of our complete 12-week training programs
Bonus episodes every Friday
Just $5 /month

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legion Athletics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Timestamps
(7:45) What not to do

(19:29) Water retention/bloating
(19:45) Step 1 - Calories
(25:15) Step 2 - Maximize Steps
(27:11) Step 3 - Water
(28:24) Step 4 - Water retention

(30:05) Step 5 - Strength Training