“Mitch… I just wanted to let you know that I officially hit 50 lbs lost as of weigh in yesterday. I wanted to say thanks again as it would not have been possible without your help this year. Really crushed that 50 lb goal in almost exactly 6 months.” These are the emails I love …
This is how Ken lost 55.2 pounds on the simplest diet ever Read More »
Tell us about you in 5 sentences or less. Where you from? Are you a parent? Hobbies? From the US. Single with no kids. Work full time and work on cars, trucks, and bikes for fun. What led you to team up with Mitch and Calvert Fitness? I needed a lifestyle change and realized I …
Ken lost 50+ pounds and reached his year-end goal Read More »
Tell us about you in 5 sentences or less. Where you from? Are you a parent? Hobbies? I was born and still live in Cumberland Beach, Ontario. I have 4 kids 17, 14, 4 and a 5-month-old. 2 of my children are my blood, 2 of them I have raised as my own as their …
This is How A Father of 4 Lost 21 Pounds in 2 Months Read More »
This is Jason’s story. He was basically at a breaking point when he came to me. A few months in, things have vastly improved, though it’s a process he’s taking day by day. Tell us about you in 5 sentences or less. Where you from? Are you a parent? Hobbies? I was born and raised …
Note from Mitch: Paul was a tough nut to crack. He had inquired about my program a full year prior to joining, and actually had ghosted me the previous time. I was skeptical he’d see it through, but everyone takes their own path to seeking help. Paul was in a position to commit to this …
After a holiday season full of overindulgence, you are particularly motivated (or guilty) to start a healthy lifestyle. Regardless of all that enthusiasm, most New Year’s resolutions fall off by mid-February. The statistics are grim – especially when you include the mental sadness that accompanies a diet comprised of celery sticks and tears. How can you …
I want to share a secret with you… Come closer. It’s just you and me now… Here it is: If you aren’t burning more calories than you’re consuming, you aren’t going to lose weight (for those that are trying to). One of the simplest ways to cut calories (and speed up fat loss) is to …
7 Common Fat Loss Mistakes (Here’s How To Fix Them) Read More »
It’s wise to ‘picture the end’ sometimes… What do I mean by that? Well, envision yourself in the future. One clever way researchers have done this is to show people pictures of themselves digitally aged. If you’re looking to lose weight, use pictures of yourself digitally fattened up and refer to that mental image in the …
New Study Shows Partial Reps Pump You Up More Than Full ROM Reps A recent study shows that training through a partial range of motion led to almost twice as much muscle growth as full ROM training. When most think of progress, they think of continuously adding weight to the bar week after week. But …
There’s a trend in the fitness community that focuses on small habits for successful weight loss. “Eat one more vegetable this week” “Walk 32 more steps today” “Stop at 3 slices of pie” That’s all well and good, but when someone’s truly MOTIVATED to change, they are in a position to go ALL IN. Why …
I recently decided to send my spit to 23andMe, the personal genetics company that sells direct-to-consumer tests. The test gave me information on everything from how much DNA I share with Neanderthal ancestors, to whether I’m likely to go bald before 40, to whether or not I might have certain genetic variations of common diseases. The first report was …
Become a monk and get jacked. What’s this sorcery, you say? Well, you only look for external solutions to build muscle and burn fat. Right But have you ever considered the solution might be within that noggin’ of yours? You’re surely ready to call my bluff, but science has come to my rescue with recent …
