Win At Weight Loss Podcast with Mitch Calvert

Mitch Calvert

Welcome to the Winning At Weight Loss Podcast, where we discuss the best fat loss strategies for 30+ year olds with worse genes than Chris Farley (like me!) Mitch Calvert is a Winnipeg-based fitness and mindset coach. He first found his spark in his early 20s, losing 60+ lbs before finding his mission was to help others do the same. Apart from his column in the Winnipeg Free Press, he’s been featured in Men’s Health and Muscle & Fitness magazine and has over 1,300 success stories & counting. Visit mitchcalvert.com to grab a free copy of his metabolism jumpstart crash course.

  1. Jun 2

    Ep. 183 - The "Trinity Stack" Celebrities Use To Lose Weight

    You've seen it. A CEO or celebrity disappears for 6 months and comes back looking 20 years younger and 30 pounds leaner. It's not just a personal trainer, Ozempic prescription and med spa membership. There's a three-part pharmaceutical protocol quietly spreading through boardrooms and green rooms. It's called the Trinity Stack. I break down exactly what it is, what it costs, the real pros and cons, and the free alternative that works for the rest of us (and the fundamentals these celebrities ALSO need to do) No affiliate links. No agenda. Just the full picture from a coach who's helped nearly 2,000 people get great results before any of this really existed. Want help running the fundamentals properly? Book a free call: https://www.workwithmitch.ca OR grab the free calorie calculator mentioned in the video at https://mitchcalvert.com/calculator Nothing in this video is medical advice. Always consult a qualified physician before considering pharmaceutical intervention. Connect With Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mitch-calvert-online-fat-loss-coach/

    16 min

  2. May 28

    Ep. 182 - 7 Lies Keeping You Stuck On The Scale

    You don't have a genetics or mentabolism problem. You have a limiting beliefs problem. The body follows the brain. The brain follows the words you choose and beliefs you believe. Say something enough times and it stops feeling like a story. It starts feeling like physics. It isn't. In this session I walk through 7 lies I hear constantly from parents over 40 who can't make fat loss stick. Each one feels like a fact. Each one is really a permission slip to not follow through. We rewrite all 7 live, and every rewrite gets a Big 5 action attached so the new sentence doesn't just sound good. It becomes true. A few things we get into: • The "slow metabolism" myth, and why the gap between the slowest and fastest in your weight class is closer to a snack than a meal • The client who kept losing the McDonald's drive-thru battle until she changed one thing (hint: it wasn't willpower) • Why your genes load the gun but your behavior pulls the trigger • The best fix for late-night snacking (you can't snack in your sleep) • How to reset in the next 60 minutes instead of waiting for "Monday" Grab the free Mirror Talk worksheet: https://mitchcalvert.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MIRROR_2.pdf 1:1 coaching waitlist: www.mitchcalvert.com/coaching Coach for busy parents 40+ who want to lose the belly without starving or living in the gym. Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness Web: https://mitchcalvert.com

    24 min

  3. May 21

    Ep. 181 - Hurt vs Harm: Why Resting That Sore Knee Is Making It Worse

    Most people get a tweak in their knee or back and shut everything down. That's almost always the wrong call. In this Cal Fit member training, I walk through the difference between hurt and harm, why bed rest usually makes things worse, and how to modify your training instead of quitting it. Coach Abby (our resident former physiotherapist) jumps in at the end with her own take after 15 years of training through a torn bicep, low back issues, and pretty much everything else. If you've got a nagging knee, a cranky shoulder, or a low back that flares up after a long drive, this one's for you.

    26 min

  4. May 15

    Ep. 180 - Make Healthy Food Taste Good Again!

    Most diets don't fail because of willpower. They fail because your dinner tastes like wet paper sprinkled with your own tears. This replay covers everything I shared on this week's member call: how to turn the same boring chicken breast into five completely different meals, the sauce brands that make fat loss feel like cheating, why how you cook beats what you cook, and the 80/20 plate philosophy that keeps it sustainable. What's inside: Why "willpower, genetics, discipline" is the wrong diagnosisThe sauce drawer upgrade Spice rack cheat codes for variety without effortAir fryer vs baked vs boiled, and why method beats ingredient5 fast dinner ideas you can build this weekThe 80/20 plate that keeps the fries on the menuPlus member tips on batch cooking, frozen fish, and the microplastic-free air fryer everyone asked about

    26 min

  5. May 12

    Ep. 179 - GLP-1 Drugs Real Pros, Cons, & What They Don't Tell You!

    I read hundreds of real Reddit posts about the newest GLP-1 drug so you don't have to. ... Combed through (over 7 days) a 280-page thread on a hardcore bodybuilding forum... All sharing first-hand real world experience using the latest GLP-1, Retatrutide. What I found flipped how I think about Ozempic, Zepbound, and the whole class of weight loss drugs my clients and followers ask me about. Here's the part that should bother you most. It's not the side effects. It's not the cost. It's something almost no one is saying out loud, and I get to it about 7 minutes in. In this video: The pros nobody contests (and I won't either)The side effect lurking in 20% of users that makes people quitThe question you should be asking before you start, not afterWhat I actually tell my own coaching clients when they bring this upThe 5 habits that matter whether you take these drugs or notIf you've been on the fence, or already on a GLP-1 and wondering what happens when you eventually come off, this one is for you. Drop a comment: are you considering one, currently on one, or sworn off them? I read every reply. 🔗 Big 5 framework breakdown (free): https://www.mitchcalvert.com/free-che... 🔗 Work with me 1-on-1: https://mitchcalvert.com/coaching 🔗 Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchcalvertfitness Subscribe for one honest fitness podcast a week. No fads. No fearmongering. Just what works.

    12 min

  6. May 7

    Ep 178 - Why Two People Doing The Exact Same Thing Get Different Results

    Same diet. Same workouts. Same calories. One person drops 30 lbs... The other gains 10. It happens in every weight loss study ever run. Even the Ozempic trials. So what's actually going on? In this replay from a live coaching call, I break down the science of set point theory, your body's "thermostat," and the 2 levers that explain 90% of why some people see results and others don't (hint: it's not your genetics and you can game the system if you know what you're doing). You'll learn: Why "my metabolism is broken" is almost always wrong The 5 ways your body pushes back when you cut calories NEAT, and the 200-600 calories you stop burning without realizing it Thrifty vs. spendthrift bodies (and how to shift toward spendthrift)Why the Big 5 framework hits every controllable variable on purpose Real Q&A on tracking, meal planning, and making "boring" food enjoyable If you're a busy parent over 40 who's tired of watching everyone else cruise while you grind, this is for you. Want help applying this? Book a call or grab the free over 40 metabolism reset at → https://www.mitchcalvert.com

    30 min

  7. May 5

    Sandy sheds 63 pounds at 60 years old (within a year)

    Sandy's down 63 lbs in a year using the Cal Fit Big 5 framework. She was about to drop the cash on Ozempic. Now she's climbing 8 flights of stairs on a cruise like it's nothing, drug free.

    5 min

  8. Apr 15

    Ep. 177 - How to Biohack Aging Without Spending a Dollar

    The "biohacking" longevity industry wants your money. Red light panels. Cold plunges. Supplements with names you can't pronounce. Here's what nobody selling you a $600 biohacking device wants to admit: the most powerful longevity tools you'll ever use are free. In this video I break down why the boring, unsexy habits you keep putting off are literally building (or draining) your future health -- and why the payoff isn't just for "future you." It starts now. We're talking: Why your body works like a bank account The five habits that cover 90% of your health outcomes Why "hard now" is actually the easier path If you're 40+ and feel like time is working against you, this one's worth 10 minutes. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly no-BS fitness and nutrition content for busy adults 40+ 📲 Work with me: mitchcalvert.com

    9 min
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Welcome to the Winning At Weight Loss Podcast, where we discuss the best fat loss strategies for 30+ year olds with worse genes than Chris Farley (like me!) Mitch Calvert is a Winnipeg-based fitness and mindset coach. He first found his spark in his early 20s, losing 60+ lbs before finding his mission was to help others do the same. Apart from his column in the Winnipeg Free Press, he’s been featured in Men’s Health and Muscle & Fitness magazine and has over 1,300 success stories & counting. Visit mitchcalvert.com to grab a free copy of his metabolism jumpstart crash course.

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