Forever Fit by Mavy Wellness

Maxime Sigouin
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Fulfilling my mission of helping 10,000 people get lean, thrive and disease proof their bodies on plants by 2033 and 1 million by 2050. In honor of my late fiancée who lost her battle to breast cancer and of my grand-father who lost his battle to bone cancer.

  1. 4d ago

    AI Workouts and GLP 1s Are Not Enough to Keep the Weight Off Ep.464

    🎙️ Register for the next live masterclass with Ivy and me, where we teach body composition, fat loss and strength after 50 on a whole food plant based lifestyle: https://mavywellness.com/live?utm_source=podcast-apps&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep464&utm_content=masterclass 📘 Grab a free guide for plant-based strength after 50: https://mavywellness.com/free Every few years the fitness industry gets a new shortcut. Fat burners, Atkins, keto, and now AI generated workouts and GLP 1 medications. In this solo episode I share my honest perspective after 21 years in the fitness industry. Yes, I use AI tools inside our own course, and I will tell you exactly why that does not worry me. A workout plan was always available for anyone who wanted one. What was never available in a download is the identity, the habits and the coaching that make a person actually follow it. The same is true of weight loss medication. It can quiet your hunger. It cannot teach you how to eat at a restaurant, travel, or win your next meal, and those lessons are the whole transformation. You will learn: Why AI workouts are simply what Google workout plans were 10 years ago The one thing AI workout plans almost always miss, progressive overload Why disciplined people were never the ones who needed a coach, and why the rest of us do Why I still hire coaches myself every time I start something new When a GLP 1 genuinely makes sense, and what it cannot do for you Why shortcuts move in waves, and what has actually produced lasting results for the last 21 years Chapters: 00:00 Why I Recorded This Episode 01:20 The Question Coaches Keep Asking Me About AI Workouts 03:30 The Real Problem With AI Workout Plans 05:10 Why Plans Fail Until Fitness Becomes Your Identity 06:15 Why I Still Hire Coaches, and What I Am Really Buying 08:25 GLP 1s: The Strongest Shortcut Yet 09:00 When a GLP 1 Actually Makes Sense 10:00 The Insurance Story: What Happens When the Hunger Comes Back 11:00 The Shortcut Cycle: Fat Burners, Atkins, Keto, Now This 12:35 Peptides, and the Lessons You Still Have to Learn 13:45 Why a Holographic Coach Would Still Not Be Enough 14:20 Why We Built Mavy Wellness the Way We Did 15:05 Fitness Builds the Body, Nutrition Reveals It 15:50 Win the Next Meal 16:25 Trends Die Down, Service Stays 17:50 The Work That Actually Keeps Weight Off Forever 19:25 Join the Next Live Masterclass Resources: 📖 Read my writing and get the weekly newsletter on Substack: https://maximesigouin.substack.com 📘 Get my book, Forever Fit: https://mavywellness.com/foreverfitbookoffer 🤝 Want to work with our coaching team? A few spots are open: https://mavywellness.com/?utm_source=podcast-apps&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep464&utm_content=book-call Forever Fit Podcast, Episode 464. We help people over 50, all the way up to 87, lose fat, build muscle and improve their body composition on a whole food plant based lifestyle, with over 1,200 transformations and counting.

    AI Workouts and GLP 1s Are Not Enough to Keep the Weight Off Ep.464

  2. Oct 24

    Stop Tracking Only the Scale: 3 Numbers That Matter More After 50 Ep.463

    Join our upcoming free masterclass → https://mavywellness.com/live?utm_source=podcast-apps&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep463&utm_content=masterclass Grab a free guide for plant-based strength after 50 → https://mavywellness.com/free The number on your scale is one pixel of the entire picture. If you are over 50 and working on your body composition, the scale can move in the wrong direction while your body moves in the right one, because you are losing fat and building muscle at the same time. In this episode I share the three metrics that actually tell you the truth about your transformation, plus a bonus fourth that most people skip and regret skipping. You will learn: Why the goal weight in your head is an arbitrary number from years ago Why losing muscle after 50 makes you lighter and less fit at the same time How to measure body fat, from a DEXA scan to a simple home scale to calipers Why you cannot gain a pound of fat overnight, even when the scale jumps What to measure, how often, and what a real body recomposition looks like in your clothes Why steep calorie deficits, heavy cardio and low protein are a recipe for skinny fat after 50 Chapters: 00:00 Why the Scale Is Lying to You 02:15 Your Invite to the Free Live Masterclass 03:40 Muscle Loss, Sarcopenia and the Skinny Fat Trap 07:00 Metric 1: Body Fat Percentage 09:30 DEXA, Smart Scales and Calipers Compared 13:45 How Losing Fat While Building Muscle Speeds Up Your Body Fat Drop 15:30 Why the Scale Jumps Overnight (And Why It Is Not Fat) 19:15 Metric 2: Your Measurements 23:30 Metric 3: How Your Clothes Fit 26:45 The Scale Is One Pixel of the Whole Picture 29:30 Why Steep Deficits Backfire After 50 33:00 How to Set Up Your Tracking (And the Athlete Mode Mistake) 35:45 Facing Your Starting Numbers 38:15 Bonus Metric: Progress Photos 41:30 Body Composition Is Not Weight Loss 44:00 Be Coachable, Trust the Process, and the Recap Resources: 📖 Read my writing and get the weekly newsletter on Substack: https://maximesigouin.substack.com 📘 Get my book, Forever Fit: https://mavywellness.com/foreverfitbookoffer 🤝 Want to work with our coaching team? A few spots are open: https://mavywellness.com/?utm_source=podcast-apps&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep463&utm_content=book-call Forever Fit Podcast, Episode 463. We help people over 50, all the way up to 87, lose fat, build muscle and improve their body composition on a whole food plant based lifestyle, with over 1,200 transformations and counting.

    Stop Tracking Only the Scale: 3 Numbers That Matter More After 50 Ep.463

  3. Oct 17

    It’s Never Too Late: The Plant-Based Routine That Changed Arlyce’s Life at 70 Ep.462

    Join our upcoming free masterclass → https://mavywellness.com/live?utm_source=podcast-apps&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep462&utm_content=masterclass Grab a free guide for plant-based strength after 50 → https://mavywellness.com/free If Arlyce's story sounds like the life you want, book a call with our team and we'll map out your first step together: https://mavywellness.com/?utm_source=podcast-apps&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep462&utm_content=book-call Ready to transform your body & health with us if you are over 50 → https://mavywellness.com/?utm_source=podcast-apps&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep462&utm_content=book-call Join our newsletter: http://maximesigouin.substack.com Order a copy of my new book Forever Fit (#1 Bestseller) here - https://mavywellness.com/foreverfitbookoffer-page At 70, Arlyce is stronger, more active, and taking on challenges she never imagined earlier in life. In this video, she shares how sustainable habits, strength training, plant-based nutrition, better sleep, and a shift in mindset helped her build a healthier and more confident life. From traveling and hiking to navigating setbacks, this is a reminder that it’s never too late to invest in your health and become stronger. 00:00: Arlyce’s transformation and her approach to health 08:20: Building a lifestyle around movement 12:17: Staying healthy while traveling 16:26: Starting strength training later in life 22:46: Improving sleep and reducing screen time 25:28: Plant-based nutrition, protein, and cravings 37:51: Why setbacks are data, not failure 42:22: Taking on new challenges at 70

    It’s Never Too Late: The Plant-Based Routine That Changed Arlyce’s Life at 70 Ep.462

  4. Oct 10

    Where Plant-Based Eating Is Headed, and What It Means for Your Health After 50 Ep.461

    Join our upcoming free masterclass on How to Lose Your Next 10 lbs. After 50 with plant-based foods → https://mavywellness.com/live Ready to transform your body & health with us if you are over 50 → https://mavywellness.com Join our newsletter: http://maximesigouin.substack.com Order a copy of my new book Forever Fit (#1 Bestseller) here - https://mavywellness.com/foreverfitbookoffer-page Vegancuts: https://vegancuts.com/ In today’s episode, I sit down with Noah Hyams, founder of Vegpreneur, to talk about the business side of the plant-based movement and what it really takes to build something that lasts. We discuss how the plant-based industry has evolved, what investors are looking for in 2026, why service-based businesses can have an advantage, and how entrepreneurs can navigate uncertainty without losing sight of their mission. If you’re building a business, investing in the space, or simply curious about where plant-based entrepreneurship is headed, this conversation is packed with practical insights. 00:00: Meet Noah Hyams and the story behind Vegpreneur 06:56: How Vegpreneur was created 11:15: The evolution of the plant-based business movement 17:26: What investors are looking for in 2026 25:07: Why service-based businesses may have an advantage 34:11: How to survive difficult economic periods 35:29: Noah’s advice for starting a plant-based business

    Where Plant-Based Eating Is Headed, and What It Means for Your Health After 50 Ep.461

  5. Oct 3

    Stuck in a Fat Loss Plateau After 50? 5 Fixes That Actually Work Ep.460

    Join our upcoming free masterclass on How to Lose Your Next 10 lbs. After 50 with plant-based foods → https://mavywellness.com/live Ready to transform your body & health with us if you are over 50 → https://mavywellness.com Join our newsletter: http://maximesigouin.substack.com Order a copy of my new book Forever Fit (#1 Bestseller) here - https://mavywellness.com/foreverfitbookoffer-page Are you stuck in a fitness or fat-loss plateau? In today’s episode, I break down why progress stalls and what to do before you start cutting more calories or adding endless cardio. We’ll talk about progressive overload, consistency, and making smart adjustments that help you keep losing fat while protecting your muscle and strength. 00:00: Why your progress has stalled 01:29: Why repeating the same workouts stops working 05:46: How progressive overload drives progress 09:00: 4 ways to make your workouts harder 12:50: The 3 tools for breaking a fat-loss plateau 16:08: Why slower progress matters after 50 17:09: When to reduce calories or add cardio

    Stuck in a Fat Loss Plateau After 50? 5 Fixes That Actually Work Ep.460

  6. Sep 26

    Lean and Strong at 62: What Finally Worked After 50 Years of Failed Diets Ep.459

    Ready to transform your body & health with us if you are over 50 → https://mavywellness.com Join our newsletter: http://maximesigouin.substack.com Order a copy of my new book Forever Fit (#1 Bestseller) here - https://mavywellness.com/foreverfitbookoffer-page In today’s episode, I sit down with James to talk about his incredible transformation and how changing his mindset helped him completely change the way he approaches health, fitness, and life. At 62, James is running, swimming, strength training, competing in triathlons, and building a life he never imagined for himself. We talk about becoming an athlete, navigating setbacks and injuries, and why it’s never too late to build a stronger, more active future. 00:00: James’ transformation and where it all started 04:45: From lifelong weight struggles to a plant-based lifestyle 09:03: How he became a runner, swimmer, and triathlete 12:02: The mindset shift: “You’re an athlete” 17:20: Why fitness can help you live life more fully after 50 25:21: Navigating setbacks, injuries, and getting back on track 33:58: A heart-health wake-up call and changing his perspective 56:00: The advice James would give his younger self

    Lean and Strong at 62: What Finally Worked After 50 Years of Failed Diets Ep.459

  7. Sep 19

    Down 300 Lbs for Years at 52: What He Wishes He Knew About Keeping It Off. Ep 458

    Join our Forever Fit over 50 Masterclass for Free on Saturday September 26th: https://mavywellness.com/masterclass-registration Ready to transform your body & health with us if you are over 50 → https://mavywellness.com Join our newsletter: http://maximesigouin.substack.com Order a copy of my new book Forever Fit (#1 Bestseller) here - https://mavywellness.com/foreverfitbookoffer-page In today’s episode, I sit down with Russell Smithe to hear how he went from nearly 500 pounds and struggling with food addiction to completely transforming his health, mindset, and life. We talk about the wake-up call that changed everything, learning to stop quitting on yourself, and how lasting transformation starts with changing your identity. Connect with Russell: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredbyruss/ https://www.facebook.com/russell.smithe.2025 https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredByRuss01:00: Russell’s lowest moment and turning point 03:26: Living with an eating disorder from childhood 21:16: Nearly reaching 500 pounds 23:57: The wake-up call that changed everything 31:07: Making the commitment not to quit 52:09: Weight loss vs. true healing 68:24: The power of keeping promises to yourself

    Down 300 Lbs for Years at 52: What He Wishes He Knew About Keeping It Off. Ep 458

  8. Sep 12

    Stop Letting Life Dictate Your Health and Take Control (Tangible Strategies) Ep.457

    Ready to transform your body & health with us if you are over 50  →  https://mavywellness.com Join our newsletter: http://maximesigouin.substack.com In this episode, I’m sharing a simple but powerful truth: when it comes to your health, “I don’t have time” is often really a matter of priorities. I’ll explain why you don’t need to overhaul your entire life to start making progress and how just 10 minutes of exercise can be the beginning of a real transformation. I’ll also share how small actions, better food choices, and showing up consistently can compound over time. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life keeps getting in the way of your goals, this episode will give you practical strategies to start taking back control. 0:01 : How to stop making excuses and take control of your health 2:50 : Why perfectionism is stopping your fitness progress 5:15 : How small habits lead to big results 8:05 : How nutrition affects your body composition 12:11 : How to stay consistent with exercise 17:35 : Take control of your health and fitness 24:41 : Why getting help can accelerate your results

    Stop Letting Life Dictate Your Health and Take Control (Tangible Strategies) Ep.457
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Fulfilling my mission of helping 10,000 people get lean, thrive and disease proof their bodies on plants by 2033 and 1 million by 2050. In honor of my late fiancée who lost her battle to breast cancer and of my grand-father who lost his battle to bone cancer.

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  • Creator
    Maxime Sigouin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    464
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Maxime Sigouin
  • Show Website
    Forever Fit by Mavy Wellness

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