Unsolicited Advice with Coach Joey Szolowicz

Joey Szolowicz
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This show is for busy millennials who want to feel strong, healthy, and clear-headed... without extremes or burnout. Hosted by nutrition, strength, and wellness coach Joey Szolowicz, each episode cuts through diet noise, fitness fads, and all-or-nothing thinking. You’ll learn practical strategies for nutrition, strength training, and mindset that fit real life, real schedules, and real responsibilities... so you can stop starting over and start leading your health with intention. If you are trying to lose weight and regain the energy from your 20's, This show is for you.

  1. 6d ago

    Ep. 130 - Do Macros Even Matter?

    Do Macros Even Matter? Why most people are focusing on the wrong nutrition targets. If you've ever stressed over hitting the perfect carb-to-fat ratio, this episode is for you. One of the biggest mistakes I see people make is trying to optimize the details before they've mastered the fundamentals. The truth is that while macros do matter, they don't matter equally—and for most people, focusing on protein, calorie awareness, and fiber will produce far better results than obsessing over carb and fat ratios. In this episode, I break down the nutrition hierarchy I use with clients and explain why sustainable fat loss, better energy, and long-term health often come from simplifying your approach rather than making it more complicated. Why protein is the highest ROI nutrition target for most peopleThe role calories play in fat loss (without becoming obsessive)Why fiber may be the most underrated tool in nutritionWhen carb and fat ratios actually matterAthletic performance vs. general fat loss nutritionWhy I rarely assign carb and fat goals to clientsThe difference between optimizing and overcomplicatingHow to stop majoring in the minors with your nutritionMost people are trying to optimize the top 5% while ignoring the foundational 95%. Before worrying about carb cycling, keto, low-fat diets, or macro perfection, focus on: ConsistencyProteinCalorie awarenessFiberFood qualityGet those right, and the rest becomes much easier. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend who is overwhelmed by nutrition advice and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. For coaching, resources, and upcoming workshops: coachjoey@alignedstrengthandwellness.com Free Strategy Session With Joey: https://www.alignedstrengthandnutrition.com/book-a-call

    24 min

  2. May 24

    Ep. 129 - 3 Simple Ways to Salvage Your Summer Physique

    Summer’s around the corner and a lot of people are entering full panic mode trying to “shred” as fast as possible. So in this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 things I’d personally focus on if I wanted to noticeably lean out in the next 4 weeks… without doing anything extreme, unsustainable, or metabolically stupid. We talk about: why meal structure matters more than dietary perfectionhow protein helps control hunger, cravings, and consistencywhy strength training + daily walking beats excessive cardiothe hidden behaviors quietly sabotaging most fat loss effortshow weekend overeating can erase an entire week of progresswhy most people fail because they try to make fat loss too dramaticThis episode is NOT about crash dieting, detoxes, or suffering your way into summer. It’s about creating enough structure and consistency that your body actually responds. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed trying to “get back on track” before summer… this episode will help simplify the process. Schedule Your Strategy Call for free: https://www.alignedstrengthandnutrition.com/book-a-call

    21 min

  3. May 17

    Ep. 128 - Why You Spiral After Vacation

    Just wrapped up hosting my annual wellness retreat here in the Azores… and honestly? I’m feeling the post-travel/post-event disruption too. In this episode, I’m talking about why getting “back on track” after vacation is often harder than people expect... and why the answer usually isn’t more punishment, restriction, or trying to instantly “flip the switch” back on. We dive into one of my core coaching philosophies:stabilize before you optimize. If this episode resonated with you, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me so I can hear your biggest takeaway. And if you’re someone who struggles to stay consistent through travel, stress, busy work seasons, or life transitions… that’s exactly what we help people navigate inside coaching. Free Strategy Call With Joey: https://www.alignedstrengthandnutrition.com/book-a-call

    23 min

  4. Apr 12

    Ep. 127 - How to Lose 20 lbs and Not Feel Hungry While Doing it

    Most people think fat loss means tiny portions, bland food, and feeling hungry all day. That is usually why they quit. In this episode, Joey breaks down why fat loss gets much easier when you learn how to build low calorie, high volume meals that actually keep you full. He covers: Why most diets fail because people are always hungryHow to make your meals bigger without making them more calorie denseWhy protein, fruits, vegetables, fiber, and water volume matter so muchBetter carb choices that help keep you fullWhy random snacking usually makes fat loss harderFoods like potatoes, Greek yogurt, fruit, popcorn, wraps, lean meats, eggs, rice, and vegetables that help make dieting sustainableBecause the people who keep weight off long term are usually not the people eating the least. They are the people who learn how to stay full while losing fat. If this episode resonated, leave a 5-star review and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Connect With Coach Joey: coachjoey@alignedstrengthandwellness.com Free Strategy Call With Coach Joey: https://www.alignedstrengthandnutrition.com/book-a-call

    24 min

  5. Apr 5

    Ep. 126 - Two Types of People (Which type are you?)

    Life is always going to feel a little busy, a little inconvenient, and a little chaotic. That is why waiting for the “perfect time” usually keeps people stuck. In this episode, Joey breaks down the difference between the people who keep waiting… and the people who decide they are done pressing pause every time life gets hard. Because the next 90 days are going to pass either way. The question is: will you spend them thinking about change… or creating it? If this episode resonated, leave a 5-star review and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Email Coach Joey: coachjoey@alignedstrengthandwellness.com Book a Free Strategy Session With Joey: https://www.alignedstrengthandnutrition.com/book-a-call

    23 min

  6. Mar 29

    Ep. 125 - Why Coaching Yourself Doesn't Work

    In this week's episode, Joey breaks down his own decision to hire a nutrition and strength coach in 2026. He talks about the difference having a coach of his own has made in his ability to prepare for his next physique goal (a photo shoot scheduled in April). He then goes on to talk about some of the nuances of trying to coach yourself vs. have the guidance of a professional. Free Coaching Strategy Session: https://www.alignedstrengthandnutrition.com/book-a-call Connect w/ Joey: coachjoey@alignedstrengthandwellness.com

    21 min

  7. Mar 22

    Ep. 124 - The Hardest Part About Fat-Loss

    There’s a phase of fat loss that almost everyone goes through… and almost everyone misinterprets. It’s the stretch where you’re doing everything right... showing up to workouts, hitting your protein, staying consistent... but nothing looks different yet. The scale hasn’t moved.Your clothes feel the same.The mirror doesn’t reflect the effort. And that’s when most people start to doubt the process… or abandon it entirely. In today’s episode, I break down what’s actually happening under the surface during this phase... especially from a hormonal and physiological standpoint... so you can understand why progress feels “stuck” before it starts to show. Because this isn’t a failure phase. It’s a setup phase. Free Strategy Session With Joey: https://www.alignedstrengthandnutrition.com/book-a-call Email Coach Joey: coachjoey@alignedstrengthandwellness.com

    22 min

  8. Mar 15

    Ep. 123 - How to Reclaim Your Calendar

    You're too busy and it's your fault. But not to worry, there is a solution. In this week's episode, Joey breaks down 5 practical reasons why you continue to pack your calendar when you should be giving yourself space to breath. If you feel like your default answer when asked to take on a commitment or social engagement is 'yes' and you'd like to learn how to say 'no' more effectively, then this episode is for you. Free Strategy Session W/ Joey: https://www.alignedstrengthandnutrition.com/book-a-call Email Joey: coachjoey@alignedstrengthandwellness.com

    22 min
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This show is for busy millennials who want to feel strong, healthy, and clear-headed... without extremes or burnout. Hosted by nutrition, strength, and wellness coach Joey Szolowicz, each episode cuts through diet noise, fitness fads, and all-or-nothing thinking. You’ll learn practical strategies for nutrition, strength training, and mindset that fit real life, real schedules, and real responsibilities... so you can stop starting over and start leading your health with intention. If you are trying to lose weight and regain the energy from your 20's, This show is for you.

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