The Built Bodies Podcast

Alan Julian Jaramillo

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In this show, host, Alan Jaramillo CPT will talk about training, and nutrition, and have guests share their story on how they accomplished their fitness goals. This podcast has the mission of impacting 100,000 lives by delivering evidence-based info, relatable stories, and empower people to embrace hard work.

Jan 12

The Metabolic Mistake Keeping Lean Men Stuck on Low Calories

To work with our team, click here. Chronic restriction teaches your body to survive, not change. Over time, low calories blunt fat loss, kill training performance, flatten your physique, and lock you into maintenance disguised as progress. Inside this episode, you'll learn: Why staying lean doesn't mean your metabolism is healthy How prolonged low calories reduce fat loss efficiency The signs your body has adapted—even if the scale hasn't moved Why cutting harder is usually the exact wrong move How strategic increases in food can restore progress without fat gain If you're a driven man who's afraid to eat more because you "can't afford to gain weight," this episode will reframe how fat loss actually works—and show you why the fastest way forward often starts by pulling back. This is the difference between surviving on low calories… and building a physique that actually responds again.

5 min
Jan 8

If You're 'Eating Healthy' and Still Soft, This Is Why

For coaching and free resources, click here. You're eating "healthy." You're avoiding junk. You're trying to be disciplined. And yet… you still feel soft. In this episode, I break down why "healthy eating" is too vague to create fat loss—and why so many intelligent, high-performing men stay stuck despite making objectively good food choices. The problem isn't food quality. It's lack of precision. Salads, clean proteins, and whole foods don't guarantee fat loss if calories and macros aren't aligned with your body, training, and stress load. For men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, that mismatch is often the difference between looking athletic… and looking "fine." Inside this episode, you'll learn: Why eating clean can still lead to fat gain or stagnation How "healthy" becomes a loophole for overeating (or under-eating) The difference between food quality and body composition outcomes Why stress and inconsistency matter more than food labels The simple framework I use to turn healthy eating into visible results If you're a driven professional who eats well but still doesn't like how you look in fitted clothes, this episode will show you why data beats discipline—and how clarity around your numbers changes everything. This is the shift from eating healthy… to eating intentionally.

5 min
Jan 5

"I Lift 4 Days a Week But Can't Lose Fat" — Here's What You're Missing

To apply for coaching or to receive custom macros, click here. You're lifting 4 days a week. You're consistent. You're disciplined. And somehow… your body still looks the same. In this episode, I break down why hard training alone doesn't create fat loss—and why so many driven men spin their wheels despite doing "all the right things" in the gym. This isn't about effort. It's about missing structure. We unpack the most common mistake high-performing men make: training without a clear nutritional target and a metabolic strategy that matches their lifestyle, stress levels, and history of dieting. Inside this episode, you'll learn: Why lifting more days doesn't automatically equal more fat loss How "training consistency" can still fail without a calorie and macro framework The silent role stress and recovery play in stubborn belly fat Why cardio and extra workouts often backfire after 30–40 The exact shift I make with clients to turn workouts into visible results If you're a busy professional who trains hard but still feels soft, flat, or stuck, this episode will finally connect the dots between effort and outcome—and show you what actually moves the needle. This is the missing piece between working out and looking like you work out.

6 min
Jan 1

Why Workout Classes Stops Working for Fat Loss After 35

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9 min
12/29/2025

Here's the Fat-Loss Lie Every Man Has Believed at Least Once

"I need to lose fat… time to do more cardio." If you're a busy professional man, you've probably told yourself that at least once. The problem? That mindset is one of the biggest fat-loss lies men have believed for decades — and it's the reason so many guys stay stuck with stubborn belly fat, low energy, and a "soft" look no matter how hard they work. In today's episode, I'm breaking down the entire cardio myth and showing you what ACTUALLY works for long-term fat loss: ✔️ Why endless cardio stalls fat loss ✔️ How cardio slows your metabolism over time ✔️ Why you stay hungry, tired, and frustrated ✔️ The difference between burning calories vs. improving metabolism ✔️ Why lifting weights + protein intake beats cardio every time ✔️ The exact weekly routine that works for busy, high-performing men ✔️ 5 actionable steps you can implement immediately You'll also hear a powerful transformation story of a client who cut out long cardio sessions, lifted just 3 days a week, and revealed his abs — all while working 70–80 hour weeks. If you're tired of spinning your wheels… if you want a leaner, stronger, more athletic body without spending hours on a treadmill… this episode will change everything. To work with us, click here to schedule your consultation: https://alanjaramillo.typeform.com/to/I05AcwsQ

8 min
12/26/2025

The Reason You Keep Restarting Every Monday

For years, you've been chasing fast results — stricter diets, more cardio, 30-day challenges — only to end up right where you started. In this episode, Coach Alan breaks down why slow progress isn't a setback — it's the strategy. You'll learn how embracing compounding results instead of chasing instant gratification transforms not only your physique but your mindset, confidence, and discipline in every area of life. This one's for the man who's finally ready to stop restarting. Contact Form For Coaching: https://alanjaramillo.typeform.com/to/I05AcwsQ

5 min
12/11/2025

The Real Reason You Keep Falling Off (It's Not Your Schedule)

If you've ever said, "I was doing great until work got busy," this episode is for you. Most men in their 40s think they're inconsistent because of time — work, travel, kids, stress. But that's not the real problem. The truth is, they've allowed their schedule to dictate their standards instead of their standards dictating their schedule. In this episode, Coach Alan breaks down why your body doesn't reflect how busy you are — it reflects what you prioritize. You'll learn how to stop making "busy" the excuse that holds you back, how to build immovable standards around food, movement, and mindset, and how to stay consistent even when life feels chaotic. Because lasting results don't come from having more time — they come from raising your standards.

13 min
12/08/2025

Why Chasing Results Is Killing Your Confidence

Contact me for coaching here: https://alanjaramillo.typeform.com/to/I05AcwsQ Most men think confidence comes after results — after they've lost the weight, built the muscle, or seen the six-pack in the mirror. But the truth is, real confidence is built long before the visible progress ever shows up. In this episode, Coach Alan Jaramillo breaks down why confidence isn't a feeling — it's a reputation with yourself. You'll learn how to rebuild that trust, one promise at a time, and finally stop relying on motivation to feel in control. If you're a man who starts the week strong but loses momentum by Friday… or if you've tried every program but can't seem to stay consistent — this episode will help you shift from chasing confidence to creating it.

13 min

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In this show, host, Alan Jaramillo CPT will talk about training, and nutrition, and have guests share their story on how they accomplished their fitness goals. This podcast has the mission of impacting 100,000 lives by delivering evidence-based info, relatable stories, and empower people to embrace hard work.

Creator

Alan Julian Jaramillo
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

86
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© 2023
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