Value Driven Life

Value Driven Life

By Chris McMahon

Hi, I'm Chris, a nutrition and fitness expert who loves caffeine and Audible. I created this podcast to take my experience and expertise to help you uncomplicate health and fitness and move forward to help you gain control of your nutrition, find balance, and lose weight without rigid dieting.
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Ep 61: How & Why To Invest In Your Progress

Value Driven Life Apr 25, 2023
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The Daily: Morning workouts
Apr 24, 202510:05
The Daily - No Quitting
Apr 23, 202505:31
100 days - Make breakfast great again
Apr 19, 202505:57
AI, GLP-1, and HAES

AI, GLP-1, and HAES

Today, I chat with Jennifer Campbell, and we dive into a variety of topics related to weight loss, the coaching space, and what she has learned about her relationship with fitness.


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Apr 18, 202546:43
21 of 100: Bench Press Tips
Apr 17, 202506:43
20 of 100: Chin-up cues
Apr 16, 202507:30
19 out of 100: Calorie cycling
Apr 15, 202510:44
18 of 100: I've changed my mind
Apr 14, 202511:48
17 of 100: Protein hacks
Apr 13, 202510:37
16 of 100: Learn how to deadlift
Apr 12, 202512:40
15 of 100: Fasting for Women
Apr 11, 202505:37
14 of 100: Saving time in the gym
Apr 10, 202506:28
13 of 100: Good, Better, Best
Apr 09, 202506:18
12 of 100- Victim mentality
Apr 08, 202509:43
11 of 100-Fear
Apr 07, 202510:25
10 of 100 - Fix your squat
Apr 06, 202507:44
9 of 100 - The last 5 pounds
Apr 05, 202507:15
8 of 10 - Low calorie struggle
Apr 04, 202503:53
7 of 100 - Dieter's mindset
Apr 03, 202514:48
6 of 100 - Home Gym
Apr 02, 202509:45
5 of 100 - Supplements
Apr 01, 202513:28
4 of 100 - Bare Minimum
Mar 31, 202505:15
3 of 100 - Meal Prep
Mar 30, 202503:52
2 of 100: Weekends
Mar 29, 202504:25
Day 1 of 100
Mar 28, 202504:27
Pshh.. anterior pelvic tilt
Mar 06, 202505:57
Eat more and lose weight

Eat more and lose weight

Chris covers a few easy ways to stay full while dieting.


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Feb 27, 202504:36
Cardio is overrated
Feb 20, 202518:17
Food addiction

Food addiction

This episode takes a deeper look at sugar addiction and the complicated nature of food addiction.


  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39715731/
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34953001/
  • https://assets.precisionnutrition.com/2020/05/Yale-Food-Addiction-Scale-form-fillable-V4-2019-coaches.pdf

If you are struggling with food addiction, reach out for help.

https://www.foodaddicts.org/


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Feb 10, 202506:49
Carnivore, Keto, and Rapid Fat Loss

Carnivore, Keto, and Rapid Fat Loss

In this episode, Chris updates where he has been the last few months and looks deeper at the impact of the carnivore & keto diet on fat loss.


  • https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4962163/
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0261561423003631
  • https://chris-mcmahon.com/2022/06/27/get-more-fiber/

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Feb 06, 202515:39
Ep 66: How To Lose Weight While Going Through Menopause w/ Beth Feraco

Ep 66: How To Lose Weight While Going Through Menopause w/ Beth Feraco

I have a lot of clients who are going through menopause, a point in time 12 months after a woman's last period & perimenopausethe time during which your body makes the natural transition to menopause.


One of the effects of menopause is fluctuating estrogen levels; its effectiveness to modulate hunger hormones is reduced.[7] Menopausal women experience more intense hunger signals encouraging increased food intake which promotes weight gain.


Yes, hormonal imbalances play a role in weight gain during menopause, but it is possible to lose weight still. But I am not about to mansplain the challenges of menopause and weight loss.


That's why I sat down to talk with the no b.s. nutrition & strength coach Beth Feraco about her experience with weight management while going through menopause.


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Jun 06, 202345:49
Ep 65: How Sore Should You Be?

Ep 65: How Sore Should You Be?

How sore should you be after training? Yes, delayed onset muscle soreness is normal; however, is it something you should chase during every workout? Give this a listen for the answer.


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May 23, 202310:02
Ep 64: How To Hold Yourself Accountable

Ep 64: How To Hold Yourself Accountable

Life is going to go differently than planned. Maybe your kid will have horrible allergies and possibly a case of pink eye...therefore they don't sleep through the night....and then you end up sleeping about 4 hours...Just a random example 😅
The point is that you can train even if things aren't perfect. Listen to the episode and learn how.


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May 16, 202308:10
Ep 63: The Top 3 Reasons Parents Eat Fast & How To Stop

Ep 63: The Top 3 Reasons Parents Eat Fast & How To Stop

Your kids aren't the reason you eat fast. Logistically, they might be why you eat fast, but it's still within your control to slow down and enjoy the food.
You most likely won't like hearing what I say, but listen to this episode, and I promise you will slow down & can thank me later.


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May 09, 202313:58
Ep 61: The Comparison Traps Of Training

Ep 61: The Comparison Traps Of Training

It doesn't matter if you are 30 or 60; from today onward, you will never be as young as you are. Even with that in the back of your mind, it is easy to expect to be as lean or strong as you were in your early 20s. Is it entirely out of the question? Meh, consider it becomes harder to maintain things as you age. Don't worry this episode dives into moving through those limiting beliefs.


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May 02, 202310:58
Ep 61: How & Why To Invest In Your Progress
Apr 25, 202314:01
Ep 60: Is Your Metabolism To Blame?
Apr 20, 202311:50
Ep 59: Mike Doehla - Why Parenthood Changes Your Nutrition & What To Do About It
Apr 06, 202347:26
Ep 58: Weight Loss For New Parents & Shift Workers
Mar 15, 202310:00
Ep 57 Sarah Tierney: Prioritizing Your Needs As A Busy Parent
Mar 09, 202353:39
Ep 56: Q&A Eating more protein, training when short on time, dieting while on vacation, & more

Ep 56: Q&A Eating more protein, training when short on time, dieting while on vacation, & more

This was taken from my weekly Q&A with my Value-Driven Coaching Community. Every week all of my clients hop on a Q&A call where I answer any questions they ask.  It was a great chat, and I dived deep into how to hit your protein goal, what to do if your session gets cut short, dieting while on vacation, and the truth about your step count. 

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Feb 28, 202339:26
Ep 55: Is It Okay To Take A Break?

Ep 55: Is It Okay To Take A Break?

This is a big topic covered in less than 6 minutes. Should you take a break from your fitness/weight loss journey when life gets hard?  The short answer is yes, and the long answer...well, that's what the podcast is for, silly. 


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Feb 16, 202305:55
Ep 54: Eight Effective Ways To Stick To Your Diet As A Foodie
Feb 10, 202319:47
EP 52 John Noel: Weight Loss Isn't Just A Number Game
Feb 02, 202356:21
EP 51 Jordan Syatt: How To Set Boundaries & Fit Fitness Into Parenthood

EP 51 Jordan Syatt: How To Set Boundaries & Fit Fitness Into Parenthood

Kicking off the new year with this deep conversation with Jordan Syatt. We deep dive into weight loss, empathy, and how to set yourself up for success. Find

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Jan 24, 202355:41
Ep 50: How To Save Money While Food Shopping
Oct 25, 202205:29
Ep 49: Why healthy eating leaves you hungry
Oct 18, 202206:03
Ep 48: Do you need to stretch after your workout?
Oct 11, 202206:53
Ep 47: How To Stop Snacking At Night - Kavin's Story
Oct 04, 202237:21
Ep 46 How To Use Calorie Cycling
Sep 27, 202203:26