
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.

Value Driven Life Apr 25, 2023
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The Daily: Morning workouts
Episode 24 of 100 daily uploads. The topic is morning workouts and their benefit. Follow Chris Get 50 free workoutsApply for online coaching
Apr 24, 202510:05

The Daily - No Quitting
Episode 23 of 100 daily uploads. Topic of choice: I missed three days, and what I'm doing about it. Follow Chris Apply for online coaching
Apr 23, 202505:31

100 days - Make breakfast great again
Episode 22 of 100 days of consistent podcast uploads. The topic: How skipping breakfast is making you fat. Follow ChrisFree Calorie Calculator Applying for online coaching
Apr 19, 202505:57

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. Follow ChrisFollow Balance 365Apply for online coaching
Apr 18, 202546:43

21 of 100: Bench Press Tips
Episode 21 of 100 daily uploads. The topic is how to bench press safely without a spotter. Follow Chris Apply for online coaching
Apr 17, 202506:43

20 of 100: Chin-up cues
Episode 20 of 100 days of consistent uploads. The topic of choice is my favorite cue for the perfect chin-up. Follow Chris Free Chin-up Guide Apply for Online Coaching
Apr 16, 202507:30

19 out of 100: Calorie cycling
Episode 19 out of 100 daily uploads. Topic of choice: How to use calorie cycling to make fat loss easier. Cardio Podcast episode Follow Chris Free Calorie Calculator Online Coaching
Apr 15, 202510:44

18 of 100: I've changed my mind
Episode 18 of 100 daily uploads. Topic of choice: the nutrition habit I have changed my mind about and what's more important to follow for successful fat loss. Follow Chris Free Calorie Calculator Online Coaching
Apr 14, 202511:48

17 of 100: Protein hacks
Episode 17 of 100 daily uploads. The topic of choice is the secret to getting enough protein during the day. Save 20% off your first order of Legion supplements with code CHRISMFollow Chris Free Protein Shopping ListOnline Coaching
Apr 13, 202510:37

16 of 100: Learn how to deadlift
Episode 16 of 100 daily uploads.The topic of choice is my favorite: progressions to nail a barbell deadlift. Follow ChrisFree Workouts Online Coaching
Apr 12, 202512:40

15 of 100: Fasting for Women
Episode 15 of 100 daily uploads. The topic of choice is fasted training for females. Follow Chris Fat Loss During MenopauseOnline Coaching
Apr 11, 202505:37

14 of 100: Saving time in the gym
Episode 14 of 100 daily uploads. The topic of choice is how to save time in the gym. Follow Chris Personalized Training Plans
Apr 10, 202506:28

13 of 100: Good, Better, Best
Episode 13 of 100 daily uploads.The topic of choice is the concept of good, better, and best for fat loss. Follow Chris Free Calorie Calculator Online Coaching
Apr 09, 202506:18

12 of 100- Victim mentality
Episode 12 of 100 daily uploads. Today, we chat about victim mentality in weight loss. Follow Chris Free Calorie CalculatorOnline Coaching
Apr 08, 202509:43

11 of 100-Fear
Episode 11 of 100 daily uploads.Today, we chat about the fear of regaining the weight you lost. Follow Chris Online Coaching
Apr 07, 202510:25

10 of 100 - Fix your squat
Episode 10 of 100 daily uploads. Today, we chat about how to fix your squat. Follow ChrisHow to fix your squatFREE hip mobility guideOnline Coaching
Apr 06, 202507:44

9 of 100 - The last 5 pounds
Episode 9 of 100 daily uploads. The topic of choice is losing the last five pounds. Follow Chris Online Coaching
Apr 05, 202507:15

8 of 10 - Low calorie struggle
Episode 8 of 100 daily uploads. The topic of choice is losing the last 5 pounds. Follow Chris Free calorie calculatorOnline Coaching
Apr 04, 202503:53

7 of 100 - Dieter's mindset
Episode 7 of daily podcast uploads. The topic of choice is the dieter's mindset. Follow Chris Free Calorie Calculator Online Coaching
Apr 03, 202514:48

6 of 100 - Home Gym
Episode 6 of 100 daily uploads. The topic covered in this episode is what to include in a home gym on a budget. Follow Chris Get free workoutsOnline Coaching
Apr 02, 202509:45

5 of 100 - Supplements
Episode 5 of 100 daily uploads. The topic of choice is supplements. Follow Chris Get 20% off your first order of Legion with code ChrisMHow to get started with strength trainingOnline Coaching
Apr 01, 202513:28

4 of 100 - Bare Minimum
Day 4 of 100 uploads. The topic of choice is hitting bare minimums. Follow Chris Free Consistency Calendar Online Coaching
Mar 31, 202505:15

3 of 100 - Meal Prep
3 out of 100 days of uploads. Topic of the day is easy meal prep. Follow Chris Meal prep walk-through Free meal prep guide
Mar 30, 202503:52

2 of 100: Weekends
Day 2 of 100, the topic of choice is fat loss struggles on the weekend. Follow Chris FREE fast food fat loss guideOnline coaching
Mar 29, 202504:25

Day 1 of 100
Chris sets out to release 1 podcast daily for the next 100 days. Today's episode covers discipline. Find Chris here:InstagramArticlesFREE Calorie Calculator Online CoachingIf you find my content helpful, please subscribe so I can continue to bring you more helpful nutrition and fitness content.
Mar 28, 202504:27

Pshh.. anterior pelvic tilt
This episode is dedicated to the letter B. Because trying to fix an anterior pelvic tilt is a bunch of baloney. Research articles: Degree of pelvic tiltWeak absWeak glutesSitting all dayYou can find Chris here: Instagram Lower Back Pain YT FREE mobility guideOnline Coaching
Mar 06, 202505:57

Eat more and lose weight
Chris covers a few easy ways to stay full while dieting. Find Chris here: Instagram Articles: FREE Fat Loss Guide Online Coaching If you find my content helpful, please subscribe, and I can keep bringing you more helpful nutrition and fitness content.
Feb 27, 202504:36

Cardio is overrated
In this episode, Chris takes a deeper look at the importance of cardio for fat loss. How many calories do you burn running? Research article.Find Chris here: Instagram Articles Free Calorie Calculator 1:1 Online Coaching If you find my content helpful, please subscribe, and I can keep bringing more helpful nutrition and fitness content.
Feb 20, 202518:17

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
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
I have a lot of clients who are going through menopause, a point in time 12 months after a woman's last period & perimenopause, the 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?
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
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 π
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
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
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
Chris sits down to discuss how someone can start to make serious progress with their nutrition goals. You might be surprised to hear the answer.
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Apr 25, 202314:01

Ep 60: Is Your Metabolism To Blame?
Chris sits down to discuss your metabolism and how it might impact your weight loss goals.
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Apr 20, 202311:50

Ep 59: Mike Doehla - Why Parenthood Changes Your Nutrition & What To Do About It
Mike and I sit down to talk about fatherhood, all-or-nothing mindsets, and determining what's most important.
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Apr 06, 202347:26

Ep 58: Weight Loss For New Parents & Shift Workers
This episode features my client Kavin sharing his nutrition tactics while working 48 hour shifts. He breaks down the steps and best practices that we have developed working together for the last 5 months. You're gonna want to take some notes.
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Mar 15, 202310:00

Ep 57 Sarah Tierney: Prioritizing Your Needs As A Busy Parent
I had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Sarah Tierney, owner of Hard House Nutrition, for an in-depth conversation on her journey to running her coaching business, committing to prioritizing her health, & balancing being a single parent.
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Mar 09, 202353:39

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?
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
In this episode, I give you eight ways to have an easier time sticking to your nutrition plan while eating out. This episode was adapted from my HUGE article by the same title. Check it out here.
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Feb 10, 202319:47

EP 52 John Noel: Weight Loss Isn't Just A Number Game
I got to sit down and talk with Coach John Noel, and we took a deep dive into the concepts around weight loss and clarified why the numbers are only a small part of your health and fitness journey.
My microphone made me sound like I was in a fishbowl, so please forgive me.
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Feb 02, 202356:21

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
In this episode, I explain how to save money while food shopping and why eating organic isn't necessarily healthier.
Plus, the rad episode I did with Dr. Adrian Chavez where we discuss a good portion about eating organic food. My interview with Dr. Adrian Chavez!
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Oct 25, 202205:29

Ep 49: Why healthy eating leaves you hungry
In this episode, I break down the reasons why "healthy eating" often leaves someone hungrier than normal, especially in a calorie deficit.
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Oct 18, 202206:03

Ep 48: Do you need to stretch after your workout?
In this episode, I explain if you need to stretch after a training session and what truly is the best kind of flexibility work to do.
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Oct 11, 202206:53

Ep 47: How To Stop Snacking At Night - Kavin's Story
In this episode, I sit down and talk with a nutrition coaching client, Kavin, about snacking in the evening, being on a diet while recovering from an injury, and how to spot the differences between craving and hunger.
I hope you enjoy the episode!
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Oct 04, 202237:21

Ep 46 How To Use Calorie Cycling
In this episode, I explain how someone can use calorie cycling while losing weight.
This episode is sponsored by Legion. To get 20% off your first order, use the promo code CHRISM at checkout.
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Sep 27, 202203:26