Mental Hygiene

We're back with Steph, or @slimmingsteph, for today's episode as we dive deeper into the notion that a weight loss battle is won in the kitchen. Zach and Steph share the roles of social media in their journeys, their best tips and tricks, and why lifestyle changes to achieve weight loss can't be temporary ones. Join us for another wonderful and insightful conversation with our good friend Steph!

Losing weight and becoming a new mother are both incredible challenges in their own rights. Doing both simultaneously, though, is an unfathomable feat for most. On today's extended episode, Zach and Max welcome Stephanie, or @slimmingsteph, as she discusses her experience balancing these challenges in her daily life, the strategies and values she implements in doing so, and how her fitness and social media journeys have both shaped her into the resilient individual she is today.

No matter what your health goals are, protein plays a key role. On today's episode, Zach and Max talk about the importance, the appeal, and the science behind the fuel that is protein.

Doing anything for the first time can be daunting. This feeling can be magnified with an activity as intimidating and often public as lifting weights. On today's episode, Zach and Max discuss tips to starting out on the right foot and taking your time to do things right, because once you reach that point, change will come with time.

It's the minor choices that will make the major difference. Join Zach and Max on today's episode as they discuss your goals affecting your relationships, intentional indulgence, and the best lessons being the ones you learn for yourself.

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. It can be difficult to find your role in someone else's journey, especially when they are the ones to seek you out for help. At the end of the day, you can't singlehandedly make a change for someone else, they have to want it themselves. On today's episode, Zach and Max discuss finding this drive for yourself, and how to best support a journey besides your own.

People can be ruthless, and there will always be haters. Success becomes that much more difficult if you don't find a way to block that out and move on. Join Zach and Max in today's episode as they discuss the role this has played in their respective journeys and how they've pushed through.

If you're only focused on the long-term results, you're going to have a very difficult time staying motivated throughout your journey. On today's episode, Zach and Max discuss the importance of finding smaller joys and progress along the way.

Your journey isn't going to be a smooth ride - there are going to be bumps in the road that make you feel like you want to give up. On this episode of Mental Hygiene, Zach and Max discuss the importance of pushing through those moments, and digging deep to find the motivation to pull you towards your future success.

Throughout this podcast journey, there is still plenty of unknowns between Zach and Max. Join us on this episode of Mental Hygiene where we fire off a variety of questions at each other back and forth, uncovering both surprising and thought-provoking answers.

Some people begin their fitness journey out of desperation, or to escape a low point. Others do so out of an intense feeling of optimism or a passion for improvement. Max's journey, strangely enough, began not for either of these reasons, but instead by accident. In today's episode of MH, Max details the story of how a friend convincing him to go to the gym one day began a path towards becoming a successful fitness influencer and entrepreneur.

Sometimes it takes facing an extreme to spark a major change. When faced with a nightmare situation, Zach turned it into an opportunity to change his life for the better, permanently. Join Zach and Max recounting the pivotal event that began Zach's journey to losing 375 lbs. and counting.

What actually causes the body to lose weight? And why is the widely-discussed (but poorly-understood) calorie deficit the only way to achieve said weight loss? Listen to Zach and Max explain–in plain language–the science of energy balance, and how you can apply it in simple, sustainable ways in order to achieve your own fitness goals.

Have you ever seen your favorite fitness influencer and thought, "man, I wish I knew their secret"? You're in luck, because this week, the red tape and black marker are coming off as Max and Zach share their personal tips and tricks for a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.

Meal prepping, the key to helping your health AND your wallet. In this episode, Zach and Max discuss the art of planning your meals ahead, and how investing some cook-time upfront can set you up for success throughout your week.

Why does it often hurt just as bad not to be liked back by your middle school crush as it does to lose a job in adulthood? In this episode, Zach and Max discuss the "Theory of Relativity" (not that one), including why hardship is subjective, and how that truth has presented itself uniquely in both of their lives.

Max Nottonson transitioned his passion for fitness into a successful stint on social media, but ultimately grew more as an individual than as an influencer, and learned a lot about wellness–both mental and physical–in the process. Get to know more about who Max is, how his perspective overlaps (or doesn't) with his co-host, Zach's, and why he's (hopefully) worth listening to... at least for a few minutes.

What Zach H has lost in body weight (360+ lbs) over the past year, he's gained tenfold in views, followers, and intrigue across social media platforms. Get to know a little about Zach's story, including his real aspirations, and why he wanted to start this podcast.

Introducing Zach and Max's new show. With Zach officially being down a whopping 367 lbs in bodyweight today since beginning his weight loss journey in 2020, we felt there was no better moment to go live with content that could help you all make equally amazing lifestyle changes for yourselves.