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By Jean Carlos

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Total Body Training Jan 02, 2020

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Don't Let the Holidays Ruin Your diet
Oct 17, 202005:07
Eat The Halloween Candy If you want to

Eat The Halloween Candy If you want to

Eat The Halloween Candy If you want to

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The goal of today's blog is to arm you 3 different tips to help you lose weight during the holidays. Losing weight during the holidays is a challenge but If you are up to the challenge then I have got you covered. Here is a list of the 3 tips, have a clear weight loss goal, have a clear plan and plan for Holiday cheat meals.

Have a clear weight loss goal.

Do you know exactly what your fitness goal is? Because a lot of people don’t. As a personal trainer, I have noticed that most people have an incredibly vague fitness goal. If your goal is unclear, then your path towards that goal will be unclear.

You need a clear and concise fitness goal. Let’s say you want to lose weight. You will need to ask yourself “How much weight do I want to lose?” and you must follow that up with an awfully specific number. If you need help deciding how much weight you need to lose then I would recommend reaching out to a personal trainer or nutritionist.

Let us say of the sake of this discussion that you have decided that you want to lose 20lbs. Once you have made that decision you need to come up with an exact day that you would like to see that weight come off your body. You might say that you want to lose 20 lbs. in 4 months and even go as far as picking the exact day that your weight will off your body.

Get a Clear plan for your goal

Now that you have a goal you will need to also find a clear plan for you to achieve your goal. So, if your goal is to lose weight then you will need a weight loss plan. Start off by looking for nutritionists that can help you achieve your goal in the next 4 months. Once you found the right plan you will need to consider what obstacles might get in the way of your goal.

This article is to help you lose weight during the Holidays. Losing weight during the holidays is tricky because people tend to either never start a diet this time of the year or just a simple fall of track. Falling off track happens so easily this time of the year. I mean, there are all these temptations, but I have a solution for that.

Plan for Holiday Cheat Meals

One of the best parts of the holiday season Is getting to enjoy food and drinks with your loved ones. I am all for that! However, the question for a lot of people is how do I enjoy food and drink during the holidays while staying on track with my weight loss goal? Well, the answer might easier than you would think.

If you think about the holiday season can be broken down into 5 major special holidays These are those holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. I know that there are a variety of different cultures and religious practices that also celebrate different holidays, but I think the days generally fall around the same time of year. So, for simplicity purposes let’s just cluster all the holidays together.

We have about 5 different holiday days. And most of them revolve around a specific day of the year every year. So, my recommendation is that you plan to have a cheat meal on that day. Having a cheat meal on the isn’t what’s stopping your form losing weight during the holidays. What you are eating leading up to that holiday is what really matters.

Oct 16, 202004:33
Will Gyms Go extinct?

Will Gyms Go extinct?

Will Group Fitness classes in San Antonio be a thing of the Past?

Gyms closures in Texas due to Covid-19

Covid-19 has changed the world. Many of us are trying to stay safe in these uncertain times. Unfortunately, the US Economy has been affected drastically. Several businesses and industries are going under. The fitness industry and specifically group fitness classes in San Antonio Texas seem to be disappearing.

Some have speculated that Gyms Could be going extinct. So, In this article I explain why I believe that’s will not go extinct. The article will be separated into 3 points, what is happening, what will happen, and why gyms will make a comeback. This article will also include my thoughts about the future group Fitness Classes in San Antonio Texas.

What is happening?

If you recall, back at the start of the Coronavirus business that was considered unessential were asked to shut down until further notice. In the state of Texas, gyms ended up staying closed for over 2 months. This led to various gyms, yoga studios, and places that offer group fitness classes in San Antonio having to go under and close for good.

In the meantime, a lot of people went out and bought fitness equipment so they could work out from home. Many people started subscribing to online workout platforms such as peloton or body pump so that they could workout from home. Celebrities such as Chris Even began posting free at-home workouts and many wondered why they had not just worked from home sooner.

What Will Happen?

While I think it is great that so many people started working out from home, I also believe the novelty is wearing off. In the beginning, there was this #weareinthistogether mentality that people had about working out from home. Many people had nothing to do at home, so they started a new workout routine. However, I don’t think that lasted very long.

For example, I offered online group fitness classes in San Antonio. At first, the classes were booming. I had new and old clients reaching to me to start working out from home, they wondered why they hadn’t tried online workout classes sooner. However, most of these clients lost interest in working out online once we re-opened in May because that point the novelty had worn off.

Why Gyms Will make a Comeback.

I have seen a lot of new articles discuss whether or not gyms are going to be able to bounce back from this bad economic situation. Some have pointed out that online training and home fitness equipment has become extremely profitable. However, there are several reasons why people go to the gym. At the top of that list is the need for people to get away from their homes.

I teach group fitness classes in San Antonio Texas and my clients always tell me how much they enjoy getting away from home. Many of them even tell me that they know they could work out at home but they don’t poses the willpower to do workouts at home. They tell me they don’t enjoy doing workout videos and that they will frequently just drop what their workouts because they are bored.

Most of us, and Include me in this, need a place to work out and get away from everyday life. The gym serves as that place. Studios that offer Group fitness in classes in San Antonio are a place that people go to socialize with others. I believe that this will never go out of style. Sure, some people are going to stick with online training but the majority will go back to their old training habits.

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Oct 13, 202005:58
What to Look For In a Personal Trainer

What to Look For In a Personal Trainer

What to Look For In a Personal Trainer

Almost every gym has personal training staff. In addition to those personal trainers, there are usually people who freelance as personal trainers. You can also get a trainer in a group fitness class. Each one of these trainers and their methodology brings something new to the table. In this episode of the podcast, I talk about what kinds of things you should be looking for in a personal trainer. 

Oct 09, 202008:49
What is the Best Pre-workout?

What is the Best Pre-workout?

What is the Best Pre-workout? 

There are many different kinds of pre-workouts on the market. That is both a good and bad thing. It's great to have options but the problem is that many of these options are extremely unhealthy. If you have been working out for a while then chance are you have seen the various pre-workouts brands that come and go. Some of those brands got pulled off the market because they had certain substances that were causing people to have health issues. Part of the problem is that the supplement industry is entirely unregulated. The FDA does not have to approve or test the validity of a supplement and this is a problem. You see, essentially supplement companies can put whatever they want into a supplement and they can then lie about what is actually in it. This is a problem because you could accidentally take something that is harmful to your body. So, in this episode of the podcast I talk about Ascent Pre-workout and why I think its a brand that you can trust. 

Oct 08, 202009:15
Working-out can be scary for Beginners | What to do about your fears.

Working-out can be scary for Beginners | What to do about your fears.

Working-out can be scary for Beginners | What to do about your fears.

Working out can be scary for beginners. I remember that when I first started working out I was intimidated by the environment that I was in. I remember going to the gym and seeing all these really fit people lifting heavy weights and I just felt completely embarrassed. It felt like everyone was just staring at me and like I could never be on their level. Have you ever felt like that? Well, if you now what I'm talking about then listen to the podcast so you can hear how I overcame this issue! 


Oct 06, 202005:48
Why did you join the gym in the first place?

Why did you join the gym in the first place?

Why did you join the gym in the first place ? In this episode of yh podcast I discuss why people opened up their gym membership and how you need to stay focused otherwise your fitness goals won't happen.
Oct 05, 202019:21
I hated working out....

I hated working out....

I use o absolutely hate working out but then something changed. Find out what happened and why I love working out and taking care of my body.
Oct 02, 202008:55
Conformity Might Kill Your Goals

Conformity Might Kill Your Goals

The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it is conformity. - Rollo May 

In this episode of the Total Body Training Podcast. Jean Carlos talks about how most people are trying to hit their fitness goals but they don't because they conform to what society wants them to do. If you had to be perfectly honest with yourself, most of your friends and family see you the way you are right now at this very moment. They do not know the type of person you would like to become nor do they necessarily see the person you can become. So, If your goal is to radically change your mind and body then it will take them by surprise. You see, your friends and family want you as you are. They love you for the ways they have experienced you and the times they have shared with the current version of you.  That being said, if they see you trying to do something new and different they might fain support but in reality, they will want you to stay as you are. They will want you to conform back to the person they have always known you as. So, that is why I think this quote is so powerful. If you want to become the best version of yourself then chance are you are going to have to push our natural inclination to conform to our surroundings. To conform to what your immediate friends and family want you to be. 

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Sep 30, 202005:58
What is the Difference Between Whey Protein Concentrate and Whey Protein Isolate
Sep 29, 202013:24
Falling And Falling Off with your fitness goals
Sep 26, 202005:15
How journaling helps you achieve your fitness goals
Sep 25, 202021:25
When is the Best Time to Start Working out?

When is the Best Time to Start Working out?

When is the Best Time to Start Working out?

I get this question all the time. So, in this episode of the Total Body Training podcast, I talk to you about the best time and age to start working out. 

Sep 23, 202004:09
How Listening to Self Growth Books will help you achieve your Fitness Goals

How Listening to Self Growth Books will help you achieve your Fitness Goals

How Listening to Self Growth Books will help you achieve your Fitness Goals

In this episode of the podcast I share with you how listening to self-growth books will help you achieve your fitness goals. I also mention my absolute favorite Self growth and personal improvement books. You should definitely check those books out!

I mostly listen to books using Audible. If you are interested in listening to Audio books then Click this link to try Audible out.

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Here are some of the books that I mentioned in the Podcast. 

Will Power Doesn't Work By Benjamin Hardy

https://amzn.to/3c9QKUM

Personality Isn't Permanent by Benjamin Hardy 

How to Consciously Design Your Ideal Future

https://amzn.to/33EpN7K

The Obstacle is the Way By Ryan Holiday

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Mastery By Rober Green 

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Sep 19, 202012:52
How I Lost 20lbs.

How I Lost 20lbs.

How I Lost 20lbs. 

If you know background then chances are you probably know that I was foverweight growing up. I big wake up call for me was when in Highschool I found out that I had High Cholestoral. So, It was at that point that I started changing my nutrtion and my life. It tooks me years to figuring things out and get in shape. It wouldn't be until after college that I would actually gain the knowledge needed to lose weight, tone up and get fit. And about 2 years after having a physical and mental transformation I decide to become a trianer and eventually I started what Is know Total Body Training. However, in 2019 I started making some changes in my life. Total Body Training was growing and I decided that I wanted to expand my creative effort in other fields. Little by little I stopped working out and eating a regular consistent schedule. I gained weight and before you know it I had gained 20lbs. So, I sought out the help of an accountability partner and got back on track with my nutrition. In this episode of the Total Body Training Podcast I explain to you exactly how I lost 20lbs and Lower by body fat percentage form 17.4% to 12.9%

Sep 18, 202016:55
Best Whey Protein And Casein Protein Brand
Sep 17, 202019:01
Interview with Professional Cuddler Janet Trevino | Healing Touch

Interview with Professional Cuddler Janet Trevino | Healing Touch

Interview with Professional Cuddler Janet Trevino | Healing Touch

In this episode of the Total Body Training Podcast I Interview Professional Cuddler Janet Trevino. 

If you would like to watch the Video Version of this episode then you can click the following link to watch it over on the Total Body Training YouTube Channel.  Just CLICK HERE: Interview with Professional Cuddler Janet Trevino | Healing Touch

Interview with Professional Cuddler Janet Trevino | Healing Touch is an interview that I did with Platonic Touch specialist Janet Trevino. In this interview, we talk about Cuddle therapy.  Janet Trevino explains why people need touch. She explains that healing touch is an essential need that all people have and should embrace. Janet and other Cuddle Therapists are here to help us learn more about the importance of physical intimacy. Janet Trevino does a great job of explaining everything about the process of cuddle therapy and All you have to do is listen to her explain her belief about healing touch.

One thing that really stuck out to me about this interview was the part where she talked about how some cultures value intimacy more than others. I thought this was interesting because it ties into the eurocentric values that we have in America.  During the interview with Janet I bring up the TED Talk she did about Cuddle therapy and healing touch. You can watch Janets Trevino Ted TAlk titled Rediscovering Platonic Touchn| Janet Treviño | TEDxSanAntonio right here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7m_q... .  In my interview with Janet, we also cover a few other topics such as the surrogate partner work that she does and a number of other things. IF you are interested in the topic then please watch Interview with Professional Cuddler Janet Trevino | Healing Touch. You will definitely learn a lot of Janet Trevino and what it's like to be a Cuddle Therapist!

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Sep 04, 202001:21:56
Who Bought Out Gold's Gym | Chapter 11 Bankruptcy | Coronavirus

Who Bought Out Gold's Gym | Chapter 11 Bankruptcy | Coronavirus

Who Bought Out Gold's Gym | Chapter 11 Bankruptcy | Coronavirus

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Jul 21, 202010:04
Are Gyms Safe | 6 Health tips | July 2020 | Coronavirus

Are Gyms Safe | 6 Health tips | July 2020 | Coronavirus

Are Gyms Safe | 6 Health tips | July 2020

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Gyms are reopening all across the country but are they safe? In this episode of Total Body Training, I give my opinion about this topic and I give you 6 tips or 6 things to consider before returning to your local gym.

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Jul 16, 202010:30
Price Gouging Home Gym Equipment and How to Get Equipment | July 2020
Jul 09, 202012:33
Greg Glassman Sells Crossfit To Eric Roza | New Crossfit Owner

Greg Glassman Sells Crossfit To Eric Roza | New Crossfit Owner

Greg Glassman Sells Crossfit To Eric Roza | New Crossfit Owner

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CrossFit founder Greg Glassman is selling the company after weeks of controversy 

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/24/business/greg-glassman-selling-crossfit/index.html CrossFit’s New CEO Was Asked Last Year About Diversity. He Ignored The Question And Walked Offstage. 

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ryancbrooks/crossfit-ceo-questioned-diversity-greg-glassman-george-floyd Datalogix https://www.linkedin.com/company/datalogix-inc-?trk=public_profile_experience-item_result-card_subtitle-click Oracle https://www.oracle.com/corporate/executives/eric-roza.html

Crossfit Ceo Greg Glassman Steps Down after Racist Comments about George Floyd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VS-RveaZVU Cleared hot Podcast  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTxzym5KHjQ

IN this episode of the Total Body Training show I go in a lot of depth the explain what is currently happening in the Crossfit world. Because of Greg Glassman's racially insensitive comments, a lot of crossfitters started to distance themselves from CrossFit. Many of their athletes backed away from the company. For Example, Rogue said it was ending its relationship with Crossfit HQ which led a lot of people to be worried that the rogue invitational 2020 might not happen! And if you a crossfitter you know all about wanting to see your favorite athletes perform their best cleans at the Crossfit Games! However, Greg decided to sell Crossfit to Eric Roza and In this episode of the show, we talk about that and how I think that was a great move for the Crossfit Brand.


Jul 02, 202012:17
Crossfit Ceo Greg Glassman Steps Down after Racist Comments about George Floyd
Jun 18, 202021:51
Adele’s Weight Loss | Body Positivity and Fat Acceptance

Adele’s Weight Loss | Body Positivity and Fat Acceptance

Adele’s Weight Loss | Body Positivity and Fat Acceptance 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conniesobczak Article in Rolling Stone On Marie Claire: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/celebrity-news/adele-i-make-music-for-ears-not-eyes-215435

Casey Ho, Blogilaties https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ncuh7cfF2RI The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf https://www.amazon.com/The-Beauty-Myth-Naomi-Wolf-audiobook/dp/B00BXVH04E/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FC09QK3YDSD6&dchild=1&keywords=the+beauty+myth&qid=1589386083&sprefix=the+beauty+myth%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-1

Obese to Beast on Adeles Weight Loss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuA83ySR9_k

CDC On Obesity: https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html

 OMG, have you all seen Adele lately? I’m talking about the multi-award-winning, platinum singer Songwriter Adele. Adele has lost a lot of weight which, when done in a healthy way, is a huge accomplishment.  And many people have been singing here praise for this accomplishment. However, some people who consider themselves to be body positive and or fat acceptants are disappointed in Adele. Many of them see this as a betrayal of body positivity and fat acceptance.   Today we ask, What exactly happened? Why are people upset?  Can you be body positive while trying to lose weight? And is Adele’s weight loss a betrayal of body positivity?

 Adele recently shared a photo on IG that showed us that she had lost a significant amount of weight. How much weight did she lose? Well, we don’t really know because Adele didn’t tell us. In fact, she didn’t even mention her weight loss.  The media and people have done a great job of sensationalizing this. Which it's funny watching the internet lose their minds over this but on the other side I would imagine that it’s not fun to hear millions of people talking about your body. 

Many people congratulated Adele on weight loss. Losing weight, when done correctly, is an accomplishment. However, not everybody was down with Adele’s weightloss. Some people took this as an opportunity to bash Adele’s transformation.

Some people said that she looked uglier skinny then she did when she was fat. Others said that her face was prettier before the weight loss, others went as accusing her of potentially having an eating disorder. Instead of focusing on that her fitness and health might have improved the just criticized her. It's sad because they have no clue if she lost weight doing exercises and eating right.

I'm running out of words that I can type on here! but just if you want to know what more about  Adele's weightLoss then please watch the video!  

May 22, 202013:51
When Will Gyms Reopen In Texas? | May 2020

When Will Gyms Reopen In Texas? | May 2020

This episode of the Podcast is called Whey Will Gym Reopen | May 2020

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This episode of the video podcast is called When Will Gyms Reopen In Texas May 2020 

In this episode, I catch you up to date on the latest news about when gyms will reopen. I just various news sources so the info as up to date as it could be for a Texan on 5/7/2020

May 07, 202008:34
When Will Gyms Reopen ? | May 2020

When Will Gyms Reopen ? | May 2020

This episode of the Podcast is called Whey Will Gym Reopen | May 2020 

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May 01, 202013:12
Whey vs Casein Protein | Whats the Difference?

Whey vs Casein Protein | Whats the Difference?

In this episode of the Total Body Training entitled, Whey Vs Casein Protein | What's the Difference? I talk all about the nutritional value of whey protein and Casein Protein.

Both Whey protein and Casein are a derivate of cows milk. Essentially, you get these supplements whey you curdle cow's milk.  Whey Protein can be found curdled into different kinds of versions of itself.  A few examples of whey protein would be whey isolate m whey concentrate and whey hydrolyzed.

For more on the topic of whey protein, you can click watch my other video about whey protein. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xLbs... So, what are the benefits of taking whey protein? Well, whey protein is a fast-absorbing protein. When you take whey it breaks down in your body rather quickly and can then be used to rebuild muscle tissue. So, that is exactly why people take whey protein after a workout.  Taking whey protein as a post-workout meal will give your body the nutrition it needs to rebuild muscle tissue.   Another supplement that people like to take that helps with rebuilding muscle tissue is creatine but we will save another podcast for the conversation about creatine and creatines nutritional value.

Casein, on the other hand, is called a slow absorbing protein. When casein protein comes in contact with liquid it becomes thick and gelatinous. This thickness causes the protein to get slowly processed in the stomach. In fact, casein protein takes hours to be processed by your stomach.  Fitness enthusiasts like bodybuilders and powerlifters like to take casein before they go to bed. The benefit of taking it before you go to bed is that your body will slowly use that protein to rebuild muscle tissue while you are sleeping.

Do you need whey or casein to improve your physique or athleticism?  The answer is no. You can get your protein from meat and other sources.  The benefit of taking a protein supplement is that it is fast and easy to take. Eating the amount of protein that you need to eat in a day can sometimes be tricky.   Most of us work jobs and have busy lives that don't allow us to eat every few hours. So, that's where protein can be extremely useful. Plus, these protein powders do get processed by the body in ways that regular protein from meat does not. Just think about how I was talking about the fact that whey is fast-absorbing or casein is slow absorbing.

So, that being said they are benefits to take them but it's not entirely necessary to take them and if you are on a budget then I think you would focus on saving your money for other more important things! Anyways, I hope this article helped you!

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Apr 30, 202011:20
Interview With Karen Vi | Instagram Model and Owner of Glow Collection

Interview With Karen Vi | Instagram Model and Owner of Glow Collection

This is a Total Body Training Interview With Karen Vi | Instagram Model and Owner of Glow Collection. However, before I tell you about the interview with Karen Vi I want to invite you to check out our live online weightlifting from home workout classes.  If you are interested in working out with us in online weightlifting from the home program you can Message me in the comments or you can 

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Also, You can Watch a Video version of my interview with Karen Vi over on the Total Body Training YouTube Channel. Here is the link to that video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW13hPRw5CU

*TIME STAMPS* 

2:05 Karen Villarreal Social Media Origin Story and modeling pics 

4:50 Glow Clothing Companies origin Story 

 6:30 Glows Mission Statement  

7:10 Size inclusivity In Clothing 

 16:40 Her workout routine  

17:10 Unleash Her 2019 

24:41 Karens Vi Tips for destressing   

In this episode of the Total Body Training podcast, I got the opportunity to interview Karen Vi a.k.a.  Laren Villarreal. Karen Vi and I got the opportunity to discuss her rise to fame as an Instagram model and also discuss her company Glow or Glow Collective.  This interview with Karen Villareal was a lot of fun and I think there is a lot you can learn about starting your own clothing line as well as becoming a social media start. Before I go and I want to make sure to share all of the links that we mentioned in the interview. So, here are all of the links that Karen Villarreal and I discuss in this interview.  

Show Notes:

 1. Connect with Karen Villarreal on social media: 

Karen Vi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karen_vi/?hl=en  

Karens Vi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQO9zzl1q7oGtW-3L2BZuSg  

Karen Vi Clothing Company Glow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shop_glow_/  

Karen Vi Clothing Company Glow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glowcltn 

 Karen Vi Clothing Company Glow Website: https://www.glowcltn.com/   

2. Connect With Jean Carlos Gonzalez on Social Media Here 

 Jean Carlos Gonzalez Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/jeancarlosgonzaleztbt/  

Jean Carlos Gonzalez facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jean.c.gonzalez.92?ref=bookmarks   

3. Connect with Total Body Training Total Body Training YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4bACQ5TQPsjU9Z17du1FA?view_as=subscriber  

Total Body Training Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalbodytraining/  

Total Body Training Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totalbodytraining.web/  

*About the Interview with Karen VI* As I was saying, Karen Vi and I had a really great conversation about how she became the model we all know and love. We also discuss her transformation into an entrepreneur as the owner of Glow clothing. 

Apr 27, 202032:40
What Happened to The Total Body Training Podcast

What Happened to The Total Body Training Podcast

What Happened to The Total Body Training Podcast

I started making the @tTotal Body Training video podcast in 2018. In less than a year I was able to produce per 100 episodes of the podcast. I was loving everything minute of the process. I also started the Total Body Training vlog and our FREE home workout series. Then something happened. I slowed down the production of all of my content. This was partly due to some bad advice I got but It was also because I suddenly found myself getting to busy to keep up with my content creation schedule. IN 2019 I became an actor and I got an agent. Suddenly, I started driving to auditions in Austin, which Is an hour away and then coming back to San Antonio to teach classes at my studio Total Body Training. I was just way to busy to take on the added responsibility of recording the podcast and making all of the content I was making. However, I just recorded over 30 pieces of content which include free home workouts and multiple episodes of the podcast so I'm back baby! Anyways, this episode of the podcast is about my journey over the last several months and how why I'm back on here making videos and podcasts for you all!

Apr 23, 202012:54
Price Gouging Weightlifting Equipment

Price Gouging Weightlifting Equipment

Price Gouging Weightlifting Equipment 

About 3 weeks ago I decided to go online to purchase some small barbells and dumbbells for my clients. I quickly realized that workout equipment was in short supply. The reason that equipment was and is in short supply is because of the quarantine. It appears that the moment we all got quarantined people went out and purchased weightlifting equipment they could use from home. I love the fact that people I decided to take their health into consideration and fully support everyone buying what they need to stay in shape during the quarantine. What I am not a fan of is those people who decided to go out and purchased brand new equipment and then resell it on the Facebook market place for more than 2x the original cost. If you go on the Facebook market place right now (4/21/2020) you'll see that majority of weightlifting equipment is well above the original market value. People are selling a pair of 10Lbs. dumbbells for $40.00. I have seen multiple people selling a Bowflex adjustable dumbbells and power blocks for over $1000.00. This is ridiculous. I know that some of you are thinking you can just go to Academy Sports + Outdoors (2643 NW Loop 410, San Antonio) Website and purchase equipment there but the majority of the weightlifting equipment is gone. In fact, if you go to websites of all the major weightlifting equipment retailers you will see that most of the equipment is gone. So, in this episode of the podcast, I rant about this topic and I also give some suggestions for what to do if you need to work out but don't have workout equipment.

Apr 21, 202011:60
4 Ways to Workout from Home

4 Ways to Workout from Home

Hey people, I'm sorry but I had to take a break from writing and producing this podcast. However, I am back with 5 new episodes and I plan on staying on track with this for the foreseeable future. I will also be releasing an episode that explains where I went and why I stopped making the episode. However, in the meantime, this episode is about working out from home.

Why am I talking about working out from home? Well, it's currently 4/20/2020 and we are in the middle of the coronavirus epidemic.  We have been asked to quarantine ourselves so that we can flatten the curve and stay safe. I am all for flattening the curve and I think it's important for us to stay home. In the meantime though, I think a lot of people are feeling frustrated about the fact that they cant go to the gym anymore. I, of course, had to close Total Body Training and I'm not sure when we will be reopening our doors. However, in the meantime, I want to share with you three ways that I think you could stay on track with working out from home.  I hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast! 

Apr 20, 202017:09
New Years Resolutions in Baby Steps

New Years Resolutions in Baby Steps

New Years Resolution in Baby Steps 

If you have a new year's resolution its because you've probably struggled to stay on track with something in your life. I would say that the most common new year's resolution is to get in better shape. Getting in shape is no easy task and I think many people overwhelm themselves by trying to change all of there unhealthy habits at once. In this episode of the podcast, I explain how important it is to break your resolution up into small baby steps. pursuing your goal in baby steps will help increase your chance for success I hope you enjoy! 

Jan 03, 202007:58
3 Common New Years Resolution Mistakes

3 Common New Years Resolution Mistakes

In this episode of the podcast I share 3 common mistakes people make when trying to create a New Years Resolution. 

Jan 02, 202009:41
10 New Year Resolution Ideas | Fitness Goals 2020

10 New Year Resolution Ideas | Fitness Goals 2020

Happy New Year!  In this episode of the Video Podcast, I'm going to talk about New Year Resolutions. The goal of the episode is to talk about how to improve your health and wellness. In this episode, I won't be talking about weight loss. There are two reasons why I'm not going to talk about weight loss here. First,  I already have other videos that discuss this topic and I will be releasing more weight loss related Second, I think people should also realize that there is more to health and wellness than just losing weight. Excising is important for your overall physical and mental well being. Taking care of your mind is also crucial to your success as a human. So, I want to offer you other potential New Year resolution that has less to do with the scale. Anyways, I hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast!

Jan 01, 202019:34
I use to Hate Working out!
Dec 13, 201908:55
Should I Workout when I'm Sick?
Dec 12, 201905:29
The Holidays Didn't Ruin Your diet
Dec 11, 201907:54
What Is Casein Protein Made Of ?

What Is Casein Protein Made Of ?

What is Casein Protein Made Of ?
I've always wondered the follow, What Is Casein Protein Made of? and How is Casein Protein different than Whey Protein. So, In this Episode, we will discuss this topic! Casein protein is a derivative of milk. When you take milk and curdle it you get a variety of different substances two of which are whey protein and casein The way that casein gets made essentially is that you remove the fats the carbs and whey and you get casein.
So, what are the benefits of taking Casein protein? Casin is a slow absorbing or slow digesting protein. The reason why it's slow digesting is that when casein comes in a contact with water where your stomach acid it coagulates and becomes very thick. In fact, a lot of people take the casein and make it into something called casein pudding which is actually really tasty if you like supplements lol:)

Now, because the casein coagulates it takes longer for your body to process it. So, casein takes longer for your body to digest. It's simply stays in your body for a long longer than whey protein. We're talking like up to six or seven hours sometimes. How is this beneficial? Most bodybuilders like to take casein An hour to half an hour before they go to bed. The thinking here is pretty simple. And it makes a lot of sense when you think about what happens when you go to sleep. When you go to sleep your body starts the process of breaking muscle tissue down. This is called becoming catabolic. If you're looking to put on muscle you want to feed your body so that you can grow muscles more effectively. One good way to do this is to feed yourself while you're sleeping. And you obviously can't exactly get up multiple times throughout the night to eat. So, when you take casein what happens is The casein continues to get processed by your stomach while you sleep so it's as if you're feeding it while you're also recovering at night. This will help your body go anabolic which means that your body will be building muscle rather than breaking it down. So, the best time to take casein is at night. No, I just want to mention that you don't absolutely have to take any kinds of supplements.
You don't need casein and you certainly don't need whey or any other kinds of supplements unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Nelson's mentioned that you should never take a supplement when you're diet isn't right. Meaning, if you're eating pizza and cookies for all of your meals and you're not really eating correctly for the body that you want or for the kind of fitness that you're trying to improve it then it doesn't really make a difference if you take that protein shake or not. It's kind of like you're putting the cart before the horse.

First, get your diet dialed in and second make sure that you've got a solid workout plan that's working for you. Then and only then should you even begin to consider taking a supplement. And even when the truth is that you don't absolutely need it. Supplements can be really expensive and You can always just eat some good quality protein. Your body doesn't exactly process it the same way but it works just fine. Heck, people have been eating protein not from a protein bin for centuries eons really I'm sure we'll be fine without it. But if you are looking to spend a little extra money and you like the convenience factor of eating for taking protein supplements then I would recommend going with ascent protein. Their Products are clean and they are third-party tested. meaning you're going to get exactly what you pay for with those products. There's no hidden ingredients or BS that you have to worry about when you're going with ascent protein.

Ascent Protein
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Jun 27, 201909:39
What is Whey Protein Concentrate Made Of ?

What is Whey Protein Concentrate Made Of ?

What is Whey Protein ? What Is Whey Protein Concentrate Made Of?

Let's begin. So whey protein specifically is considered a fast absorbing or fast suggesting protein. And so the benefit of having something that's fast adjusting. Right. Like Whey protein is that when you workout during the process of working out your body starts to break down muscle tissue and then it's going to repair and rebuild. And what we want to do is make sure that the repair process goes more smoothly and that our body builds more than it breaks down. And in that, it repairs and builds muscle effectively. the best way to do that is by feeding your body as soon as possible after a workout or some people even suggest during your workouts with protein. Now the easiest and best source of protein to take in when you're working out or after your workout is a whey protein concentrate or Whey Protein Isolate. Now. here's the distinct difference between whey protein concentrate and Whey Protein Isolate first whey protein concentrate is the basic form of whey protein.  

So it's the most simple form that's taken from the derivative milk. It's got lactose some carbs and some fat and lots of protein that is very easily digestible. When we get into Protein Isolate what we do is we're actually deriving the whey protein concentrate. We're taking out from the whey protein concentrate most of the fats and the carbs and we're sure as heck taking out the lactose. So the benefit what people will debate is which one is better. Now in my book and most people will tell you that it doesn't really make that big of difference. The only people who really worry about this are people who are really really hot and bothered or crazy about supplements and nutrition timing and things like that. However, both of them work just fine. My personal recommendation is that if you want to take whey protein but let's say you have a mild allergy to something like. protein nut not protein but lactose products. So things like milk or cheeses things like that if any of those things make your tummy sick then the best option for you if you're wanting to do a whey based protein and animal protein is to take that whey protein and have an isolate version of that protein. So that is because it's lactose free or it's next to no lactose so it should not affect your stomach the same way that drinking a glass of milk would or drinking some ice cream or whatever it is that makes your stomach feel.

 So, you can still get the benefits of whey protein when you take that Whey Protein Isolate whey protein isolates typically cost a little bit more than whey protein concentrate which is exactly why I take away protein concentrate. But do we actually need protein in order to. grow and develop and build up our bodies. The answer is No. You can get protein and lots of other sources. Y The reason why you would want to take that protein shake is to simplify your life or to get that protein into your system quicker. A lot of times when you work out the moment that you're done you're not really hungry and you don't really feel like eating. So a good thing to do is to just throw down a protein shake because it's easily digestible. It doesn't fill up your stomach the same way that like a plate of chicken breast and broccoli and all these things would make your stomach feel directly after a workout.

Anyways, just watch the video where I take a deeper dive with this topic. 

Jun 25, 201912:29
Patience and Your Fitness Goals

Patience and Your Fitness Goals

Patience and Your Fitness Goals

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Patience and Your Fitness Goals



I hear it all the time, I’m not losing weight/toning up the way I want to Jean! I’m here to tell you that patience is key to a successful fitness goal. If you are realistic about your goals, then you can achieve it! Here are my tips:

1. Set realistic, clear goals. Set a larger goal with a smaller achievable stepping stones to reach this larger goal!

2. Are you on the right plan? This is a common mistake people make, they don’t find someone to help them make a customized meal plan or work out plan. This is where a trainer or nutritionist can help you reach your long-term goals.

3. Practice patience. Are you generally an impatient person? Then you may transfer that to your fitness goals, then my suggestion is to do the self-work and find little ways to be patient.

Practicing patience will help every aspect of your life! Don’t believe me? Come try a free class with us and check out how patience will go a long way in your life!



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Jun 10, 201909:12
Am I too Old To Workout

Am I too Old To Workout

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Am I Too Old to Work Out?

Today we are talking about age. I get this question all the time, “Am I too old to work out?” Nope! If you are a alive and kicking you will need to practice some sort of movement. The reason I’m bringing this up is I often get this excuse, but I’m here to tell you age is just a number!

Overtime, lack of movement you may feel like your aging or getting old, but you don’t realize that good physical health will help combat feeling old. You might be too old to try out for the NFL, or join the Army, but there are people in their 70’s and 80’s who run marathons. You might not be as flexible as you once were, but it’s more important as you get older that you take care of yourself.

As we age, hormonally we start to change. The act of going for a walk, eating right, and strength training will help you feel physically and mentally younger. There’s a bunch of science that proves working out will help keep you mentally younger and feel younger.

You’re not to old to work out! Just try to get more movement and take care of your health at any age.

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May 30, 201907:34
What Is a Crash Diet
May 24, 201909:34
Please Just Try
May 20, 201902:46
Do I need To Take Supplements in order to get in shape

Do I need To Take Supplements in order to get in shape

Do I Need to Take Supplements?

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Do I Need To Take Supplements?

What’s up people, I’m here to talk about why you probably/maybe don’t need supplements. First, I want to clarify supplements. Most supplements that are on the market today aren’t really affective, there is only a handful of supplements that actually work. There are only 3 types of supplements with science backed studies: caffeine, whey/casein protein, and creatine. What you actually need to be doing with body composition and health is really achieved through your diet.

Now, you might not need that vitamin B, D or any other supplement. If you’re eating a good diet, you may be getting all the nutrients you need from your food. But if you aren’t eating correctly, you will want to talk to your doctor about blood work to see what vitamins you may need to take.

Listen to my personal experience with vitamins and how they may not be for you!

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May 06, 201910:29
Fitness Goals That Don't Involve Weight loss

Fitness Goals That Don't Involve Weight loss

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If you’re trying to lose weight, tone up, or get muscle, everyone has an aesthetic goal they are working towards. But what if your goal doesn’t involve weight loss? I’m here to discuss 4 fitness goals that don’t involve weight loss.

1. Run a 5k/10k/Half-Marathon. There are a bunch of fun and cool runs to join. 5k’s are super fun and challenge yourself to train for the event. I promise the events themselves are fun and exciting to join in. You won’t regret the experience and you can but it on your bucket list!

2. Train in a different manner. If you are doing body building workouts, then go and try something different. Maybe cycling, maybe it’s hiking, dancing, or something that’s completely different than what you normally drawn to. Try this for 2-3 months to see if you actually enjoy these activities!

3. Strength training personal records. Now, I haven’t competed in weight lifting, but it was empowering to test my one rep maximum. This is great motivation to set lifting goals and build up to your goals.

4. Learning a cool move. Meg Squats made this suggestion on her channel, thanks Meg! Pick a cool move you’ve always wanted to do and work towards that goal! Learning a cool move will make you’re fitness journey more fun!

These are some fantastic ways to challenge yourself to work out and get in shape that have nothing to do with aesthetic goals. The aesthetics will come later if you are training for something you really want! These are awesome ways to make you’re experience much more fun!

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May 02, 201910:26
How To Take Baby Steps With Your Fitness Goals
Apr 29, 201908:48
How Much Should You Eat While Your Pregnant
Mar 27, 201908:40
Dear, Moms Please Take Care of Yourselves
Mar 26, 201908:36
My Boyfriend Doesn't Want Me To Workout

My Boyfriend Doesn't Want Me To Workout

Try A Free Class at Total Body Training: http://totalbodytrainingtx.com/sign-up-group-training-classes-san-antonio/ . What do you do when your boyfriend doesn’t want you to work out? Yes, this still happens! I’m here to share my knowledge about what I’ve experienced and what I’ve coached my clients about. This is mostly for women, but I’ve struggled with this before! Here are my tips of survival if this happens. 1. Don’t sacrifice your physical or mental health. Working out helps people feel good and destress. Do not drop those things for a relationship. Maybe you realize you need to start working out to take care of yourself, then start doing it! 2. Communicate. Get to the root of the problem, why is it that your partner doesn’t want to you to work out? If you’ve been in a long-term relationship, things change and your togetherness changes. My observation is if someone is asking you not to go work out, maybe they’re craving more quality time together. Try to find out why the insecurity exists. What do you do if the person doesn’t stop being insecure? I would try to communicate again or seek professional help. What if they are emotionally abusive? Are they trying to isolating you, taking your power away, controlling your life? That person may be very manipulative and I suggest seeing a therapist or taking a good look at is it worth staying? These are just some of my tips for surviving partners who don’t want you to work out. Come check out Total Body Training & my group of amazing athletes who will help you feel empowered. Try, a Free Class http://totalbodytrainingtx.com/sign-up-group-training-classes-san-antonio/
Mar 25, 201912:41
How Working Out Empowers Women

How Working Out Empowers Women

How Working Out Empowers Women. Watch the video to learn more. Try, a Free Class http://totalbodytrainingtx.com/sign-up-group-training-classes-san-antonio/ Guys! If you are listening to my Podcast, this is relevant to you too! The messages shared here will help you too! First all, I’m not a woman, but I hear things a lot from the women I train and listen to a lot of women in the fitness circle. The more you push yourself in the gym, the more physically and mentally strong you become. Mental strength means pushing yourself beyond what you thought you were capable of. Through the process of lifting heavier, you end up growing and developing. These are just a few thoughts of how working out will empower women & help you improve your life. Join me at Total Body Training for one class… I promise this will change your life. Come meet my empowering female athletes and join our tribe. Try, a Free Class http://totalbodytrainingtx.com/sign-up-group-training-classes-san-antonio/
Mar 18, 201911:33
My Favorite Failure

My Favorite Failure

Today I’m going to get vulnerable & discuss my favorite failure. There is something to taking the most terrible moments in your life and learning from them. The biggest, favorite failure started when I was making music with a band. This is embarrassing, pushed me forward, and change my priorities. I was a starting a band and we had a big gig, press was there, the room was filled and something happened. My band mate was not 100% during the performance and I’m livid about how this is playing out. Our music is so sloppy at this time, we cleared the room except the people who will support me no matter what. I learned a lot from this experience. What I did well was getting in touch with people and contacting people to come to our shows. I needed to make sure I had a solid product to put out in the world and I should not have contacted other artists or the reporter just yet. We weren’t completely ready to perform that day. I also suffered from self-sabotaging behavior, I knew I could not drink or party as much anymore. Being in the band, in essence, was what pushed me forward in my life. It was this moment that I knew I had to move and start over. Fast-forward to today, I’m now a successful gym owner and content creator. I became healthier and a version of myself I strive for and every day I grow and learn from my mistakes.
Mar 14, 201921:33