Victory With Vatche
By Vatche Shakarian
Let Vatche (the dude writing this) lead you to Victory with his experiences and knowledge on losing weight in a sustainable approach.
Victory With VatcheAug 22, 2023
#69 - Clearing Your Plate, Unlearning Poor Habits, Lifestyle Changes
In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about clearing your plate, unlearning poor habits, and lifestyle changes.
It's not easy unlearning poor habits we learned as kids/teenagers/young adults.
but we're adults now and we need to focus on replacing them with healthier ones.
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#68 - There Is No "Best" Diet For Weight Loss And Here's Why
In this episode of the Victory With Vatche Podcast, I talk about the importance of following a nutrition approach you actually enjoy. and not following one just because your friend or colleague saw results with it. Because with every success story we see about low carb or keto or carnivore or weight watchers.... we don't see the millions of people struggling to sustain their results.
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#67 - Tips For Staying On Top Of Your Fat Loss Goals Over The Weekend
In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about how to navigate the weekend and how to stay on top of your goals.
The weekend is extremely tough for nutrition.
Your family and friends won't have the same goals as you. And that's okay. You are an adult and if you want to see progress, you need to put forward a conscious effort with your nutrition.
It is not your job to make other people happy by overeating. You don't have to stuff yourself every weekend to have a great weekend.
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#66 - The Most Common Mistakes You're Probably Making On Your Weight Loss Journey!
In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about the most common mistakes people make for weight loss (that you might be making too)
Weight loss does NOT have to be complicated. It's not easy, we know that. But it doesn't have to be super complicated. That's why we focus on a habit-based approach for weight loss.
If you do not change your lifestyle, you will have a very difficult time keeping the weight off long term. And I'm sure you want that for yourself.
Keeping the weight off is HARD. But want to know what makes it harder? Not changing your lifestyle and accepting that this is a lifestyle change!
Need more help with weight loss / relationship with food? My team and I would love to help you. There's nothing wrong with getting help with all of this.
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#65 - If You Aren't Being Honest With Yourself, You Will Feel Stuck Forever
In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about the importance of being honest with yourself. I also talk about the importance of healthy habits and why it's not ideal to do a complete 180 with your health overnight.
If your routine is not sustainable, your results aren't going to be sustainable.
Try going a bit slower this time around, yeah?
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#64 - Why You Can't Stick To Your Nutrition Plan For More Than A Few Weeks / Why You Need To Make Lifestyle Changes
In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about why you can't stick to your diet for more than a few weeks. (We've all been there before! It's hard to avoid those quick fixes)
I also talk about why you need to accept that this is a LIFESTYLE CHANGE! Especially if you want to keep the weight off for good. (And I'm sure you want that!)
I also touch on curating your social media feed so you aren't consuming a whole bunch of BS and misinformation! (It's running rampant nowadays in 2023)
If you enjoyed this podcast, if you can share it with someone - that would mean the world to me.
I am trying to help as many people as I can lead a healthy lifestyle and lose weight / improve their relationship with food!
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#63 - Cheat Meals, Why You Feel Like You Need Them, Putting Foods On A Pedestal
In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about cheat meals, why people think they need them, and why restrictive diets backfire.
If you enjoy this episode, the only thing I ask is to share it with 1 other person who might be struggling on their fat loss / nutrition journey.
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#62 - Tempted By Quick Fixes, How To Keep The Weight Off, Leading A Healthy Lifestyle
In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about being tempted by quick fixes, how to keep the weight off for good, and how to lead a healthy lifestyle!
1 on 1 nutrition coaching - girskyfitness.com/conquer90
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#61 - Making A Huge Lifestyle Change To Improve His Health - Mike's Story On Losing 60+ Lbs
In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk with my client Mike on how he lost 60 lbs during our time in the program. We talk about why he needed to make a change, what approaches didn't work in the past, and why he won't ever go back to his old lifestyle.
#60 - Conquering The 'All Or Nothing' Mindset - Client Interview with Teniola
In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I interview my 1on1 online coaching client Teni, and ask her about her transformation, how she conquered the all or nothing mindset, and she talks a bit more about our online coaching program, Conquer90.
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#59 - Why Your Relationship With Food Is Very Important - Haley Joins Me For A Chat
In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I am joined by a special guest, Haley (my girlfriendddd ♥️) and we talk about our fitness journeys, how our relationship with food has changed throughout the years, and why it's important to prioritize your relationship with food.
If you are struggling with your relationship with food, this episode sheds some light on the topic and will give you some tips as well.
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#58 Why You're NOT In A Calorie Deficit (How Sneaky Calories Can Add Up)
In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about the importance of being mindful of your calories for weight loss. I also talk about common reasons as to why you are NOT in a calorie deficit (even though you think you are )
If you are stuck in a weight loss plateau, this could be a great episode for you.
And as always, if you can share this podcast with 1 person who would benefit from it, I'd appreciate that a lot.
1 on 1 nutrition / fitness coaching - girskyfitness.com/conquer90
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#57 - Should You Use The Scale? Don't Make These Mistakes When Using The Scale!
I hope you enjoy!
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#56 - Big Mistakes I Made On My Fat Loss Journey and How You Can Learn From Them
I will always keep it real with yall. I made some big mistakes but I learned from them, and I am grateful to be able to help people make sure they don't make the same mistakes I did.
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#55 - 6 Things That Are NORMAL On Your Fat Loss Journey
When you are trying to lose fat, these things are most likely going to happen. They are very common and might get you discouraged, but it's all apart of the process.
There will be some drawbacks and sacrifices when it comes to staying in a consistent calorie deficit! But that's just how it goes. I hope this helped.
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Email for contact - vatche@girskyfitness.com
#54 - How To Handle Your Fat Loss Efforts During Holidays / Going Out Of Town
#53 - Weight Loss Plateaus, How To Sustainably Lose Weight AND Keep It Off
#52 - Do You Know How MUCH You’re Eating?
#51 - My Staple, Go-To Meals and Snacks for Fat Loss!
#50 - How To Lose Weight With A Desk Job / Sedentary Job
#49 - Why You Should Track Your Food, Especially If You are Not Seeing Progress
Tracking your food takes 10-15 minutes out of your day, but it helps take the guesswork out of your nutrition. If you understand how many calories you are eating, you can make adjustments and see results.
#48 - Why You CAN'T Rely On Motivation with Fitness
#47 - 5 Things Holding You Back On Your Fat Loss Journey
#46 - Simple Tips On How To Handle Your Hunger. Are You Struggling With Hunger? Try These Tips!
#45 - Is Eating At Night Slowing Down Your Weight Loss Progress? Why You Should Improve Your Sleep
#44 - There Are No Magical Fat Burning Foods Out There
#43 - Lifting Weights Is NOT Going To Make You 'Bulky'. Why You Should Lift Weights
#42 - Want To Lose Weight AND Keep It Off? Focus On HEALTHY HABITS!
Fitness doesn't mean eating celery sticks all day and working out 7 days a week.
You can find a balance. A middle ground.
If you want to lose weight AND keep it off, you need to accept that this is a lifestyle. But that doesn't mean you have to do a complete 180 overnight.
#41 - Make Sure Your Fitness Plan Is SUSTAINABLE!
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#40 - How I Got Into Fitness, Why I Decided To Make A Change - Story Time With Vatche
More of a personal podcast, not as much educational, but I thought you guys would want to know more about me ! 🙂
#39 - Breaking Free From The 'All Or Nothing' Mindset. A Conversation with Hayley
Hayley absolutely crushed it and she put in the work. She is a teacher with a busy schedule, and making time for her fitness made her feel much better, so she made it a priority.
I hope you guys enjoy this episode.
#38 - Why You Should Stop Labeling Foods as 'Good' or 'Bad'
If you are struggling with years or decades of yo yo dieting and trying different fad diets, it probably comes from being TOO RESTRICTIVE! If you are overly restrictive, no wonder you are bouncing from diet to diet.
#37 - How To Get More Protein Into Your Diet, Why Protein Is So Important For Fat Loss
If you are struggling with eating enough protein, this episode will definitely help you out. I go over my favorite protein sources and how to make them taste good.
#36 - Exercising A Lot But Not Losing Weight? Why Exercise Is Not The Main Driver Of Fat Loss
If you find yourself struggling because you are exercising but not seeing the results you want, this episode is for you.
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#35 - So What If This Takes You More Time? It's a lifelong journey, not a sprint!
Someone asked me if I was worried about going back to 'close to 300 lbs' Vatche... and I share my response to that in this episode.
I also talk about one of my favorite things to focus on in order to not only lose weight, but also keep it off.
#34 - Why You Crave More Food At Night and How To Minimize It
Eating at night (and eating more than you plan to) is not uncommon, so don't beat yourself up about it. This is something I used to struggle with a lotttt, but hopefully the tips in this episode can help you minimize it.
Eating at night is not inherently bad, but if you eat too many calories from it, it can stop you from seeing the progress you deserve to see.
#33 - Making Small Changes Is The Way To Go With Fitness
#32 - The Scale Went Up A Few Lbs Overnight!
#31 - Why You Should Be Eating More Protein
If you are struggling to eat enough protein, you definitely need to check this one out!
#30 - Make Sure Your Fitness Plan Is Sustainable!
I know it's not glamorous to say you should take the slower route, but it's really important that you remember this: there is no finish line! there is no race to fitness and fat loss. If it takes you a bit longer to reach your goals, who cares.
I want to make sure you not only lose weight but also keep it off! In order to do that, it comes down to creating healthy habits and eliminating poor ones. And that doesn't happen in a few weeks of cutting out carbs lol.
#29 - Tips On How To Stay On Track With Your Nutrition During The Weekend
The weekends are extremely difficult when it comes to your diet and nutrition, and that's usually when it gets thrown out the window (been there, done that lol)
But hopefully these simple and practical tips can help you get to where you want to be.
#28 - What To Do After Overeating
There are a lot of common mistakes people make after overeating, and I want to make sure you are not making the same mistakes I did when I first started out with fitness.
#28 - Carbs Are Not The Enemy!
Just like any food out there, you should be mindful of your portion sizes.
Too much of any food or nutrient is going to cause you to store body fat. That's from eating too many calories. That's not from a specific food.
#27 - Something Is Better Than Nothing, Flexibility and Moderation with Your Diet
But in this episode, we will talk about the importance of setting up realistic expectations, doing something is better than nothing, and how to practice moderation in your diet.
#26 - There Is No Finish Line With Fitness (short episode)
But with health and fitness, there is no finish line.
When you give yourself a finish line, and a strict deadline to reach your goals, you are going to be bummed out and disappointed when you don't reach them in a certain amount of time.
You shouldn't be viewing health and fitness as this thing that you pick up for a few weeks and then put it back in the closet to collect dust.
Health and fitness is a lifelong journey, and it's a lifestyle change.
When you view it like that, you are going to be more kind and forgiving to yourself going forward.
#25 - You Can't Outrun A Poor Diet (short episode)
If you want to start seeing results (losing fat, gaining muscle) then it is crucial that you have your diet and nutrition dialed in.
You can exercise all you want, but if you aren't mindful of how much you are eating, you are going to spin your wheels and not get anywhere!
#24 - How You Approach Fitness Is So Important (Ditch The All Or Nothing Mentality)
You do NOT have to be perfect when it comes to fitness.
You are a human being, you are going to slip up.
Stop setting so many unrealistic expectations.
Start small, and build upon it. You don't have to go from 0 to 100 overnight. That's how you get burned out and it makes you want to give up altogether.
#23 - Planning Ahead Will Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals
You plan ahead for celebrations, events, your kids' activities... so you definitely should be planning ahead for your health and fitness!
In this episode, Coach Vatche talks about the importance of planning ahead and some simple tips to implement for your week.
Fitness does NOT have to be complicated. It really just comes down to making a few adjustments and planning ahead (especially if you're busy)
#22 - How To Stick To Your Diet and Why You Aren't Losing Weight
If you are struggling with your weight loss, you are not alone. I was in your shoes!
In this episode, I will go over some tips on how to start seeing results on your weight loss journey. These tips are really simple but very effective when it comes to fat loss.
If you want to start dropping some pant sizes, you need to give this episode a listen!
PS: The only way you 'fail' your diet is if you give up ENTIRELY! So if you are showing up and putting in the effort, there is no way for you to fail.
I will go over some common mistakes and also go over mistakes I made on my weight loss journey so you can avoid them.
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#21 - Why The Scale Isn't The ONLY Sign Of Progress. 6 Different Signs Of Progress
Some weeks, the scale isn't going to budge. Some days, our weight is going to spike up and the scale is going to spit out a number you don't want to see.
It's easy to get caught up in the scale and be emotionally attached to it.
In this episode, Coach Vatche goes over 6 awesome signs of progress that are often overlooked when it comes to losing weight / fitness.
If you are on a weight loss journey and are frustrated because the scale is not cooperating with you, this episode will help you out a lot.
There are so many signs of progress that don't have to do with the scale.