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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 48 MIN

#194 Genetics, Expectations, and the Truth About Real Progress w/Zach Taylor

from Tom The Trainer's Fitness Over 40

In this episode, I sit down with coach Zach Taylor and we have a real, honest conversation about mindset, comparison, and running your own race, especially in today’s social-media-driven fitness world. We talk about how easy it is to get stuck comparing your body, your progress, or your career to others, and why that mindset can completely derail long-term results.We also dig into genetics, realistic expectations, nutrition, and why measuring progress goes way beyond the scale. If you’ve ever felt discouraged by what you see online, struggled with fat loss despite “doing everything right,” or needed a reminder to focus on your own lane and your own progress, this episode will hit home.Tune in and follow Zach on his socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachtaylorfitness?igsh=d2NqNGdmOGIxbWJtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.taylor.572886Have the best day ever! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I sit down with coach Zach Taylor and we have a real, honest conversation about mindset, comparison, and running your own race, especially in today’s social-media-driven fitness world. We talk about how easy it is to get stuck comparing your body, your progress, or your career to others, and why that mindset can completely derail long-term results.We also dig into genetics, realistic expectations, nutrition, and why measuring progress goes way beyond the scale. If you’ve ever felt discouraged by what you see online, struggled with fat loss despite “doing everything right,” or needed a reminder to focus on your own lane and your own progress, this episode will hit home.Tune in and follow Zach on his socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachtaylorfitness?igsh=d2NqNGdmOGIxbWJtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.taylor.572886Have the best day ever! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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