Ep. 357 Q&A - Stop Saying “I’ll Start After the Holidays,” Clear Protein vs Whey, Home Gym Must-Haves, and Why Your Machines Aren’t Equal – The Coaches Roundtable

SummaryChase and Chris are back for another Coaches Roundtable Q&A—and they’re calling out the biggest lie we tell ourselves this time of year: “I’ll start after the holidays.” If you’ve ever hit pause in November and hoped to restart in January, this episode is your wake-up call. The guys also break down machine workouts vs. Smith machine, clear protein vs. whey, and what gear to prioritize when building your home gym. Plus, they call out sneaky marketing tricks from popular meal brands and protein companies.Get ready for some tough love, practical tips, and a few hilarious moments (including a story about blended chicken shakes 🤢).Chapters(00:00) Why the “Holiday Mode” Mindset Is Holding You Back(02:14) The Real Identity Problem Behind “I’m Too Busy”(06:13) Morning Phone Habits, Dopamine Detoxing, and Focus Tips(13:34) Q1: Smith Machine vs. Machines – Are They the Same?(19:05) Q2: Are Prepackaged Meals Like Factor Worth It?(22:25) Protein Drinks at Starbucks & the Marketing Hype Behind “High Protein”(25:18) Q3: Building Your Home Gym – Where to Start & What to Skip(29:06) Q4: Clear Protein vs. Traditional Whey – What’s the Difference?(30:50) The Chicken Shake Story You’ll Wish You Never Heard(32:22) Final Thoughts + How to Know If You're Actually HungrySUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS to be answered on the show:https://forms.gle/B6bpTBDYnDcbUkeD7How to Connect with Us:Chase’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/Chris’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fitness2021/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665770984678334/Interested in 1:1 Coaching: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/1on1-coachingJoin The Fit Fam Collective: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/fit-fam-collective