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Victory With Vatche

by Vatche Shakarian

Welcome To The Victory With Vatche Podcast! This podcast was started because I want to make sure that every single person out there never feels alone on their weight loss journey. Losing weight is difficult. You don't have to go in alone! In this podcast, there will be many topics and questions covered that will help guide you.Let Vatche (the dude writing this) lead you to Victory with his experiences and knowledge on losing weight in a sustainable approach.

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Episodes

  1. #73 - Your Environment and Upholding Boundaries

    In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, Vatche talks about the importance of your environment and upholding your boundaries on your weight loss journey, When it comes to weight loss, people in your life aren't going to understand why you are prioritizing your health and wellness. Your...

  2. #72 - Keep It Simple, It’s A Lifelong Journey, Be Kind

    in this episode, i talk about a few different things. mainly how to build your fat loss meals, taking action, and being kind. i always appreciate you listening to me ramble !

  3. #71 - New Year’s Resolutions, 2025 Goals, Believing In Yourself

    in this episode of the victory with vatche podcast, we talk about 1. New Year’s resolutions for weight loss and health. 2. Manifesting your 2025 goals. 3. You can absolutely achieve your goals!!! Happy New Year! Thanks so much for listening. You are loved and appreciated. Let’s crush these 2025...

  4. #70 - Life Update, Doing Things Scared, Getting Uncomfortable

    in this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, Vatche (me, hi, what’s up) talks about moving back to san diego, california after living in lincoln, nebraska for 3.5 years. we talk about doing things scared. showing up even when you get uncomfortable. and how life is really a long journey....

  5. #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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  6. #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...

  7. #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...

  8. #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...

  9. #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…

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  10. #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...

  11. #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. 1 on…

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  12. #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 Instagram - instagram.com/vatcheshakarian Legion Supplements (Protein...

  13. #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.

  14. #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. 1 on 1 nutrition coaching -...

  15. #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...

  16. #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…

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  17. #57 - Should You Use The Scale? Don't Make These Mistakes When Using The Scale!

    In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about using the scale, how to interpret the data, and why you should be using other metrics along with it to view your fat loss progress. I hope you enjoy! 1 on 1 nutrition coaching - girskyfitness.com/conquer90 Instagram -...

  18. #56 - Big Mistakes I Made On My Fat Loss Journey and How You Can Learn From Them

    In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about mistakes I made on my fat loss journey when I first started out with fitness. 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...

  19. #55 - 6 Things That Are NORMAL On Your Fat Loss Journey

    In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about 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...

  20. #54 - How To Handle Your Fat Loss Efforts During Holidays / Going Out Of Town

    With the Easter holiday right around the corner, I thought it'd be a good time to talk about some ways to approach it. There really is no wrong or right way of approaching a holiday feast, going out of town, etc. It just depends on what you want to get out of it. Listen to the episode to learn…

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  21. #53 - Weight Loss Plateaus, How To Sustainably Lose Weight AND Keep It Off

    In this episode of the Victory With Vatche Podcast, I talk about weight loss plateaus, and also how to lose the weight and keep it off. If you are doing an unrealistic, unsustainable plan... you shouldn't expect to keep the weight off. If you are tired of being 'on' or 'off' a diet... you need to...

  22. #52 - Do You Know How MUCH You’re Eating?

    In this episode of the podcast, I talk about why it’s so important to track your food and how it can help you see the results you deserve

  23. #51 - My Staple, Go-To Meals and Snacks for Fat Loss!

    In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about my staple meals and snacks I enjoy when I am trying to lose body fat. To be frank, I enjoy similar meals year-round, but I just reduce my overall portions and reduce my snacking. I like enjoying bigger meals when I am trying to lose...

  24. #50 - How To Lose Weight With A Desk Job / Sedentary Job

    In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about some tips on how you can lose weight while working a desk job or an office job. It's going to be slightly tougher since you are not naturally getting steps in, but it's totally possible!

  25. #49 - Why You Should Track Your Food, Especially If You are Not Seeing Progress

    In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about the importance of tracking your food intake and what you can learn from it. Also, if you are someone who is NOT seeing results with their weight loss, it can be a great idea to track your food so you know how much / what you are...

  26. #48 - Why You CAN'T Rely On Motivation with Fitness

    In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about why you shouldn't rely on motivation for fitness and leading a healthy lifestyle. A lot of people wait for motivation to come sweep them off their feet, but it never comes. And if you wait too long, you're not going to reach your...

  27. #47 - 5 Things Holding You Back On Your Fat Loss Journey

    In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about 5 things holding you back from seeing results on your fat loss journey. If you are trying to lose weight and see results, you're probably doing these things that you need to avoid!

  28. #46 - Simple Tips On How To Handle Your Hunger. Are You Struggling With Hunger? Try These Tips!

    In this episode if the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about tips on how to control your hunger, especially when you are trying to lose weight. If you are someone who can't seem to get satisfied/full, this episode is for you. Hunger is one of the biggest obstacles for us when we are trying to...

  29. #45 - Is Eating At Night Slowing Down Your Weight Loss Progress? Why You Should Improve Your Sleep

    In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about the importance of getting quality sleep. I also answer and debunk the myth of "you shouldn't eat late at night because you'll store fat" It's not true. You can eat at night and still see results. I also give out some tips on what...

  30. #44 - There Are No Magical Fat Burning Foods Out There

    In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about how you shouldn't ban certain foods if your goal is weight loss. You might have heard people say they lost a lot of weight when they cut out bread, but it wasn't the bread itself.

  31. #43 - Lifting Weights Is NOT Going To Make You 'Bulky'. Why You Should Lift Weights

    In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about why you should lift weights and why it's normal to be intimidated by it. Lifting weights has so many benefits and I want you to reap those benefits, but if you are just doing cardio, you are not going to see the results you want :)

  32. #42 - Want To Lose Weight AND Keep It Off? Focus On HEALTHY HABITS!

    In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about how to lose weight AND keep it off (which doesn't come from being super restrictive and saying goodbye to everything fun) Fitness doesn't mean eating celery sticks all day and working out 7 days a week. You can find a balance. A...

  33. #41 - Make Sure Your Fitness Plan Is SUSTAINABLE!

    In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about making sure your fitness plan is sustainable. Also, I talk about why fitness and healthy living should not be something that is bland, boring, and restrictive. If you are struggling with the all or nothing mindset, this episode will...

  34. #40 - How I Got Into Fitness, Why I Decided To Make A Change - Story Time With Vatche

    In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about how I got into fitness, why I decided to make a change, and what it was like growing up as little Vatche. More of a personal podcast, not as much educational, but I thought you guys would want to know more about me ! 🙂

  35. #39 - Breaking Free From The 'All Or Nothing' Mindset. A Conversation with Hayley

    In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I'm joined by our former coaching client Hayley who was and is an absolute rockstar. She came into the program with an all or nothing mindset and she wanted to find balance with her fitness. Hayley absolutely crushed it and she put in the work....

  36. #38 - Why You Should Stop Labeling Foods as 'Good' or 'Bad'

    In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about why you shouldn't be labeling foods as good or bad. This can cause an unhealthy relationship with food, and if you are looking to lose weight AND keep it off in the long run... you want to make sure your relationship with food is at…

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  37. #37 - How To Get More Protein Into Your Diet, Why Protein Is So Important For Fat Loss

    In this episode of the Victory With Vatche Podcast, I talk about how I prepare protein for the week and I give some tips on how you can do the same. Protein is one of the most important things to eat when you are trying to lose fat because it helps keep you full. And when you are trying to lose...

  38. #36 - Exercising A Lot But Not Losing Weight? Why Exercise Is Not The Main Driver Of Fat Loss

    In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about why exercise is not the most important factor for fat loss and how you should be putting more emphasis in different categories. If you find yourself struggling because you are exercising but not seeing the results you want, this...

  39. #35 - So What If This Takes You More Time? It's a lifelong journey, not a sprint!

    In this episode of the Victory With Vatche podcast, I talk about how you should view this fitness journey as a lifelong one instead of something you pick up for a few weeks and then drop. Someone asked me if I was worried about going back to 'close to 300 lbs' Vatche... and I share my response to...

  40. #34 - Why You Crave More Food At Night and How To Minimize It

    In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I go over WHY you are struggling with eating more at night and give some tips on how to prevent 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…

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  41. #33 - Making Small Changes Is The Way To Go With Fitness

    In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, I talk about making small changes for fitness. So many times, we think of fitness as something that is restrictive, miserable, and daunting. But fortunately, it doesn't have to be like that. This fitness stuff can be simple, but that doesn't…

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  42. #32 - The Scale Went Up A Few Lbs Overnight!

    In this episode, your boy Vatche talks about weight fluctuation and gaining multiple pounds overnight. And why it's totally normal for it to happen, especially after a weekend or a night of eating more.

  43. #31 - Why You Should Be Eating More Protein

    In this episode, Coach Vatche goes over how to eat more protein, why you should eat more protein, and the importance of protein. If you are struggling to eat enough protein, you definitely need to check this one out!

  44. #30 - Make Sure Your Fitness Plan Is Sustainable!

    If you are on a mission to become healthier, it's important to pick a routine that is REALISTIC and 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.…

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  45. #29 - Tips On How To Stay On Track With Your Nutrition During The Weekend

    In this episode, I talk about some practical and useful tips on how to stay on track during the weekend with your eating. 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...

  46. #28 - What To Do After Overeating

    In this episode of the Victory with Vatche podcast, Coach Vatche goes over the steps you should take 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.

  47. #28 - Carbs Are Not The Enemy!

    You can eat carbs and be healthy. You can eat carbs and still lose weight. I know it's been ingrained in you for years that you can't eat carbohydrates and lose weight at the same time...but you can! Just like any food out there, you should be mindful of your portion sizes. Too much of any food…

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  48. #27 - Something Is Better Than Nothing, Flexibility and Moderation with Your Diet

    This episode was all over the place, kinda. 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.

  49. #26 - There Is No Finish Line With Fitness (short episode)

    A lot of things have end dates and deadlines. 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...

  50. #25 - You Can't Outrun A Poor Diet (short episode)

    If you are seeking results with fat loss, or with muscle gain... you won't get there from solely relying on exercise and activity. 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…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome To The Victory With Vatche Podcast! This podcast was started because I want to make sure that every single person out there never feels alone on their weight loss journey. Losing weight is difficult. You don't have to go in alone! In this podcast, there will be many topics and questions covered that will help guide you.Let Vatche (the dude writing this) lead you to Victory with his experiences and knowledge on losing weight in a sustainable approach.

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Welcome To The Victory With Vatche Podcast! This podcast was started because I want to make sure that every single person out there never feels alone on their weight loss journey. Losing weight is difficult. You don't have to go in alone! In this podcast, there will be many topics and questions...

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