The C3Method Podcast

2314 – Which is More Important - Nutrition, Training, or Supplements

When you have a goal you want to reach, what do you address first?  Nutrition, training, or supplementation?  The most common answer is "nutrition" but for some people that may not be the correct answer!  Listen to today's podcast to learn more!

2313 - Should You Use Body Weight to Track Progress?

In today's podcast I explain when and why I use body weight as a marker of progress for various client examples with the intent to teach you when and why, and if, you should use body weight to track your progress!

2312 - Katie Jones - Hybrid Athlete - Nutrition & Training for Both Endurance & Strength

10+ marathons, multiple powerlifting competitions, and recently Katie finished her second Olympic Ironman!!!  What can't she do?!!!  In today's podcast we discuss how she balances her nutrition, training, and lifestyle to excel in both endurance AND strength sports!

2311 - Contest Prep - Crash Early

How aggressive should you start a contest prep?  In today's podcast we discuss 5 reasons why it's best to start a contest prep MORE aggressive and how that can lead to better results with less stress!

2310 - Random Question Podcast - Week of August 18 2025

Are carbs necessary pre- & post-training if you train first thing in the day, or at the very end of the day?  Can I eat white rice instead of brown rice?  How should I structure muscle building workouts for upper / lower splits?  How can I increase client referrals?  We cover these questions and more in today's podcast!

2309 - Importance of Protein Percentage for Fat Loss

Are you eating enough protein to lose body fat?  In fat loss diets (and all diets) having the right amount of protein is actually necessary to promote fat loss!  To learn why, and to ensure you're eating enough, listen to today's podcast!

2308 - Using Protein to Manage Hunger

If you struggle with hunger while dieting, modulating your daily protein intake can help!  We explain how, and how much, in today's podcast!!!

2307 – Random Question Podcast – Week of 8-11-25

How consistent do you need to be to see progress?  Should you wear a lifting belt?  How do you manage strength loss when dieting?  Is feeling "skinny fat" during a diet to be expected?  How can you prioritize your nutrition as a personal trainer?  We cover these questions and more in today's podcast!

2306 - Caloric Consistency vs Average

Are you tracking calories but not seeing the results you expected?  Today's podcast may help explain why!  In today's podcast we discuss the difference and resulting impact of tracking calorie consistency vs calorie averages

2305 – Things I Do But Wouldn't Recommend

In today's podcast I discuss two approaches to nutrition and training that I use but why I don't recommend them to clients!

2304 – Random Question Podcast – Week of 8-4-25

Which is better, to eat early or delay your first meal?  Should you predetermine your carb and fat intake for the day?  Which intensity techniques are best?  What extra service offerings are best for personal training businesses?  We cover these questions and more in today's podcast!

2303 - Post-Diet Weight Control

Have you finished your diet but you're struggling to sustain your new body weight?  If so, today's podcast can help!  I explain how to manage nutrition, supplements, and exercise to sustain the weight that was lost!

2302 - Convenience vs Enjoyment

When selecting the right foods to reach your goal... should you choose what's convenient or what you actually enjoy?  We answer that question in today's podcast!

2301 - Random Question Podcast - Week of July 28 2025

Today's podcast features questions asked by YOU, the listener!!!  We cover why people struggle to lose body fat even if they don't overeat, weight training differences for strength vs endurance athletes, how to get motivated for workouts, and whether a trainer should focus on in-person vs virtual clients!  Super fun stuff!!!

2300 - Self-Deception

Are you struggling to reach a goal?  You're doing everything right but it just doesn't seem to be working?!  Well... maybe you're not doing as "right" as you think you are!!!  In today's podcast we discuss the prevalence and impact of self-deception and what we can do to raise our awareness and overcome our "blind spots".

2299 - Methods to Control Hunger

Do you struggle with hunger?  Especially late at night?  If so, today's podcast can help!  We discuss 3 methods you can use to better control hunger cravings!

2298 - Patreon Weekly Q&A - Week of July 21 2025

Today's podcast covers questions related to nutrition, training, and personal training business submitted by our patrons of our Patreon service!  If you'd like to submit questions of your own and/or have access to monthly training programs and nutrition education as explained in the podcast check out our patreon service at patreon.com/cthreemethod

2297 - What is the Best Training Volume for Muscle Growth?

Want to know how many working sets you should do per body part, per workout, per week?  In today's podcast we discuss what factors to consider when determining the best training volume!

2296 - Food Variety to Improve Diet Adherence

Is it better to eat the same thing consistently, or, to allow for a variety of food choices?  In today's podcast I discuss the pros and cons of food variety related to diet adherence and long-term success.

2295 - Patreon Weekly Q&A - July 14 2025

Today's podcast covers questions related to nutrition, training, and personal training business submitted by our patrons of our Patreon service!  If you'd like to submit questions of your own and/or have access to monthly training programs and nutrition education as explained in the podcast check out our patreon service at patreon.com/cthreemethod