This week’s episode is a little different just us hanging out and catching up on our vacations, new training protocols, and finding peace in new areas.

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You’ll get access to all our trainings, resources, and a community of people who are chasing the same goals you are:

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Appreciate you guys listening every week and sticking with us through 1 year of podcasts!! Loved this journey with y'all

Nothing is more frustrating than putting in the work - cleaning up your diet, getting workouts in, doing everything right - and still not seeing the scale move.

In this episode, we break down 7 of the biggest reasons people struggle to lose weight and show you how to finally get the results your effort deserves.

And if you want more free tools, recipes, and support to make your journey easier, come join our free Skool community.

We’ve got over a thousand members, live trainings, and all the systems we use to help our clients build results that actually last:

👉 https://www.skool.com/fitness-mental-mastery-3445

You can also connect with us on socials:

Mackenzie:

Twitter: https://x.com/smithhmackenzie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithhmackenzie/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit_with_mackenzie/

Laurence:

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Appreciate you tuning in! And if this episode hit home, share it with someone who’s been putting in the work but not seeing results yet.

Most people think success comes from massive overhauls. But in reality it’s the small, simple habits that compound over time and completely transform your life.

In this episode, we break down our personal daily habits — the ones we've practiced for years that make the biggest difference in our energy, focus, and overall health.

We'll share exactly what we do, why we do it, and how you can take these same ideas and build them into your own routine.

The truth is: success isn’t built from what you do occasionally. It’s built from the little things you do daily — even when no one’s watching.

And if you want more free recipes, tools, and support to make your journey even easier, come join our free community. We’ve got the trainings, tools, and accountability to help you get results that last:

https://www.skool.com/fitness-mental-mastery-3445

You can also connect with us further on socials:

Mackenzie:

Twitter: https://x.com/smithhmackenzie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithhmackenzie/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit_with_mackenzie/

Laurence:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestlifedude/

Twitter: https://x.com/bestlifedude

Appreciate y'all!

Most parents say they'll die for their family....

But would you actually get healthy for them?

Here’s the truth: your kids don’t just listen to what you say, they model what you do.

Every meal you make, every workout you keep (or skip), every comment you make about your body or food - it’s shaping how they see health.

In this episode, we dive into practical ways to get your kids involved in the process so health isn’t just “your thing,” it becomes a family thing.

From leading by example to making movement fun, creating food rituals, and teaching balance, we’ll show you how to turn daily habits into lessons that last across generations.

Your kids don’t need a perfect parent. They need a present one. The choices you make and the identity you carry today are the blueprint for the habits they’ll carry into adulthood.

If you want to snag some simple, tasty recipes the whole family will love, you can download our high protein recipe book here:

👉 https://www.skool.com/fitness-mental-mastery-3445

You can also connect with us further on socials:

Mackenzie:

Twitter: https://x.com/smithhmackenzie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithhmackenzie/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit_with_mackenzie/

Laurence:

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Twitter: https://x.com/bestlifedude

Most people don’t actually have a weight loss problem. They have a weight maintenance problem.

The truth is, losing weight isn’t the hard part - keeping it off is. And the reason so many people get stuck in the yo-yo cycle isn’t because they’re lazy or lack discipline… it’s because they’re using broken strategies that don’t work long-term.

In this episode, we’re breaking down all the worst and best ways to lose weight.

If you’ve tried everything and nothing sticks, this conversation will help you shift your approach once and for all.

And if you want more free recipes, tools, and support to make your journey even easier, come join our free community. We’ve got the trainings, tools, and accountability to help you get results that last:

https://www.skool.com/fitness-mental-mastery-3445

You can also connect with us further on socials:

Mackenzie:

Twitter: https://x.com/smithhmackenzie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithhmackenzie/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit_with_mackenzie/

Laurence:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestlifedude/#

Twitter: https://x.com/bestlifedude

Appreciate y’all!

Every year it’s the same cycle.

Summer throws you off track with vacations, BBQs, kids’ sports, travel... and instead of locking back in now, most people say: “I’ll just wait until January.”

Here’s the truth: waiting is the #1 thing keeping you stuck. January 1st isn’t magic. It’s just another date on the calendar. And the longer you put things off, the more progress, confidence, and energy you leave on the table.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

The real cost of waiting (and why it adds up more than you think)

Why now is the best time to start — even when life feels messy

Simple wins you can use today to reset without overhauling your life

The mindset shift that ends the “always starting over” cycle for good

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time, this is it. Stop pressing pause on your health and start stacking wins now.

And if you want more free recipes, tools, and support to make your journey even easier, come join our free community. We’ve got the trainings, tools, and accountability to help you get results that last:

https://www.skool.com/fitness-mental-mastery-3445

You can also connect with us further on socials:

Mackenzie:

Twitter: https://x.com/smithhmackenzie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithhmackenzie/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit_with_mackenzie/

Laurence:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestlifedude/#

Twitter: https://x.com/bestlifedude

Appreciate y'all!

Alcohol isn’t just “empty calories.” It impacts your recovery, hormones, sleep, metabolism, gut health, mental clarity, and even how you show up in your relationships and work.

In this episode, we break down the real impact alcohol has on your fitness and health, why it’s one of the most underrated progress killers, and how to find balance without letting it sabotage your goals.

If you want to perform better, recover faster, and still enjoy life — this episode will show you how to approach alcohol in a way that actually works.

And if you want more free recipes, tools, and support to make your journey even easier, come join our free community. We’ve got the trainings, tools, and accountability to help you get results that last:

https://www.skool.com/fitness-mental-mastery-3445

You can also connect with us further on socials:

Mackenzie:

Twitter: https://x.com/smithhmackenzie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithhmackenzie/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit_with_mackenzie/

Laurence:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestlifedude/#

Twitter: https://x.com/bestlifedude

Appreciate y'all!

Between the two of us, we’ve logged over 10,000 workouts.

That’s decades of reps, trial and error, and lessons learned the hard way.

Most people waste years spinning their wheels in the gym because they focus on the wrong things. They chase motivation, flashy workouts, and quick fixes… and then wonder why nothing sticks.

So in this episode, we’re breaking down the 10 biggest lessons we’ve learned from a lifetime of training.

The ones that will save you time, energy, and frustration. From why the best program isn’t the “perfect” one, to why recovery is the multiplier, to the mindset shift that makes consistency automatic.

And if you want more free recipes, tools, and support to make your journey even easier, come join our free community. We’ve got the trainings, tools, and accountability to help you get results that last:

https://www.skool.com/fitness-mental-mastery-3445

You can also connect with us further on socials:

Mackenzie:

Twitter: https://x.com/smithhmackenzie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithhmackenzie/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit_with_mackenzie/

Laurence:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestlifedude/#

Twitter: https://x.com/bestlifedude

Appreciate y'all!