Welcome To Part 02 of my Conversation with Jon Kelso!!

In this episode, I sit down with my Step-Dad to talk about the mindset behind his weight loss journey, nutrition and hydration, and the lifestyle changes he's made to keep the wight off for now more 5+ years. Whether you’re on the journey to a healthier lifestyle yourself or just want to learn more about Heath & Fitness, this conversation is full of insight and practical takeaways.

Chapters:

00:00 - Krispy Kreme Donuts

00:50 - The Mindset Shift: Eating for Optimizing Performance

02:10 - Gut-Brain Axis: How Food Impacts Mental Health

05:38 - Fitness in Your 40s: Feeling Younger

08:19 - The Hidden Problems Extra Weight Can Cause

09:00 - Balancing the Gym with Real Life Priorities

13:26 - How Long Jon’s Been Consistent (and His Daily Challenge)

15:07 - Avoiding Burnout: What Keeps Jon Going

16:41 - Not a Runner—But Still in Shape (Train for What You Do)

18:07 - Arnold Schwarzenegger & the Power of a Workout Partner

20:45 - Adjusting Training for Racing: The Mental Side of Running

23:33 - Train Your Way: Finding the Workout Style You Love

28:30 - Is It Okay to Take a Break from Working Out?

31:22 - Intuitive Eating: You Don’t Have to Count Calories

33:49 - Drinking More Water = Fewer Cravings

36:30 - What Being Unhealthy Really Feels Like

37:15 - How to Spot Real Food vs. Highly Processed Junk

38:30 - Jon’s Future Plans for Fitness & Lifestyle Shifts

39:45 - Struggling with Cardio? The Competitive Mindset for Triathlons

41:00 - Living the Apex Mindset

43:53 - How to Rebuild a Healthy Lifestyle (Jon’s Advice)

46:22 - Jon’s Unhealthy Habits

45:51 - Why Jon Will Never Go Back to 230lbs

49:39 - Final Thoughts & Outro

Check Us Out:

https://www.omegaconsultingtx.com/work-with-us-1

Follow Me:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ethan_peal/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ethanpealofficial

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ethan.peal

Welcome To Part 01 of my Conversation with Jon Kelso!!

In this episode, I sit down with my Step-Dad to talk about his weight loss journey, nutrition, and the lifestyle changes he's made to keep the wight off for now more 5+ years. Whether you’re on the journey to a healthier lifestyle yourself or just want to learn more about Heath & Fitness, this conversation is full of insight and practical takeaways.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:37 - Recap: My Stepdad’s Weight Loss Journey

02:30 - Why He Gained Weight in Winter (and How to Handle It)

05:25 - How to Intentionally Lose Weight

06:37 - My Personal 5K Journey: From Couch to Champion

08:02 - The Power of Specific Goals in Achieving Success

10:18 - What He Gained—and Why He'll Never Go Back

12:28 - Injury & Form: The Hidden Key to Sustainable Progress

16:14 - Getting Serious: What Changed in His Mindset

17:16 - New Merch: The Story Behind 'Chase Every Mile'

21:50 - Why Small Victories Matter More Than You Think

23:07 - How to Motivate Yourself to Start Again

25:18 - Resetting with New Routines & Workouts

31:40 - The Unhealthy Mindset: How It Holds You Back

34:24 - Why Nutrition Is 90% of the Battle (Mind & Body)

38:13 - Frog Fuel Protein Shots: Do They Work?

39:20 - Shamrock Farms Protein Drinks Review (Found at H-E-B)

41:55 - Portion Control: The Game-Changer You’re Ignoring

42:46 - The Real Key to Losing Weight and Keeping It Off

46:02 - Unhealthy Food Doesn’t Even Taste Good Anymore

46:40 - Outro

Check Us Out:

https://www.omegaconsultingtx.com/work-with-us-1

Follow Me:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ethan_peal/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ethanpealofficial

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ethan.peal

Resources:

FROG FUEL - https://a.co/d/da8D5SB

SHAMROCK PROTEIN - https://www.heb.com/product-detail/shamrock-farms-rockin-protein-builder-strawberry-shake-12-oz/3038217

Welcome to Beyond The Gear!

This episode is all about The Garmin Instinct 3 Watch. Join me as I talk about the major features and why I use this particular watch to prepare me for my 5k journey. I'll share how it benefits me in the field, why it's different and what it can do for you!!

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:53 - Design & Durability

05:40 - Built In Flashlight

06:43 - Battery Life Review

08:30 - Fitness Tracking Features

10:07 - How I Use The Garmin For My Running

13:45 - Built In Coaching Features

16:07 - Race Predictor Features

17:01 - Connecting The Garmin Watch With Other Hardware

17:50 - GPS Capabilities

18:57 - Standard Smartwatch Features

20:08 - Final Thoughts

22:39 - Outro

Check Us Out: https://www.theapex-mindset.com/ https://www.omegaconsultingtx.com/work-with-us-1

Follow Me:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ethan_peal/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ethanpealofficial

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ethan.peal

X - https://x.com/ethanApeal

Resources:

Buy It Here! - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1316397