The Leo Alves Podcast

This episode was meant to be a Q&A… but I went completely off-script and just rolled with it. I talk through how I started the podcast back in 2020, my upcoming trip to London and Europe’s biggest trading card show, my old “gym rat” phase, getting back into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, dealing with tennis elbow, and where my training and nutrition are at right now—including calorie tracking and how my approach has evolved over time. Think of it more as an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes episode. 🚀 Work With MeBook a Consultation Call • 1:1 Online Coaching 🎯 Start Free14-Day Fat Loss Kick-Starter • Free Fitness Guides 📘 Read My BookYour Fat Loss Journey Starts Here 📲 FollowInstagram • Threads • YouTube ⚒️ My Personal ToolkitTools I use for training, work, and daily life

I recently completed a 30-day chin-up challenge—logging over 800 reps—and in this episode, I sit down with coach Myles Nesbeth as he interviews me on what actually happened behind the scenes. We break down where the idea came from, how I structured the training, and what it really felt like to show up every single day—even when motivation wasn’t there. From managing elbow stress to dealing with mental fatigue and the reality of pushing consistency to its limits. Myles' Instagram Myles' TikTok 🚀 Work With MeBook a Consultation Call • 1:1 Online Coaching 🎯 Start Free14-Day Fat Loss Kick-Starter • Free Fitness Guides 📘 Read My BookYour Fat Loss Journey Starts Here 📲 FollowInstagram • Threads • YouTube ⚒️ My Personal ToolkitTools I use for training, work, and daily life Timestamps: (01:12) Who Is Myles Nesbeth (02:57) Life As A Coach In Canada (05:05) Favourite Thing About Living In Toronto (06:31) Portugal 2004 Retro Football Shirt (08:41) The 30 Day Snorlax Chin-Up Challenge (10:30) Where The Challenge Idea Came From (13:18) Training Approach Before And During The Challenge (22:01) What Leo Would Change About His Training (25:34) Why Daily Frequency Was Chosen (31:04) Managing Physical And Mental Stress (35:07) Key Lessons From The Challenge (37:33) What Leo Would Change In Hindsight (38:40) Future Fitness Challenges (39:55) Training Plans Moving Forward (42:00) Paying For Video Editing (42:22) Would Myles Do A Challenge? (43:05) Where To Follow Myles

In this Q&A episode, I answer 15 questions covering fat loss, fitness myths, gym confidence, and a few personal topics you've been curious about. We talk about how long fat loss realistically takes, whether supplements actually matter, why so many people regain weight after dieting, and whether walking is enough for fat loss. I also share thoughts on training to failure, starting the gym when you feel intimidated, and what a sustainable fitness routine really looks like. Along the way, I answer a few non-fitness questions too—including how I first got into anime, my favourite trading card pull, how I met my wife, and one life lesson that took me years to learn. 🚀 Work With MeBook a Consultation Call • 1:1 Online Coaching 🎯 Start Free14-Day Fat Loss Kick-Starter • Free Fitness Guides 📘 Read My BookYour Fat Loss Journey Starts Here 📲 FollowInstagram • Threads • YouTube ⚒️ My Personal ToolkitTools I use for training, work, and daily life Timestamps: 00:31 How Long Fat Loss Realistically Takes 02:56 Do You Actually Need Supplements To Get In Shape? 04:15 What First Got Me Into Anime 07:42 Is Walking Enough Exercise For Fat Loss? 09:13 Trading Cards: Hobby Or Investment? 11:59 Why People Lose Weight And Gain It Back 14:53 How To Start The Gym If You Feel Intimidated 15:55 The Best Card I’ve Ever Pulled From A Pack 17:59 Why People Quit Their Fitness Goals Early 19:23 Do You Need To Train To Failure? 20:25 How I Met My Wife 22:50 One Piece Of Fitness Advice Most People Get Wrong 23:53 A Life Lesson That Took Me Years To Learn 24:49 What A Realistic Fitness Routine Looks Like 26:00 One Small Habit That Makes A Big Health Difference

It took me nearly a decade in the gym to fully understand these fitness patterns — and I now see them repeatedly in people who feel stuck despite “doing everything right.” In this episode, I break down ten hard-earned lessons around energy, motivation, consistency, calorie awareness, and long-term progress. If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do but still struggle to execute consistently, this will likely hit close to home. Sign up to my email list 🚀 Work With MeBook a Consultation Call • 1:1 Online Coaching 🎯 Start Free14-Day Fat Loss Kick-Starter • Free Fitness Guides 📘 Read My BookYour Fat Loss Journey Starts Here 📲 FollowInstagram • Threads • YouTube ⚒️ My Personal ToolkitTools I use for training, work, and daily life Timestamps: 00:23 Introduction — Lessons 10 Years Taught Me 01:00 Energy & Motivation Misunderstandings 03:10 Why Low Motivation Often Means You Should Train 05:35 Feeling Older vs Compounding Poor Habits 09:46 Consistency Drift Most People Miss 12:15 Why Twice Weekly Training Still Wins 15:48 Why Half a Pound Per Week Isn’t Slow 20:25 The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything 23:26 Why Struggling With Fitness Is Normal 24:58 The Power of Simply Going for a Walk 26:35 Why People Underestimate Their Food Intake 29:13 Final Thoughts & Next Steps