Ep 159 - Setting Boundaries With Family & Fitness

Ep 159 – Setting Boundaries With Fitness And Family

Your goals shouldn’t ostracize you from your family! But when it comes to your health and fitness aspirations, how do you set your boundaries? Join Athena and Giacomo for a conversation on communication, collaboration, and developing your support system. Video podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2_Y9ZXiH7ls Sign up for the 12-week Fat Loss Challenge (starts February 5,…

How To Have More Self-Control

https://youtu.be/PhxRb6ddsH8   Video content summary: Unlocking Your Potential: Mastering Willpower for Lasting Habits Willpower is that hidden strength we all wish we had more of. It’s the drive to go to the gym, eat healthier, or wake up early. But let’s face it, actually doing these things feels incredibly hard. Motivation is great, but it…
Ep 158 - Ask Us Anything - Swolemates Edition

Ep 158 – Ask Us Anything! Swolemates Edition

This is the story of Dani and Giacomo! Our Q&A typically revolves around you, the listener, but in this episode we answer all the questions you had for us, about us. Video podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f1FNZ4OMkBY Sign up for the 12-week Fat Loss Challenge (starts February 5, 2024) Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast…

Greek Yogurt Hacks

https://youtu.be/In0O8hgLf6Q Video content summary: High-Protein Vegan Dressings – Macro-Friendly Recipes for Bodybuilders & Healthy Eaters Finding vegan dressings and dips that taste great and fit your health goals can be tough. Many store-bought options are loaded with unhealthy fats and calories. But what if you could whip up your own delicious, macro-friendly alternatives right at…
Ep 157 - You Are What You Eat

Ep 157 – You Are What You Eat

Last year Netflix released a 4-part docuseries called You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment—have you seen this? We thought the concept was incredible and found the original study fascinating, but there are a few eyebrow-raising details we feel called to discuss. Join us in taking a closer look at some of the shocking…
Vegan Proteins Setting Non-Aesthetic Goals

Setting Non-Aesthetic Goals

https://youtu.be/VONszbCboJE Video content summary: Shift Your Focus – Non-Aesthetic Fitness Goals for Lasting Well-being The fitness world often shouts about how we look. It pushes a specific body type. Having goals about how you look is okay. But focusing only on looks can harm your health. It can make you feel bad about exercise and…
Ep 156 - Personal Growth To Learn About Yourself

Ep 156 – Personal Growth To Learn About Yourself

Who are you, really? Do you know yourself? We’re really passionate about personal growth (obviously) so today we are discussing a variety of practices that lead us each within. Tune in to the latest episode of Muscles By Brussels Radio! Take the self-efficacy test here: https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/26768/1/General_Self-Efficacy_Scale%20(GSE).pdf Sign up for the 12-week Fat Loss Challenge (starts…
Vegan Proteins What I eat in a day while traveling on a cut

What I Eat In A Day While Traveling On A Cut

https://youtu.be/Ls6kwhrwe9U Video content summary: What I Eat in a Day While Traveling & On a Cut – LA Fit Expo Edition Traveling can derail even the most meticulously planned diet, especially when you’re aiming for a calorie deficit. This “What I Eat in a Day” focuses on navigating a trip to the LA Fit Expo…
Vegan Proteins Ep 155 - How To Overcome Self-Doubt

Ep 155 – How To Overcome Self-Doubt

Today we are talking about self-doubt. We’re not going to spew affirmations or try to build up your confidence… in fact, confidence isn’t even the answer. What you need to overcome self-doubt is self-efficacy. So let’s take a deeper look at self-doubt—where it comes from, how it influences your course of action, and why a…
Vegan Proteins Chicken Queso-dilla Alice Robeson

High Protein Vegan Chicken Queso-Dilla

https://youtu.be/TsvMmT0Hgpc Video content summary The Ultimate Vegan Chicken Quesadilla Recipe – Prep-Friendly & Protein-Packed Finding satisfying vegan food during a fitness prep can be tough. You want meals that taste great but also fit your macro goals. What if you could have both? Alice Robinson, a coach at Vegan Proteins and a natural bikini bodybuilder,…
Ep 154 - Let's Talk OZEMPIC

Ep 154 – Let’s Talk Ozempic

Today we are talking about Ozempic. With Ozempic gaining FDA approval for weight loss in recent years, we wanted to share our perspectives on the implications of this official recognition. Let’s weigh the potential benefits and drawbacks of using Ozempic for weight loss, as it depends heavily on WHO is using it. Sign up for…
Vegan Proteins Setting Micro And Macro Goals Giacomo Marchese

Setting Macro And Micro Goals

https://youtu.be/IQKsWDvBHiE Video content summary: Achieve Your Dream Body – The Ultimate Guide to Setting and Crushing Macro and Micro Goals The pursuit of a “summer-ready body,” a competitive bodybuilding physique, or visible abs often begins with a surge of motivation. Yet, for many, these aspirations fizzle out, leaving them discouraged and no closer to their…