438. STOP starting over. why your bulk + cut cycles are keeping you stuck and why your workouts aren't changing your body | Steve Hall
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
in review:carbs vs fat loss: why “less” isn’t lean and how to fix ittraining hard but not chan...
#437; why you put in so much effort, but it feels harder the more you “do it right” - working hard can feel like progress, even when it sabotages results. Brandon x Ruby anti fitness wank3ry
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
if you’re stuck in that loop of "i want to be leaner, but nothing's changing"... thi...
#436 Jordan Syatt / hard truths for long term fat loss, fitness + health results without the sabotage - why do people fail? how can you avoid repeating your cycle?
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TakeawaysPeople often quit at the first sign of adversity in their fitness journey.Social media can ...
435/ how women actually grow glutes and get abs... at any age. what no one teaches (the simple shift) – anti fitness wank3ry x brandon smith
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
what nobody told you about glutes and abs. the myth oftoned: why women stay stuckyour impatience is ...
434/ If fat loss worked the way you think, you’d already have the body you want (the real reason you’re stuck in the same loop) - Dal Sekhon
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
you’ve been taught to believe that fat loss is simple: eat less, move more, repeat until smaller.b...
433/ the truth about getting leaner (harsh reality check of progress): the ONE phase you get wrong + why reverse dieting fails | BRANDON x RUBY
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
most women think getting leaner means eating less forever. that’s the lie that keeps you stuck. th...
432/ why your body won’t change no matter how much you diet (this is killing your results) / Kenny + Sarah Lipton
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
you’ve been dieting forever. eating less. cutting carbs. chasing that next plan that promises to f...
431; why progress feels so hard; training mistakes, carbs VS fat loss, building lean VS getting bulky + the mindset shift you need - anti-fitness wank3ry w/ brandon
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
why does progress feel so hard? because you’ve been training hard but not training right. you’ve...
430/ building muscle after 40: peri-menopause, carbs, hormones & why eating more is the missing piece w/ Brandon DaCruz
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
how to finally build the body you want withoutstarvingyou’ve been told to eat less, cut carbs, and...
429/ why your body isn't changing, even when you give 100% - 3 things you CANT skip if you want to build more muscle tone; anti fitness wank3ry w/ brandon
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
glutes not growing? body shape not changing?all the effort and still not progressing how youshould?h...
428/ tired of dieting? how eating more, lifting heavier + ditching the scale gave her energy, confidence + real results (and how you can get there too)
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
tired of dieting? ready to see what happens when you eat more, lift heavier + stronger, and stop cha...
#427; is your training building muscle or just burning you out? how do you know you're really progressing & what is heavy enough? how to train at any age; brandon x ruby series
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
are your workouts building the body you want—or just burning you out?in this ep, brandon and i rip...
426/ carbs, blood sugar, insulin resistance & stubborn fat: the metabolic reboot that broke the diet cycle for Kim. from exhaustion to food freedom, energy + confidence
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
kim’s story is a full-body exhale for anyone who still thinks carbs = chaos. from fearing fruit to...
#425; not seeing progress in your strength training? here's why + practical tips to save you energy + stress | ruby x brandon: look like you lift series
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
this episode might ruffle some feathersbecause we’re calling out the stuff that’s keeping women ...
#424; the moment it clicked: how Leanne ended years of diet struggle + finally got real results (from all or nothing to freedom)
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
tired of starting over every monday? stuck obsessing over your belly, your calories, your clothes fe...
423; why food feels so hard (even when you’re trying to eat “better”) - food freedom requires this
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
if you’ve ever said “i just want to feel normal around food” — this episode’s for you.beca...
#422; over 35? what you need to know about hormones, building muscle tone + metabolism (+ why your diet & training isnt working) w/ Kitty Blomfield
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
muscle is your metabolism. carbs are your fuel. and strength is your ticket out of the cycle. this e...
#421- fat loss IS harder when you’re over 35, petite, or peri menopausal + here’s what actually fixes it
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
feel like nothing worksanymore?you're eating “healthy,”training hard, and doing all the “r...
#420 -Chris Liddle. building resilience + finding joy in the process; boundaries, comparison traps, social media noise, misalignment, redefining success + more
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need a new lens? Are you feeling fulfilled in your journey? Or resentment? Are you lit up by ...
#419; is your training progressing? the realities of progress + what 95% of women get wrong which is where you get stuck
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
no one ever taught you how to track this part of progress.in this episode, i unpack the realities of...
#418; anti-fitness wank3ry; fat loss + muscle building goals? here’s why your training isn't working and why you stopped progressing FT. TOM!!
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
you’re lifting. you’re tracking. you’re trying.but your body’s like… “nah.”this episod...
#417; your glute training isn’t working + here’s why (training hard isn’t enough)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
if you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wondered:“why am i training so much… and still look th...
#416; Nikias - the missing elements of building muscle you need to understand – our personal experiences + realisations
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Ruby and Nikias discuss the often overlooked aspects of muscle building comp...
ep #415; results drive motivation… so what happens when you arent getting results? (this sneaky trap is why your effort isnt working)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
the effort trap no one talks aboutyou’re showing up. tracking. trying harder than ever.but your bo...
#414; brandon smith - this changed EVERYTHING I thought I knew about my goal body (fat loss + building muscle) are you getting it wrong too?
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
most women think they need to eat less and do more to get lean.but what if the thing you're chasing ...
#413; what should my macros be? the truth no one tells women over 35 (+ why calculators keep you stuck)
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
feel like you’ve tried every macro calculator, but still don’t know what you should actually be ...
#412 Kelly Mack; training hard but not seeing changes? this is why most women never see the body they train for
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ever feel like you’re doing everything right—training consistently, eating clean, tracking your ...
411/ Why weight loss won't work for you… & how to actually lose fat FAST (without the rebound or burnout)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
why your calorie deficit isn't working and how to break free from the endless dieting cyclethis is w...
410/ Jayme Shiarla; rewire your mindset, rebuild your self-trust, stop self sabotage: the missing link no one told you about
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The real reason you keep finding yourself in a loop or just trying harderyou don’t need another di...
#409; the real reason women gain belly fat after 35 (the truth about cortisol + fat storage)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
think it’s just cortisol causing belly fat after 35? here’s the real reason your body’s not re...
#408; How Betty fixed her metabolism to finally drop fat; overtraining, undereating, and the truth about getting lean: most women diet themselves into a hole
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
most women are stuck in a cycle of overtraining and under-eating—and still not seeing results. thi...
#407; training hard and STILL not seeing results? high protein isn’t enough—your carb strategy is failing
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
youre actually doing the hard yards. youre not always dieting. youre training hard... yet you’re n...
#406... the truth about body fat scans - dexa, inbody/// (and how gym challenges fool you)
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
think your scan results are telling the truth? they’re not.in this episode of 100% real with ruby,...
#405; feel like anything over 1600 cals = weight gain? that you have to be SUPER STRICT for results? lets change that
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eating less but not seeing results? Learn why your body isn’t responding and what it actually take...
#404; Stop Cutting Carbs! How I Got Leaner & Stronger After 50
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
she did it all “right.”ran herself into the ground.trained 7 days a week.powerlifted. ate low ca...
#403; whats up with your metabolism? why 1500 Calories isn't your maintenance: the truth about Metabolic Suppression
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
its not a real plateau!! and heres how you can break it.... the real dieting dilemma is this; where ...
#402; your fat loss mindset is why you struggle to lose fat and keep it off
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
in this episode, ruby joins nikias to dismantle one of the biggest paradoxes in fitness: how your co...
#401; Dal Sekhon - why you still self-sabotage your fat loss & health goals (even when you want it so badly)
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
want long term results? this is what noone tells you about finding your "why" wanting goals and kno...
#400- why your body stops responding... even when you're following the plan (&why pushing through severely costs you)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You thought you were ready to diet. You felt strong, focused, and "mentally there." But so...
399; Jeff Hoehn why the bulk-cut cycle fails women: the truth about building your physique \
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
do you keep telling yourself "i'll build muscle after this next fat loss phase"... but...
#398; burnt out from dieting but still not at your goal? Here’s a strategy that works (& saves you sanity)
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why Eating More Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Fat Loss JourneyAre you stuck in a fat loss phase...
# 397; the truth building the physique you want beyond your 30s, 40s & 50s. are you stuck doing the opposite?
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Ruby Cherie and Sarah Carne delve into the complexities of body trans...
#396; you’re focusing on the wrong things — that’s why your body isn’t changing
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
what if i told you that macros, steps, and even protein aren’t the things keeping you stuck?this e...
#395. this is why you keep relapsing (and what to do about it - the science of behaviour change)
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever blamed yourself for “not having enough willpower”… this episode is going to c...
394/ what no one tells you about fat loss burnout – the real reset to break the diet cycle
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
feel like you’ve been stuck in a fat loss loop that never ends? like no matter how hard you try, y...
#393; Dan Feldman - what no one told you about carbs, lifting, and getting the body composition you desire
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why You’re Not Seeing the Results You Deserve—Even When You’re Doing Everything “Right”You...
#392/ 10 big training mistakes keeping you stuck in a plateau (and how to fix them)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
0 big training mistakes keeping you stuck in a plateau (and how to fix them)you’re training hard. ...
#391; Mike Doehla; the nutrition reset for fat loss you didn’t know you needed: transform & thrive through true lifestyle change
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(03:34) Prioritizing How You Feel Over NumbersThe focus shifts from mere numbers on a scale to the o...
#390; the missing link in your strength training - could this be why you're not progressing?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast episode, we're diving deep into one of the most frustrating aspects of fi...
389/ clara swedlund - The ‘F* It’ Button; if self sabotage had a playbook.... & what no-ones telling you about about perfectionism and burnout
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔹 Why do you keep getting in your own way?🔹 You say you want change—so why does it feel like...
#388; Why do I struggle so much? why do i sabotage my own progress? if youve been trying for years to see your body lose fat, build muscle, transform...
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re exhausted from trying diet after diet without lasting success, you’re missing the real...
#387 - Alan Aragon; Fat Loss truths & lies no one talks about (until now); Diet breaks, carb myths & metabolic adaptation
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you STILL believing these fat loss myths? The Ultimate Guide to Fat Loss, Body Composition &...
#386; stop wasting time focusing on the wrong things - the right way to train for muscle & definition
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Focusing on the Wrong Things – Why Your Hard Work Isn’t Paying OffYou’re training hard, watchi...
#385 Why you feel like your body is fighting you (35+) ft. TOM Bainbridge– The REAL Truth About Body Recomposition & Finally Seeing Progress
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TOM IS BACK for an anti-wellness wankery episode again!!! – The Truth About Strength Training, Men...
#384; Why Building Your Metabolism is the Only Sustainable Solution
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
# 384/ Why Building Your Metabolism is the Only Sustainable SolutionWelcome to 100% Real with Ruby, ...
#383 Max Waldron; Building the body you want starts with this!!!.... Stop overcomplicating it - this changes everything
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 100% Real with Ruby, I’m joined by Max Waldron, a coach, strength expert, and g...
#382; if another calorie deficit worked, you’d already have the body you want
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
.... and youd be keeping itonly improving your physique over time.... right?You’ve dieted before. ...
#381; Gab fundaro; Breaking the Cycle of Self criticism and doubt to rewrite your narrative; the key to Reclaiming your Confidence
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 100% Real with Ruby, I sit down with Gab Fundaro to dive deep into one of the mos...
#380; The Muscle Growth Playbook (Part 1); what you must get right
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re training. You’re eating protein. You’re doing all the things… so WHY does your body s...
#379; Stu Graham; The missing link to your goals. Self-trust & how to get lasting results that feel good!
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like slowing down is a luxury you can’t afford? You’re not alone. In this episode, we ...
#378; Why You’re Not Seeing the Physique Enhancement You Want—Especially in Your Legs
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Truth About Spot Enhancement: Why You’re Stuck & What to Do Instead If you’ve ever felt ...
#377; Andrew Coates - Becoming Unstoppable: How to Break Free from Self-Sabotage and Rewrite Your Identity
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(How to Become the Person Who Never Gives Up) In this ep, we explore the parallels between fitness a...
#376; COMMON TRAINING MISTAKES that may be sabotaging your progress…hard work doesn’t always work!
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're putting in the work but not seeing the results you know you should be? You...
#375 Jeb Johnston; Stop starting over; this ONE shift could change how you approach your goals forever
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Goals Should Align with Core Values, Not Just Outcomes Goals often fail because they are disconnecte...
#374; Want to ENHANCE your physique? Why You’re Stuck in a Diet Cycle (& How to Break Free)
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ruby Cherie dives deep into the mindset shifts and practical strategies that help w...
#373; Calvin Scheller; Inflammation, Insulin, and Stress: The Hormonal Connection No One Talks About - p1
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this transformative episode, we dive deep into the science of how hormones like insulin, cortisol...
#372; Why You’re Not Seeing Definition in Your Legs—And How to Fix It
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to see changes in your legs and glutes despite putting in the work? This episode dives i...
#371; Luke Leaman 3; Cortisol, cardio & complexities of fat loss; The real reason you're not seeing results
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast dives deep into the truth behind fat loss, training, and why so many people struggle to...
#370 Stop wasting time!!! Why dieting harder isn’t the answer to looking leaner - & what is
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leaning Out ≠ Dieting Harder or Eating LessLeaning out involves building visible muscle, not merel...
#369; Luke Leaman 2; Why Your Workouts Aren’t Working: How smart programming changes everything
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast dives deep into the overlooked power of training as a transformative tool for physique...
#368 Why Your Goals Are Failing You—and How to Finally Make Them Stick; NEW RESEARCH BACKED GOAL SETTING beyond the first mile!
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right” but still can’t seem to achieve your goals? Y...
#367 Luke Leaman p1 - The Missing links to your Long-Term Body Transformation: Rethinking what you know
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Disconnect Between Effort and Results Many people work harder than ever—logging gym hours, t...
#366- Why ‘Eating to Hunger’ Is a Trap -How Your Brain Tricks You Into Overeating and What to Do Instead
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Appetite Is More Than Hunger—Here’s What’s Really Driving Your Cravings Your appetite isn’t ...
#365; What Nobody Told You About Building a Body You’re Proud Of
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ruby, a no-BS coach who’s helped countless people ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and achi...
#364. Jordan Syatt P1. on the mindset & process of long term results hard truths self belief fear of failing self sabotage
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
for episode #270 with Jordan Syatt https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Cmuh7C0dyasTjpJoa9aQq
#363; Mike Howard Habits of the lean VS a dieters mindset can make all the difference in your success
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Description: 🎙️ Episode Title: Habits of the Lean vs. Dieter’s Mindset: Building L...
#362 CHELSEA CROSS; holding onto this thing is keeping you from getting lean; 5 things to accept in your journey
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once you stop focusing on being smaller, you realise “hey my body can do crazy ass shit” Too ...
#361; Frustration to Food Freedom: The Truth About Tracking, Flexible Dieting, and Building Sustainable Habits
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by food tracking and diet culture? Do you find yourself stuck...
#360; The thing you need to know about Fat loss, fitness & health - Strong Jon guest appearance
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I chat with Ruby Cherie , an online coach, ...
#359; Navigate the holidays like a PRO this season without stress, guilt or losing control! Just JOY
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the holidays can feel like a balancing act, but it doesn’t have to! In this episode. H...
#358 - Kasey Jo breaking bad habits, self sabotage & how to overcome any obstacle
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
what are the consequences if someone just kind of thinks, oh, I can just skip over that mindset stuf...
#357- End the frustration and get results that last; why you need a new strategy after 35yo
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#perimenopause In this episode of 100% Real with Ruby, we dive deep into why those once-effective di...
#356; The raw & real; navigating life + health setbacks & perimenopause. Leaving yoyo dieting and chronic dieting behind to become the best version of herself; My client Sharon
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sharons Journey over the years has been AMAZING and one to talk of... through a host of health issue...
#355 why is building a leaner physique so much harder vs weight loss? The Truth About Body Transformation
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
submit questions or topics here Muscle mass isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s crucial for maint...
#354/ When you make this ONE change, you’ll stop struggling to see [permanent] results. Nikias
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nikias; fuelling your body to train hard and build the muscle and strength you want. Importance of f...
#353 Losing weight too slow? "What am i doing wrong !?" could THIS be holding you back.....?
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
the one mindset shift that will help you stay the journey for your best results note.... its not onl...
#352; You need THIS if you want to make the most progress & see the most change.... IRIS Deadlifts
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
@irisdeadlifts @transformxruby Why time outside of a deficit is so important even if you have fa...
#351. minisode; Cardio Myths Busted: What Really Keeps You Lean
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why People Believe It: The calorie-burning nature of cardio creates the impression that more cardi...
#350; Jace Lopez; Training & Nutrition for your best results. where does running for lean legs fit in?
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.instagram.com/jace_lopez_/ @transformxruby SO much in this episode SO SO much breat...
#349; How to get consistent & permanent progress. The growing pains of change
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WE ALL CRAVE A GOOD AFTER PHOTO...Social media is far from realityAnd it should NOT be what you str...
348 - Lean & strong eating. Build self trust- skills, emotional eating, self sabotage - Josh Hillis
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pause 10 seconds Pause 10 minutes Put skills into that gap How can seeking perfectionism and beat...
347 Do you understand your metabolism? NUTRITION for fat loss, health & building muscle Debunking myths and facts w/ Aidan Muir
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NEAT vs STEPS carbs Metabolic flexibility & insulin sensitivity Someone whos obese PCOS ...
#346; NUTRITION THAT WORKS for real humans living REAL LIVES; get lean and healthy the smart way! Brooke Rosenfeld
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
- Eating out - Protein - Fibre - Making food easy -...
#345; Josh Smith -how to master your habits & life, beat your barriers to change & struggles with nutrition and eating
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
GOALS - goal hierarchy Maybe good & bad goals fit into this Yes to ANYTHING but not EVERYTHIN...
#344 Extremes fail you… take messy action and get clear on what youll regret NOT doing in 3 years w/ Chase Smith
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
@changing_chase @transformxruby Want results? what are you going to regret doing or not doing in ...
#343; Pillars of a successful transformation journey, reverse dieting & what causes fat loss resistance? / Colin Dewaay
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.instagram.com/colindewaay/ https://www.instagram.com/transformxruby/ You cant appreciat...
#342; when knowing what to do isnt enough; emotional eating, body image, shame, guilt, self sabotage... / Michelle Carroll
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
@transformxruby https://www.instagram.com/michellecarroll1 Whats important to me What does ...
#341 Aaron Scafi-Are you TRULY doing the right things for YOU? are you shortchanging long term progress?
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Health first Someone comes to you as a yoyo dieter… they want a leaner body… but they are ...
#340 - Anti WellnessWank3ry; HARD doesn't mean EFFECTIVE nor the right thing for results. In nutrition or training.. its not about MORE discipline, being stricter.... Tom Bainbridge x Ruby Cherie
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
just because you are working hard or being 'good' doesnt mean its the right thing our biase...
#339 Your ultimate nutrition guide to UNCOMPLICATE IT & help you get lean and healthy for life! Brooke Rosenfeld
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.instagram.com/wellbalancedwithbrooke https://www.instagram.com/transformxruby ...