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The Forever Athletic Podcast

The Forever Athletic Podcast

Written by: Ian Wood
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The go-to podcast for over 30's who want to become high performing everyday athletes who not only dominate in the gym, but also in their careers and personal lives. Learn everything you need to know form the weekly episodes about how to train optimally AND efficiently around busy schedules and high stress lifestyles.Ian Wood Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Ep192. How To Stop Being Hungry When Dieting.
    Apr 28 2026

    Join the next intake of Start With 6 👉🏻 https://www.coachianwood.com/startwith6


    If fat loss always feels like a battle with hunger, this episode is for you.

    Most people think they fail diets because of motivation or discipline. In reality, hunger is the real challenge — and most people completely misunderstand it.

    In this episode, we break down the difference between hunger, appetite and cravings, why dieting doesn’t need to feel miserable, and what successful clients do differently to lose fat without constantly thinking about food.

    You’ll learn how to manage hunger intelligently so fat loss becomes calmer, more predictable and actually sustainable.

    In this episode we cover:

    • Why hunger isn’t the real problem during fat loss
    • The key difference between hunger, appetite and cravings
    • The “acceptable hunger scale” I use with clients
    • Why liquid calories make dieting much harder
    • The satiety per calorie concept (this changes everything)
    • What successful clients do differently when dieting
    • How to lose fat without relying on willpower

    If you want help building a fat loss plan that works in real life, join the Start With 6 Challenge here" https://www.coachianwood.com/startwith6

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    19 mins
  • Ep191. Why You’re Stuck in the Weekday/Weekend Cycle.
    Apr 23 2026

    Break the weekday/weekend diet cycle for good.


    Join the next intake of Start With 6 👉🏻 https://www.coachianwood.com/startwith6


    If you feel “on track” Monday–Thursday but lose control every weekend, this episode explains exactly why it happens, and how to fix it permanently.

    In this practical coaching episode, I share the 8 strategies I use with clients to stop the all-or-nothing cycle, stay consistent across the whole week, and finally see sustainable fat loss progress.


    In this episode you’ll learn:

    • Why the weekday/weekend cycle keeps people stuck• How perfection during the week leads to weekend overeating• The “Hell Yes” rule for social events and indulgence• Why weekends account for nearly 40% of your lifestyle• How to plan weekends so you stay in control• The power of weekend anchor habits• The reset meal strategy that stops binge spirals• How to create consistency without restriction


    If you’ve been stuck in the “start again Monday” loop, this episode will change how you approach weekends forever.


    And if you need help breaking the cycle within a high support, high accountability group coaching setting, check out my Start With 6 Challenge: https://www.coachianwood.com/startwith6

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    21 mins
  • Ep190. Why Am I Not Seeing Results From The Gym?
    Apr 14 2026

    If you’ve been going to the gym 3x per week but don’t feel like you look like you train, this episode is for you.

    This is one of the most common questions people ask: “Why am I not seeing results from the gym?”

    In this episode, we break down the real reasons progress stalls, and the practical changes that finally move the needle.

    You don’t need more motivation. You need more specificity and strategy.

    In this episode we cover:

    • The difference between going to the gym and training like a lifter• Why progressive overload is the key to visible results• The biggest nutrition mistake stopping muscle growth• Why eating more is often the missing piece• The lifestyle factors affecting the other 165 hours of your week• Why progress slows after the beginner phase — and what to do next• How to move from “consistent” to “intentional” training


    If you’re consistent in the gym but still feel stuck, this episode will help you understand exactly why, and what to change next.

    Coaching enquiries:
    www.coachianwood.com

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    14 mins
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