Achieving and maintaining a lean physique is much simpler than the diet and fitness industries might want you to believe. Scott applies the principle of Occam’s Razor to illustrate the point.

What’s the best training strategy to build a bigger, more muscular physique? Recent research supports what Scott learned and preached in the real world of bodybuilding: training for strength isn’t the quickest path to a more muscular physique.

Every superhero needs a super-villain, even in nutrition dogma. Pop science portrays protein as the hero nutritional macro, with carbs playing the bad guy. Research suggests protein may be the real villain.

We go nuts for nuts in this episode, discussing how nuts deliver a nutritional punch and contribute to metabolism in a way that few other foods do.

What’s the deal with food cravings? Are they physiological or psychological, or something else? How to successfully overcome them? Scott and Andy offer practical, everyday ways to succeed.

Scott’s clients JP and Byron—who have lost a combined 170 lbs.—join the show, talking about how they’ve used the Cycle Diet, intelligent workout routines and internal discipline to transform their physiques.

Scott shares observations and useful lessons learned about diet, training, and life in general, during his annual vacation to Aruba… lessons that can be leveraged for personal transformation.

Dietary fiber appears to be the star of the show when it comes to reducing risk of breast cancer. Reputable scientific journals emphasize the importance of whole food fiber, and soy.

Do you want to cure cancer, autism, reverse the aging process, and regrow amputated limbs, all by just using drug-free, natural ingredients? We promise to talk about it!

Protein is over-promoted and over-consumed. Scientific evidence shows that it isn’t nearly as important as the industry wants people to think and may even be outright harmful.

Scott’s received some strong reactions from both vegans and omnivores about his transition to eating vegan. Join the Coach and Andy as they continue their discussion about the vegan diet, why they made the change, and others’ reactions to it.

Think that cardio puts you on the path to leanness? Think again. Scientific evidence and real-world examples say otherwise. Listen to why you should get off the treadmill and into the weight room.

Scott’s recent announcement about “Breaking Vegan” drew attention from some “militant” vegans, who insisted he must adopt other lifestyle changes in order to call himself vegan. Scott and Andy discuss the topic and take questions from the audience.

Scott is joined again by super-trainer John Paul Bryce, who talks about the actual diet days of the cycle diet; how he eats on a day-to-day basis along with his meal preferences.

Scott is joined by Personal Trainer and Cycle Dieter John Paul Bryce, who talks about his cheat days, his weekly activities, and his lifestyle.