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PermaFit Live Podcast — Fitness & Nutrition
PermaFit Live Podcast

The PermaFit Live Podcast is an informative and educational podcast dedicated to helping people create the mindset that they need in order to achieve all of their fitness, strength and health goals. It is the belief of the host, Gordon Light, that anyone and everyone is capable of getting the body of their dreams, the level of health they’ve always wanted, or the strength achievements that they’ve desired for years. It is also Gordon’s belief that the #1 obstacle that is stopping everyone is their mindset. This podcast will dive deep into specific nuances of physical, nutrition and training content, but also content around the mindset and mental framework needed to execute on the former. Take a listen, and prepare to have your mind opened up in a way that will help you get the most of your life by first prioritizing health and fitness, starting with perspective and mental strength.

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Latest Episodes:

How to Deal with Frustrating Fitness Plateaus Jul 26, 2018

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Fitness plateaus SUCK. We all experience them, and they're ALWAYS discouraging.

Whether your objective is to lose weight, put on muscle, increase your PR, get a faster mile, etc., you will eventually hit a plateau.

What is a plateau exactly? It's a period of time when you seem to stay completely stagnant. No progression, no regression, just a completely steady state.

This might sound fine on paper, but when you've been making progress every week and then all of the sudden you're stuck, it can feel like the end of the world.

There are 3 things that I remind myself of when this happens, and it ALWAYS provides me with the capability of pushing through that plateau. These are:

Reminding myself of the 4 truths of developing the right fitness mindset (check out episode 32 for more details on this)
Compare myself to no one EXCEPT myself from yesterday
As long as my intent is correct, I can be assured that I am making progress

That's it. Simple. Not necessarily easy.

Follow these 3 things for a short period of time and I have a feeling you will be able to capitalize on the power there :)

Check out episode 32 for more details on the 4 Truths of developing the right mindset for fitness.

As always, share this with a like-minded friend and don't forget to rate and subscribe in iTunes.

Connect with Gordon:

Instagram: @gordon.light // @sobamgearco

Twitter: @gordonalight

Snapchat: @gordonlight

Facebook: @gordon.light.9 // @sobam_gear_co

Website: sobampodcast.com // gordonalight.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strengthofbodyandmind.

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5 Important Points About Hydration Jul 24, 2018

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Chances are you're already aware that our bodies are mostly all water.

Just in case you DIDN'T know - your body is somewhere around 60% water. This is slightly lower for women, around 55% due to extra fat storage.

But what does this mean? If we cut open our bodies does water come rushing out? Of course not. This whole thing about our bodies being 60% water is at the cellular level. Water is in our cells and helps do ALL kinds of things for us (which are all positive benefits).

In this episode, I go over 5 very important points about hydration. My main objective is to get you to understand the biggest benefits of drinking more water, how much you SHOULD be drinking and why.

The 5 points discussed are:

How often are we actually dehydrated? What does that mean? How does thirst play a role?
How the intake of water, and keeping that 60% number maintained really helps us achieve efficiency. What does this mean?
How the body's RMR (resting metabolic rate) is affected by maintaining hydration
How gym/workout/athletic performance is affected by maintaining hydration.
My favorite - MINDSET! How hydration affects the mood and perspective.

This one can be a real game changer if you're not taking hydration seriously. It could literally be the missing link between where you're at with your fitness goals and where you want to be.

Give it a listen and, as usual, if you got value out of this PLEASE let a review on iTunes and don't forget to rate and subscribe :)

Lastly, throw this episode over to a like-minded friend and have them check it out. Nothing shows more appreciation than helping educate someone on living a better, longer, healthier life.

Connect with Gordon:

Instagram: @gordon.light // @sobamgearco

Twitter: @gordonalight

Snapchat: @gordonlight

Facebook: @gordon.light.9 // @sobam_gear_co

Website: sobampodcast.com // gordonalight.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strengthofbodyandmind.

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The 4 Truths About Creating the Right Mindset for Fitness Goals Jul 19, 2018

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Many people who are successful in fitness have different ways to get motivated or inspired, but one thing is true: they are able to build inspiration from within. They are able to find a source to help start the fire and get the engine going, but once it's going, it's self-sustaining for a long time.

Getting that fire started isn't easy. Just like a real fire, it takes oxygen, a spark, a dry enough environment, and then it needs to be fed once it's burning.

For us, especially with something as never-ending and (at times) difficult, like fitness, inspiration can be very challenging to build. Even when we get started, we can lose inspiration and motivating techniques can lose their potential to continue to deliver results.

How do we fight this? The 4 truths.

What are these 4 truths?

I developed these over time, as a natural byproduct of studying myself and the things that de-railed me over time through my fitness journey. I've found that if you do and follow all of these principles every single day, you will win. They are:

Understanding that results are process driven
Patience is the most undervalued asset
Consistency is the second most undervalued asset
Everything needs to be done with purpose

Give the podcast a listen to hear how I break these down and how to incorporate each of them into your daily life.

You want to win? Follow the 4 truths.

Share this with a like-minded friend who needs to hear these words and understand at a deeper level how someone like myself utilizes these principles daily in order to continue to be successful.

And don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast in iTunes!

Connect with Gordon:

Instagram: @gordon.light // @sobamgearco

Twitter: @gordonalight

Snapchat: @gordonlight

Facebook: @gordon.light.9 // @sobam_gear_co

Website: sobampodcast.com // gordonalight.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strengthofbodyandmind.

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Intermittent Fasting for Beginners Jul 17, 2018

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This episode is going to be a complete education in intermittent fasting for those who have never heard of OR are new to intermittent fasting.

Within the episode, I dive into 3 main areas:

1) What IS intermittent fasting?

2) The 3 most common ways people execute intermittent fasting (there is more than 1 correct way!)

3) The difference between eating for growth/development/goals vs. eating for pleasure/survival

You might be wondering what #3 has to do with anything!

Well, when you begin intermittent fasting, your "eating window" is smaller throughout the day than before. Due to this, what you consume has to be planned/strategized and given some thought before hand. If you eat purely based on survival and for pleasure (taste), you will likely be WAY off on your macros on a consistent basis, which will make intermittent fasting very difficult, and almost impossible.

What's the main takeaway here? Eat with purpose! Just like we train with purpose, we also eat with purpose.

And by the way, you can eat purposefully to hit macros AND also give in to some of those cravings (or just simply eat things you love). This is called flexible eating, and it is very possible when intermittent fasting.

Give this episode a listen and learn the strategies that I use (and many others) to continue to stay lean and cut all year round while continuing to build strength and muscle...ALL while eating the things I love!

If you haven't already, subscribe and rate the podcast on iTunes and as always, share with a like-minded friend.

Connect with Gordon:

Instagram: @gordon.light // @sobamgearco

Twitter: @gordonalight

Snapchat: @gordonlight

Facebook: @gordon.light.9 // @sobam_gear_co

Website: sobampodcast.com // gordonalight.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strengthofbodyandmind.

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How to Immediately Start Building Confidence Jul 12, 2018

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How confident are you?

Do you struggle at all having conversations or social engagement with other people?

Do you struggle with taking on new things and owning them, such as getting your fitness under control and/or taking it to the next level?

Inside this episode, I talk about this and other issues relating to confidence and self-belief, and also one quick way to start dealing with it. There is a tactic that I have used many times to build my confidence and help others build their confidence. The best part is, it costs nothing! Also, it can be done today in less than 1 minute, and IT WORKS!

We are social creatures at heart, whether you're an introvert or extrovert. Human beings thrive on community and socializing, even if it's just a little bit. Becoming adept in your ability to do this will be hugely beneficial towards your goals in fitness AND all other aspects of your life.

Have a listen to this episode, and don't forget to share with a like-minded friend.

Also, if you have gotten value out of this podcast PLEASE head over to iTunes and leave me a rating and review. This would mean the absolute world to me.

Connect with Gordon:

Instagram: @gordon.light // @sobamgearco

Twitter: @gordonalight

Snapchat: @gordonlight

Facebook: @gordon.light.9 // @sobam_gear_co

Website: sobampodcast.com // gordonalight.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strengthofbodyandmind.

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Why Protein Is So Important! Jul 10, 2018

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Ever wonder WHY protein is supposedly SO important for our bodies?

We hear it all the time, especially from people in the bodybuilding industry. "Eat this much protein per pound of bodyweight every day or ELSE!".

Some of these people are right, some are not, but one thing is for sure...protein is a confusing topic and most people just need a little information to better understand the subject.

In this episode, I break down what happens in your body when you eat protein, from a muscle building perspective. I make every effort to present this information in a way that is both scientific and educational WITHOUT sounding too much like a biology lecture. The focus is purely on consumption of dietary protein in order to stimulate protein synthesis and essential amino acid availability at a cellular level.

The main thing to always remember when it comes to protein and muscles is:

Amino Acids are the building blocks of Proteins, and Proteins are the building blocks of muscle mass.

If you can remember that, you're in good shape.Everything else is just filling the gaps and nuances of how it all works discretely.

If you got education, information and/or value out of this podcast episode, please share it with a like minded friend and leave it a review on iTunes!

Thank you so much for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!

Twitter: @gordonalight

Instagram: @gordon.light // @sobamgearco

Snapchat: @gordonlight

Facebook: @gordon.light.9 // @sobam_gear_co

Website: sobampodcast.com // gordonalight.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strengthofbodyandmind.

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The Main Reason People Fail at Reaching Their Fitness Goals Jul 05, 2018

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Do you know the main reason people can never make that jump from being unhealthy to healthy? From being unfit to fit? From being obese to not obese? From having no muscle to having muscle?

It's not because they don't have work ethic.

It's not because they don't have the ability to be dedicated.

It's not because they are unable to make sacrifices to get there.

The reason is because they are unable to firmly understand this one principle: uncommon and non-typical results require uncommon and non-typical actions.

If you want uncommon results such as: a fitness model physique, a six pack, a defined body, defined and toned muscles, next level athleticism, etc. then you have to become a practitioner of uncommon lifestyle habits. Let's face it, having any of those goals is NOT common or typical, it is earned through the process of committing to a lifestyle of uncommon actions and habits.

Stop doing what your friends, family and coworkers are doing, or you will end up with the same results that they are getting.

If you aren't where you want to be in fitness and health, this episode is for you! Listen, take notes, listen twice if you need to. This is the exact epiphany that I had when I went from being ~80 LBs overweight to transforming my body (and mind!).

Don't forget to share with a like-minded friend, and of course rate and review on iTunes! That helps us reach and educate more people!

Connect with Gordon:

Twitter: @gordonalight

Instagram: @gordon.light // @sobamgearco

Snapchat: @gordonlight

Facebook: @gordon.light.9 // @sobam_gear_co

Website: sobampodcast.com // gordonalight.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strengthofbodyandmind.

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3 KEY Tips for Growing Muscle Jul 03, 2018

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Do you want to grow muscle? Of course you do, we all do. Growing muscle (even a little bit) means we are burning fat and building our bodies into stronger, healthier and more capable entities. That is something that would benefit literally everyone!

How do you build more muscle? What are the main things people do wrong when building muscle? We dive into these topics in this episode, including my 3 KEY tips for maximizing muscle growth. These aren't "high in the sky" tips, either. These are 3 real, actionable, and practical tips that WILL drive muscle growth and development.

What will you need to get started with implementing these? Nothing. No added cost. No expensive program. No fancy equipment. Just a shift in focus and the actions taken daily.

This is a good one, tons of value inside, so strap in and listen up!

And don't forget to share with a like-minded friend, and of course rate and review on iTunes! That helps us reach and educate more people!

Connect with Gordon:

Twitter: @gordonalight

Instagram: @gordon.light

Instagram: @sobamgearco

Snapchat: @gordonlight

Facebook: @sobam_gear_co //

Website: sobampodcast.com // gordonalight.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strengthofbodyandmind.

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Do You Deserve To Be Fit? Jun 28, 2018

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Do you deserve to be fit?

I've thought a lot about people 'deserving' things lately. The truth is, I don't think anyone actually deserves anything for no reason - things need to be earned.

One of the problems with fitness is that a lot of people look at it with a negative light, mainly out of insecurity. I've heard people tell me it's not fair, they deserve to be fit, or that they think it's "stupid and a waste of time", while simultaneously admitting feeling down about how they look and feel, physically and mentally.

Being fit isn't easy, which is why so few people actually get there. Staying fit is even harder. And, we are always fighting the clock because as we age, it gets harder.

If more people respected the difficulty and sacrifice that goes into a transformation and becoming fit, they would understand, at a deeper level, how undergoing that can be life-changing on MANY levels, all for the better.

If you're out of shape, and all of your actions map to staying that way, then no, you don't deserve to be fit. You do, however, deserve the opportunity to be fit.

Listen to the episode to get a deeper dive into all of these categories.

And don't forget to share with a like-minded friend, and of course rate and review on iTunes! That helps us reach and educate more people!

Connect with Gordon:

Twitter: @gordonalight

Instagram: @gordon.light

Instagram: @sobamgearco

Snapchat: @gordonlight

Facebook: @sobam_gear_co

Website: sobampodcast.com // gordonalight.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strengthofbodyandmind.

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How to Pick a Workout Style that Works For You Jun 26, 2018

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What workout style works for you?

If you don't know, then you are in the majority!

Before picking a workout style, it's important to first pick a goal. In this episode, we dive into picking the right type of goal. We also spend some time talking about making sure you're 100% a believer in that goal, and you are all in.

No workout style is ever going to be truly successful if it doesn't get you the results you want, and if you don't know what those results are (because you didn't set a goal), then just blindly working out with no intention is going to lead you no where.

Don't get it twisted - exercise is always good. However, people always have a goal in mind, whether they know what it is or not. Exercising without purpose has a very low probability of actually getting desired results, and therefore it's definitely worth while spending the time to really figure out that goal.

I truly do believe that MOST people could achieve the body they want and feel amazing about themselves if they followed this simple strategy in the gym:

Train half like a bodybuilder, half like a powerlifter
Perform a combination of HIIT and LISS cardio
Perform some supplementary/accessory work (such as with cables, lighter weights, etc)

Why do I think that simple strategy works for 90%+ of people? The reason is because 90%+ of people care more about looking good naked than anything else. With that being the goal, weight training and cardio will get the results.

Listen to the episode to get a deeper dive into all of these categories.

And don't forget to share with a like-minded friend, and of course rate and review on iTunes! That helps us reach and educate more people!

Connect with Gordon:

Twitter: @gordonalight

Instagram: @gordon.light

Instagram: @sobamgearco

Snapchat: @gordonlight

Facebook: @sobam_gear_co

Website: sobampodcast.com // gordonalight.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strengthofbodyandmind.

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