Ep. 15 - Unsexy Coaching Check-in 14: DEXA Scan Down By The River

Ever put in months of work, see real progress, and still feel disappointed? That’s where Alex lands after his latest DEXA scan. He’s lifting heavier, showing up consistently, and seeing changes he likes—but the numbers don’t quite match what he hoped for. In this check-in, we unpack that gap between making progress and deciding it should have happened faster. We talk through Alex’s reported muscle gains, the equipment limits he hit training at home, and his decision to cut alcohol for the next 90 days. He wants to see what changes in his sleep and his next scan, treating it as a personal experiment. Apparently, we’re adding imaginary lab coats to the podcast budget. We also discuss why building muscle takes patience and why expecting fat loss during a bulk left Alex frustrated with results that still represented progress. Then we get into the habits behind those results: tracking food, getting to the gym when motivation is missing, and adding changes gradually. We share our frustrations with online fitness advice and discuss the value of accountability that helps you follow through. If you’re trying to overhaul everything at once, this conversation offers a more manageable starting point: pick a habit you can repeat, give it time, and build from there. What You Will Learn - Recognize strength and consistency wins alongside your scan results. - Match your progress expectations to the goal you’re actually pursuing. - Spot when your available weights are limiting your training. - Build routines gradually instead of changing everything at once. - Look for accountability that supports lasting habits and honest feedback. Video Chapters 00:00 DEXA results and the weekly check-in 02:51 Strength wins and outgrowing the gym equipment 05:11 Why Alex is cutting alcohol for 90 days 06:58 Bulking expectations and the patience muscle takes 09:40 Comparing home workouts with gym training 11:35 Turning disappointing results into motivation 13:37 Building habits one change at a time 15:59 Online fitness advice and the search for validation 19:36 Coaching and lasting accountability