In this episode of the Generation Fit Podcast, Coach Chris and Coach Brett break down the real reason corporate men like David lose control during Thanksgiving — and how to finally navigate the holiday without derailing progress, binge-eating out of stress, or waking up the next day feeling disgusted with yourself.

We dig into:

• The exact Thanksgiving Week Strategy we use with clients

• How to prep calories Mon–Wed so you don’t spiral on Thursday

• Why your relationship with food matters more than the food itself

• The three “Thanksgiving Archetypes”: the Side Guy, the Dessert Guy, and the Alcohol Guy

• How to enjoy the holiday and still show up like the man you want to be

• Why corporate men fall into “all or nothing” eating, and how to break the cycle

• Peer pressure, family dynamics, and how to draw boundaries without being “that guy”

• How Chris overcame binge-eating and purging during holidays, and the mindset shift that saved him

• Why maintenance—not weight loss—is the real goal this week

• Why protein pre-loading is the cheat code for events, parties, and corporate dinners

• A raw look at identity, discipline, and how the world really sees you when you’re trying to change

If you’re a busy career-driven man who wants to lose fat, get strong, and stop letting food, alcohol, and social events control you — this episode will hit home.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Setting the scene: Why Thanksgiving derails most corporate men

00:43 – The weekly calorie prepping strategy (Mon–Wed depletion)

01:52 – Why fasting before Thanksgiving works (and common mistakes)

03:01 – Breaking down plates: protein first, sides second

04:00 – “Thanksgiving isn’t about food — it’s about people”

04:51 – Chris talks about past binge-eating and purging patterns

06:12 – The truth about mashed potatoes (and calorie traps)

07:49 – The 3 Archetypes of Thanksgiving eaters

10:34 – Chris explains his dessert-first strategy and how to manage sweets

14:00 – Alcohol vs sides vs dessert: the 3-way seesaw

15:22 – The danger of arriving to the event starving

17:06 – Why the week’s goal should be maintenance, not weight loss

18:05 – How clients change their value system around food

24:11 – Learning boundaries & peer pressure at family gatherings

25:20 – “You’re the standard. Draw the line. Don’t get peer-pressured.”

If you’re a career-driven man in your 30s or 40s who keeps telling yourself you’ll “figure it out later”… this episode is going to sting, and it should.

Most corporate men don’t fail because they lack motivation.

They fail because they lie to themselves.

They say they “don’t have time.”

They say they “need to talk to their wife.”

They say they’re “price shopping.”

They say they “don’t want to restrict themselves.”

Every one of those excuses is why you’re still soft, inconsistent, tired, and watching other men get the results you want.

In this podcast, Coach Chris and Coach Brett dismantle every excuse that’s keeping guys like you stuck — and they don’t hold back.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally take control of your body, your energy, and your confidence…

this is it.

What you’ll walk away with:

• The truth about why you’re overweight

• The lies you tell yourself that keep you stuck

• The mindset shifts corporate men NEED to make

• Why you're delaying the pain instead of solving it

• How to take ownership and get your edge back for good

If you’re ready to stop hiding behind excuses and become the man your career, partner, and family need, hit play.

Timestamps:

1. “It’s YOUR fault you’re overweight.” — 00:00:29

2. “If it was important, you’d find the time.” — 00:01:12–00:02:22

3. “The perfect time was yesterday. The next perfect time is now.” — 00:04:41–00:05:07

4. Erectile dysfunction + low libido reality check — 00:05:07–00:05:25

5. “If it’s not bad enough yet, that’s why you don’t prioritize it.” — 00:06:00–00:06:49

6. “Your wife is NOT responsible for your health.” — 00:09:31–00:11:14

7. “If she says no and you don’t do it… who’s running your life?” — 00:11:22–00:11:46

8. “You’re solving a Michelin-star problem with dollar-menu solutions.” — 00:16:57–00:17:22

9. “The real cost isn’t money — it’s your confidence, energy, and years off your life.” — 00:18:01–00:18:52

10. Freedom vs. restriction — “You restrict yourself MORE by not doing this.” — 00:24:33–00:26:11

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TimeStamps

0:00 – Intro: Can you really drink and still lose fat?

2:15 – Why alcohol slows down fat burning (the science explained simply)

5:42 – How alcohol affects testosterone, muscle growth & recovery

8:20 – “It’s not just the drinks—it’s what comes with them” (late-night food trap)

11:05 – The calorie breakdown: beer vs wine vs liquor vs cocktails

14:37 – Does moderation actually work or is it a trap?

18:10 – Weekend drinking: the hidden reason progress stalls

21:22 – The social pressure problem: handling friends & work events

24:48 – How to plan alcohol into your weekly calories

28:33 – Strategies to reduce the damage when drinking

32:11 – Real client story: the guy who dropped 20 lbs while still drinking weekly

35:45 – Why “all or nothing” thinking kills fat loss progress

39:02 – The hydration & recovery hack every drinker needs

42:15 – How to mentally reframe alcohol so it doesn’t control your results

46:28 – Rapid-fire Q&A: Can tequila be “healthy”? What about red wine?

50:12 – Final takeaways: The truth about alcohol and sustainable fat loss