Calories in vs. calories out (CICO) has been debated in fitness and nutrition circles for decades. Is weight loss really just about eating less and moving more? Or is there more to the story?

In this episode of the Co-Movement Gym Podcast, Andrew breaks down the truth about CICO — why it’s biologically true, why it’s so controversial, and the major misunderstanding that has led to decades of confusion and bad weight loss advice. Using a powerful “money in, money out” analogy, he explains the difference between descriptive and prescriptive thinking, and why “eat less, move more” fails so many people.

If you’ve ever struggled with weight loss despite doing everything “right,” this episode will help you make sense of it.

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction: Why CICO Is So Controversial
02:13 – What Does Calories In vs. Calories Out Actually Mean?
05:00 – Is CICO True or False? (Definitive Answer)
06:30 – Why CICO Seems Not to Work for So Many People
09:00 – The Major Misunderstanding: Descriptive vs. Prescriptive
13:38 – The “Money In, Money Out” Analogy
18:00 – Why “Work More, Spend Less” Fails (Financial Example)
21:30 – The Real Factors That Influence Caloric Balance
26:00 – Diet Types, Exercise, Overtraining & Individual Differences
30:30 – Practical Advice: How to Approach Weight Loss Intelligently

The Co-Movement Gym Podcast is supported by Native Path Supplements and Lombardi Chiropractic.

🌱 Native Path Supplements: Use code COMO25 at checkout for 25% off any order at NativePath or pick up a bundle of our favorite products at a special price!

44% off Native Hydrate: nativehydrate.com/comovement
57% off Collagen Peptides: getnativepath.com/comovement
41% off Complete Protein: nativepathcompleteprotein.com/comovement

🩺 Lombardi Chiropractic: Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast when scheduling your initial appointment for 50% off Initial Consultation and X-Rays! https://www.lombardichiropractic.com/

🏋️ Co-Movement Gym is a private movement facility in Oriskany Falls, NY offering Individualized Coaching and Remote Programming to the best humans on the planet. We’ve worked with thousands of clients around the world for over 14 years and would love to create a personalized plan for you!

Email: info@co-movement.com
Web: https://www.co-movement.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/co_movementhq

#weightloss #nutrition #calories #fatloss #metabolism #health #fitness #longevity #diet #wellness

Are you working out consistently but not seeing results? In this episode of the Co-Movement Gym Podcast, Andrew breaks down the top five fitness mistakes that prevent people from gaining strength, building muscle, losing fat, and improving mobility.

With over 30 years of experience and hundreds of clients coached, Andrew shares the most common issues he sees in the gym: lack of intensity, poor exercise form, abandoning the basics too soon, inconsistent training frequency, and neglecting cardio for fat loss and long-term health.

If you want to build muscle faster, improve strength, lose body fat, and train smarter—not just harder—this episode gives you practical advice you can apply immediately.

Chapters

00:00 – Why You’re Not Seeing Results
01:17 – Mistake #1: Lack of Intensity
10:30 – Mistake #2: Poor Form & Limited Range of Motion
16:39 – Mistake #3: Boredom with the Basics
22:15 – Mistake #4: Lack of Training Frequency
26:10 – Mistake #5: Skipping Cardio (Zone 2 for Fat Loss & Health)
30:00 – Recap: The 5 Keys to Gym Success

The Co-Movement Gym Podcast is supported by Native Path Supplements and Lombardi Chiropractic.

🌱 Native Path Supplements: Use code COMO25 at checkout for 25% off any order at NativePath or pick up a bundle of our favorite products at a special price!

44% off Native Hydrate: nativehydrate.com/comovement
57% off Collagen Peptides: getnativepath.com/comovement
41% off Complete Protein: nativepathcompleteprotein.com/comovement

🩺 Lombardi Chiropractic: Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast when scheduling your initial appointment for 50% off Initial Consultation and X-Rays! https://www.lombardichiropractic.com/

🏋️ Co-Movement Gym is a private movement facility in Oriskany Falls, NY offering Individualized Coaching and Remote Programming to the best humans on the planet. We have worked with thousands of clients around the world for over 14 years and would love to create a personalized plan for you!

Email: info@co-movement.com
Web: https://www.co-movement.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/co_movementhq

#fitness #strengthtraining #fatloss #musclegrowth #zonetwo #cardio #health #longevity #gymtips #workoutmistakes

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere—and so are the opinions. In this episode, Andrew breaks down what GLP-1 actually is (a natural gut hormone), how GLP-1 medications work, and why newer “dual agonist” options like Mounjaro/Zepbound tend to produce bigger weight-loss results. We also tackle the controversy: is obesity a disease, and are GLP-1s “taking the easy way out”?
You’ll hear a coach’s perspective from years in the trenches—why weight loss is effortless for some people and brutally hard for others, what typical results look like, common side effects, why many people stop, and what usually happens when you discontinue the meds.

Chapters

00:00 — Why GLP-1s are “big” right now
01:12 — How common is obesity and GLP-1 use?
05:20 — Obesity as a disease
09:10 — The blame game
12:40 — Are GLP-1's the easy way out?
23:16 — GLP 101: what it is and what it does
31:30 — Results, side-effects, and plateaus

The Co-Movement Gym Podcast is supported by Native Path Supplements and Lombardi Chiropractic.

🌱 Native Path Supplements: Use code COMO25 at checkout for 25% off any order at NativePath or pick up a bundle of our favorite products at a special price!

44% off Native Hydrate: nativehydrate.com/comovement
57% off Collagen Peptides: getnativepath.com/comovement
41% off Complete Protein: nativepathcompleteprotein.com/comovement

🩺 Lombardi Chiropractic: Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast when scheduling your initial appointment for 50% off Initial Consultation and X-Rays! https://www.lombardichiropractic.com/

🏋️ Co-Movement Gym is a private movement facility in Oriskany Falls, NY offering Individualized Coaching, and Remote Programming to the best humans on the planet. We have worked with thousands of clients around the world for over 14 years and would love to create a personalized plan for you!

Email: info@co-movement.com
Web: https://www.co-movement.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/co_movementhq

Hashtags: #glp1 #ozempic #wegovy #mounjaro #zepbound #weightloss #obesity #metabolichealth #type2diabetes #insulinresistance #nutrition #protein #satiety #health #longevity #fitness