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Why Most Diets Fail (And What to Do Instead)

Why Most Diets Fail (And What to Do Instead)

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In this episode of Reppin' Fitness, Coach Brick Headstrong sits down with fitness coach Dr Joey Munoz for a real talk about calories, diets, and why most people are overcomplicating what it takes to get healthy.


From understanding how calories actually work to why “named diets” (like keto, carnivore, and juice cleanses) miss the mark—Joey breaks it all down with practical advice you can actually use. Whether you're trying to lose weight, gain muscle, or just get a handle on emotional eating, this episode helps cut through the noise.


Inside you’ll find:

- A simple breakdown of calories, macros, and metabolism

- Why diet quality and quantity matter

- The real reason your lifestyle might be holding you back

- How emotional eating, stress, and sleep tie into results

- Why most “popular” diets aren’t the answer


This isn’t about shortcuts—it’s about doing it right.


0:00 – Intro & Kid Blocks on Set

0:40 – Meet Joey Muñoz & Monday Gym Routines

1:30 – Joey’s Full-Body Training Schedule

2:10 – Raising Kids & Making Fitness Work

2:30 – Joey’s First Gym Experience

3:15 – What Rep Ranges Work Best?

4:17 – Why Do You Want to Lose Weight?

5:12 – Common Diet Trends & Pitfalls

6:23 – What Actually Works for Fat Loss

7:14 – Understanding Calories & Hunger

8:02 – Caloric Intake & Energy Balance Explained

9:32 – Talking Emotional Eating & Client Struggles

12:07 – How Lifestyle Interference Impacts Results

14:10 – The Word 'Diet' & Why It’s Misleading

15:20 – Tracking Macros vs. Intuitive Eating

17:30 – Brick’s Panda & the Cookie Problem

18:00 – Extreme Diets Clients Try

19:10 – What Is Ozempic? How It Works

20:30 – Risks & Benefits of Weight Loss Medications

21:20 – Why Diet Quality Still Matters

22:30 – Can You Lose Fat & Build Muscle?

23:40 – Brick Wants Size Without Losing Abs

24:20 – Who Inspired Joey’s Fitness Journey?

26:40 – Exercises to Get Strong Without a Gym

27:48 – Outro


CONNECT:

Dr Joey Munoz: https://www.instagram.com/dr.joeymunoz

Coach Brick: https://www.instagram.com/brickheadstrong

Support the Show: https://www.brickheadstrong.com

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