Mitch Calvert Fitness

"Mitch, what should I do for Halloween?"

Short answer: Eat the m'fin chocolate!!

A lot of us harbour insecurities around food as it is.

Thinking we have to go on an 8-minute run to burn off a "fun sized" bag of M&Ms feeds into that warped mindset.

It's just like the overbearing parent that doesn't let their kid ever deviate from healthy foods.

What do you think they'll do when they finally get free from your reign?

They'll eat all the chocolate!

It's human nature. We want what we can't have.

Halloween happens once per year.

If you want to have a few fun sized candy bars from your kids' haul, go to town.

It's probably not a good idea to binge yourself sick (who wants to feel sick!?) but it's literally one night.

Just like you don't lose body fat in one day, you don't gain it that quickly.

Enjoy a few treats that bring you back to childhood.

Then "purge" the candy tomorrow, sending it to school with your kids or dropping it off somewhere.

Your body is built by the decisions and actions you make most of the time, not some of the time.

It's the cumulation of months and years, not holi-days.

Just don't eat all your kids chocolate after they go to bed (that's mean and too much calories) but have at it in moderation.

Win a Trip AND Transform!?

There's effectively three months left in the year until Christmas holidays.

I'm buzzing right now because a ton of our members and I are embarking on a 90-day challenge to make the most of the rest of the year.

And the best part is I'm sweetening the pot with an all inclusive vacation for top transformation.

We do this once a year (hear from past winner Sean Crick in the comments) and it's always a highlight for me.

If you want to be our next success story, join us as we begin our "Trip Giveaway" Transformation Challenge and you could win a vacation to escape winter in the new year.

𝗪𝐇𝐄𝐍:

Must enroll by Sept. 20 to be entered. Message me "20" to learn more.

𝗪𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐎 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐆𝐄𝐓?

A RESULTS GUARANTEE FOR ONE! Drop 2 sizes (ladies) or 2 notches on your belt (men) in first 90 days

PLUS...

𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐄

𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 - Travel voucher for an all inclusive vacation for two

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐄

𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 - $500 donated to charity of choice

NOTE: The team prizes are based on participation not overall performance (it's all tracked through the app with points for doing what you should be doing :P)

PLUS...

You'll get our Customized flexible CAP Nutrition Protocol to show you once and for all how to fit in fun foods without getting confused in the process! . . . that’ll save hundreds of dollars per month.

The magic of it all is anything can fit as long as you stay within your daily CAP (calorie and protein targets).

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You'll get our personalized Cut The Gut 30M workouts . . .

We build out the plans that meet you where you are.

The workouts will take about 30 minutes, 3 days per week for the majority, unless you're really advanced.

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You'll get access to our “Never Fall Off” 2C Accountability System . . . the process we've fined tuned to ensure you run toward us not away from us when life gets hard.

It's easy to start a diet, people start stuff every day but the question is, can you stick to it?

Or will you quit when you hit your first roadblock?

If this sounds all too familiar, it's not your fault.

Most fitness programs provide the plan without the support to follow and execute the plan.

You'll never feel alone on this journey when you have the two-tiered accountability system we provide, both expert (to a coach in your pocket) and social (to the rest of the group).

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You'll get The Lose Weight w/o Losing Your Social Life Eating Out System which will give you the freedom to eat out and live life without feeling like the “odd man out” with friends and family.

When you know your numbers, you can plan around a night out at The Keg without feeling guilty or blowing your diet.

We'll give you tools and strategies to navigate regular nights out without the usual weight gain.

𝐇𝐎𝗪 𝐃𝐎 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐄?

Become a member of Calvert Fitness Coaching BY Sept. 20 to participate. Message me "20" to learn more.

Make your best transformation over 90 days to be eligible for the individual prizes.

We’re also going to teach you how to AVOID becoming a statistic among the 95% of people who RE-GAIN the weight they lose with our Mitch Metabolism Reset Protocol :P.

𝐇𝐎𝗪 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝗪𝐄 𝐃𝐈𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓?

This is NOT a weight loss program. Anyone can lose weight the wrong way. All you need to do is restrict or starve yourself on a fad diet and do a pile of cardio.

But the sad reality is most people end up gaining MOST or even ALL of the weight back with that approach.

We provide a personalized approach where you have a high level of accountability to reach your goals and not make the same mistakes, losing primarily BODY FAT, while preserving metabolism maintaining muscle.

𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘: Friday, Sept. 20.

Message me "20" for details on how we'll help you drop up to 20 pounds before the snow flies.

Check out what's possible in 90 days, give or take, in the comments...

Steal my favorite HEALTHY slow cooker recipes!👇

If you’re looking for healthy dinners with minimal prep and easy cleanup…

My FREE “Set It & Forget It” Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes eBook is packed with delicious options like Balsamic Honey Beef, Lemon-Garlic Shrimp, and more!

🔥 Ready to meet your new favorite slow cooker recipes?

👉 Comment or message me SLOW to grab the slow cooker meals 🤤

😵‍💫 Feeling stressed? Got a lot on your plate? 🤯

It’s so much easier to handle it if you can take a few minutes to get calm and recentered.

A calm mind can help you make better decisions and be PROactive vs. REactive when it comes to healthy choices (and everything else)!

Here’s what I suggest:

👉 Take a brisk walk: Even just 10 minutes of walking can help clear your mind and increase endorphins, which can reduce stress hormones. Ideally outdoors without inputs (phone, air pods etc.)

👉 Practice deep breathing: Try the 4-7-8 technique. Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, and exhale for 8 seconds. This can help reduce anxiety and bring your focus back to the present.

👉 Do a quick bodyweight workout: It's hard to be actively anxious and stressed while focused on moving your body!

Engage in a short circuit of exercises like squats, push-ups, and lunges. Physical activity can boost your mood and energy levels.

You might be surprised at how much more manageable all the “stuff” feels when YOU feel better.

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THIS is how you achieve ANYTHING that’s important to you! 👇

If you keep setting health and fitness goals that fizzle out before you see results, this framework will be nothing short of life-changing (seriously!).

Here’s what you do…

1️⃣ Make three columns on a piece of paper.

2️⃣ Label the first column “I’m the kind of person who…”, the second column “And it’s important to me”, and the third, “So I’d feel good about accomplishing.”

3️⃣ And then fill it out.

🔥 All you have to do now is take action!

From there, it’s a matter of continuing to take action, celebrating your small wins, and reminding yourself WHY you set your goal!

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🔥What you put in is what you get out…

And at some point, you can’t keep pouring from an empty cup.

If you are:

✖️Constantly on edge
✖️Putting off your hobbies
✖️Struggling to find motivation
✖️Feeling disconnected from your passions
✖️Sacrificing your well-being for others

Then it might be time to fill up your cup with things like:

🧘 Meditating
🏋️‍♀️ Work out
📖 Reading
🤸‍♀️ Stretching
🧖‍♀️ Do a face mask
✏️ Writing a gratitude list

Or even sitting outside to get some fresh air and nature!

Even if you only have 10 minutes per day for self-care, I guarantee you’ll come back to your to-do list feeling more focused and more productive.

(All that “busyness” will still be there waiting for you when you’re done, I promise. 😉)

🥥 🍗 Want a 15-minute healthy meal that tastes like it’s from a restaurant?

Then SAVE THIS RECIPE! 👇

Slow Cooker Coconut Lime Chicken
(Serves 6)

Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs/900 grams)
14 oz (400 ml) can light coconut milk
Juice and zest of 2 limes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp coconut aminos or tamari
1 Tbsp honey
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Lime slices (for garnish)

Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.

In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lime juice and zest, minced garlic, aminos or tamari, honey, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Pour the coconut lime mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for about 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Once the chicken is tender, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the meat to the pot to soak up more sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime slices. Serve with rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables.

Want more slow cooker recipes like this one? Make sure you grab my latest resource, Set It & Forget It Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes. Comment or DM me SLOW for details.

📷 If you make this recipe, be sure to grab a photo and tag me with it!

Drop some 🔥if you want in to win!

👉Exactly 12 years ago, I registered the Cal Fit website domain on a Starbucks patio with the only guy I knew who knew how to do it - Andrew. The rest is history!!

Over the last decade plus, we’ve had more than 1,400 members collectively lose over 13,000 pounds (yes, we counted).

In recognition of this milestone…

We want you to start WINNING with us.

That’s right!

I thought it would be super cool to give away a FULL SCHOLARSHIP and up to 4-5 partial scholarships to either my Mansformation Method or Drop 2 Sizes coaching program.

I wasn't sure I could make this work in 2024 with our expenses way up, but I got the go ahead last night from accountant Mike before our live training and 13 applied on the spot.

There's still time to apply before we draw a winner...

Here’s how this works:

1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Drop some fire “🔥 ” in the comments 👇
3️⃣ I'll reach out with next steps!

Easy as 1, 2, 3.

👉 Ready… Set… Go!

🦅 Winners will be announced on Wednesday, June 19 (deadline to enter is Friday, June 15th)

❌ Want to stop quitting on your goals?

✅ Then start aligning them with your values.

Think about it: when something is important to you, you do it, right?

So, it’s not about “having more willpower,” it’s about defining your core values and using them as the “filter” you run your goals through.

Here’s how to figure out what matters MOST to you right now 👇

✔️ Step 1: Write down some values that matter to you. Ideas: fitness, family, happiness, security, freedom, finances, or fun.

✔️ Step 2: Choose 2-3 of the top values on your list (they’re the ones that get you the most fired up!).

✔️ Step 3: Using your own words, using specific examples, write down what your top values mean to you in your everyday life.

For example, if you chose “health” as a top core value, you might write about how being healthy means you have the energy to build the business you want to create, or being more present with your kids. Make it real.

✔️ Step 4: Read your values list every morning! Post them where you can see them, when you’re faced with a decision, make the choice that aligns with your values.

🧘 Now, run your biggest goals through these values. Do they align? If not, how CAN they be more aligned?

This is how you create goals that are important enough for you to keep…

So save this exercise and keep coming back to it whenever you need a tune-up!

🍏 Happiness isn’t something we “find” — it’s something we CREATE.

Drinking water instead of soda? Going for a quick walk instead of scrolling on your phone for hours?

They may not seem like much…

But eventually, all those small choices add up to a happier, healthier life.

So, what’s a small habit you can change today that could move you a little closer to happiness?

Some ideas:

👉 Start your day with water before your coffee
👉 End your day by writing a short gratitude list
👉 Take a micro (5-10 min) walk between meetings

You might be surprised at how much better you feel in just a few days!

Tell me ONE small habit you’re committing to this week in the comments!