Are You Struggling To Fight Off the Middle Age Spread?

Tell me if this sounds familiar...

You used to be in pretty good shape. You didn't have to pay too much attention to what you ate. You were active and that kept everything in check for you.

Then over time, your belt started getting a little tighter.

Your pants fit a little more snuggly.

And then one day, you looked in the bathroom mirror and didn't recognize the person staring back at you.

I get it.

At the age of "not 20 anymore" my metabolism feels like it constantly wants to betray me.

Is this really how it's going to go?

Do we have to resign ourselves to elastic pants and the ever present threat of a budweiser tumor above our belt line?

The answer is a resounding NO!!!

We just have to accept these three truths...

Truth #1: Stronger is better.

Getting stronger is the first line of defense when it comes to keeping your metabolism running at a high level.

Why?

Because if you are focused on getting stronger, especially in the rep ranges known to build the most lean muscle (6-15 reps), then you are at the very least maintaining your lean mass. More likely you'll be building some.

Yeah, I know. You aren't interested in getting big. Don't worry. That doesn't happen by accident. Besides we aren't talking about muscle of Schwarzenegger like proportions.

But adding a solid 10 lbs of muscle can work wonders for your metabolism. Remember that your lean muscle is the engine for your metabolism. Keep that engine humming along with strength training.

Truth #2: We need more protein than the RDA

You can survive on the RDA. That's what it's there for. But can you thrive on it?

Not if your goal is to be leaner.

The sweet spot for protein intake for someone looking to get leaner is between 1-1.3 grams of protein per pound of desired weight. So a 200lb man that wants to be 180lbs should be getting at least 180 grams of protein per day.

Here are three reasons why:

* Protein intake helps to protect your lean muscle tissue while you're in a calorie deficit. See Truth #1 above as for why that's important.

* Protein rich diets will help you to crush cravings that might derail your calorie deficits.

* High protein intake will speed your metabolism all by itself.

Truth #3: You Can't Outrun A Jelly Donut.

Honestly, as a trainer, this one hurts my feelings. I love to train. But I have seen men and women attempt to out work their nutrition over and over again in the gym. Ultimately he/she either quits in frustration... or... gets injured.

If you want to lose body fat, you have to be in a calorie deficit. It's not always as simple as "move more/eat less" but without the deficit, there won't be any fat loss. Your nutrition is the place you have the most leverage to create a deficit.

Accept this or learn to love your elastic pants.

The Protein Focused FAt Loss Program

I Know What It's Like

Look, I've been a personal trainer for 28 years. I've made it my life's work to help people get stronger, healthier and lead better lives. It's something I believe God has led me to do.

But it's been a struggle.

I'm what you would call a classic endomorphic body type. I can put on muscle relatively easily. Even with all the worst habits, like inadequate sleep, heavy stress and sub par nutrition, I could probably still see gains in the weight room.

But...

I put on fat so much easier. I can walk through the bakery aisle at the grocery store and gain 5lbs. I've never been naturally lean. I had a client tell me once that "you're not super lean but you can grab a 100lb kettlebell and make it do what you want."

I grew up in a family rife with type II diabetes, heart disease and obesity. I don't have a gene pool, I have a mud puddle (at least physique wise).

So if this works for me, believe me, it will work for you.

What is Protein Focused Fat Loss Coaching?

The Protein Focused Fat Loss Program is a 12 week block of nutrition and training that combines:

two 6-week phases of nutrition
phase 1: fat loss accelerator phase- see results quickly!
phase 2: fat loss anchoring phase- nail down your results so there's no backslide!
straight forward nutrition approach that doesn't require a lot of planning or prep
customized exercise program tailored to you
weekly coaching calls
multiple weekly check-ins
guidance and accountability

The goal of the coaching program is to give you all the tools you need to be successful. I'll help you walk through each phase of the program, answer any questions and make this process of losing body fat as smooth and effective as possible.

Results Speak Volumes

Meet Randy

Lost Weight and Gained Strength!!

Randy went from a size XXL shirt and 40" inch waist to a Large slim fit and a 34" waist while working with me.

Lost Weight and Gained Strength!!

Randy had never really been involved in structured strength training before. Here he is, at his lightest weight in years while feeling stronger than he has at any point in his life (pulling 275lbs for reps).

Age Is Just A Number

Lost Weight and Gained Strength!!

Age Is Just A Number

Listen, it's true that we can't train or diet the way we might have as a younger man. But that doesn't mean we have to be put out to pasture. Far from it!!

At age 55, this client was in the best shape of his life.

Meet Mark

It's not just about the LB's... inches lost matter too!

Age Is Just A Number

Mark started working with me in August of 2021 and has dropped a ton of fat and gained significant muscle in that time. At the tender age of 53.

See Results Quickly!

It's not just about the LB's... inches lost matter too!

Todd, the photographer for some of our photos, was 12lbs down from his highest weight by the 4th week of the program!

It's not just about the LB's... inches lost matter too!

My client A. Revel may not have lost a ton of weight but at just a little under a pound a week, without having to do anything extreme, it's great progress.

But 20.5 total inches lost in 12 weeks is amazing!

After working the Dave's system for 12 weeks, this was the result... "I have lost 11lbs., and I have shed 20.5 inches. I am moving better, eating better, sleeping better, and I am getting stronger"

Be Strong and Capable After Joint Replacement!

"David provides an incredible program that incorporates strength, conditioning flexibility and faith.

I especially like the weekly check-ins he does to help you along your journey. I have two replacement knees and he made sure to tailor my exercises to things that I could do effectively and routinely.

Additionally, he helps you figure out the right foods to eat that help you lose weight while not feeling hungry and adapting the right mindset to stay focused. I’m definitely in better shape and flexible largely due to the exercise routine he helped me put together. "- Joel Vargas

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact me if you have any questions not covered here.

How does training work?

The exercise program is tailored to each person. So your workout program will be unique to you. The workouts are delivered through the TrueCoach app which is free for coaching clients to download. The app provides me the ability to load videos specific to you. It also allows you to load videos of your performance for feedback on technique, safety and effectiveness.

How does the nutrition and coaching work?

Once a week, we will have a phone conversation to check in on progress and make course corrections if necessary. There will also be multiple messenger check-ins through out the week.

How long does it typically take to see results?

That is largely dependent on the person and how closely they follow the curriculum of the program. But the program is designed to deliver the biggest results in the first 6 weeks with it tapering down in the second 6 week block.

What kind of result can be expected from the program?

A client following the nutrition and exercise program can expect to be significantly leaner, feel stronger and move better at the end of the 12 weeks. The magnitude of the changes will be dependent on the clients willingness to follow the program.

Do I have to follow the nutrition approach lined out in the program?

Yes. The workouts are negotiable. I will work with you on that. But the nutrition approach is the heart of the program. If you're not willing to follow that, this is the wrong program for you.

Dave Scott Coaching