The Ripped Body Podcast

“Set Your Expectations in Reality — Not Fantasy”

Season 5 Episode 94


Most people don’t quit training because they don’t get results. They quit because their expectations didn’t match reality.

In this episode, Sam and I dig into a real coaching application where someone claimed to have gained 20 pounds of muscle in six months, based on body fat devices and faulty tracking.

We talk about why this isn’t possible, the bigger problem in the fitness industry (coaches telling clients what they want to hear), and why being brutally honest up front is our preferred way to build trust.

We cover:

  • Why body fat progress-tracking methods like BIA machines give false hope.
  • The real pace of muscle gain for intermediates vs. beginners.
  • How unrealistic expectations poison coaching relationships.
  • Why intelligent people often get stuck questioning instead of doing.
  • What a realistic bulk-and-cut cycle actually looks like.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your expectations are helping or hurting your progress, this episode is worth your time.

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