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191: How I Locked In and Got Leaner in 90 Days

Sep 14, 2026 · 50m

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Over the last 90 days, I lost about 10 pounds and got leaner without crash dieting, starving myself, avoiding social situations, or sacrificing my training and recovery. I did it by locking in - not through extreme restriction, but by narrowing my focus, reducing unnecessary decisions, and giving the process enough time to work. In this episode, I explain what it really means to lock in, why some people may underperform to avoid raising the standard expected of them, and the difference between moving with urgency and living in a hurry. Then I break down the five changes I made. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:34 The Marathon Prep Analogy for Locking In 03:58 What Locking In Is NOT 04:56…