Co-hosts Kayleigh Obert, Stephanie McKibban, and Stephen Beaugrand discuss when diet breaks and mini cuts make sense for lifestyle clients and bodybuilding athletes. They explain how coaches use biofeedback, adherence, training performance, and an athlete’s long-term wellbeing to decide whether to adjust a diet, then briefly consider food-photo tracking as a lower-pressure tool for beginners.
Chapters
00:00 Diet breaks, mini cuts, and the off-season question
02:20 A planned diet break is not a pasta free-for-all
04:02 Making favorite recipes more macro-friendly
07:45 Why these coaches don’t schedule breaks by default
10:39 Biofeedback signals: adherence, hunger, sleep, and strength
14:14 Dieting’s effects on movement, performance, and recovery
19:17 Addressing client hesitation about eating more
24:44 Refeeds, calorie targets, and avoiding over-restriction
26:59 When food-photo tracking is useful - and when it isn’t
34:59 A long detour into unusual meats and cultivated meat
43:06 When a mini cut helps, and when it masks a problem
46:05 Off-season comfort, body image, and athlete longevity
52:10 How far above stage weight to start prep
54:59 Setting boundaries around off-season habits
Interested in working with one of us? Contact us here:
Stephen Beaugrand - https://www.awkwardcrew.com/ (https://www.awkwardcrew.com/)
Kayleigh Obert - https://www.cupcakemuscle.com/ (https://www.cupcakemuscle.com/)
Stephanie Mckibban - https://www.shapeupwithsteph.com/ (https://www.shapeupwithsteph.com/)
26 Oct 2026
Permissible vs Beneficial
In this episode, we explore the nuances of fitness, nutrition, cosmetic procedures, and social perceptions, emphasizing the importance of realistic expectations and self-confidence.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Body Image and Social Perceptions
01:59 The Cost and Reality of Cosmetic Surgery
03:59 Diet Flexibility and Sustainable Health Practices
07:57 Understanding Food Marketing and Protein Sources
11:49 Balancing Benefits and Permissibility in Diet
15:56 The Role of Mindset and Self-Confidence
19:57 Adapting to Medical and Physical Challenges
23:56 Food Preferences and Changing Tastes
27:58 Tracking and Labeling in Nutrition
31:56 Digestive Health and Food Choices
35:59 Social Situations and Food Choices
40:01 Practical Strategies for Eating Out and On-the-Go
44:02 The Importance of Preparation and Planning
48:04 Handling Setbacks and Maintaining Progress
52:02 The Impact of Social Media and Perceptions
Interested in working with one of us? Contact us here:
Stephen Beaugrand - https://www.awkwardcrew.com/ (https://www.awkwardcrew.com/)
Kayleigh Obert - https://www.cupcakemuscle.com/ (https://www.cupcakemuscle.com/)
Stephanie Mckibban - https://www.shapeupwithsteph.com/ (https://www.shapeupwithsteph.com/)
19 Oct 2026
Get Grifty
In this episode, Stephen Beaugrand and Kayleigh Obert discuss the myths and realities of fitness, supplements, and healthcare. They explore how to critically evaluate marketing claims, the importance of scientific literacy, and the pitfalls of influencer culture.
Interested in working with one of us? Contact us here:
Stephen Beaugrand - https://www.awkwardcrew.com/ (https://www.awkwardcrew.com/)
Kayleigh Obert - https://www.cupcakemuscle.com/ (https://www.cupcakemuscle.com/)
Stephanie Mckibban - https://www.shapeupwithsteph.com/ (https://www.shapeupwithsteph.com/)
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