"the BARgument 2.0"

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By: Chris Spafford

Always about health and fitness but now 2.0. Meaning we are now tacking all angles of health and fitness. Healthy foods, nutrition, supplements and workouts are the main attraction on making a healthier lifestyle change and we are hear to help No such thing as a dumb question we always want to hear what you want to hear :) because in here ......NOTHING is off limits Interested in gym memberships, nutrition coaching and or personal training ? feel free to reach out at www.mhfhudson.com or EMAIL: [email protected] text @ 7154105037

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what's working and what's not working ?

why cant I do it just like him ?

ill just switch it up 


all the things that stop ALL of us from getting closer to our goals 

we dive into ideas to use with all the goals you are working so hard for 
and cover why you feel the way you feel when dieting......

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10 best proteins to help build muscle and keep it on
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Don't be caught guessing at the store or online shopping. Know just what proteins to get and how to utilize them. Most people DO NOT get enough to build muscle let along HOLD the muscle they have. Take these tips and build the body and mindset you are WORKING SO HARD for !!!! 

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14 tips that will make you VERY UNCOMFORTABLE but what you need to hear
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10/13/2026

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Come with me on this list. The gym and nutrition is only a part of what it takes to become your best. Take a listen to these 14 tips to help you mentally and physically acheive EVERYTHING you want   

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NFL SEASON IS HERE, "would you rather" questions NFL edition
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09/07/2026

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Today I brought on my rippin' and tearin' podcast co- host to do a special episode on the BARgument. We turned this episode into what we do on the other podcast. Feel free to check the one out for more sports and off the wall laughter. We always appreciate you. Again the other podcast is called Rippin' & Tearin'

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BRUTAL!!!! but honest........
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08/24/2026

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Today I opened up a brutally honest answer to many questions that get thrown my way over the past 22 years of training/ coaching. VERY BLUNT!!!  

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12 Late night snacks to keep your metabolism cooking
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08/22/2026

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Today we cover some nice and easy ways to keep the fat burning process moving, especially NIGHT TIME. There is no need to keep wondering just hit play and use as much of this info as you can. The faster you move these tips into action the better 

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6 habits that are making you GAIN WEIGHT and not the weight you'd like
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08/12/2026

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Tune in to this fast quick and easy listen 

These will help flip your mindset when it comes to weightless. Some are so small and easy to fix its like you don't even have to try 

happy healthy and always learning ......

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INTERVIEW TIME !!! New trainer at MHF GYM KAMI HAIDER & we go very DEEP in this one
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07/26/2026

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Welcome to the podcast KAMI she's a new trainer at MHF gym in Hudson and WOW do we have a great one tonight her back story will pull you in almost as much as the final 15 mins when we go into ALLLLLLL the things good and bad about the addictive BIKINI and BODYBUILDING WORLD. ALSO this is the FINAL episode of this season I stop it at number 22 being my favorite number :)  

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Top 10 things your gut loves and needs to keep you HAPPY
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07/18/2026

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Welcome back to another great one, here to help change the way you think about your GUT. Gut issues are ALL OVER THE WORLD and none of them are fun. Give these tips a try to handle what issues you may be running into....... 

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ANY SNACKERS OUT THERE?!? small ideas, tips and tricks
#20
07/09/2026

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We alllll love snacking but hate the control part right ? Take a listen to what we have on this episode. Just a few things that can help change your mindset on it.  

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8 things your body is telling you its burning fat and you are WINNING!!!!
#20
06/28/2026

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Today we cover 8 simple things that your body is trying to tell you. IF you have any of these ......you are doing things RIGHT for your fat burning goals.

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YOUR NEW "SHREDDING" 12 WEEK WORKOUT PLAN. ALL SETS AND REPS INCLUDED
#19
06/21/2026

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Yep, you read it right. So here is a full "in detail" 12 week summer shred workout plan..... MAN WE LOVE THE WORD SHRED!!!!! ;)

Follow along and PLEASE copy this program if you DARE its a tough one but if you are listening to this podcast you already know you are an ass kicker 

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Your very own 12 weeks workout program ALL SETS AND REPS INCLUDED
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06/17/2026

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Yep, you read it right. So here is a full "in detail" 12 week summer shred workout plan..... MAN WE LOVE THE WORD SHRED!!!!! ;)

Follow along and PLEASE copy this program if you DARE its a tough one but if you are listening to this podcast you already know you are an ass kicker 

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WHY NOT? another INTERVIEW!!! Emily, a new team member at MHF gym, pops into the pod to chat
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06/06/2026

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Lets keep the energy going with another trainer interview. Emily is so sweet but now its time to grill her about her life LOL JK. Just the normal who they are, why they are in the job field and all the off the wall questions Chris asks each episode 

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INTERVIEW TIME!!! He has lost over 420 pounds TOTAL. Going from OBESE 2 OBEAST welcome and listen in to Kyle's story
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06/03/2026

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This one is one to pay attention to. the struggles of touring on the road to 75 hard. His journey from obese 2 obeast and how MANY TIMES has he done it? Will this be his last?

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Lets Breakdown a 2,700-2,800 calorie diet plan
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05/25/2026

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Stuck with that to eat and you macros are around these numbers? PERFECT, steal this and see if it works for you. We go through timing on meals as well as each individual foods that are involved in each meal.... 

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INTERVIEW TIME!!! Matraca "new trainer" smile and get ready for this one ....
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05/24/2026

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It's another interview and we are all here for it. This girl's energy and attitude is just what this world needs. From her start to how she ended up at my gym is a great listen... 

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INTERVIEW TIME !!! Kevin is a personal trainer at MHF GYM. Here is his story and what makes him tick
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05/22/2026

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It's interview time again on the podcast today we sat down with a new personal trainer at my gym MHF in Hudson WI. We cover all the questions including how we met, how he started in the fitness world and what he offers to his clients helping them become their best. His person journey is nuts and the words he uses to help push himself mean alot more than you think .....

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TOP 10- Things high valued people NEVER chase. it's not worth your time energy or effort. Time to become BETTER
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05/20/2026

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On today's episode we tackle the top 10 things high valued people dont waste their damn time worrying about. We've all done most of these. Now its time to expose them, come to the truth on what you can do about them and eliminate these things / people from your life....

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INTERVIEW TIME!!! Correctional chiro JACOB STOFFEL. Got him on the podcast to discuss what he does and how we can all become better overall
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05/20/2026

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Welcome to the episode this week we are going one on one with an employee of mine at MHF GYM, Jacob Stoffel. An in-house Chiro with alot to discuss around the passion to his craft and what we really need to be focusing on in our health and fitness journey. AND as always we open him up with all the fun questions to get to know the ins and outs on what makes this man tick. 

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A.I from a humans perspective. What would it say or want to do ?
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05/17/2026

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Just a quick episode here to understand how good we as humans really have it. 
listening to the feed back from an A.I really makes you think ......

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EVERYONE will love and relate to this one... 15 traits to see in toxic people
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04/25/2026

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You could be one. We might all have been one a few times in our own lives but this is a list of toxic things to notice in people in your life that are a clear sign to RUN AWAY from!! 

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How to build muscle MALE or FEMALE tips and things to try
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04/06/2026

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we've all tried and failed now its time for a reality check ARE YOU MAKING IT A PRIORITY? listen in for how I have done it as well as things to start doing to get you on the right path....

thank again and as always if interested in coaching and or training reach out to:

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2.0 talks peptides and which ones would be best for females
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03/20/2026

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Peptides are hot and growing as we speak. These aren't just for females but these are some that focus on the females and what they could do to help. As always do you own research and always BE SAFE. 

living longer and healthier is the plan ....

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2.0 is back with TOP 10 health conditions and what supplements and foods we can take to prevent them
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03/18/2026

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2.0 is covering the TOP 10 most common health conditions and what we can take to prevent them. Today I dig deep into small problems that can add up to be HUGE if not taken care of. Stay healthly & live longer :) 

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2.0 has begun. TOP 10 Healthiest drinks to start you in the right direction
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03/18/2026

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2.0 means alot it means alot.  Alot more episodes with alot more feed back. On this episode we cover the Top 10 healthiest drinks to get you going in the right direction

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20 tips on optimizing the best version of you for weight loss. Now how many do you do?
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08/12/2025

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Do things like moving more, eating the right things and sleeping really matter?  Can they really change your attitude and overall wellbeing ? Small things add up lets dig into what can help ......

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Hormones!!! How are yours? Are you doing what you should be to be at your best?
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08/03/2025

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The do's and don'ts if you want to balance your hormones to be at their best. Small things like breathing and not over training, along with why not to scroll at night and giving the sauna a try ....

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20 problems facing weight loss, ITS HARD but we can attack it. Does sleep matter? Carbs past 6pm is bad or good ???
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07/30/2025

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These 20 tips are going to send you in the right direction to your weightless goals. Is being leaner better? build a lifestyle with a few and build it up over time. Attack all these and watch your mental state and body transformation change.

  

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Covering a client's workout plan in detail PLEASE STEAL THIS !!!
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07/25/2025

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Been getting asked for a workout overview in detail and here we are. This 5 day split with 4 days of weights, 1 day of hiit cardio along with 2 days of rest for proper recovery will possibly be just what you are looking for. this is made for a specific client but that doesnt mean you cant learn from it. ENJOY  

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COPY THIS FULL LIST of What foods to eat to get lean mean and healthy!!
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07/07/2025

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This ones a good one. Listen and copy this list. learning what can help your health goals is why you listen :) short and sweet. Hoping you have a blessed always appreciate you all 

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Can you stay lean year round? Be good at what you're bad at. Do you like to train athletes or bodybuilders better?
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06/15/2025

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What to eat first when it's time to diet? 6 days out from my pro debut and tackling all the question from the public. 

WHY? If you are the hardest worker in the room that only makes you terrible at other things.  

Whats your death row meal and would I ever fight a gorilla ?!?


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WE ARE BACK with open questions, MHF gym updates, small update on my personal prep
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05/28/2025

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Hate being away and love being back !!!

with life happening so fast its been awhile and its time to shine again lets catch up with some random health and fitness questions .....

random questions- who do I wan to train? who do I look up to ? why is that lift better than the others ....

updates on MHF GYM 

small update to my current prep 

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GYM PET-PEEVES ft. PARKER
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01/20/2025

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We read your responses to Gym Pete-Peeves and provide some of our own.

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WE ARE BACK!
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01/05/2025

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Guest speaker "SHANIA LEE ANNA" bikini pro, tomboy and workaholic. Overcoming old lifestyles and realizing what she really cares about in life.
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01/06/2024

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On tonight's episode we tackled a great convo with Shania Lee. We get down and dirty on her upbringing and how she wanted to get out of the regular midwest lifestyle. This bikini pro talks about her life from hunting and fishing to taking the stage and being accountable to a prep lifestyle .....

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15 things we can all do to better ourselves. NON fitness and fitness related
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12/10/2023

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Tonight we tackled a list of things we ALL can do each and every day to better ourselves. We go into the mental and physical side. Once you start to want to make that change, THESE are the best tips to NEVER SETTLE and NEVER QUIT... as always this thing we call life is nothing but a huge mental game. Lets always stay positive 

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FAT!!! Why that word scares more than 80% of the world. Learn the pros and cons of high and low fat diets
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11/19/2023

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Today we tackle FATS!!
That word scares so many people that have no clue how GREAT it is for your body. Take a listen and see what the difference is between good and bad fats for your body. Time to be educated and not scared :)

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8 things to make your lifestyle healthier and happier. what you need to start doing and what you need to quit doing
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11/16/2023

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On today's episode we cover 8 things that you can start doing to make your health and fitness goals impossible to fail. From what to do waking up to what to finish the day with. Listen in and find out what works best for you and your lifestyle. 
WE DON'T START ON MONDAY, WE START NOW!

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WE ARE BACK!! Tonight we interview NATURAL pro bikini competitor Marina Nastepniak. Who she is and what got her into fitness
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11/14/2023

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After over 2 months being absent on our podcast  due to shows all over the states, we are back and ready for more action. We are coming at you with another interview with another PRO natural bikini competitor. We always ask the fun but hard questions on how she fell for this sport and what's next on her exciting road trying to become an IFBB PRO

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