Training hard but not seeing results? You might be missing the real reasons your progress is stalled. In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki and Andrew break down how inconsistent sleep, stress, and misaligned habits are secretly holding lifters back—and how to get back on track.
Why you might be training hard but not seeing results—and what to check first
How intermittent stress, travel, and sleep impact your progress more than you think
When to change your program—and when to leave it alone
The ripple effects of sleep and nutrition on body composition, energy, and motivation
How coaching helps lifters reframe expectations and stop self-sabotage
0:00 – Intro & the “Oh No” moment
2:00 – Realizing you're not getting the results you expected
6:00 – The gap between what you want and what you’re doing
10:00 – Why lifestyle clarity matters more than outcome goals
13:30 – Consistency vs. intensity: the weekend trap
16:00 – Sleep as the hidden driver of progress
20:30 – How one cheeseburger ruins your weekly deficit
25:00 – Deep sleep, stress, and late-night decisions
30:00 – When to actually blame your program
33:00 – Why coaching helps you see the full picture
38:00 – Final thoughts: Recalibrate, don’t quit
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