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If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEShe's been here before, you guys loved her... So Kelly Poole is back!In this episode, Alex and Kelly celebrate her hitting 100K on Instagram and chat about her new calorie deficit. They get into the realities of dieting, fitness, and coaching while mixing in plenty of controversies, laughs, and all the things you’d expect when these two get together.Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Welcoming Kelly back to the show(0:55) What Kelly thinks about her new calorie deficit(2:11) What social media gets wrong about "skinny content" (becoming a skinny legend)(5:21) The *real* benefit of the gym (beyond looking hot)(22:04) The illusion of the finish line(27:25) Extraordinary results require extraordinary standards(33:31) Trusting others isn't weakness (even coaches need coaches)(46:08) How time away (& other interests) make you better at your job(58:12) One final request & where to connect with Kelly onlineConnect with Kelly:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kellykpooleThe Greatest Project - https://pod.link/1701655610OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: [email protected]© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.