Feel Think Fit

07/06/2021

Swipe to the end to see pasty skinny me in high school!

Growing up in Staten Island, NY, I played baseball, basketball, & a ton of freeze tag when I wasn't playing video games.

In high school, I played lacrosse and wrestled. I also started going to the gym to get in better shape. I was pretty clueless when it came to fitness, but I did my best.

As wrestling ended, I weighed 189lbs. Wanting to get bigger, I turned to my friend Jonny for help. He had been bodybuilding for some time and was very fit. Luckily, he was kind enough to take me under his wing and teach me everything he knew. I started lifting with him after school 5x/week and quickly became addicted to fitness.

As a tall lanky guy, I wanted to fill out my 6'2" frame. With Jonny's encouragement & guidance, I grew. We trained as hard as possible every session and spent our free time studying how to build muscle. We both got accepted to Rutgers University where we planned to study Exercise Physiology as roommates.

When I got to Rutgers, I had already gained over 20lbs and was a man on a mission. Jonny and I met , another aspiring bodybuilder, and we got to work. In my freshman year, I bulked up to 230lbs (my heaviest ever!) and did my first cut to get lean. This is when I first learned how to track calories and macros.

One year later and I was dieting again -- this time to get even leaner. I made it to 187lbs before I decided it was time to get big again. Over the next two years, I kept training with the goal of competing in a bodybuilding contest. But sometime in my senior year I had a change of heart and decided to focus on other areas of life.

After graduating, I worked as a personal trainer on campus and then a private gym. In 2015, I decided to create Feel Think Fit and began offering in-home personal training.

Fast forward to today, and fitness is still my passion. I've always genuinely enjoyed helping people, whether they're a complete newbie or a battle-hardened athlete. Everyone is on a fitness journey whether they realize it or not. Thank you for taking the time to learn about mine.

06/22/2021

Ask yourself these 4 questions before starting your fitness journey:

1 - Are you willing to commit to change?

The most successful clients come to me ready for change. They’re tired of worrying about how to diet & how to workout and just want to follow a plan that works. Sound familiar? You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. You have to FULLY commit, no more excuses!

2 - What's your #1 fitness goal right now?

To be successful, you need to have goals. Before starting your journey, get 100% clear on what you aim to achieve. Want to trim down before your wedding? Great! How much weight are you trying to lose? Be specific!

3 - What's your biggest struggle with fitness?

Think about what's been stopping you from achieving your goals. Dig deep and uncover what's holding you back. Some clients self-sabotage and need accountability, and others are too exhausted from work & family to focus on self-care. Everyone's different, so figure out your unique struggles.

4 - Why are these goals so important to you?

Seriously, what has you motivated to take action now? Identify the fuel to your fire! My client Jim told me he wanted to have more energy to run around with his kids. Sara had a wake up call after hearing bad news from her doctor. Whatever your reasons, say them aloud!

If you're reading this post, take a moment and ask yourself these 4 questions.

Sometimes what seems so obvious can be the most elusive. Nothing changes unless you sit down and look within.

Was this helpful? Do you have any questions?

Let me know in the comments below or message me directly. I'm here to help!

05/31/2021

Shout-out to Wright on his phenomenal transformation with Feel Think Fit!

Before we met, Wright had been struggling to eat healthy and exercise regularly. Even though he used to run and practice martial arts, he watched his weight gradually creep up to 203 pounds over the course of a few years.

"At that weight, I could feel myself struggle to walk up and down stairs without feeling winded, and my clothes were definitely feeling tighter than usual."

Enough was enough, so he decided to join Feel Think Fit and get the help and motivation he needed.

"I was surprised at how simple the weight loss process was. Portion control and regular exercise under Stephen's supervision enabled me to reach my goal weight in a reasonable timeframe. I've since been able to maintain a healthy weight range, and it's made my life easier in doing home improvement and yard work projects around the house."

Since starting with FTF, Wright:

📉 Lost 28lbs and KEPT IT OFF

💪 Started lifting weights REGULARLY

🍴 Maintained a FLEXIBLE & healthy diet

Incredible job, Wright! You've been a ton of fun to work with, and I'm so proud of how far you've come!

If you’re looking to get results like these and change your life, click the link in my bio to apply for training!

05/17/2021

I'm stoked to announce that I am your new Make Fit Happen Podcast co-host!

Check out our most recent episode in which Amanda Kim, Jupe Bornmann, and I do a deep dive into sleep, its effects on fitness, and how you can improve your own sleep hygiene -- starting tonight!

‎Show Make Fit Happen, Ep A Deep Dive Into Sleep with Stephen Danischewski from Feel Think Fit - May 16, 2021

05/10/2021

Confession time... 😞

I used to eat a lot of animals. And I mean a lot!

Just 5 years ago, I was regularly eating pounds of chicken, turkey, and fish all in the name of gains.

As an aspiring bodybuilder, I knew that I needed to eat a boatload of protein everyday in order to build the type of muscle mass I wanted. 💪

It wasn't until my girlfriend decided to eat a vegetarian diet that I reconsidered my life as a carnivore.

I was never big on veggies, dismissing them as unnecessary filler for my needs as a meathead. But the more vegetarian meals I saw and smelled, the more I became curious.

To my surprise, vegetarian food could taste just as good as what I had been eating!

So I challenged myself to become vegetarian.

In shedding my attachment to eating meat, I quickly became dependent on eggs, yogurt, cow milk, and whey powder to get my protein.

And then my girlfriend took things one step further...

She decided she was going vegan. 🥦

And I had just gotten used to eating vegetarian! Feeling optimistic and adventurous, I joined her.

But, eating vegan means consuming NO animal-based products.

How was I going to survive without eggs? Yogurt? CHEESE?!

I discovered just how many protein-packed plant-based foods there are. Lentils, chickpeas, and other legumes could provide more protein than I ever needed.

Fast forward to today, and I LOVE my vegan diet!

Like any dietary change, it took some work...but I've lived to tell the tale!

I share my journey to give you insight into what it takes to transition from carnivore to herbivore, and perhaps inspire you to think differently about what you eat.

Need help figuring out your own plant-based diet? DM me and I'll send you a FREE vegan meal plan! 🙋

04/28/2021

Have you ever improved at something taking the same approach everytime?

Me neither.

Like it or not, change is necessary to get in shape.

Whether you're looking to shed a few pounds or grow your twig arms into cannons, you are going to need to shake things up in order to make it reality.

Luckily, us humans are incredibly adaptive to circumstance.

Although things might feel tough at first, the process will get easier the longer you stick with it.

Whatever your goals are this year, don't give up on them.

Try something new for a change, and you might be surprised at how far you get.

04/23/2021

Is energy all you need from food?

No, it’s not!

You also need the nutritional value from food.

Well, what makes up the nutritional content of food exactly?

Check out today's blog post to find out!

Why do you eat food? Food provides you with energy. This comes in the form of calories which consist of macronutrients, or ‘macros’. You can read more about them here in my last blog post. But is energy all you … Read More

04/21/2021

What do you do when your body weight plateaus, OR WORSE, increases while dieting? 🤬

Like it or not, this happens often.

It's rare to see consistent weight loss week after week without fail.

There will come a point where the result on the scale isn't what you had hoped for...especially after a long week of hard work dieting and exercising.

Although it's possible to achieve consistent weight loss week after week, your mileage may vary. And that's okay!

What matters most is how you respond to an unexpected weigh-in.

Will you get discouraged and quit, cursing your good-for-nothing genetics?

Or will you get motivated and get HYPED to overcome adversity and achieve your goals?

Those who never quit never fail, and in weight loss, perseverence is key! 🔑

I educate all of my clients to understand that becoming fit and healthy is a long-term game. Fat loss, strength gain, and athletic performance all come in time, as a result of a habitual, neverending pursuit to be better tomorrow.

So, how will you respond the next time things don't go your way?

Send me a DM if you're struggling to lose weight and need some guidance! 🙋‍♂️

04/12/2021

Losing weight can be a struggle.

When it comes to getting fit, there are so many different things to keep on top of.

Between changing what you eat and learning how to exercise properly, you've likely got your hands full.

Not to mention, you need to be doing these things consistently everyday in order to get results -- no exceptions.

So how can you possibly juggle all of these things in addition to the other responsibilities in your life?

Luckily, I have some solutions for you.

Swipe through this post to learn what tools I use with my clients to make losing weight easier for them!

And if you're looking to get faster weight loss results this year, join Feel Think Fit to get all the accountability and motivation you need.

Click the link in my bio to start your free trial of FTF Online Personal Training today!

04/02/2021

Welcome to the Feel Think Fit Podcast!

In this first episode, I help Jean put his ideal diet together on MyFitnessPal. Together, we discuss how to construct a protein smoothie, how to hit your macros on a bulk, why you should limit your sugar intake, and much more!

Jean is a BMW enthusiast, PC gamer, and Stephen's younger cousin. He works at a car dealership near Deerfield Beach, Florida and has recently begun diet tracking and lifting weights with one goal in mind: build muscle.

Index:
00:00​​ - 14:05​​ Protein Smoothies, Sugar, Saving Meals in MFP
14:05​​ - 18:52​​ Optimizing Nutrition Distribution Per Meal
18:52​​ - 23:02​​ Too Much Fat In Your Diet?
23:02​​ - 25:11​​ Meal Spacing On A Bulk
25:11​​ - 26:11​​ Custom Meal Names in MFP
26:11​ - 29:45​​ Tidy Food Diary, Brand Name Foods for Accuracy
29:45​ - 33:38​​ Using Macronutrient Goals to Plan Meals
33:38​ - 37:50​ Macro Ratios, Bloating, and Fiber Intake
37:50​ - 42:02​ Minimizing Sugar Intake
42:02​ - 50:02​ More Meal Spacing, Serving Sizes and Food Scales
50:02​ - 58:26​ Genetics, Body Types, Noob Gains, & Adaptation
58:26​ Progress Pictures, Weigh-Ins, and Goodbyes

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Jean is a BMW enthusiast, PC gamer, and Stephen's younger cousin. He works at a car dealership near Deerfield Beach, Florida and has recently begun diet trac...