The MFS Wellness Podcast

When we start taking action to improve upon ourselves, there's typically some form of criticism that can go along with it. It can be from those closest to us or complete strangers. Regardless, this type of judgment can hurt and cause our ego to feel a sting. In this episode, I've listed five mentalities that we may come across when adjusting our lifestyle for the better.The purpose of this is to recognize them and understand that they have nothing to do with us and are almost always a projection of the insecurities, envy, and conditioning of the other person. Once we can see that, and not take it personally, we become more immune to insults or discouragement.While I'm not an expert on human behavior, I've experienced these mentalities in the past. I think it's also beneficial to be honest with ourselves and assess whether or not we're carrying any of the personality traits that look to destroy rather than encourage.Contact Mike:Mike Sinopoli - NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition CoachInstagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn: @mfswellness email: mike@mfswellness.comphone: 630-361-4907www.mfswellness.com

In this episode, released on Festivus (because Seinfeld is better than Friends) I have read and responded to the Christmas Q&A from IG/FB, reviewed the 10 most streamed Christmas songs on Spotify, and discussed the 6 type of people that may be having a hard time around the holidays.I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas! Contact Mike:Mike Sinopoli - NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition CoachInstagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn: @mfswellness email: mike@mfswellness.comphone: 630-361-4907www.mfswellness.com

With the new year approaching, it’s traditional to come up with a resolution that’ll better our lives in the year ahead. I’m not the biggest fan of them, but they can work and change lives if implemented correctly. Using my own past faults, I’ve listed 5 of the biggest mistakes made when deciding on a resolution for the new year. I have also listed what’s worked for me (and others) in the past when it comes to planning this lifestyle change as well as one specific new year’s resolution everyone should have at some point in their lives.Thanks to those who listen!Contact Mike:Mike Sinopoli - NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition CoachInstagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn: @mfswellness email: mike@mfswellness.comphone: 630-361-4907www.mfswellness.com

In this episode, I’m reviewing a virtual lifestyle change session in which I’m planning to help people with in 2026. We live in a society that encourages constant rushing, fast/processed food, a sedentary daily lifestyle and the normalization of medication over habitual/behavioral change. This is a system in place, intentionally or not, that destroys our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The good news is, we possess the ability to escape the one part of this cycle: restructuring our body composition to feel good, look our best, and avoid over 80% of chronic illnesses. Improving upon our body composition by exiting an obese state and adding valuable muscle tissue isn’t just vanity, but it’s scientifically proven to increase the odds of living longer and upgrade our quality of life.Due to the brutal inflation we’re under, I’ve kept this affordable and a lot less than hiring a trainer or coach long-term, though there’s still phenomenal value in that, and I still offer that option. This episode highlights the process I’ve put together and what’s entailed in the virtual session. I do not vanish after the session, I’m available for messages for clarity and assistance once it’s complete.If you or anyone you know is looking to finally put away the fad diets and the yo-yo struggles, I truly believe I have the ability and track record to help people make these vital changes which will lead to loving and respecting themselves again. I operate with empathy, patience and understanding for ALL clients and there’s zero chance of failure unless effort is ceased. We have one life, time is moving faster by the year, there are so many outlets that want to control us and our time, but this is one thing where you will have full control, it may not feel like it at times, but when you’ve achieved success, you’ll realize it.Contact Mike:Mike Sinopoli - NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition CoachInstagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn: @mfswellness email: mike@mfswellness.comphone: 630-361-4907www.mfswellness.com

This episode is brought to you by my inner fat ass. I used to let this time of year absolutely destroy me. I would feel like complete garbage by the new year: sluggish, lethargic and ragingly disappointed and disgusted in myself. I would eat and drink whatever I wanted because I knew at the new year I would go on a "hard diet" and cut out the vast majority of anything savory, sweet or alcoholic. While that restrictive phase definitely produced results, that restriction plus the disappointment of gorging at the back end of the year didn't necessarily lead to much internal happiness. I explain here how I fixed this cycle of extremes. If you feel like you've struggled on and off diets all year, just to throw in the towel in October, only to feel even worse by January, my ramblings may be helpful to you. If I didn't explain it well, or there are questions, just contact me! I'm always happy to discuss this as I feel our health is the most important aspect of life.Contact Mike:Mike Sinopoli - NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition CoachInstagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn: @mfswellness email: mike@mfswellness.comphone: 630-361-4907www.mfswellness.com

When we’ve tried all the diets, the rigorous training programs, expensive supplementation and still feel like we cannot climb the mountain of aesthetic or health hopes, it might be time to look inward rather than outward. This introspection is one of the most avoided, yet vital, steps in truly making a lifestyle change. It goes beyond dropping a few pounds for that vacation or slimming down for a wedding. Instead of looking outward again (new diet, new program, more supps, new trainer, different gym, etc.) we must take the uncomfortable, potentially dark, look inward. It’s painful because it involves coming to a legitimate realization that our harmful eating habits stem from places we don’t like to discuss or question: societal/cultural conditioning, upbringing, scarcity, traumatic events, low self-worth, mental/emotional disorders, etc. This realization, then the subsequent unlearning and habitual rewiring, is a process that cannot be solved by simply trying another new diet. It may involve cognitive therapy, self-forgiveness, medication, or even an intervention. This can be related to both overeating and undereating.If we’re not moving in the right direction with our health and eating habits, it’s because the unhealed roots are still firmly in place, and without addressing these roots and severing them, we go nowhere.(I’m not qualified to diagnose nor address any psychological/behavioral issues, this is strictly awareness content.)Contact Mike:Mike Sinopoli - NASM Certified Nutrition CoachInstagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn: @mfswellnessemail: mike@mfswellness.comphone: 630-361-4907www.mfswellness.com

In this episode, Mike addresses the following:-The fact that literally everything in life will end, shift or change at some point.-3 things we can learn from dogs.-Feeling brain vs thinking brain.-How stories, fairy tales, and movies have distorted real life expectations.-The concept of Amor Fati.-Remembering Sydney and the 2025 PAWS Chicago Walk. Thanks to those who listen!Contact Mike:Mike Sinopoli - NASM Certified Nutrition CoachInstagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn: @mfswellnessemail: mike@mfswellness.comphone: 630-361-4907www.mfswellness.com

In this episode, Mike goes through each decade of life, from teens to 70+, and reviews the top 3 reasons people will make fitness a priority during those years. We also discuss the top WORST reasons to exercise/train. Contact Mike:Mike Sinopoli - NASM Certified Nutrition CoachInstagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn: @mfswellnessemail: mike@mfswellness.comphone: 630-361-4907www.mfswellness.com