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Sam Forget

Creepy AI edit

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

One of my biggest regrets from Season 1 of Transformation Talks is not including videos.

I'm not sure why I didn't.

Probably because seemingly everybody has studio-level production now, and that's not possible for me given how often I move.

In any case, I haven't been making this mistake again during Season 2.

Almost every guest episode has included a video—including this week's episode with my good friend Michael Soares: a fellow coach who has helped 40,000+ people around the world improve their lives through fitness.

But when I tried using ChatGPT to edit the YouTube thumbnail... it edited my face quite heavily.

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I'm not sure if I should take it personally that they barely touched his.

ChatGPT, apparently: "Look at the mug on this guy! I need to do something about that."

Creepy AI edit aside, we had a great conversation that I'd love for you to hear:

  • How Michael broke out of a weeks-long workout rut where he didn't train at all
  • Why most people fall into an all-or-nothing cycle with their workouts (there's an easy fix)
  • Our favorite strategies for overcoming gymtimidation so you can consistently train with confidence
  • A loving reality check for anybody who thinks their best days are behind them after 30
  • Things you MUST be doing to maintain your fitness and mobility as you age

You can watch on YouTube by clicking the creepy photo above, or:

Speaking of gymtimidation, I have the perfect program for you if that's something you struggle with.

It's called the BDB Workout Program, which stands for bench and dumbbells-only.

It's just two days, full body.

No more than 30-40 minutes a pop.

That way it's reasonable to do even when the gym is absolutely mobbed, you have limited equipment access, or time.

Reply to this email with "BDB" for the link.

It's 100% free.

Sam

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