In this episode of The Rishi Report, I sit down with my own fitness trainer, EJ Philip (founder of Alpha Beast Fitness), for a properly unfiltered conversation about what it actually takes to change your health—without falling for the usual fitness nonsense. We get into my personal fitness journey, what people mean when they say they’re going on a “cut”, and why so many of us keep chasing shortcuts instead of understanding the real game: consistency, clarity, and a reason that’s bigger than just looking good. EJ breaks down a bunch of popular myths I’ve heard in Singapore gyms forever—carb-cutting like it’s a religion, the obsession with protein shakes, and the magical “10,000 steps” idea that people treat like a cheat code. We also go beyond the physical stuff and talk about the mental side: your “WHY”, how coaching should actually work, and why the best plan is usually the simplest one you can sustain. If you’re trying to get healthier but you’re drowning in contradictory advice, this episode is basically a reset button: less hype, more understanding, and practical steps you can start with immediately.