Coach JT Tapias

JT Tapias is a nutrition transformation coach. I’m Coach JT Tapias, creator of the Empty Your Bucket Plan. We're in this together.

I have owned and operated gyms for two decades, and during that time I helped hundreds of people achieve their fitness goals in a healthy, SUSTAINABLE way. With the explosion of online training, there are WAY too many fad diets on the market, and WAY too many online “Trainers” spreading ineffective, unhealthy “weight loss plans” to the detriment of people who truly need help gaining control of their health and fitness. I created the Empty Your Bucket Plan and have watched it transform the bodies and lives of countless people in my gyms. More people need this plan than I can reach in person, so I’m excited to bring this transformational program to YOU from the comfort of your home. As a former professional athlete and lifelong fitness expert, I have the experience, skills, and training to provide a premier coaching service to you with the convenience of an online platform. I am as committed to you reaching your goals as you are.

01/16/2026

Most People Miss This After Hiring a Coach

I have been in the fitness and nutrition industry for 25 years. When people hear that, they usually think, “Wow, that’s a lot of experience helping people get in shape.” And yes, that’s true. But what I have really gained over the last two and a half decades is a deep understanding of human nature.

I have worked with everyone. High performers. Deeply disciplined people. And people who are completely stuck in excuses and stories that keep them trapped.
I do not say that judgmentally.

I actually find it fascinating. Why do some people live lives marked by joy, progress, and victory, while others remain frustrated, defeated, and exhausted?
After thousands of conversations, patterns emerge. Very clear ones.

First,
people who succeed are humble and coachable.
They suspend their assumptions and follow the guidance of the coach, counselor, or leader they hired. Ironically, the most educated people are often the hardest to help.
Doctors, lawyers, engineers, scientists, coaches, and even some pastors tend to arrive with strong opinions that block growth.

Second,
successful people are attention oriented.
They take notes. They attend calls. They ask questions. And often, the conversation is not about food at all. It is about marriage, parenting, work stress, and emotional chaos. When those areas are unaddressed, progress stalls. Clear communication changes everything.

Third,
successful people understand this truth. The story that got you here will not get you there. Identity drives behavior.

You cannot fix a problem with the mindset that created it.
Sustainable change requires a new way of thinking about food, nutrition, lifestyle, and even relationships. When identity shifts, results follow...

01/10/2026

Hey fam!
If you are in the Pittsburgh area,

I’m going to be speaking at Truth And Fellowship Church at 10 AM EST.

I look forward to seeing you 🙂

11/23/2025

Unleashing the Power Within: Reclaiming Your Spiritual Inheritance!

11/22/2025

We discuss the irony of Christians fearing digital tracking while overlooking health compromises, exploring how quick fixes and medical shortcuts can potentially harm our bodies, and emphasizing a holistic, spirit-led approach to health and weight loss.

11/22/2025

11/18/2025

Food goes beyond nourishment for a lot of people it’s a way to mitigate emotions.

11/18/2025

Did you know that in controlled lab tests, rats often choose sugar over co***ne?

Sugar is one of the most addictive substances we consume, and it’s hidden in more foods than most people realize.

Even foods we consider “normal” or “safe,” like rice, potatoes, bread, and pasta, can trigger some of the highest insulin spikes in the body.

In this video, we break down the science behind sugar addiction and why it’s so hard to break free from.

👉 Check the first comment for the YouTube link.

03/10/2025

The God-Shaped Void: Finding Faith in Our Fitness Journey

Blaise Pascal once said, "There is a God-shaped vacuum in the heart of each man, which cannot be satisfied by anything created but only by God the Creator, made known through Jesus Christ."

When we stop to consider what we reach for in moments of fear, anxiety, anticipation, or even excitement, it's generally some form of a dopamine lever, a quick hit of pleasure or comfort. Often, people turn to ci******es, alcohol, drugs, s*x, and, of course, food.

What's interesting about these behaviors is that while it's easy to recognize how alcohol and drugs can be detrimental to one's health, most people, even those suffering from obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic diseases—struggle to see how food functions as a mitigative tool.

In reality, food is one of the most addictive mechanisms known to mankind. We are all, to some degree, addicted to food. Yet, we justify it by saying, "It's just food. I need food to survive."

The problem arises when we overindulge, reaching for food even when we're not physically hungry.

It becomes a knee-jerk reaction, a momentary source of certainty that quickly vanishes, leaving behind serious health consequences.

The Bible speaks about crutches as idols. The Egyptians were famous for erecting idols, false gods in whom they placed their trust. Today, in 21st-century America, we may not build idols of silver and gold, but we surely bow down to the golden arches of McDonald's and the fast-food deities of our culture.

This issue has become so widespread that even our children are now suffering from what were once considered adult diseases, all because of our lifestyle choices.

Without over-spiritualizing the issue, the Bible speaks about generational curses, which ultimately refer to communal learning, the habits and values we pass down to our children.

Tragically, we often neglect exercise and proper nutrition in favor of what is easy, convenient, and entertaining.

If we don't take a closer look at this, we are bound to become a generation that eats too much and moves too little.

We are radically changing the way we eat, and the consequences are undeniable.

The solution is simple: Your doctor will tell you, "Eat less and move more." To that, I say, amen. But have you ever considered incorporating your faith into your fitness journey?

Why do we struggle to believe that the same God who created the heavens and the seas would also care about our physical health?

We serve an intricate and intentional God, so much so that the Bible says He knit us together in our mother's womb (Psalm 139:13). This same God cares deeply about every aspect of our lives, including how we steward our bodies.

If you have struggled with obesity, type 2 diabetes, binge eating, or food addiction, I encourage you to pray for self-control.

Ask God to bring conviction through His Word, leading you to steward your body in a way that glorifies and honors Him.

02/19/2025

Next 90-Day Transformation Program Starts March 17th!

Orientation: Saturday, March 15th, at 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time

I’m looking for 10 qualified people who are ready to radically transform their physique, ideally those looking to lose 25 to 30 pounds.

If you follow all of our parameters and, for some unusual reason, you don’t hit the 25 to 30-pound goal, I will refund your money and pay you an extra $500 for wasting your time.

Program Deliverables:

• 90 days of hyper-accountability with a concierge coach

• Community webinars on Wednesday and Friday to build support and keep you accountable

• A customized nutrition plan tailored to your needs

• An orientation session to set you up for success

• A goodie box including:
• A digital scale
• A heart rate monitor
• Additional resources to keep you on track

This is a mind-body-spirit approach because we believe true transformation requires a multidisciplinary strategy.

You cannot fail as long as you’re coachable, ready in your heart of hearts, and committed to following our guidelines to the best of your ability.

If you do, not only will you lose 25 to 30 pounds, but you’ll find yourself completely transformed, inside and out.

If you are ready, please send me a direct message. Only serious inquiries, please 🙂

02/01/2025

The Power of Love-Based Motivation:

Moving Beyond Fear"
Fear can be a powerful motivator - just ask any athlete who's pushed themselves to avoid losing, or anyone who's started a health journey because of a scary doctor's visit.

But here's the thing about fear-based motivation: it's like rocket fuel. It'll get you started, but it burns out fast.

Let me tell you a story that changed my perspective on motivation. Mike Tyson, once considered the most feared man in boxing, revealed something surprising in an interview. Despite his fierce reputation, he was actually fighting from a place of fear.

He was scared before every fight, often unable to sleep and sometimes even getting physically sick from anxiety.

While fear drove him to incredible success, it also contributed to his eventual downfall. Why? Because fear-based motivation is exhausting and ultimately unsustainable.

Here's the transformation we need to make...

From fear-based motivation:
- "I have to do this or else..."
- "I can't fail or everything will fall apart"
- "I'm scared of becoming like my parents"
To love-based motivation:
- "I want to be my best self"
- "I'm creating a positive example for others"
- "I'm building something meaningful"

The difference is subtle but powerful...

When you're motivated by love:
- Your energy is sustainable
- Your decisions come from abundance, not scarcity
- Your actions align with your values
- Your progress feels fulfilling, not frantic

Here's how to make the shift:
1. Identify your current motivators
2. Question if they're serving your long-term goals
3. Find the deeper, love-based reason behind your goals
4. Connect with that purpose daily

Remember: The most sustainable changes come from a place of self-love and positive intention, not fear and anxiety.

P.S. I’d love to offer you a complimentary 30-minute laser coaching session to uncover what’s currently driving your health & fitness goals.

If you’ve seen some success but feel like you're not quite where you want to be, it’s possible that fear-based motivation is holding you back. I’d be thrilled to show you how to shift that into a love-based motivation that will propel you forward.

If you’re already part of our EYB Plan Programs, this session is available to you at no extra cost.

This link is for those who are not yet active members.

I look forward to connecting with you!
https://calendly.com/eybplan/30min

01/19/2025

This is our member Annie. She lost 35 pounds in the first 90 days.

Just so you can see how sustainable the EYB nutrition plan is. This is her three years later.

Sustainability is possible, but you must seek a systematic approach that’s realistic and allows.

You to not be the weird person in the corner drinking diet water while everyone else is having a good time.

If you’re interested in a free 15 minute coaching strategy call I will leave my link here for you

www.coachjttapias.com.

I look forward to speaking with you soon.

01/03/2025

Today, we conclude our three-day spiritual fast.

To be honest with you, it seems as if every fast we do brings different outcomes and reflections.

This time around, I noticed something that was extremely important for the kind of work I do.

Yesterday, I was at my daughter’s pickleball class, and as I was sitting there speaking to other parents, we started talking about food.

This led to an extended chat that almost seemed gluttonous. We obsessed for 25-30 minutes about different types of food.

Interestingly enough, none of the foods we discussed were healthy.

I quickly realized that the particular infatuation I was having with food at that moment was due to the lack of nutrients I had experienced over the last three days.

It made me understand how most people with food dependencies feel on a daily basis.

Not that I didn’t understand these situations—I’ve been doing this for two decades—but it allowed me to walk in their shoes.

I also understood that, as soon as I caught myself thinking about these things, the awareness that I had gained helped me realize how these types of conversations can be destructive.

They can lead us to take actions we don’t want to take.

I shifted the conversation to why those behaviors weren’t acceptable and reminded myself that my actions had to be very different.

At the conclusion of that conversation, everyone asked if we wanted to go to a fast food place, and of course, I turned it down.

I came home and continued my fast, but I wanted to reflect and share this with you.

I think some of the conversations we have with others are actually conversations we consistently have in our own heads.

Being able to sort those conversations out and have a healthy resolution is ultimately what brings stability and sustainability to our diets from a lifestyle perspective.

I would love to hear your thoughts on this particular post.

Please let me know if you experience some of these distorted ideas and thoughts on a consistent basis?

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