# 013 - “Big Rocks and Little Rocks” with Jumha Abu-Razeq

- Show: [Let's Combinate](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate)
- Published: 2021-12-29
- Length: 1h 01m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2021-12-29-013-big-rocks-and-little-rocks-with-jumha-abu-razeq
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letscombinate/episodes/013---Big-Rocks-and-Little-Rocks-with-Jumha-Abu-Razeq-e1c8ead

## Summary

Jumha Abu-Razeq, founder of StoopidFit, discusses his transition from mechanical engineering to lifestyle nutrition coaching, emphasizing a holistic approach to fat loss that prioritizes sleep, stress management, and recovery over rigid dieting. He explains how focusing on 'big rocks' like total calorie intake and sleep, rather than 'little rocks' like specific carb sources or exercise types, simplifies behavior change and reduces reliance on willpower. Abu-Razeq advocates for setting goals for one's current self, using small wins to build self-efficacy, and creating supportive environments to make healthy choices automatic.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2021-12-29-013-big-rocks-and-little-rocks-with-jumha-abu-razeq#t=0) Introduction: Jumha Abu-Razeq and StoopidFit
- [4:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2021-12-29-013-big-rocks-and-little-rocks-with-jumha-abu-razeq#t=284) Abu-Razeq's Background: Engineering to Coaching
- [8:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2021-12-29-013-big-rocks-and-little-rocks-with-jumha-abu-razeq#t=517) The Holistic Approach: Training, Nutrition, and Recovery
- [13:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2021-12-29-013-big-rocks-and-little-rocks-with-jumha-abu-razeq#t=824) Willpower, Big Rocks vs. Little Rocks, and Goal Setting
- [25:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2021-12-29-013-big-rocks-and-little-rocks-with-jumha-abu-razeq#t=1518) The Critical Role of Sleep and Stress Management
- [36:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2021-12-29-013-big-rocks-and-little-rocks-with-jumha-abu-razeq#t=2190) Coaching Busy People and Reframing Self-Limiting Beliefs
- [47:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2021-12-29-013-big-rocks-and-little-rocks-with-jumha-abu-razeq#t=2838) Finding the Right Coach and Restarting After Breaks
- [54:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2021-12-29-013-big-rocks-and-little-rocks-with-jumha-abu-razeq#t=3251) Book Recommendations: Atomic Habits and Slaughterhouse-Five

## Topics

- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- StoopidFit (company)
- Tailored Coaching Method (company)
- Eat Train Prosper (product)
- Atomic Habits (product)
- Slaughterhouse-Five (product)

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