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In this episode Andrea Samadi revisits a 2020 conversation with trainer Jason Wittrock, exploring how movement, recovery, and nutrition interact to support learning, adaptation, and performance. They discuss sustainable eating strategies—like focusing on food quality, experimenting to find what works for you, and using tracking as a short-term tool rather than a lifetime rule. The episode also highlights the power of example: staying consistent with healthy habits even when others resist, trusting the process, and choosing one manageable change to practice until it becomes part of your life. Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we bridge neuroscience, social and emotional learning, and human performance so we can create measurable improvements in our well-being, achievement, leadership, productivity, and results. I'm Andrea Samadi, and if you've been following along through Season 16, you'll know that we have been building what I call The Brain's Operating System for Human Performance—a neuroscience-based framework designed to help us understand how the different systems of the brain and body work together to influence how we learn, adapt, connect, lead, and ultimately perform. Today, we are completing Phase 3: Movement, Learning, and Cognition, where we have been following this central pathway: Movement creates the stimulus. Recovery allows the brain and body to respond. Adaptation is the change that follows. And improved performance is the outcome we are working toward. Throughout this phase, we have explored how movement activates the brain, how exercise primes attention and learning, and how recovery determines our readiness to perform. We have also examined how sleep, cardiovascular fitness, strength, nutrition, and metabolic health influence the way the brain and body adapt over time. For this final episode of Phase 3, we are returning to a conversation that played an important role in my own health journey. Today, we revisit my interview with personal trainer and fitness model Jason Wittrock, who first appeared on this podcast in Episode 94[i] in November 2020. On this episode, we explore: ✔ Why food quality can matter more than rigidly chasing numbers ✔ How hunger and fullness provide useful information ✔ Why tracking should teach us—not control us ✔ How experimentation builds body awareness ✔ Why consistency matters more than short-term perfection ✔ How leading by example can influence others—even when we cannot see it yet I first discovered Jason in late 2016 or early 2017, when I was standing at a crossroads with my health. I knew I needed to make some changes, but I didn't yet know what those changes should look like. I had heard people talking about keto coffee and the potential benefits of a ketogenic diet, including increased energy, greater mental clarity, and weight loss. So, like many people searching for answers, I went to YouTube and typed in, “How do you make keto coffee?” One of Jason Wittrock's[ii] videos appeared. That video became the beginning of a much larger journey for me—one that changed the way I thought about nutrition, energy, exercise, and metabolic health. What made Jason stand out wasn't only the information he shared. It was the intention behind it. He would speak quickly and enthusiastically about what he was doing, what he was eating, and why—and then he would say something simple: “Hey, I'm just trying to help.” And I believed him. Jason also emphasized something that has remained with me ever since: it isn't enough to follow a diet or health plan for 30 or 45 days. If we want lasting results, the changes must become part of the way we live. That message stuck—all these years later. I began making keto coffee, experimenting with new foods, learning what macronutrients were, and discovering what worked best for me. I began paying much closer attention to how nutrition affected my energy, mental clarity, and physical performance. I still make the occasional keto coffee and have MCT Oil next to the blender, and Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter in the fridge. ‘ What started with one YouTube video became part of a much broader investigation into the habits that support brain health, my metabolic health, as well as longevity. And this is exactly why Jason's work belongs at the conclusion of Phase 3. Movement is a powerful signal—but the body does not adapt to movement in isolation. Adaptation is also shaped by how we fuel the body, regulate blood sugar, support metabolic flexibility, sleep, recover, and repeat our habits consistently over time. Exercise, nutrition, sleep, fasting, and recovery are not completely separate health strategies. They are interacting signals that tell the brain and body how to respond, rebuild, and perform. As we revisit this interview, you'll hear some of my questions from the earlier years of my health journey. Science continues to evolve, and so have many of my habits and perspectives. But the central lesson remains highly relevant: Lasting change rarely begins with having every answer. Sometimes, it begins with one trusted voice, one new idea, and the willingness to take the first step. Almost six years after recording this interview, I can say that I still trust Jason's guidance on nutrition. As I reviewed these clips, they almost brought tears to my eyes because I could see how accurately his words predicted what would unfold years later. It was almost as if he were saying, “Keep going. Trust the process.” And when I look at the lasting changes in my own life and family, I can now see what he meant. CLIP 1: ESCAPING THE CAGE OF CONSTANT TRACKING In Clip 1, (click to watch VIDEO clip)  Jason challenges the idea that we need a perfect calorie target or precise macronutrient formula to improve our health. He explains that nutritional needs vary from one person to another—and even from one day to the next. This makes it difficult for an online calculator or outside expert to determine exactly what an individual body needs at every moment. From Jason's perspective, one potential benefit of a well-formulated ketogenic diet is that it may help some people experience steadier energy, fewer cravings, and greater awareness of their natural hunger and fullness cues. Instead of constantly counting calories or tracking every gram of protein, fat, and carbohydrate, he encourages people to begin with the quality of the foods they eat and then observe how their bodies respond. Jason uses the image of a lion in the wild compared with a lion in a cage. The lion in the wild responds naturally to hunger and fullness. The lion in the cage represents someone constrained by spreadsheets, calorie targets, and rigid food rules. His central message is that nutrition should be sustainable enough to support your life—not so complicated that tracking the plan becomes your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM CLIP 1 There is no single perfect formula for everyone. Calorie and macronutrient recommendations are estimates. Individual needs vary according to activity, sleep, stress, health, body composition, personal goals, and many other factors. When I first watched one of Jason's “What I Eat in a Day” videos, it gave me a starting point. At that time, I didn't really know what to prepare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I ate healthy foods, rarely ate sugar, but knew I could improve with what I was using as energy. Jason's meals gave me a basic framework. From there, I adjusted the foods and portions to make his approach work for me. If you want to see a more recent video of what he eats in a day, you can visit his Instagram[iii] page. Food quality matters. Jason recommends beginning with nutrient-dense, minimally processed foods rather than focusing exclusively on calories or macronutrient percentages. This was a huge paradigm shift for me. At the time, I could tell you the calorie count of almost any food. But after listening to Jason, I stopped thinking only about calories in and calories burned. Instead, I began noticing which foods left me feeling satisfied, energized, and full. Hunger and fullness provide useful information. Learning to recognize physical hunger, satisfaction after eating, cravings, changes in energy, and fullness can help us understand how different foods affect us. This was another eye-opener for me. I began experimenting with intermittent fasting and eating within a defined window. This practice helped me learn what hunger actually felt like without immediately becoming afraid of it. With time, my body became more accustomed to recognizing hunger cues and waiting until it was time to eat. This became useful when I was traveling. If I couldn't find a restaurant or food choice that worked for me, I learned that I could wait rather than eat something simply because I was uncomfortable with feeling hungry. I also learned that drinking water could sometimes help that hunger feeling to feeling pass. Tracking can be helpful—but it is only a tool. Tracking may help someone understand portions, macronutrients, (how much protein, carbs or fats are in a certain food) or eating patterns. But when tracking becomes rigid, stressful, or obsessive, it can make a healthy lifestyle more difficult to sustain. I used an app to track my carbohydrates, proteins, and fats during the first few months. Once I understood what worked for me and found meals I could repeat, I no longer needed the tracker. The tracking served its purpose: it taught me something. But it didn't need to control me indefinitely. Experimentation builds self-awareness. Instead of blindly following someone else's formula, Jason encourages us to test different foods and routines while paying attention to our energy, appetite, mood, sleep, and performance. I liked Jason's food choices, so I used many of his meals as a starting point and adjusted the portions for my own body and needs. Sustainability (the long-term vision) matters more than short-term perfection. The most effective nutritional approach is one that supports your health while remaining realistic enough to continue over time. I had always believed that I ate healthy foods, but I didn't fully understand how to build meals that worked for me until I began following Jason's work. His guidance helped me move from generally trying to “eat healthy” to understanding how specific choices affected my energy, focus, and performance. Now I know what breakfast foods work best for me when I have a long day, without access to food, and what refuels me after a long hike, as well as what helps me to wind down before sleep. The goal is greater freedom—not another cage. Jason's lion metaphor reminds us that a nutrition plan should help us reconnect with our bodies rather than make us feel controlled by numbers, rules, and spreadsheets. Once we learn what works for us, it becomes easier to stay on track without constantly measuring everything. I still eat many of the same foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. My youngest daughter has now discovered the meals that work best for her and has become an excellent cook who prepares her own food every week. There is still one person in our house who insists he will never change the way he eats. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he might try the carrots and celery I have ready to go--someday. HOW CAN WE PUT THE IDEAS FROM CLIP 1 INTO PRACTICE? First, begin by improving the quality of one meal each day. Build it around minimally processed foods that include some protein, healthy fat, fiber, and vegetables that are appropriate for your chosen nutritional approach. Like me, once you connect with someone you trust, you can learn from them. Second, pause before eating and ask yourself: Am I physically hungry, or am I responding to stress, habit, boredom, or simply the availability of food? This concept is still important for me. I sometimes reach for a snack when I'm stressed or rushing. In those moments, I can pause and consider whether a glass of water—or a few quiet minutes—would meet the real need more effectively. Third, slow down while eating. Give your brain and body enough time to recognize satisfaction. Halfway through the meal, pause and notice whether you are still hungry, comfortably satisfied, or already full. Bob Proctor, who has appeared often throughout this podcast, used to say often: “Do you taste your food?” Are you eating slowly and mindfully enough to notice how your food actually tastes? I noticed something interesting recently while eating at a steak restaurant. I had removed alcohol from my diet at the beginning of August after realizing that I didn't really enjoy it. After the first month, I began noticing that I could taste food differently. At this restaurant, I experienced the flavor of shrimp cocktail in an entirely new way. That is a story for another episode, but it reminded me that when we slow down and pay attention, we may notice something we have missed before. Fourth, observe how different meals affect you. Notice your energy, cravings, mood, focus, digestion, exercise performance, and hunger during the hours that follow. Fifth, experiment with one change at a time. If you change everything at the same time, it becomes hard to identify which food or habit produced the result. Sixth, use numbers selectively. Tracking your food for a short period can provide useful information, but it does not need to become a permanent requirement. Let the data teach you rather than control you. Seventh, remember that ketosis (or intermittent fasting) is not the only path to understanding your appetite or metabolic health. Some people feel better following a ketogenic approach, while others do well with a balanced diet that includes high-quality carbohydrates. The important question is whether the approach is safe, nourishing, sustainable, and effective for you. Finally, if you take medication or have diabetes or concerns involving your kidneys, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, cardiovascular health, or eating behaviors, speak with a qualified healthcare professional before beginning a ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, or another significant dietary change. The goal is not to copy someone else's perfect formula. The goal is to gather information, listen carefully to your body, and gradually uncover the nutritional approach that helps you feel and perform at your best. CLIP 2: PUSHING THROUGH THE BACKLASH In Clip 2, (click the link to watch the video clip) Jason and I discuss one of the most difficult parts of creating a healthy lifestyle: continuing to make intentional choices when the people around us do not understand or support what we are doing. I described the challenge of teaching my daughters healthy eating habits while they watched their friends eat fast food and sugary foods. As a parent, it can feel as though you are the “bad guy” when you establish boundaries or offer healthier choices that your children do not yet appreciate. Jason explained that these lessons might not make sense to them when they are young, because eating well did not feel necessary to them at that stage of their lives. They really want to fit in. But that did not mean they weren't paying attention. His message was to keep leading by example. The people around us may resist our choices, criticize us, or even think we are being extreme—but they are still watching. When improving their own health eventually becomes important or necessary, they may remember the habits, choices, and lessons they witnessed. The main idea is simple but powerful: Push through the immediate backlash, because the example you set today may become someone else's roadmap tomorrow. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM CLIP 2 People may resist what they do not yet need—or what they did not choose. Health advice can seem unnecessary to someone who has not experienced a problem, consequence, or don't have a personal desire to change. We each need to arrive at the point where we want the change for ourselves. Resistance does not mean your example is being ignored. People may question your choices while quietly observing your consistency, discipline, and results. When Jason predicted that I would notice the effects of my healthy eating choices years later, I had no idea how accurate he would be. Years after this interview, my youngest daughter now meal-preps. She is a wonderful cook, and I can learn from the foods she prepares each week. My oldest daughter (also meal preps) and thanked me for not making junk food and fast food a normal part of their childhood. They definitely ate some of these foods when they grew older, but they were grateful that those foods had not formed the foundation of what they ate when they were young. I'll never forget when she said “Hey Mom, thanks for making us eat healthy when we were little.” I remember being shocked—and grateful—that I had stayed true to what I believed was right. At the time, I sometimes wondered whether I was depriving them of experiences their friends enjoyed. People thought I was from a different planet when I told them I had never bought fast food for the kids. Years later, I could see that my example had made an impact, even when there was little evidence of it in the moment in those early years. Timing matters. We cannot force another person to change before they are ready. But we can make sure that helpful information and a positive example are available when their moment arrives. Leading by example can be more powerful than lecturing. Consistently demonstrating healthy habits gives other people a practical model they can use later. Children absorb more than they appear to. Even when children complain about boundaries we give them, or reject healthy choices, they are still learning what their family values and what healthy behavior looks like. Backlash is not necessarily evidence that you are doing something wrong. Making a change can disrupt established family or social patterns. Resistance may simply reflect that the new behavior is unfamiliar or that it challenges what others are accustomed to doing. Consistency creates a future roadmap. When health becomes personally meaningful to the people watching us, they may remember the lessons they once resisted and finally know where to begin. HOW CAN WE IMPLEMENT THE IDEAS FROM CLIP 2? First, connect your choices to a clear personal reason. When you understand why you are exercising, eating differently, or protecting your health, other people's opinions are less likely to pull you off course. For me, these habits help me think more clearly and feel better. They also allow me to take greater ownership of my energy and performance. Second, expect some resistance. When you change a familiar pattern, the people around you may feel confused, defensive, or inconvenienced. Prepare for that response without automatically interpreting it as failure. Third, be yourself instead of constantly trying to persuade other people. Continue preparing healthy meals, exercising, recovering, and making intentional choices. Allow others to observe your consistency, energy, and results. Fourth, share with others your results, but don't expect them to join you. You can explain why a choice matters to you while giving other people the time and space to make their own decisions. Fifth, avoid turning food into a battle—especially with children. Provide healthy options, explain their purpose (food as fuel) and allow some flexibility. This took me some time. When our girls were teenagers, I eventually took them through a fast food window, but made them place their own order. Sixth, focus on what you can control. You cannot control whether someone follows your example. You can control the example you provide. Seventh, recognize small signs of influence. Someone asking a question, trying one healthy food, joining you for a walk, or remembering something you said may be enough evidence that the lesson has made an impact on them. Eating was one area where I eventually saw that I had influenced my immediate family—but it took years for that influence to become visible. Exercise was another. I have always been a regular hiker, and I took my daughters onto the trails almost as soon as they were old enough to go outside with me. For years, we hiked Camelback Mountain together during their spring break. Then one day, they came to me and said, “We aren't going hiking anymore.” When I asked why, they told me that there was almost nothing they hated more than hiking. I wasn't upset about their choice to boycott the trails. I could hike or run on my own, which I often preferred. But I wondered why they didn't enjoy the mountains or being outside. Years later, my oldest daughter began hiking with her friends and asked whether she could buy a pair of hiking shoes. I wanted to ask, “Why? I thought you hated hiking.” But I realized that all those years on the trails had not been wasted. She had been taking in the experience. She simply wanted to experience the trails with her friends as a teenager—and that made complete sense. This brings us back to Jason's central message: The people around you are taking notes. They may not use those notes today. But when change becomes relevant or necessary, your example may help them know where to begin. Push through the backlash—not by arguing with others, but by staying steady enough for your actions to speak loud and clear for you. REVIEW AND CONCLUSION To review and conclude Episode 407, Jason Wittrock's message gives us two important lessons. The first is about learning to listen to our own bodies. Jason encourages us to move away from the belief that one perfect formula, calorie target, or macronutrient ratio will work for everyone. Tracking can teach us valuable information, especially in the beginning. But the goal is not to remain trapped inside a spreadsheet. The goal is to use what we learn to recognize the foods and habits that help us feel nourished, satisfied, energized, and capable of performing at our best. Begin with food quality. Notice your hunger and fullness cues. Observe your energy, focus, mood, digestion, and physical performance. Experiment carefully. Let the data inform you without allowing it to control you. Jason's second lesson is about the influence of our example. When we change our habits, not everyone around us will understand. Some people may question our choices. Others may resist them. Our children, partners, friends, or colleagues may not see the value in what we are doing because the need for change has not yet become personal to them. But they are still taking notes. This may be the most meaningful part of revisiting this interview almost six years later. At the time, I could not see whether the choices I was making were influencing my family. I could only continue doing what I believed was right. Years later, the evidence appeared. My daughters remembered. They began making some of those choices for themselves—not because I forced them to, but because the example was available when they were ready to use it. This brings us back to the central pathway of Phase 3: Movement creates the stimulus. Recovery creates the capacity to respond. Adaptation is the change that follows. And improved performance is the result. But this episode reminds us that movement is only one of the signals shaping adaptation. Nutrition matters. Sleep matters. Recovery matters. Consistency matters. And the environments and examples surrounding us matter. In a HUGE way! The brain and body adapt to what we repeatedly do—not merely to what we intend to do occasionally. If there is one action I hope you take from this episode, it is to choose one habit you can practice consistently enough for it to become part of who you are. It might be improving one meal. It might be slowing down and tasting your food. It might be paying attention to genuine hunger and fullness. It might be drinking water instead of automatically reaching for a snack. It might be walking, strength training, sleeping longer, or giving your body the recovery it needs to adapt. Choose one action. Observe how your body responds. Adjust what does not work. And repeat what does. This is how we move from information to implementation—and from implementation to adaptation. I'll also connect this episode to a couple others that were important at the time I interviewed Jason. EP 51[iv] was with Kelly Schmidt, my own athletic trainer who taught me how to meal prep. EP 90[v] was focused on health and wellness with Luke DePron, who was the fitness trainer who taught me to always have celery and carrots in the fridge. EP 160[vi] was with Chrissy Barth, a Functional Sports Registered Dietician who offered some great advice for fueling athletes. Many of the interviews in 2020 were focused on health and wellness and are great places to review. Health and wellness does go through different phases, but many of them remain constant. Exercise and eating healthy never goes out of style. As we bring today's conversation to a close, we are not quite finished with Phase 3. Before we move forward, we have one final step: integration. Our next Episode 408, From Movement to Performance: What We Learned About Building Capacity, we will bring together the major ideas we have explored throughout Phase 3: Movement, Learning, and Cognition. We'll examine how movement prepares the brain to learn, how attention opens the gate to encoding, how recovery allows adaptation to occur, and how our daily habits influence our long-term capacity to learn, perform, and remain healthy. Episode 408 will help us connect these individual pieces into one complete pathway: Movement creates readiness. Readiness supports attention. Attention opens the gate to learning. Recovery enables adaptation. And adaptation builds the capacity for sustained performance. With that final integration, we will bring Phase 3 to a close—and prepare to take the next step in our journey. Because human performance does not happen in isolation. Once we have strengthened our individual capacity—our ability to move, focus, learn, recover, and adapt—we must ask what happens when that brain and body encounter another person. How do we perceive someone else? How does that perception create an affective response within the body? How do those internal signals become emotions? And how do those emotions influence trust, communication, connection, belonging, leadership, and performance? That is where we are going in Phase 4: Perception, Emotion, and Social Intelligence. We will follow a new pathway: Perception leads to affect. Affect contributes to emotion. Emotion influences mindsight. Mindsight shapes relationships. And relationships create—or disrupt—the belonging and psychological safety required for people to learn, lead, and perform at their best. Phase 3 has helped us understand how to build the capacity of the individual brain and body. Phase 4 will ask what happens when that brain and body enter a relationship with another human being. Because we do not simply respond to the world as it is. We respond to the world as we perceive it. And that perception shapes nearly everything that follows. Thank you for continuing this journey with me. I'll see you next time for our final Phase 3 integration episode, From Movement to Performance: What We Learned About Building Capacity—before we begin Phase 4 and explore how perception shapes our emotions, our relationships, and the impact we create in the world. See you next time! FOLLOW JASON WHITTROCK Jason Whittrock Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jason.wittrock/?hl=enb Watch our Full YouTube interview from 2020 here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ae2xADwj_I CLIP 1: ESCAPING THE CAGE OF CONSTANT TRACKING CLIP 2: PUSHING THROUGH THE BACKLASH https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfJHaFLpfbi87xPoAa_NbQ https://www.instagram.com/jason.wittrock/ REFERENCES:   [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EP 94 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/personal-trainer-and-fitness-model-jason-wittrock-on-health-nutrition-intermittent-fasting-and-the-ketogenic-diet/   [ii] Jason Whittrock “What I Eat in a Day” https://www.instagram.com/p/DdcMmZ2DycK/?img_index=5   [iii] Jason Whittrock Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jason.wittrock/?hl=enb   [iv]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EP 51 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/fitness-expert-kelly-schmidt-on-easy-to-implement-fitness-and-nutrition-tips-to-maximize-home-workouts-and-meal-planning/   [v]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EP 90 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/host-of-the-live-great-lifestyle-podcast-luke-depron-on-neuroscience-health-fitness-and-growth/   [vi]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast 160 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/functional-sports-registered-dietician-chrissy-barth-on-high-performance-fuel-for-athletes/  

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Season 6 kicks off in October 2026. In the meantime, while we take a short break, you're getting the most popular episodes from Season 5. Enjoy! Calorie deficits can feel confusing, triggering, or downright exhausting—especially when you're trying to honor God with both your body and your mindset. In this episode, we explore a Christian, grace-filled approach to calorie deficits that removes the fear, pressure, and perfectionism. You'll walk away with clarity, peace, and practical ways to support your body without slipping back into diet culture. Get your show notes: https://gracefilledplate.com/christian-approach-to-calorie-deficits/ Links mentioned: Get your Overcoming Weight Loss Idols For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Let's Talk, God! About Body Image Season 1 Episode 2: Ditching the Diet Mindset Season 2 Episode 21: The Keto Diet: Is It Biblical? Season 3 Episode 6: How to Align Your Weight Loss Goals and Values Season 4 Episode 2: 3 Inspiring Tips for When You Feel Weight Loss Discouragement Get a FREEBIE: Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

Send us Fan MailThis week we're taking on calorie tracking, Whether you're brand new to it or you've been tracking for awhile, you're not going to want to miss this one. Let's face some of the barriers to tracking head on and help you find a way past them. Support the showPlease consider heading to buymeacoffee.com/CharlotteSkanes to show your support. It helps me keep the podcast going. Looking for help on your weight loss journey?• My Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutubeFacebook

Time-Restricted Bulking: Can a Narrow Eating Window Build Muscle Without Excess Fat?Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery examine a new 12-week randomized controlled trial of 16:8 time-restricted eating during a bulking phase. They discuss the study's modest sample, single-frequency BIA, prescribed versus actual calorie and protein intake, and similar fat-free-mass and strength gains despite the restricted group eating less than planned. The conversation challenges the idea that a 300–500 calorie surplus is universally sufficient, considers beginner gains versus results in experienced lifters, and explores practical factors such as adaptive metabolism, training age, sleep, stress, stimulants, DOMS, and the difficulty of accurately tracking food in free-living conditions.00:00 Welcome and Hosts02:00 The Time-Restricted Eating Bulking Study07:00 Calorie, Protein, and Strength-Gain Results11:30 Phil on Training Age and Real-World Bulking16:00 Mike on Surplus Accuracy and External Validity21:00 How Much Energy Does Muscle Growth Require?26:00 Practical Bulking, Maintenance, and Cutting Strategies31:00 Recomposition, G-Flux, and Metabolic Adaptation36:00 Natural Athletes, Overfeeding, and Measurement Limits39:30 Wrap and DisclaimerDonate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Calorie deficits and macros seem like the latest buzz in the world of fitness. Essentially it's just dieting and eating well. But looking at it differently, it's a balancing act of eating less, yet eating better. In the age of Social Media, that's drinking more protein shakes and smoothies, eating more steaks, chicken, eggs and cutting carbs. That's a bit of a shift from the days body-builders bulking up on tuna and rice, or chicken and broccoli - but the focus on keeping up protein is still relevant today. Joining Tim Beveridge to unpack the shifting landscape of diets: Dietician and Head Of Nutrition for Beef + Lamb, Julie Sekula. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elaborating more on some q's from my Q&A these past few weeks - topics discussed:-Controlling yourself around food at tailgates/events-Is 20min of cardio 4x/week enought?-Is micro-dosing GLP-1 something I'd recommend for anyone?-Is a 50 calorie surplus enough to build muscle?-How would I rate Mitopure gummies or gummy supplements in general?-My thoughts on bread with OO vs butter.+ so many side tangents in-between. Where to find me:IG @lukesmithrdFill out a 1:1 Coaching Application HERECheck out my website HERETIA for listening!!

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Calorie cycling can be a useful tool during both fat loss and building phases. In this episode, I break down how I use calorie cycling, including redistributing calories throughout the week, increasing or decreasing the weekly deficit, and using higher-calorie days around training.I also cover practical examples of how to set up calorie cycling during fat loss, when lower-calorie or protein-sparing modified fast days may make sense, and how I use calorie cycling in a building phase, including what I call a reverse refeed.So if you want to learn how to adjust your calorie intake throughout the week based on your goals, training, and recovery, this episode is for you.Let's talk about:Three Ways to Use Calorie Cycling During Fat LossRedistributing Calories Without Changing the Weekly Deficit + ExamplesProtein-Sparing Modified Fast DaysThe Trade-Offs of More Aggressive Calorie CyclingUsing Calorie Cycling to Change the DeficitIncreasing the Deficit With Lower-Calorie DaysUsing Maintenance Days to Reduce the DeficitHow I Typically Use Calorie Cycling With ClientsWhen to Increase the DeficitWhen to Decrease the DeficitChoosing the Right Size DeficitHow to Adjust Calorie Cycling Over TimeCalorie Cycling During a Building PhaseUsing Higher-Calorie Days Around TrainingWhere Calorie Cycling Can Go WrongHow to Set Up Higher and Lower DaysPractical Building Phase Calorie Cycling ExamplesAdjusting Calories as a Building Phase ProgressesThe Reverse RefeedWhy Use a Reverse Refeed?Who Should and Shouldn't Use a Reverse RefeedHow a Reverse Refeed Can Be MisusedHow to Set Up a Reverse RefeedLevels of Reverse Refeed + ExamplesBody Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889cFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=enHow You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/Coaching application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform  

October is World Pet Obesity Month! We need your help in collecting pet obesity prevalence data - and you can earn $50 for your team! Visit https://www.petobesityprevention.org/2026-veterinary-clinic-pet-obesity-prevalence-survey Speaking of obesity in dogs and cats: spaying and neutering may be routine surgical procedures for most veterinary professionals and pet parents, but the nutritional shift afterward is anything but. This week, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, talk with Dr. Yuki Okada, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist and Virbac's Veterinary Medicine and Nutrition Manager, about one of veterinary medicine's most useful obesity-prevention windows: What should we feed growing dogs and cats in the period surrounding spay or neuter? Dr. Yuki explains why appetite may rise while energy needs and activity fall, and why the feeding conversation should begin before surgery rather than get buried in discharge instructions. The team covers moving away from free-feeding, accounting for treat and supplement calories, measuring food with a gram scale, and giving families clear directions everyone can follow. They also unpack the clinical thinking behind Virbac VETERINARY HPM® Spayed & Neutered diets, including higher protein of animal origin to help support lean muscle, coupled with fiber for satiety. The discussion then moves beyond body weight to body condition score, muscle condition score, mobility, activity, and subtle “micro-pauses” that may signal discomfort. The takeaway: preventing unhealthy weight gain requires an early, practical plan that the entire veterinary team can reinforce. Learn more about Virbac nutrition at iVet.com, find the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) pet-owner tools at petobesityprevention.org, and explore the World Pet Obesity Association (WPOA) clinical resources at worldpetobesity.org. #VeterinaryMedicine #VetTech #VeterinaryNutrition #PetObesity #SpayNeuter

Kelsey Willkie—copywriter, entrepreneur, founder of Inspired Idiots, and longtime RQ Training Nutrition client—returns to the Strong Ambition Podcast, but this time she turns the tables and interviews Rhyland.Kelsey shares how years of restrictive dieting and disordered eating led her to believe that achieving the body she wanted would require a lifestyle she didn't want to live. Working with Rhyland showed her that she could become stronger, leaner, and more confident while creating more freedom in her life.Together, Kelsey and Rhyland challenge the self-limiting stories people tell themselves about fitness: “I don't have the genetics,” “my metabolism sucks,” “I'm too old,” “I've tried everything,” or “it's unrealistic for me.” They explore the difference between accepting legitimate limitations and prematurely deciding what you're capable of, why sustainable results are often simpler than expected, and how consistency over a long enough timeline can completely change what's possible.The conversation also dives into business, pregnancy, self-belief, strength training, nutrition, body image, and learning to challenge the stories you've accepted as facts.Kelsey's journey from restrictive dieting to a healthier relationship with fitness.Why she once believed she couldn't achieve her goals while still enjoying life.Genetics, metabolism, and other self-limiting beliefs.Why repeatedly failing at diets can make you believe you're the exception.The difference between “impossible” and simply not finding a sustainable path yet.Why extreme approaches like 75 Hard, keto, and fasting can feel more appealing than simple habits.Ruthless consistency with simple strategies versus constantly searching for the next solution.Why trial and error isn't failure.Finding nutrition and training strategies that fit your personality and lifestyle.Calorie tracking, protein tracking, meal plans, and creating flexibility around food.The difference between an unrealistic physique and an unrealistic timeline.Finding the healthiest and happiest version of yourself instead of chasing someone else's body.How strength and performance goals can make fitness more rewarding.Rhyland's “seed of belief” analogy and why belief can come before visible results.How self-limiting beliefs show up in business as well as fitness.“If your life were a movie, what would the audience be yelling at you to do?”How pregnancy challenged Kelsey's beliefs about fitness and her body.Self-compassion versus self-criticism.“It's the pattern that's the problem, not the incident.”How training can change during pregnancy without abandoning fitness.Whether everyone should strength train.Whether protein, 8–10K steps, and strength training are enough for most people.How long it can take to achieve a result you've never seen before.Find Kelsey and her podcast, Inspired Idiots, on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@inspired.idiots01:18 – How Long Does It Take to Achieve a Result You've Never Seen Before?02:33 – Kelsey's Fitness Story & Believing Her Goals Were Unrealistic04:28 – Genetics, Metabolism & the Stories We Tell Ourselves07:45 – “I've Tried Everything” & Searching for the Secret08:41 – Kelsey's History With Restrictive Dieting11:27 – Why Fitness Doesn't Have to Be as Hard as You Think13:31 – Why Extreme Diets Can Feel More Appealing Than Simple Habits14:53 – Embracing Trial & Error Instead of Giving Up18:30 – Are Your “Unrealistic” Fitness Goals Actually Unrealistic?20:50 – How Understanding CaloriesIn This Episode, We DiscussEpisode Roadmap

Matt breaks down how to safely lose 5kg+ during a marathon block — using calorie deficits on easy days and big carb windows around hard sessions — so you can train hard and run faster. Matt Fox / Sweat Elite Nutrition Coaching: https://sweatelite.co/coaching/nutrition/ Run + Nutrition Coaching: https://sweatelite.co/coaching/run-nutrition/ Nutrition Meal Plans: https://sweatelite.co/nutrition-meal-plans/ Personalised Training Plan: https://sweatelite.co/personalised-training-plan/ Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatElite Sweat Elite: https://www.sweatelite.co/ Matt talks about how to lose five kilograms or more in the ten weeks leading into a marathon — while still training hard and aiming to run faster. He pushes back on the old idea that you should finish all weight loss before the marathon-specific block, and shares how he's used this approach five times himself, including a recent stretch where he dropped nearly fifteen kilos. Matt walks through the method in plain terms: stay in a calorie deficit most of the week, track burn with a watch or rough math, log food with AI photo counting, and then flip into big carbohydrate windows around your two hardest sessions so quality workouts don't suffer. He lands on roughly an eight-hundred-calorie deficit on easy days — enough, on paper, to lose about half a kilo a week and five kilos over ten weeks. Matt is clear this is not for everyone. If you've dealt with an eating disorder, RED-S, or low energy availability — or you're already below a healthy weight — he says turn the episode off. For listeners who can safely lose the weight, he also covers strength work, bone-health basics, and where coaching or a meal plan fits if you want more accountability. Timestamps 00:01 Content warning & who should skip 00:36 The goal 02:20 The only rule that matters 03:43 How to track burn 05:33 How to track intake 06:11 Weekly structure: deficit + carb windows 08:00 Hard-session fueling 11:03 Easy-day eating 13:19 GLP-1 note (personal, not recommended) 14:55 The math (why ~800/day) 16:16 Injury-risk buffers 17:45 Risk framing 19:10 Coaching / meal plans Content warning & who should skip Eating disorders, RED-S, LEA, and already-lean athletes should not follow this advice. Aimed at people who can safely lose ~5kg+ and want to run faster. The goal Lose 5kg+ in the ~10-week marathon-specific block; Matt's personal and coaching experience; pushback on "never diet in the marathon block." The only rule that matters Calorie deficit = burn more than you eat. Tracking makes it workable; perfection isn't required. How to track burn Garmin (or similar) preferred. Rough guide: ~2,000 kcal/day for many men (5–7k steps); ~1,700 for many women; easy running ~700 kcal/hour; hard running closer to ~1,100 kcal/hour. How to track intake Photo-log every meal/drink in ChatGPT (or similar AI); build one daily log; close enough beats exact. Weekly structure: deficit + carb windows Most of the week (~5.5 days): solid deficit (~800 kcal/day as a working target). Around 2 hard sessions (e.g. Wed + Sun): stop deficit counting ~12 hours before; load carbs heavily before, during, and a few hours after. Hard-session fueling Example carb load ~400g in the pre-session window; in-session carbs often 70–100g/hour for men (women slightly lower); prioritize white rice, potatoes, bread, pasta in those windows. Easy-day eating High-volume, low-calorie foods (fruit, veg, lean protein); flavored soda water as a hunger/dopamine hack; ask AI for satiating low-cal meal ideas. The math (why ~800/day) ~7,700 kcal deficit ≈ 1kg fat; ~3,800/week ≈ 0.5kg/week ≈ 5kg in 10 weeks. Surpluses in carb windows are expected; the weekly total still lands if easy days stay consistent. Injury-risk buffers Start strength (esp. squats) ~1 month before dieting; Vitamin K2 + calcium; prefer food calcium (eggs, milk, cheese). Don't stack diet + big training jump + new gym all at once. GLP-1 note (personal, not recommended) Matt mentions microdosing; does not recommend listeners do the same; notes possible GI issues with late-run carbs and plans to stop near race day. Risk framing Acknowledges risk; argues high volume is often riskier than a controlled 5kg loss in a block, based on his experience and listener feedback. Coaching / meal plans Nutrition coaching (daily accountability) and one-off marathon meal plans available via the link in the episode description. Key takeaways Deficit most days; carb-load hard sessions hard Track burn + intake closely enough to hit ~0.5kg/week Protect bones and quality sessions; don't copy medical shortcuts casually Skip this entirely if ED / RED-S / LEA history or already underweight

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Maintenance calorie days can be a useful tool during a fat loss phase, especially when it comes to managing diet fatigue, supporting training performance, and improving long-term adherence. In this episode, I break down how I use maintenance days with clients, when to use them, and how to set them up without slowing fat loss unnecessarily.I also cover how maintenance days affect your weekly calorie deficit, how to structure lower-calorie and maintenance days, when a protein-sparing modified fast may make sense, and the signs that you may benefit from adding a maintenance day. So if you're dieting and want more flexibility without losing sight of your fat loss goals, this episode is for you.Let's talk about:00:05 Introduction01:00 Why Use Maintenance Calorie Days?02:02 Mental and Psychological Benefits02:49 Supporting Training Performance03:21 Lean Mass Retention and Body Recomp04:01 Managing Diet Fatigue05:03 Creating More Aggressive Deficit Days05:34 Why Weekly Deficit Still Matters06:44 Carbohydrate Availability During a Deficit07:38 How to Set Up Your Lower-Calorie Days 10:32 Protein-Sparing Modified Fast Days13:44 Carbohydrates on Maintenance Days14:57 Flexibility Without Turning It Into a Cheat Day19:21 How Often Should You Use Maintenance Days?21:39 When to Use Maintenance Days26:05 Potential Downsides26:59 Maintenance Days Are Not MagicBody Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889cFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=enHow You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/Coaching application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform  

You don't need a calorie surplus to build muscle after 40.The common surplus numbers are shakier than most people realize. I break down the real energy cost of muscle, what the research says about maintenance versus surplus, and how to tell whether body recomposition is the right approach for you.I'm breaking down the real energy cost of building a pound of muscle and the 3 conditions that decide whether body recomposition works for you. You'll also hear where the anti-surplus crowd oversells the evidence, why one widely cited recomp study never reported the numbers people claim, and what happened in a study where postmenopausal women lifted for 24 weeks.If you want to add muscle at the weight you're at right now, hit play!Learn about:Why fat calories math does not apply to muscle tissueWhat the Helms 2023 maintenance vs surplus study actually found What deficit research suggests about the point where lean gains stall How body recomp gets overstated from studiesWhy scale weight is a weak signal during recomp and what to track instead3 conditions that predict recomp successThe 2 biggest trade-offs with body recompTry Fitness Lab, the AI coaching app that reads your data, coaches you on your patterns, and keeps you consistent for adults over 40 who want to lose fat and build strength. The permanent 30% off deal closes Sunday, September 13, and it arrives in the welcome email when you join the email list:https://witsandweights.com/emailTimestamps:0:00 - Why you've been afraid to "bulk" (calories surplus to build muscle) 4:43 - Where the calorie surplus number came from 6:14 - Can you use fat loss math on muscle tissue? 9:08 - Comparison of 3 different calorie surpluses 10:48 - The deficit level where lean mass gains stops 13:08 - Where the anti-surplus argument overshoots 15:35 - Measuring what the scale doesn't show you 18:02 - 3 conditions that decide whether body recomp works for you 22:13 - Recomp trade-offs 24:10 - When a small surplus DOES help 25:03 - What happened when 43 postmenopausal women lifted for 24 weeks 26:55 - Bonus: the rate of loss that protects your lean massEpisode Resources:MacroFactor - the nutrition tracking app mentioned in the episode, code WITSANDWEIGHTS (affiliate)Join the email list to get Fitness Lab 30% off permanently

Chapters00:00 Introduction to the episode and guests01:12 Emma introduces the coaching team and discusses lifestyle changes03:24 Evidence on massages improving marathon performance05:05 The myth of warm-ups and effective gym routines06:19 Calorie intake and short-term weight fluctuations08:11 Lymphatic drainage and body health myths11:04 Gut health supplements and their limited benefits15:20 Tips for alcohol consumption during special occasions23:23 Mindset shifts for weight management and self-love33:31 Feeling fatter after weight loss and body image40:44 Managing hormonal hunger and emotional cravings47:23 Closing remarks and upcoming episodes

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How much do you actually need to eat above maintenance to maximize muscle growth?And once you're eating enough to support hypertrophy, does pushing calories even higher build more muscle, or simply make you gain body fat faster?In Part 2 of my Intermittent Modified Fasting series, I'm joined once again by Lyle McDonald to move beyond using IMF strictly as a fat-loss strategy and explore how some of these concepts can be applied across different phases of physique development.We start with one of the most debated topics in evidence-based bodybuilding right now: how large of a calorie surplus is actually necessary to maximize muscle growth?Lyle and I break down the research comparing different surplus sizes, realistic rates of muscle gain across different levels of training advancement, the estimated energetic cost of synthesizing new muscle tissue and why simply eating more doesn't allow you to force-feed muscle growth.From there, we take the IMF framework in a direction I found particularly interesting:Could strategically placed Rapid Fat Loss days be incorporated into a Lean Building Phase to help control fat gain without compromising hypertrophy?We discuss using a 6:1 approach where the majority of the week supports muscle growth while one strategically placed RFL day helps reduce the cumulative weekly surplus, how this compares with simply running periodic mini-cuts, and which individuals might actually benefit from this strategy.Finally, we shift back into fat loss and revisit diet breaks. For years, diet breaks were promoted as a way to “reset” metabolism and reverse the physiological adaptations to dieting. But as more research has accumulated, that explanation has become increasingly difficult to defend.That doesn't mean diet breaks are useless. Instead, their biggest benefits may come from improving hunger management, training performance, psychological fatigue, adherence and giving someone an opportunity to actually practice eating at maintenance.IN THIS EPISODE:HOW LARGE OF A CALORIE SURPLUS IS ACTUALLY NECESSARY FOR MUSCLE GROWTH?WHY YOU CANNOT FORCE-FEED MUSCLE GROWTHHOW MUCH MUSCLE CAN BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED TRAINEES REALISTICALLY GAIN?WHAT THE RESEARCH SHOWS ABOUT SMALL VS. LARGE CALORIE SURPLUSESWHY FASTER WEIGHT GAIN OFTEN MEANS MORE FAT GAIN, NOT MORE MUSCLEHOW TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOUR CALORIE SURPLUS IS ACTUALLY PRODUCTIVELEAN BUILDING & MINIMIZING UNNECESSARY FAT GAINUSING RAPID FAT LOSS DAYS DURING A LEAN-BUILDING PHASETHE POTENTIAL 6:1 APPROACH: SIX BUILDING DAYS + ONE RFL DAYRFL DAYS VS. PERIODIC MINI-CUTSBODY RECOMPOSITION & WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE ITDIET BREAKS: PHYSIOLOGICAL VS. PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITSHOW DIET BREAKS MAY IMPROVE HUNGER, TRAINING PERFORMANCE & ADHERENCEWHY PRACTICING MAINTENANCE MAY BE ONE OF THE MOST UNDERRATED BENEFITS OF A DIET BREAKThe major theme running through this episode is that more is not automatically better.More calories don't necessarily mean more muscle. More restriction doesn't necessarily mean a better diet. And more complexity doesn't necessarily mean a better strategy.The goal is understanding which nutritional tool fits the individual, their physiology, their psychology and the phase they're currently in.If your goal is to build more muscle while minimizing unnecessary fat gain, or to better understand how to periodize periods of surplus, maintenance and energy restriction across a long-term physique transformation, this episode is for you.WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG:https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/For Info on Brandon's Coaching Services:https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryEmail:Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comLYLE'S NEWEST BOOKS: https://store.bodyrecomposition.comSAVE 20% BY USING CODE: larrywon

Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/REXeZph1OoE In Episode 759 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks with Martha about how to improve her calorie and habit tracking. They also chat about:  Why calorie tracking can become mentally exhausting when it runs your day. Why a small weight gain can sometimes be part of learning your real habits. How to move toward a calorie deficit without rushing or rebelling. And more! Music used in this episode: "Montauk Point" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only. For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com. Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only. For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com.

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3512: Christian Finn explains how to set up training, nutrition, and recovery so that muscle survives a calorie deficit. He recommends resistance training several times a week, a deficit of roughly 15 to 20 percent below maintenance, and enough protein to hold on to lean mass. He also points to research showing that short sleep shifts weight loss away from fat and toward fat-free mass. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://muscleevo.net/calorie-deficit/ Quotes to ponder: "As a general rule, aim for a calorie deficit somewhere between 15-20% below your maintenance calorie intake." "Without enough protein, you'll find it extremely difficult to retain muscle mass, let alone gain any." "Getting adequate amounts of rest is also critical when it comes to building muscle while losing fat." Optimal Health Daily is a daily health and wellness podcast where we narrate the best articles on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and healthy habits, read to you by a professional narrator so you can improve your health a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3512: Christian Finn explains how to set up training, nutrition, and recovery so that muscle survives a calorie deficit. He recommends resistance training several times a week, a deficit of roughly 15 to 20 percent below maintenance, and enough protein to hold on to lean mass. He also points to research showing that short sleep shifts weight loss away from fat and toward fat-free mass. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://muscleevo.net/calorie-deficit/ Quotes to ponder: "As a general rule, aim for a calorie deficit somewhere between 15-20% below your maintenance calorie intake." "Without enough protein, you'll find it extremely difficult to retain muscle mass, let alone gain any." "Getting adequate amounts of rest is also critical when it comes to building muscle while losing fat." Optimal Health Daily is a daily health and wellness podcast where we narrate the best articles on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and healthy habits, read to you by a professional narrator so you can improve your health a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3511: Christian Finn explains why building muscle in a calorie deficit is possible, even though a surplus makes it happen faster. He describes how stored body fat can supply the energy for new muscle protein, what a calorie deficit actually is, and why the bathroom scale alone gives a limited picture of a changing body composition. He suggests tracking waist size, scale weight, and gym performance together instead. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://muscleevo.net/calorie-deficit/ Quotes to ponder: "Yes, it is possible to gain muscle in a calorie deficit. Not everyone can do it, and not everyone can do it to the same extent." "In truth, a calorie surplus isn't necessary in order to gain muscle tissue. That's because your body can use the energy supplied by body fat to power muscle growth." "Put differently, while you can't turn fat into muscle, stored fat can be used to supply the energy required to make your muscles bigger." Optimal Health Daily is a daily health and wellness podcast where we narrate the best articles on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and healthy habits, read to you by a professional narrator so you can improve your health a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3511: Christian Finn explains why building muscle in a calorie deficit is possible, even though a surplus makes it happen faster. He describes how stored body fat can supply the energy for new muscle protein, what a calorie deficit actually is, and why the bathroom scale alone gives a limited picture of a changing body composition. He suggests tracking waist size, scale weight, and gym performance together instead. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://muscleevo.net/calorie-deficit/ Quotes to ponder: "Yes, it is possible to gain muscle in a calorie deficit. Not everyone can do it, and not everyone can do it to the same extent." "In truth, a calorie surplus isn't necessary in order to gain muscle tissue. That's because your body can use the energy supplied by body fat to power muscle growth." "Put differently, while you can't turn fat into muscle, stored fat can be used to supply the energy required to make your muscles bigger." Optimal Health Daily is a daily health and wellness podcast where we narrate the best articles on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and healthy habits, read to you by a professional narrator so you can improve your health a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do those calorie numbers on restaurant menus actually mean? In this episode, restaurant menu labeling in plain language, including what the numbers represent, why they are listed, and what happens when a standard menu item is customized.   This episode also covers how menu labeling can help some people compare options while being less useful or even stressful for others. Calorie information is also put into context with other aspects of nutrition, including protein, fiber, sodium, fat, added sugars, portion size, and overall eating patterns.   Restaurant meals are part of real life, and a single meal does not determine the quality of an overall eating pattern. Menu labeling can provide useful information without requiring you to count calories or choose the lowest-calorie option. The episode also considers how restaurant meals, celebrations, vacations, and everyday eating can all fit into a balanced approach to nutrition. Read More:  Real World Nutrition Blog: Restaurant Menu Labeling: What Those Numbers Really Mean Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Menu Labeling Requirements National Restaurant Association (NRA): Menu Labeling

Newsflash: Long, unbroken stretches of sitting appear to carry health risk beyond the daily total of sitting. But breaking them up can help even when the total hours spent sitting number doesn't budge. A listener asked about NEAT -- the energy burned by the movement of ordinary life that isn't exercise -- and the answer turned out to have little to do with calories and a lot to do with staying strong and mobile as we age! LET'S TALK THE WALK! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Walking to Wellness Together Facebook GROUP Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Threads Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com     RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding by Dr. Daniel Lieberman (Pantheon, 2021) — the source of the energy-conservation reframe and the point about hunter-gatherers sitting roughly as much as we do. Fed Up: What Evolution Reveals About Food, Diet, Health, and Eating Well by Dr. Daniel Lieberman (Knopf, August 2026) — his new book, which we'll be discussing in a future episode. Move Your DNA: Restore Your Health Through Natural Movement by Katy Bowman (Propriometrics Press, 2nd edition 2017) — the source of the idea that movement works like a diet, with walking as one nutrient rather than the whole menu. Mentioned in this episode: Dr. James Levine — the Mayo Clinic researcher who coined the term NEAT in the 1990s while studying weight gain. His best-known study overfed volunteers roughly 1,000 extra calories a day for eight weeks; fat gain varied widely across the group, and those who gained least tended to be the ones whose everyday movement increased to meet the surplus. Levine JA, Eberhardt NL, Jensen MD. "Role of Nonexercise Activity Thermogenesis in Resistance to Fat Gain in Humans." Science, 1999. The Stanford fitness tracker study — seven wrist-worn devices tested against lab-grade equipment in 60 volunteers. Six of the seven measured heart rate within 5% error. None measured energy expenditure well: the most accurate device was off by an average of 27%, and the least accurate by 93%. Stanford Medicine news summary — Shcherbina et al., Journal of Personalized Medicine, 2017. Sitting time in older adults — reviews of objectively measured sedentary behavior put adults 65 and older at roughly 8.5 to 9.5 hours of sitting a day, more than any other age group, with long uninterrupted bouts associated with cardiovascular disease, blood sugar trouble, frailty, and in some studies higher dementia risk. Breaking up sitting and physical function — a pilot study in frail older adults found improvements in Timed Up and Go and sit-to-stand scores when participants broke up their sitting, even without reducing total sedentary time. Harvey et al., "Stomp Out (Prolonged) Sitting" pilot — note this is a small pilot; treat the finding as promising rather than settled. Movement as a diet — the idea that walking is one nutrient rather than the whole menu reflects Katy Bowman's work, particularly Move Your DNA and Movement Matters. Two small moves from this episode ●    Break up the sitting. Once an hour or so, stand and move, even briefly — refill the water, walk to the mailbox, unload a few dishes. Right after a meal is a particularly good moment, since movement after eating has been shown to soften the blood sugar rise. ●    Attach movement to moments that already exist. The kettle boiling, a phone call, a commercial break, a trip to the printer, the end of a chapter. Decide once what the movement will be, and let variety in — balance on one foot at the counter, reach for a high shelf, get down to the floor and back up. A reminder Carolyn is not a doctor or mental health professional. Content presented here is for educational and informational purposes only. Please check with your doctor before making any health or lifestyle changes.     HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device 1.   Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts). 2.   Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose "search" 3.   Search for "Wellness While Walking" 4.   Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5.   Scroll all the way down to "Ratings and Reviews" section 6.   Click on "Write a Review" (if you don't see that option, click on "See All" first) 7.   Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review! 8.   Thank you! I so appreciate this!   How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer  1.   Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here)  https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/ 2.   Click on "Listen on Apple Podcasts" or "Open the App" 3.   This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left "Wellness While Walking" 4.   This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show's artwork 5.   Scroll down until you see "Rating and Reviews" 6.   Click on "See All" all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart 7.   To leave a written review, please click on "Write a Review" 8.   You'll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you'll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating) 9.   Thank you so very much!! 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Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : )       DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.     Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!

Confused about whether to eat more or cut calories to lose fat and build muscle? In this episode, I break down:• The key differences between fat loss and muscle gain• Why a calorie deficit is just part of the equation• What eating enough actually means• Why eating enough might be the missing piece to your plateau or the "secret" to maximize before even starting a deficit. Learn how to optimize both goals by understanding the difference between the two and how to use them in a strategy.  LIMITED TIME OFFER: Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape SPRINT (8-weeks starting Sept. 28th 2026) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultationFollow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist

In the second instalment of the Fat Loss Files mini series, I cover five more common fat loss mistakes, this time focusing on practical day-to-day habits, including:Trusting calorie calculators too literallyObsessing over daily numbers instead of weekly averagesRelying too much on cardio to create a deficit… And more!Links and resources:Sign up for one-on-one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform: ⁠http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/⁠Visit my website: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com⁠Sign up for my free newsletter and get your free copy of The Masc/Fem Physique Blueprint: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/157389602fb0/mailinglist⁠Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nikias_fittotransform Sign up for the No Quit Kit email series on retraining your mindset for long-term fat loss success: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/4b368c26baa8/noquitkitsignup⁠Take my free “Should You Cut or Bulk First?” quiz: https://nikias-dddr9p81.scoreapp.com/ 

Body composition is what you see when you look at someone. At Digital Barbell we believe that improving your body composition is important to your health and longevity... after all, a healthy "looking" body is usually a thriving body. We control body composition by manipulating two variables: muscle and fat. In today's episode, we dive into the five pillars that you can use to improve your body composition and thus improve your well-being. Mentioned in this week's episode:Calorie & Macronutrient Downloadhttps://www.digitalbarbell.com/calori...Podcast #209: A 1 Year Plan to Optimize Your Body Composition Without Ruining Your Lifehttps://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/...Podcast #302: 5 Evidence Based Reasons Why Low-fat Diets are Superiorhttps://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/...YOU WORK HARD, YOU DESERVE RESULTS Here at Digital Barbell We Help People Finally Look Like They Work OutWe combine the best of Strength Training, Body Building and CrossFit to get you the BEST RESULTS OF YOUR LIFE! Training Programs + Nutrition Coaching That Works From Coaches That Care

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Send us Fan MailBlood sugar is everywhere right now. Glucose spikes, continuous glucose monitors, apple cider vinegar before meals, walking after meals, berberine, cutting carbs… but how much of this actually matters?In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Adrian Chavez, who has a PhD focused on insulin resistance and metabolic health, to break down what you actually need to know about blood sugar.We talk about what insulin resistance really is, why it can develop years before diabetes, whether fasting insulin and HOMA-IR are worth testing, what a normal blood sugar response after eating should look like, and whether healthy people actually need to worry about glucose spikes.We also get into CGMs, berberine, apple cider vinegar, post-meal walks, calorie intake, body fat, strength training, cardio, fibre, protein, and the lifestyle changes that actually make the biggest difference for metabolic health.Plus, we zoom out into a much bigger conversation about the wellness industry, health optimization, and why so many people are spending enormous amounts of time and money worrying about tiny details while overlooking the habits that have the strongest evidence behind them.If you've ever wondered whether you're insulin resistant, what blood work actually matters, or what you should be doing to protect your metabolic health long term, this episode will give you a much clearer place to start.In this episode, we discuss:• What insulin resistance actually is• How insulin resistance can develop before diabetes• Fasting insulin and HOMA-IR• Whether blood sugar spikes are actually harmful• Continuous glucose monitors for healthy people• Berberine and whether it actually works• Apple cider vinegar and post-meal walks• Strength training, cardio and daily movement• Calorie intake, body fat and metabolic health• Protein, fibre and blood sugar control• The problem with over-optimizing your health• What actually matters for long-term wellnessFollow Dr. Adrian Chavez on Instagram: @dr.adrianchavezListen to The Nutrition Science Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Use code GGW20 for 20% Stay Above Nutrition products (US & Canada)!You can check them out hereSHOP OUR MERCH HERE

In this episode, Wayne Pollock (Founder of the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains how the thought leadership that many attorneys and law firms publish is “empty-calorie” thought leadership.  He suggests five elements that attorneys can incorporate into their thought leadership to keep it from becoming empty-calorie thought leadership:  1. "Here's what this means for your industry."  2. "You might want to do this now."  3. "Be cognizant of these second-order effects."  4. "According to my crystal ball."  5. "Don't listen to them, they're wrong." === Learn more about Wayne Pollock at https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynepollock Learn more about the Law Firm Editorial Service at https://www.lawfirmeditorialservice.com Learn more about Copo Strategies at https://www.copostrategies.com === Do you want to elevate your thought leadership, distinguish yourself from your competitors, and never again be your target clients' second choice? Our Legal Thought Leadership Accelerator is a FREE five-day educational email course, in which you will learn five advanced principles for conceptualizing and crafting revenue-generating legal thought leadership that positions you to be your target clients' top choice over your competitors (and the one the media regularly calls and conference organizers regularly put on stage). Learn more: www.LTLAccelerator.com

Nutrition debates are heavy with intermittent fasting, clean eating, fermented foods, and the role of hormones. But is all of that a distraction from what really drives fat loss and health? Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/

More is not always better. When weight loss stalls it can be tempting to increase your calorie deficit, but you need to be checking these important things first!!If you have questions, or topics that you want to hear about, head over to our Instagrams https://www.instagram.com/bayleethedietitian/ or https://www.instagram.com/brianna.dietitian/ and send us a DM! You can also follow the podcast https://www.instagram.com/mocktailminutes/Featured Mocktails: SliceOnce Upon a Coconut Click play, sip back, and be empowered.

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3489: Registered dietitian Leah Higl shares three simple ways to respond after going over your calorie budget, from doing nothing at all to gently spreading the difference across the rest of the week. She explains why one day of overeating rarely stalls weight loss and how a flexible approach protects both your progress and your sanity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/what-to-do-when-you-blow-your-calorie-budget/ Quotes to ponder: "Compensating by reducing your calories a lot the next day could lead to you being hungrier and more likely to end up eating more calories anyway." "It's more of an issue if that one day over the calorie budget turns into quite a few days over your calorie target." "In an ideal world, you would be following a plan that allows some flexibility such as an occasional relaxed or social meal or the ability to eat something to satisfy a craving whilst working towards your goal." Optimal Health Daily is a daily health and wellness podcast where we narrate the best articles on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and healthy habits, read to you by a professional narrator so you can improve your health a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, James felt trapped in the same cycle.He'd lose 20 pounds. Gain it back.Start another diet. Repeat.James spent years searching for the "right" diet. He tried . . .Atkins.South Beach.Calorie tracking.Intermittent fasting.Each one helped him lose weight.Each one eventually became too restrictive to maintain.And every time he regained the weight, he blamed himself.He began believing he lacked discipline… or that something was simply wrong with him. Then he discovered a completely different way to approach weight loss.Instead of chasing another diet, James learned how to build consistency, reduce the emotional power of the scale, and create habits that actually fit his life.In this conversation, James shares the mindset shifts that helped him stop starting over and finally experience both lasting weight loss and peace of mind.IN THIS EPISODEJames' history with Atkins, South Beach, calorie tracking, and intermittent fastingWhy every diet worked—but never lastedThe emotional impact of repeatedly regaining weightHow the scale became tied to his self-worthThe danger of believing you're "different"Why consistency matters more than perfectionEscaping the all-or-nothing mindsetBuilding a sustainable lifestyle instead of chasing another dietFinding peace with food, the scale, and yourselfJoin Corey's Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comANTI-DIET CLASS: https://AntiDietClass.com

If you have already done the hard work, lost a decent amount of weight, and are now staring at the same two or three kilos that simply will not budge, this episode is going to make a lot of sense of what is happening and exactly what to do about it. Leanne and Susie break down the real physiology behind why losing the last few kilos is significantly harder than losing the first ten, why the strategies that got you here are not the ones that will get you there, and the specific changes that actually move the needle when you are already doing most things right. Then they do the research nobody wants to do themselves: wading through the menus at Eljana, Grilled, Nando's, A Perto, Guzman y Gomez, Subway, Betty's Burgers, Fishbowl, and more to find the lowest calorie, highest protein options you can actually order without sacrificing the whole meal. In this episode: Why losing 30 kilos is genuinely easier than losing three, the physiology of why the human body resists leanness, and why everything that worked before will eventually stop working Why going to bed slightly hungry is actually a useful signal when you are trying to lose the last few kilos, and why the fear of hunger is one of the main things holding people back Why eating earlier rather than eating less can be one of the most powerful and sustainable strategies for shifting stubborn body fat, and how to apply it practically around a busy family schedule Why some people need to do less exercise, not more, to finally see the scale move, and how to tell which camp you are in The role of the weekend in undoing five days of good eating, why most people are maintaining rather than losing without realising it, and the one change that breaks the cycle The lowest calorie, highest protein options at Eljana, Grilled, Nando's, A Porto, Guzman y Gomez, Subway, Betty's Burgers, Fishbowl, and KFC. Specific menu items named, calorie counts given, and honest advice on what is actually worth ordering versus what just looks healthy Why Guzman y Gomez burritos and bowls are significantly higher in calories than most people assume, and the menu hack that most people would never consider Why a well-chosen burger from Grilled or Nando's is often a better nutritional choice than sushi, and what to ask for to drop the calorie count further without sacrificing the meal The Arnott's Quattro Caramel and Peanut Bar reviewed: 140 calories, five grams of protein, 33 ingredients, and the honest debate between Leanne and Susie about whether it is genuinely healthier than a chocolate bar or simply better marketing The vitamin C question answered with the actual evidence: does it prevent colds, does it shorten them, and is there anything better to take in winter if that is your goalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3489: Registered dietitian Leah Higl shares three simple ways to respond after going over your calorie budget, from doing nothing at all to gently spreading the difference across the rest of the week. She explains why one day of overeating rarely stalls weight loss and how a flexible approach protects both your progress and your sanity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/what-to-do-when-you-blow-your-calorie-budget/ Quotes to ponder: "Compensating by reducing your calories a lot the next day could lead to you being hungrier and more likely to end up eating more calories anyway." "It's more of an issue if that one day over the calorie budget turns into quite a few days over your calorie target." "In an ideal world, you would be following a plan that allows some flexibility such as an occasional relaxed or social meal or the ability to eat something to satisfy a craving whilst working towards your goal." Optimal Health Daily is a daily health and wellness podcast where we narrate the best articles on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and healthy habits, read to you by a professional narrator so you can improve your health a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I'm breaking down what a calorie deficit actually is, why eating less doesn't always produce the progress you expect, and how to build a fat-loss strategy you can follow without sacrificing your muscle, performance, health, or sanity.Book a consultation with me : https://forms.gle/tG4nzEFZBMC9dYtc9Follow me on social: https://www.instagram.com/cherylnasso/

Starting a fitness journey is easy—sticking with it is the hard part. In this episode of The Fitness Beginner Podcast, Murphy McCammon sits down with fitness coach Andrew Menechian to break down the simple nutrition and training strategies that actually work for beginners.They discuss how to set your first calorie target, how much protein you really need, what to do when the scale stops moving, why strength training is essential for fat loss, and how to stay consistent when motivation inevitably fades. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting fitness advice, this episode will help you simplify the process and focus on what truly matters.Whether you're trying to lose weight, build healthy habits, or finally stay consistent, this conversation is packed with practical advice you can start using today.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/live-a-longer-life-and-reverse-aging-with-dr-david-sinclair/ David Sinclair's lab mice are not fat, and they are not aging fast either. The Harvard longevity scientist tells Lewis comfort might be the thing quietly killing us. Constant food. No exercise. Never getting cold. All of it speeds up how fast the body breaks down. His research found something stunning. Calorie restriction alone can slow aging enough to add fifteen, maybe twenty five years. Lewis has his own proof it works outside a lab. A freezing hike up a mountain, wind whistling at sixty miles an hour, hands going numb through frozen gloves. He calls it life changing. Turns out the mind matters as much as the body here. What gets said out loud on that climb can decide whether the body pushes forward or shuts down. Discomfort, on purpose, might be the closest thing to a fountain of youth. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most women know fat loss requires a calorie deficit, but almost no one talks about what happens after the deficit ends, and why weight regain is so common. In this episode, Caitlen breaks down how reverse dieting supports metabolism health after dieting, helps you increase calories strategically without unwanted fat gain, and sets you up for sustainable weight loss long term through tracking macros the right way.

Can a GLP-1 medication like Zepbound help you break through severe bariatric weight regain years after surgery? In this episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast, host Mel celebrates her 11years bariatric anniversary by sitting down with Jenny Espino (@jennyloseswithzep). After undergoing gastric bypass surgery 20 years ago, Jenny lost 112lbs built a family, and welcomed four boys. But after a debilitating back injury and COVID-19 lockdowns, she found herself back in her 270lbs . Discover how Jenny utilized Zepbound (tirzepatide) to lose 25 lbs, rebuild her metabolism, and step confidently into maintenance!

➢ Apply for coaching - www.colossusfitness.com➢ Fast food guide- https://www.colossusfitness.com/fast-food-survival-guide➢ Ask a question- https://www.colossusfitness.com/podcastWelcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about why you wouldn't lose weight on a calorie deficit, if training to failure is needed and best workout duration.Josh quote: "Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most."**Kyle quote: “**There are graveyards full of people who wish they could trade spots with you”What has us excited or intrigued:Client shoutout: YongWeekly questions:Question 1- Why am I not losing weight in a calorie deficit?Question 2- Do you need to train to failure?Question 3- How long should a workout be?Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.Email me/ submit a mailbox Monday question contact@colossusfitness.com➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/

Understanding calorie deficits, maintenance, and build phases is one thing.But… knowing how to move between them? That's what actually creates lasting results!Too many women bounce from one extreme to the next, wondering why they're stuck in the same cycle. Every nutrition phase has a purpose, and learning how to transition intentionally can completely change your progress.In this episode, I break down exactly how to move from a calorie deficit into maintenance, what accidental maintenance vs. intentional maintenance looks like, how to build muscle without overdoing it, and more. The goal isn't to jump from one extreme to another - it's to make small, intentional adjustments that your body can actually sustain.Remember, your fitness journey shouldn't be built around constantly starting over. It should be built around understanding what phase you're in, WHY you're there, and where you're headed next!Episode recap:How to confidently move between a calorie deficit, maintenance & build phaseHow to transition from fat loss into maintenance without losing your progressAccidental maintenance vs. intentional maintenanceHow to enter a build phase to support muscle growth without overdoing itHow to know when you're truly ready for another fat-loss phaseMaking intentional decisions (not emotional ones) w/your nutrition phasesHow to avoid common mistakes like chronic dieting, fearing maintenance & changing calories too quicklyWhy consistency and patience will always beat starting over every MondayLinks/Resources:SHOP UFYF merchandiseGrab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterSHOP Kion - my favorite Protein, EAA's and Creatine!Listen to the Girls with Opinions PodcastJoin FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymConnect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcastJoin my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your FitnessClick HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!Send me a text with episode ideas or just to say hi! Support the show

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Fat loss always comes down to being in a calorie deficit, but that doesn't mean everyone responds to dieting the same way.In this episode, I explain why women often have a larger stress response to calorie deficits and what that can look like during a fat loss phase. I'll also cover why pushing harder isn't always the answer and how your starting point, recovery, training, and nutrition can all play a role in your results.If you've ever felt like fat loss gets harder the longer you diet or wondered why the same approach works for some people but not others, this episode will help you understand what's happening and what you can do differently.Let's talk about:Body Recomp Workshop ReplayWhy Women Have a Larger Stress Response to Calorie DeficitsWhy Traditional Dieting Can Backfire Signs Your Body Is Under Too Much Stress During Fat LossWhy Larger Calorie Deficits Aren't Always BetterWhy Body Fat Levels Matter During Fat LossWhy Spending Less Time Dieting Can Improve ResultsLifestyle Habits That Help Reduce StressWhy Weight Fluctuations Happen During Fat LossWhy Diet Quality Matters During a DeficitManaging Training Volume and IntensityHow Fat Loss Differs Between Men and WomenKey Takeaways and Final Thoughts Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/e0ad63a2b2Follow me on Instagram for more information and education:https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=enHow You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/Coaching application:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform

Check out Marek Health at https://marekhealth.com/syatt and get 10% OFF your first order using code: SYATTIn this episode of The Jordan Syatt Podcast, I shoot the breeze and answer questions from listeners with my podcast producer, Tony, and we discuss:- How to lose 100lbs- When tracking calories goes too far- GLP1s, muscle loss, and bone density- Myths about stress and weight gain- My specialized pull-up program- Building muscle without counting calories- Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway- JFK assassination conspiracies- And more...Do you have any questions you want us to discuss on the podcast? Give Tony a follow and shoot him a DM on Instagram - @tone_reverie - https://www.instagram.com/tone_reverie/ I hope you enjoy this episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far).Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet... we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all: https://www.sfinnercircle.com/

Most of us treat fat loss as a subtraction problem. Eat less, move more, lose weight.Energy balance (calories in calories out) is definitely real, so that holds at the top level when it comes to pure weight loss.The trouble is that "eat less" is often done restrictively, often leads to even LESS protein, nutrient, and fiber intake, and often done at a rapid pace, any of which cause you to lose muscle, energy, get hungrier, and all the other things that ultimately make you quit (or gain he weight back).This episode goes deeper than calories to the power of... protein! Protein does not behave like the rest of your calories. It costs more to digest, though that effect is smaller than people claim. It is also the most filling thing you can eat, and I get into a study where people dropped hundreds of calories a day on their own, without being told to, just from eating more of it. That is the real lever, and why eating more can make you leaner even when you are not "trying" to push an aggressive calorie deficit.Then there is the claim that you can eat unlimited extra protein and still lose weight and body fat, so we'll examine that nutrient partitioniong claim. I also discuss daily protein targets, what to do if you're already leaner, and a 30-second way to think about the scale that explains how your body can change while the number stays flat.Try my favorite custom protein! Get 20% off your first custom protein blend at truenutrition.com/witsandweights with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. Build your own protein from the base up, pick your flavor and sweetener, add "bosts" like ashwaghanda, fiber, creatine, and more, and hit your daily target with something you're excited to drink!Wits & Weights is the evidence-based podcast for strength training over 40, body recomposition, fat loss over 40, metabolism recovery, and healthy aging. Hosted by Philip Pape, creator of Eat More Lift Heavy and Fitness Lab.Timestamps:0:00 - Why eating less keeps backfiring for fat loss 3:30 - Energy balance vs. differences between macros like protein 7:28 - Does protein burn more calories to consume vs. fats and carbs? 9:20 - Why protein is the most filling macro for fat loss 10:03 - How high protein creates a deficit through appetite 12:30 - What is the best protein supplement? 13:40 - Nutrient partitioning and mouse studies 16:00 - The myth of "free" protein calories in a surplus 20:30 - Your daily protein target for muscle and fat loss 22:35 - Why protein matters more for lean dieters 24:50 - Free macros guide for body composition 25:33 - Bonus: the two-envelope trick for body recompositionEpisode ResourcesFree Nutrition 101 for Body Composition (Fat Loss Macros) guide - how to find your maintenance and set your protein, carbs, and fats for any phase (fat loss, building muscle, or body recomp):https://witsandweights.com/macros

We're answering five listener questions about how simple adjustments to nutrition, calorie tracking, and mindset can dramatically improve health and performance. We also dive into postpartum calorie needs, the impact of enjoying whole foods, and the role of energy drinks in muscle growth.

If you've ever wondered whether you should be in a calorie deficit, maintenance, or build phase, you're not alone. It's one of THE most common questions I get!The truth though? There isn't one *right* answer for everyone. Your goals, history, lifestyle, and how your body is responding all matter. Instead of copying what someone else is doing, it's time to figure out what your body actually needs!In this episode, I'm sharing the five questions I walk through with every 1:1 client before I ever recommend calories or macros. I also walk through seven real-life scenarios to help you identify where YOU are right now.Understanding your current phase is the first step toward making progress without constantly starting over every.single.Monday.The goal isn't to stay in a calorie deficit forever. It's to understand nutrition well enough to move confidently between phases, fuel your body with intention, and STOP chasing quick fixes. Stay tuned for next week's episode because we're putting this all together with exactly what each nutrition phase looks like in practice!Episode recap:The difference between a calorie deficit, maintenance, and build phase + which one makes sense for you5 questions I ask every client before setting calories or macrosKey pieces that determine the right nutrition phase for you7 common client scenarios to help you identify where YOU are + what your next step should beWhy different goals require different strategiesWhy maintenance isn't a setbackHow to avoid common mistakes like chronic dieting, fearing food & chasing quick fixesLinks/Resources:SHOP UFYF merchandiseGrab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterSHOP Kion - my favorite Protein, EAA's and Creatine!Listen to the Girls with Opinions PodcastJoin FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymConnect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcastJoin my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your FitnessClick HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!Send me a text with episode ideas or just to say hi! Support the show

Calorie counting is far less accurate than most people realize. From estimating calories eaten to guessing how many calories you actually burn, the numbers are often little more than educated guesses. Instead of obsessing over tracking every bite, you'll learn a simpler approach that builds sustainable eating habits, helps you create a reliable calorie deficit, and teaches you how to maintain your results for life.If you're tired of logging food and chasing numbers, this episode will show you how to develop true body fat autonomy—managing your body composition with confidence instead of constant calculation.In this episode you'll learn:* Why calorie counting is more inaccurate than most people think* The hidden problems with estimating calorie expenditure* Why exercise trackers can be misleading* How consistency beats precision for long-term fat loss* A simple strategy to create a calorie deficit without counting calories* How to build eating habits that make maintaining your results effortlessBe fit, live free.