Eat More & Get Leaner OR Eat Less & Get Fatter, Here's Why | Mind Pump 2250

[@thebluewormbin3444]

9 months ago I went really high protein (1.2 g/pound of desired body weight) I was so satiated that it looked like a carnivore diet. The weight started falling off and I started progressive, functional strength training, in 4 months I dropped 60 pounds and waist reduced by over 6”. Recently my waist has remained the same, I’ve put 10 pounds on but gained an inch on my arms, calves and thighs and shirts feel tighter across my back and shoulders. I’ve now stopped caring about my weight and judge by appearance, measurements and my strength. You guys nailed it with everything you said in this episode

[@ManOvGod]

Cool to hear! I am currently 456 lbs and would like to get to 250. I know the eating too low for a while then just couldn’t stand it and would binge back all the weight and then sole ever time. I know this time it’s going to take longer to lose but it’ll be worth it cause prayerfully this is the life long sustaining approach.

[@thebluewormbin3444]

@@ManOvGod if you concentrate on getting a large amount of protein before eating anything else you won’t have to start counting calories for a long time. If you try the 1.2 grams of protein for a desired weight of 250 pounds you’re aiming for 300 grams of protein/day. In 3 meals that could be: Breakfast 1 dozen boiled eggs and 10 slices of bacon Lunch 1 pound of coho salmon Dinner 14 ox steak Doesn’t leave much room to eat anything else

[@ManOvGod]

@@thebluewormbin3444 wow, that sounds like a tons of calories though. Do you think I’d still drop fat with hitting high protein goal?

[@thebluewormbin3444]

@@ManOvGod breakfast is 1366 calories, lunch is 801, dinner is 425 for a total of 2592 calories which based on your current weight of 456 as you said, is about half the calories you have to be consuming now to maintain that weight. This is how you eat more and get leaner.

[@jpm000001]

​@@ManOvGodgluttony is a sin bro

[@RobinKHood]

Women’s hormones are so sensitive to everything. Our bodies will make sure we hold onto fat if we’re too stressed. Eating enough, often more than we think, helps keep the body in a less stressed state. Calories in calories out doesn’t take into account cortisol and estrogen.

[@george.eliot42]

Or even progesterone who disappears with cortisol. Dr. Mindy Pelz has a lot of really great info on how to live by your cycle

[@WilliamsPinch]

Yep!

[@user56gghtf]

Truth. Had a known this after I was in an accident I would have never dieted to lose the weight I gained. Hide sight is 20/20 and at the time I didn't know it was edema vs weight gain.

[@meganbaird0609]

Absolutely! I feel much better when I get lots of butter in my diet. The extra fat actually helps balance out the hormones and helps me lose fat. It's counterintuitive, but it works for me.

[@theblkfly]

😊​@@meganbaird0609

[@proudtobeweird]

Eat more, get leaner…listen to Mind Pump, get smarter 😉🙌🏻

[@MindPumpShow]

@proudtobeweird Winner! Please email Ann [e-mail] with a screenshot of your youtube username, winning episode number, and the email address you would like the program under and we will get you hooked up!

[@ESJ95116]

As a public transit bus driver in Santa Clara County, the information you guys provide is priceless. There is a such a need for improved health for our bus operators in this field of work. Thank you for all you do. It’s helped me tremendously. 🙏

[@Andrea_k86]

Wishing you the best on your health & wellness journey, especially in your line of work.💗

[@oneanamoly]

As in Santa Clara California?

[@MindPumpShow]

BAY AREA REPRESENT!

[@thebluewormbin3444]

I also work in transit as a member of the support team, not as a driver. I’ve encouraged several drivers to start resistance training and change their diet, but most won’t do the high protein thing.

[@ellelittlefield]

Preach lol the first time as a female getting into lifting I tried to get anywhere close to 100g of protein I was STUFFED halfway through dinner. Good luck overeating if you’re hitting your protein targets for real. And I am an *eater*.

[@marciamakoviecki3295]

So true. 1/2 lb of beef is so satiating I have to eat a pound across 2 meals because no way can I eat that much in one meal. Adding a little blue cheese does help me eat a bit more if I add it

[@shannabarnes4460]

Eating 1 gram per pound of protein and increased kcal from 1100 to 1600. Dropping weight finally and focusing on resistance training

[@michelle4688]

Great convo. I'm a female lifter, recovering from the Olde Fitness Mindset of more cardio + starvation diets to lose fat. Gains in the gym have been literally 100% over starting, sometimes more,, especially the big lifts. I don't weigh less on thes scale, but gotten strong af, and that actually feels better in a body that's not "skinny" but strong - and EVEN still, sometimes the temptation to cut calories still rears its head. Hard paradigm to fully shake! Thanks guys!

[@kevinb6126]

Probably the most mind blowing episode I've watched to date. Time to cut back on the cardio and ramp up the resistance training 💪🏻🤯

[@leannebahuaudbradley569]

I used to do intense cardio, HIIT, orange theory and circuits with weights. No matter how much I increased my workouts, to multiple times a day and cut calories (under 1400, then 1200, etc) I couldn’t build muscle and had was skinny fat. After discovering you guys, and hearing your message, I took a leap of faith.. no more cardio. I swapped my circuits for traditional strength and barbell training (started with the big 5 lifts). Meat and protein based diet, eating to satiety and my protein goals. It took about 6 months to really see changes, but wow, my body and metabolism transformed. I look muscular and strong, not fluffy. The best part is that I work out a fraction of the time I used too, look better, and that I no longer count calories or diet. I feel free. Thank you 😊🙏🏻

[@brittlee6272]

❤

[@torshiaseales5061]

I think cardio is really to help your heart, so it has its place

[@leannebahuaudbradley569]

@@torshiaseales5061 that’s true! It’s more walking for me now than other kinds of cardio

[@HagakureJunkie]

Soooo, you did absolutely nothing to build muscle, then you did something to build muscle and you built muscle? Wow 🤦

[@steelphantom9105]

What’s your training program?

[@melissaalexander1042]

I’m now doing everything opposite of before. I’m trusting the process and sharing this channel with all my clients.

[@real_recognize_reality]

How is it going?

[@guidinglight774]

I have started eating loads and loads of protein and lifting heavy weights. The scales have stayed the same but I am way smaller. I was getting a little concerned that my scale weigh was still the same but after listening I’m going to eat more ( so loving stuffing my face just to see the look on my husbands face ) . I have never been stronger or felt sexier in all my life. Finally I’m on the way to my dream body. Thankyou ❤

[@yeldarleumas1847]

''I have started eating loads and loads of protein'' Bit of advice. Too much protein can wreck your kidneys.

[@um4668]

Thats not true unless you already have kidney issues. If kidneys are healthy, it's not a problem

[@melliebe6029]

@@yeldarleumas1847yes this is actually very true. I’m hoping 1 gram per goal weight is okay in the long run.

[@george.eliot42]

​@@melliebe6029the data on one gram per pound of desired weight is pretty solid and it's good for you. High protein is ideal for pretty much all humans.

[@marciamakoviecki3295]

​@@yeldarleumas1847that's absolutely false

[@AdrianaHernandez-zr9gd]

I barely eat , becos of time, work, etc... Lifestyle, especially lifestyle not fasting just shitty Lifestyle . And ive gained sooo much frkn weight! I am at my highest weight in my whole life! Its crazy

[@denrodriguez4]

I like how you guys set an example of sharing mistakes and how you corrected them through experience and knowledge. Love learning from y’all every episode. You’re also setting the bar high for what I want in a husband and father to my future kids. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@MrAcky89]

It just seems like so much protein. Trying to keep calories under control and eat 180-200g of protein seems sooo much food and a big grocery bill. Help! Best way to get 200g protein please 🙏

[@meganhughes723]

Should you force yourself to eat if you're not hungry in order to hit your protein goal? After my weight training session, I am not hungry for several hours and the thought of food doesn't sound appealing. I try to hit 100g of protein, goal weight is 115lb at barely 5' tall. Right now trying to lose fat (approx 145lb now) (and build muscle) but I found since working out I am just not that hungry... which sounds backwards... but I am not as hungry as I was before.

[@eml5555]

🎯🎯🎯 This is such an underrated topic. Every fitness influencer should talk about this!

[@vwatchem]

This is very interesting because it seems to explain a lot. When I moved to Philadelphia, stuff happened and I ended up pretty poor. I don’t have a car and I ride a bike to get around (as well as bus and train depending on the distance I have to go). I got a Planet Fitness membership because it’s cheap and with working as a server 40 hours a week, I found I only had time to strength train and I get my cardio from riding a bike and walking 13k-20k steps a day (due to my job and not having that car). I eat a lot because I’m hungry, I love food, and…I’m hungry. I try to eat healthfully but it’s Philly-so some meals are just really high in calories. Somehow I just got leaner, even by eating 2,500-3,300 calories a day (I’m 142lbs and 5’7”) most days. Some are closer to 2,200 and I only go over 2,600 calories 1-2 days a week. When I’m at work, I eat a big meal of usually salmon, rice and steamed vegetables. SOMETIMES I’ll eat junkier food but usually I always sit down and have a real meal. My coworkers who are less lean and larger never seem to eat and always wonder how I’m eating so much. Granted, neither of us know what we eat outside of work. My meals outside of work are usually smaller unless I’m at a restaurant, splurging. For all I know they’re snacking at night (which I rarely do). I’m currently trying to stay under 2,200 calories to get to the upper 130s but my body doesn’t want that 😹 I definitely am NOT going to do more cardio, now. But I’ll never stop bike riding-I just enjoy it.

[@Genevieve-es1jl]

I just started weighing my food and didn't change the amounts i was eating. I found out that I was eating close to 2200 calories when I thought I was eating 1400. I eat mostly protein, 140g + protein a day and lifting weights. I was still losing fat and gaining muscle. That's pretty awesome. I would love to try one of your programs to gain more muscle and burn off the remaining 50 pounds of fat.

[@laurelstephenson2965]

Found you guys July 2023. Gained 8 pounds in one month, because I dove head first into reverse dieting -- because that is how I roll; all in or all out. LOL Started lifting following your advice: 3x/weekly, major lifts, 4 days of mobility, rotated programs every 3 weeks. Started at 5# dead lift, by December 90#; 30# Back squat, by December 75#; 15# overhead press, by December 45#. I went from eating 2,200 to 2,400 calories daily, dropped back to 1,800 and then really revved up to now I eat 3,000 daily! I am 54 years old, post menopause, 5'4" and needing to drop about 15 to 20# of fat, but in 6 months I have gotten stronger, sped up my metabolism, to the point where I just went through a 10-day cut where I cut 1,000 calories, down to 2,000, and did trigger sessions daily -- as I was a bit burned out and sore, so I knew I needed to reduce volume and let the body refresh. Now, after that rest, I am starting my next 3-week lifting rotation in the 6-12 rep range, 4 rounds, with 4 major moves, 3x weekly, and the other 4 days will be mobility and 2x trigger sessions with bands, and I intend to stay in the 2,500 calorie intake for the next 3 weeks, and then rotate my program and calories, going back up to 3,000 daily, and then rotate 3 weeks cutting, 3 weeks bulking (or actually maintaining, as I still have a bit of hunger pangs even at 3,000). I am very excited for where I am going to go with my body recomposition in 2024. My scale is under the counter, no batteries in it, and no interest in finding batteries to put in it. I took measurements at the start of my 1,000-calorie cut, and I will take them again when I finish this next 3 weeks, and then I'll take measurements every three weeks, but my focus is on can I do one more rep, can I add a couple pounds over the 3 weeks. I'm not even lifting super heavy weights, but my metabolism is revved high! Thank you, Sal, Adam, Justin, and Doug!

[@deborahbaca1345]

How's it going? Curious if you are cutting as planned. No judgment just wondering cuz we have same goal. Calorie deficit is not easy 😕

[@laurelstephenson2965]

@@deborahbaca1345 I actually started cutting about 2 to 300 calories a day but then 2 weeks ago got really sick with a virus that I'm only just getting over so I'm basically stepping back and resetting myself as I was quite sick for 2 weeks and I've lost a little bit of strength so I just got anabolic and I'm starting it for the next week or two slowly to recondition and then I intend to fully start it hopefully by the end of April and my focus is very much on building tons of strength and only cutting 2 to 300 Cal which when you're eating 3,000 Cal daily cutting to 2800 or 2700 daily is not a big deal but I'm going to focus on getting very strong and adding a lot more steps in daily

[@trevkyleaa]

Incredibly inspirational reading this! Big love

[@lookingup5605]

I’m 54 and post menopausal too and can’t lose weight. I needs to try this! I eat carnivore.

[@OdottMoto]

Love the show guys! Thanks for also doing mind pump clips, it's great being able to digest your content in bite sizes pieces! I'd really like to see a few more episodes on where to start as a morbidly obese person. It really seems daunting being at 50% BF and 125lbs overweight. Thanks again for all your guys content!

[@gameplaygirl3268]

This is something ive recently learnt. My nutritionist has me eating more, but healthy nutritional foods, high protein and 3+litres of water, digestive enzymes, pineapple, vitamin C and probiotics and the difference is amazing. Also makes you feel good too

[@candeezymarie9827]

This podcast is honestly really helpful! I've watched so many hours this past week. I've been using your advice as a mantra all week. I've yo-yo'd my entire life. I am hoping this is the final time I will ever have to lose this weight and to move into sustainability.

[@rschuchy]

I wish I had the ability to make every older person listen to this show. At 72 I've been lifting for years and am reaping the benefits. But try to convince my peers? ANd EAT MORE? Never. And it is such a mistake especially as we age. You guys just nail this time and time again and hearing this message repeated is so helpful. Thanks for showing up with this message every day.

[@deborahbaca1345]

It's the kids that need this advice. Kids are sedentary on phones 24/7 that think fast food is standard American diet.

[@user56gghtf]

Young and old need to hear and understand this message. So many are stuck on CICO. Then wondering why they have so much bone loss as they get older. Calorie restriction for weight loss isn't just fat. It can be muscle, bone, cartilage, etc. We as a society have given way to much power to a certain number on a scale.

[@livingbydesignwithcaroline9485]

I changed the name of my coaching biz to FTS Coaching F*#+ The Scale

[@Chaz_r]

So no walking? I was aiming for 10-12k steps a day along with MAPS 15 and 170g of protein

[@BlueVote23]

I do this too but not everyday body adapts quickly . I aim for 3-5 days week and have lower days in between

[@milatxflilal]

Will be listening to this episode every 3 weeks because I need the reminder!!! Great show, guys! (Missed you Doug!)

[@grandmaridesagain4560]

Yeah I lost muscle back when I started doing cardio on the rebounder and eating less than 1200 calories. Since I have upped my protein I have gained 10lbs and can’t fit into any of my clothes. My waist has gone up more and I am so frustrated.

[@wendywertz8828]

You can eat too much protein this crap about 1 g per pound if ideal body weight is rubbish . If there’s too much protein it gets stored and is no different than sugar !

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

How can so many 'educated' people, even right now in 2024 with all we know, still preach cals in/cals out like it's the gospel.

[@HagakureJunkie]

Just look up The Snake Diet and stop listening to these idiots

[@AleksandarPopivoda]

This is one of those mind-blowing episodes packed with amazing information.

[@MisterGeof]

Kinda pissed that we have been lied to and wasting years doing the wrong thing lol

[@TaneshaAwasthi]

How should carbs be adjusted if you increase protein? I find if I leave carbs where they are (relatively high) and increase protein, I put on a lot of weight, mostly fat.

[@sharonrush4344]

I finally get it! I just found my maintenance calorie and was getting ready to cut from there but I so get it now to bump up the calories even more and then when I do a cut to cut back to maintenance. Everything you talk about here has been happening to my body and yes the scale does trip on my head but I am finally ready to stop giving it so much importance. I just keep getting stronger and stronger in the gym. I feel great too. It is so amazing and now I get to eat even more! Yippee! Thanks so much for all your content. Truly life changing.

[@Skinnychelle48]

First time listening, love what I’m hearing! New sub!

[@MindPumpShow]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@iTheChimiChanga]

Hey guys, I’ve been bulking 2 yeara at this point. Started at 68kg and got up to 82kg over the course of two and a half years maybe a bit longer than that (ofc not all of it was muscle) and i did it all with mostly your advice. Am really glad i found you in my early in my lifting career. Started cutting in November sometime and am down to 76kg without doing much cardio (barely any). Id love to start following MAPS for the rest of the cut and start of another clean bulk this time. Whether i win the giveaway or not, doesn’t matter. Id like to thank you for the free advice you’ve given over the years and we appreciate it. Much love

[@alihardy9479]

Fantastic talk! So much useful information! I’m sharing this with many friends!❤❤

[@conleycroom8813]

Ok, I'm going to solve your issue with an actual solution that works... fast 7-12 days. Your welcome. That's the time it takes your body to reset your metabolism based on your muscle to fat ratio. DONT EAT MORE. Seriously stop that bad advice. Stop shoveling Food into your mouth. Water only fast 7-12 days. 21-31 days would be best.

[@ababy6074]

I have had severe and enduring anorexia since I was 13. I'm now 41. I am now reverse dieting and have started strength training and seeing some real newbie gains. I'm increasing my calories by 50 each week, and so far I'm at 1200 calories (which I know isn'ta lot but it is when ai've spent most of my life eating nothing at all).. I'm wondering if I can manage to gain more muscle and minimise fat gain as much as possible? I obviously don't want any fat, but how can I build as much muscle as possible, speed up my metabolism and avoid fat gain? Love your show

[@CoachARugby]

I would love to get your feedback on my progress. I used to weigh 297lbs last October and haven’t gotten down to 230 like 2 weeks ago. But now my body been fighting me back even with me increasing my protein intake and adding strength training 5x12 whole body 3 day split training. For the last 2 weeks after hitting that number I’ve been stuck at 236-233lbs. I’m 6’3” and soon to be 39yo. I also track all my macro and weigh my food and keep a low carb diet. Getting about 1800-1900cal per day. I also average about 12-13k steps per day via my Apple Watch tracker. With 90% of it being steady state cardio (zone 1-2). Now I’m struggling to get my body to keep cutting fat. Last scan on 6/30 had me at 26% with 230lbs

[@janessah8684]

Appreciate the "basics". I've sent this episode to family & friends to help relay what I'm so excited about, but you guys say it in a more understandable way. Then I found myself watching the full episode again 💪❤

[@franklinbrooks7490]

Thank you for all the great information!! So if I’m understanding you correctly. My weight is 400lbs and I want to get to 250lbs. I need to eat 250grams of protein per day?

[@nivyab]

I’m excited about the 3 day training today🥳. I’m not a trainer right now, I used to be, but I will watch from my beautiful Puerto Rico because I appreciate all your advice and the fact that you have so many for free😉, Gracias! I’m 57, trying to do it the right way and transforming my mind, body and life with you guys. Thank you for giving so much. Let the fun begin tonight 💃🏽🥰💪🏽!!

[@LisaMaghrak]

Excellent video! So much great information!! Thank you! 🙂

[@jefffesta5182]

Hey guys. Thanks for another great episode. I have been listening for a while now and continually hear the discussion of eating 1 gram of protein per lb of desired weight. I am a 197lb male who works out 4 days a week. I currently eat about 210g to 220g of protein a day (a little over 8oz of chicken, 4 times a day with some variation). I also get some protein from my carbs. My diet keeps me full throughout the day. If I am looking to diet down to about 180lb, is there any detriment to keeping my protein this high or should I lower my protein as I lose weight?

[@Codysurfsup]

Okay... no. Calipers are the WORST way to measure body fat. Yes, user error is very high with that

[@jeffreycurena691]

Duuuuude! You guys are awesome! I've watched your videos sporadically over the last year but I really started consistently watching and listening to you guys the last few weeks, all your videos while I drive. The eye opening amount of content has been incredible. I'm starting to implement a lot of what you guys have talked about, hopefully we'll see some big improvements over the next few months. I'm about 120lbs overweight. I'm 5-9 should be about 170lbs. Ultimately that's the goal, but I want to at least get down 200 by next summer from 285.

[@tomw485]

I think everyone is different. I’ve lifted for years. I’m pretty muscular but I can’t seem to drop below 20% body fat unless I hit cardio hard on top of lifting weights and get quite restrictive with my diet.

[@shubhakulkarni1366]

What if I teach cardio for a living 😂 I lift weights 6x a week, but I cannot stop cardio.i also love playing racket sports so I am burning about 800~ calories a day with on pure cardio . (42 year old woman 117 lbs) I do not want to lose weight but want to build muscle. What do I do ?

[@edwardmiller8482]

So how do you get someone with kidney disease at 175 lbs who are being told to reduce protein at .6-.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. I consume about 100 grams of protein a day and weight train.

[@epicoverfifty9745]

The advice you are giving may well work for sedentary individuals and while they may increase muscle mass and loose fat they will do so at the expense of good aerobic and cardiovascular health. I point you in the direction of Dr Ingo San Millan Ph.D. who has done some of the most compressive research into fitness and metabolism and his results and methodologies have proven with his direct coaching of Tour De France winners and multiple Olympic Athletes. To simplify metabolism as being directly proportional to muscle mass is oversimplified. Diets/Macro balance and training plans need to measure Lactate Metabolism, Fat Metabolism, Carbohydrate Metabolism, VO2 max and Metabolic Efficiency. Your approach could and probably will produce individuals who loose weight but are less fit and healthy.

[@bigaz72]

Okay SAL's face in that dudes belly...kinda funny But we do get get sideways about that scale (myself included). Even though I know better I'm still sidetracked by the scale. It was until the last few years where I was forced change how I incorporate cardio (due to knee surgery). I have to make sure I measure body fat/muscle even if it's not perfectly accurate and not "just" the scale. I still find myself excited when the scale goes down and keep my calories low. Even My Fitness Pal tells me how great I'm doing when my calories are lower.

[@CNclov2005]

I’m at about 220 just lost about 35 from where I was at 255 back in the summer. I’m eating at about 2500ish Cals currently should I increase my cals closer to 3000 I just started doing compound lifts and I’m working on making it the main core of my workout week. For awhile I mainly used circuit training machine lifting so I am trying to change that routine is there any more tips? I am currently 18 yrs old

[@djosserperrah9563]

Be careful with this information. So many people lift weights and are still fat. Also many of them can't jog a mile, can't move athletically. Find your balance, mix it up, walk more yout body will adapt in a good way

[@nictrammell23]

You lose me when you start talking about people 100,000 years ago. We don't have records that go that far back. The oldest tree isn't that old, so you are lying.

[@carnivore_invictus]

Apparently the laws of thermodynamics only apply to closed systems, which the human body - just a TAD more complex than a bomb calorimeter - very obviously not. Hormones are much, much more relevant to weight management. If you're a bodybuilder they can be a useful if entirely inaccurate metric, but for the vast majority of us CICO is a terrible myth that has to die.

[@deborahjandebeur1457]

As I definitely agree with the weights and eating more, cardio still has a place for strengthening the heart and increasing brain health especially memory and cognitive function. I think we still need both when looking at OVERALL health not just fat loss

[@mkeklpse1]

I've lost 80 lbs over the past several months but I've noticed a plateau. The diet app has me down to 1400 calories (5'6" male, 177 lbs currently) so I'll give this reverse diet thing a try.

[@LatimusChadimus]

Not all calories are the same folks. Accept it.

[@sethbrundle6506]

I've been in this situatuon described in the first part of the conversation. Only time I had a trainer and I was doing like 1400cal a day not seeing ANY weight being dropped. That's a pretty miserable place to be. Not being believed that that's what's happening and all. Can be mentally really challenging to stop trying to cut calories as well. Even if it's clearly not working.

[@iyccooks7168]

I swear this whole podcast was about me. Thank you.❤

[@TB-LivingFree]

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[@1lindypops]

Awesome show guys. Love your content, would love to win a program ❤

[@MikeLeeSr]

It is so hard to hit 1g per lb of protein. End of the day I still need like 50 grams and I am already satiated. At that point I have to do 2 scoops of protein. I had a neck injury and couldn't lift anything for 8 months. I didn't gain any weight but gained a lot of fat and lost muscle. Such a huge difference with a higher fat ratio as far as energy and many other things.

[@Angel283]

It is hard to eat enough protein!!! I've added protein powder to my coffee ( don't eat breakfast) I eat as much protein as I can for lunch and I don't snack or eat supper 6 out of 7 nights.

[@HagakureJunkie]

If a dog is fat, you reduce it’s food and it gets skinnier. I’ve fasted for 12 days and lost 35lbs. I’m not listening to a bunch of guys with average builds tell me eating more makes you lose weight. There is NO such thing as starvation mode!

[@CarSickDaisy418]

I'm 220lb lean mass. I carry 260-280lbs. My actual metabolism RMR is 1900. There is a metabolic self saving mode. I do have to spike my meals once in a while with a caloric surplus to ramp back up.

[@guspbr]

It works until it doesn’t

[@ohthatshim]

The level of nonsense here is insane. No one is losing muscle when they are at 20 percent body fat or even 10 percent body fat when they are cutting. See, if it takes body a lot to put on muscle it will also take a lot to break down the muscle especially if there is a boatload of fat available. Now if that person was at 8 percent body fat and they had shitload of muscle, then yes

[@sariahhayford3331]

This is my favorite episode yet!!

[@chasepotter2376]

This is literally where the old saying came from that said “you can turn fat into muscle” which everyone used to say in school and then people started saying no that’s the biggest bs myth ever. In a sense it’s actually correct. But you obviously can’t just turn fat itself into muscle.

[@thegreatkeys]

I’m working out, eating less, etc. but the thing is, my appetite is not as big anymore is that bad? I’m have to eat more but my body really doesn’t want to eat. Did I mess up my metabolism?

[@PositiveVibesOnly82]

I’m doing the map15 minutes since the beginning off December and already lost more weight in this short period off time, compare to the compound excursies that i have been doing for 3 times a week for 1 hour. ❤ Thanks for that guys ❤

[@lifeneverends7068]

How very true. I eat hamburger fries everyday and I am chieseled now. I will add pizza to my diet as well.

[@robinquinnkeehn1584]

I am a new listener this weekend 🎉 I’ve listened to 5 episodes (started with Dr Gabrielle Lyons episode)! I appreciate this info…apparently I’ve fallen into this mindset (low cal, lifting 3x week, and daily cardio). I need to rethink my approach. Thank you.

[@erich5563]

Can we get smaller bite size content from y’all? Content is amazing but can’t sit through such long episodes.

[@nickwestendorf1448]

The reason those stories dont make sense to you is because the CALORIES IN VS CALORIES OUT IS WRONG!!!! Its not the "Law of thermodynamics", its about the body's NEGATIVE FEEDBACK LOOP of "Homeostasis", Eat Less = Burn less !! Its not about "Reverse Dieting", its about how the body REALLY works. The body stores fat because of food scarcity. You need to STOP using the "Energy is neither created nor destroyed", this is the first law and it ONLY applies to "Closed systems", The human body is an OPEN SYSTEM, which is why the SECOND law of thermodynamics refutes the Calorie Myth, and Backs up the Eat More Lose more Set point concept. eating "More than you burn" does NOT mean those extra calories ONLY go into stored fat. This is BAD SCIENCE. And Hunter Gatherers do not burn more than we do.

[@thatprosniper]

What would you say for someone who is over weight and has yo yo dieted like discussed in the video and is going to increase calories and focus on weight training but also enjoys going for 2-3 runs a week? Can I continue running and increasing my calories more to adjust for that?

[@xacevedo3755]

Would this approach work with high volume calisthenics?

[@simpstr]

I had an urine cortisol test done and it came back high. I’ve been trying to do a nightly medication, grounding, take two rest days between my strength training. Is there anything else I could do to manage this ?

[@hibberish7498]

You guys are amazing, you have changed the mindset of so many people. I got anabolic and aesthetic in 2022 and ramped up protein and I got bigger and leaner.. awesome work guys, keep it up.. more people need to hear this

[@bluemoon7331]

1 months on a high protein, it's hard to get down. Lifting weights 4times a week the results are amazing. Thanks for all your help and your side storys they always put a smile on my face.

[@jaycassio8187]

Perfect timing; I needed to hear this. I just started lifting heavier, but I also need endurance for riding my mountain bike 3-4 times a week. Need to know which training bundle to get. I’m a 65 year old female, 123 lbs, but since I am getting my protein up, I gained 3 lbs. Really appreciate your content!!

[@sterrerusschen4231]

What if someone is just not hungry? I want to help my client but she isn't hungry and if she eats she gets bloated and nauseous. She tried but is scared.

[@jhongigolo4]

Since you're saying the body adapts by slowing down the metabolism. Then please someone explain HOW DOES ANOREXIC PEOPLE EXIST? How do they lose all fats and muscles if the body adapts?😂😂😂. You cannot beat thermodynamics guys, calories in and calories out is a REALITY. I've done 21 days of water fast and my metabolism didn't slow down, how is that possible?

[@NVDS26]

You literally just proved your own point. The body adapts so they don't die, they expend less energy in the day doing normal everyday things in their life and the body uses fats and muscle for energy so they don't die. The body adapts by slowing down all little movement and any exercise throughout the day....

[@gogoldiego]

Okay, it has more to do with their foods without preservatives and chemicals.

[@ragnadrok7]

I eat sufficient or till fill my diet is 80% chicken and then some little carb like rice or a piece of bread I believe there is a hidden calorie monster like oil in my diet i gained 15kg in 6 months despite consistently lifting since 3 years

[@abearzola5017]

anabólicas for the win ‼️

[@jamiepatton9334]

Ive been trying to get in the protein for 2 weeks with tracking. Its so hard. 😮 its a lot. Feel like im back to the carnivore diet.

[@satyamcn]

Hands down the best channel for advice on bodybuilding nutrition and dieting

[@annagraham2432]

Thank you so much for this content, very much reaffirming what I know. Have went through menopause and it sent me for a spin or two. Never have I been challenged like this only 10 lbs to lose that being said 10 lbs used to be easy to lose but not that way anymore. I have to be way more intentional in everything I do. Thanks again so much guy’s ❤️

[@jarheadyojo4795]

this why bodybuilders look so lean while mostly doing lifts than cardio

[@radrazor1355]

Thank you 3 for giving me information to rebuild my ability to hit my fitness goals. I've been eating your masterclass episodes while digging deep in other episodes to build a routine worthy of gains needed to crush not only my goals but a fitness competition hosted by a mentor of mine. Amusing, it was first all about the money and I failed horribly; now I've repaired my mentality and congruence issues that held me back and I have you 3 to thank for inspiring me and giving me information to help not only me but others in my network as a BetterHealth ambassador. Need to dust off the books and start studying nutrition and physiology again; a passion that's been reignited getting back into fixing my health. Appreciate you and your team for sharing. I'll see you all soon

[@filipevalente4025]

So crazy how science keeps finding ways to prove itself wrong... Grateful to have you guys always taking the time to find out the most current information and keeping it so genuinely honest on the regular. Thank you.

[@erickestrada1212]

So what happens if you eat alot. Lift and do heavy cardio like boxing 1 a week

[@dalcero7]

I want to believe this so much, but ive been doing cardio and weightlifting so long Im not sure if i can give up cardio, and go all out weight lifting

[@Christopher-so4dn]

Are you seriously telling me at 6:00 that someone who weighs 200+ lbs was not losing weight on an 1100 calorie/day diet? If you believe that I have some property in Arizona for sale. Prime ocean front.

[@Meyveda]

This is such a good podcast, lots of valuable information.

[@conscientiousdefector]

So basically lift weights and consume a lot of protein.

[@JacobPatrick1]

What's everybody method to getting high protein throughout the day?

[@TamsinHickmore]

I have always eaten a lot generally and am lucky to be tall and I seem to not put on weight easily. Though that is changing as I am getting older , I have always been a cardio person, however over the last year my experience and knowledge around resistance training and its benefits have increased significantly and I have become a complete muscle building nerd. Your podcast and associated podcasts have helped build my knowledge loads. Thank you.

[@nymike59]

I'm now a close loop steam engine.. law of thermodynamics

[@elishamaxfield9936]

I’m just now getting into health and fitness and I love love love you guy’s content! So much good information! Plan for this year… eat a high protein diet, not drop calories too low and build muscle 💪🏾