In this episode, we cover some of the most common mistakes made when people try to lose body fat. Whether you’re just looking to get healthier or looking to lose some extra pounds, these tips will help you out. Enjoy!

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

3:10 What entertainment are we consuming?

9:25 Topic overview

13:30 Rate of weight loss - what does the research say?

20:40 High volume foods

25:20 Protein

37:50 Fiber

42:50 Over-reliance on exercise to create a deficit

47:50 Neglecting strength training

50:50 Underestimating / inconsistent tracking

56:00 Interpreting scale data

56:15 Poor sleep and high stress

Fast vs Slow Weight Loss https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3780395/

Another Study on Fast vs Slow Weight Loss https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7322133/

Pontzer Constrained Energy Model https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4803033/

Collateral Fattening https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5945583/

Effect of Protein on Fat-Free Mass https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/fulltext/9900/effect_of_dietary_protein_on_fat_free_mass_in.179.aspx

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