Stuck in the "skinny fat" zone—where you're not technically overweight, but still don't look or feel strong? I've been there. In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 biggest changes I'd make if I had to start over and finally get out of that phase for good.

We'll cover:

• Why lifting heavy (not just "working out") is essential to look toned

• How to actually eat enough protein—and what a "protein anchor" is

• Why constantly trying to stay lean is keeping you from making progress

• The problem with obsessing over clean eating

• How under-recovering is hurting your body composition goals

If you've been eating clean, working out consistently, and still wondering why your body doesn't reflect your effort—this is the no-BS episode you need.

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