Can you build muscle and shred fat at the same time? If you can, how is that even possible if you need to lose weight by being in a deficit and gain weight by being in a surplus? In today's episode we will be answering this question that I've been asked plenty of times in my days as a coach. I understand that losing weight can be difficult. I really understand how gaining muscle can be difficult. Let me tell you something before you listen to this episode, your journey will always be a trial and error path. Make sure you pay attention to every move you make, every failure you take, and every success you achieved.

Key Takeaways:

• 1) What is a caloric deficit, maintenance phase, and surplus? What job does each achieve?
• 2) The secret to losing body fat and building muscle at the same time.
• 3) What the difference is in: gaining muscle & weight gain, and shredding body fat & losing weight.

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