Shallow & Jiunta break down how to use training data to steer nutrition decisions rather than treating diet like a separate problem. They explore why structured diets (keto, vegan, carnivore,) actually work despite the internet arguing about them, as well as how psychological buy-in, age, physiological adaptability, and daily gym wins matter more than macros on paper.

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Intro & Consistency Rant (00:00:00)

Why "Belly Fat" Misses the Point (00:03:07)

Objective vs Subjective in Fat Loss (00:04:36)

Why Nutrition Coaching Is Hard (00:05:38)

Diet "Identities" as Structure, Not Dogma (00:09:27)

Practical Start: Deficit + Protein (00:13:28)

Link Inputs to Outputs: Track Training (00:20:40)

Fat Loss ≠ Weight Loss (00:22:39)

You Can't Peak Performance in a Deficit (00:28:38)

Macros to Shift Body Comp (00:30:43)

Skill of Leanness; Unlearning; Age Matters (00:33:11)

Physiology Adapts (00:37:01)

Consequences Compound Over Time (00:41:58)

Coaching Sensitivity & Sustainable Change (00:45:01)