Vigor Life Podcast · EP 131: The Nutrition For A Leaner, Better Performing, Healthier Body, For Good w/ Alan Aragon

Alan Aragon has over 20 years of success in the fitness field. He earned his Bachelor and Master of Science in Nutrition with top honors. Alan is a continuing education provider for the Commission on Dietetic Registration and National Strength & Conditioning Association. Alan lectures at national and international conferences, and maintains a private practice designing programs for recreational, Olympic, and professional athletes, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Mighty Ducks.

Alan is a contributing editor and resident Weight Loss Coach of Men’s Health magazine. His book Girth Control is considered to be one of the most in-depth manuals for improving the body and understanding nutrition for fitness & sports. Alan has co-authored the most-viewed article in the history of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Last but not least, Alan writes a monthly research review providing critical analysis and practical application of the latest science on nutrition, training, and supplementation.

It’s been a while since Alan and I caught up and it made it that much better as we dove into the principles of nutrition that helps people get leaner, maintain/build lean muscle, get healthier; and do those things for the long term (longevity).

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

* Alan’s 4 simple and powerful things that create the foundation for you to build health, wellness, performance, and look damn good.

* Why neither fit pros nor clients track their macros and 4 strategies that help clients monitor their food long-term.

* Who are the “fitness accountants” and why what they do likely won’t work for you.

* Why structure and routine are one of the “secrets” to succeeding with changing your nutrition early on.

* For every principle of success, build a toolbox of actions that you can use to reach the desired goals, Alan and I dive into some of the tools.

* Why under-eating protein in old age is the “kiss of death” and one simple and powerful strategy to fix that.

* Alan’s 80/20 rule and the reason why eating “indulgence foods” should be a part of your diet.

* One unusual thing the longest living people in “Blue Zones” do that’s not mentioned often but is a key to success with your diet.

* Starting to prepare at least some of your foods at home rather than eating out can be the biggest win and change to your body transformation.

* Should people avoid “trigger foods” or not? Alan dives into the research and recommendations.

* What is the “cock blocking” water approach and how can it help you with your satiety and eating less.

* Can snacks be a downfall for many people, and if you do snack, here’s what you should snack on.

* How do you build muscle and stay leaner, the 3 things that have to happen and the mistakes most people make when trying to gain lean muscle.

* Does protein distribution matter, and does when and how much protein we take affect body composition.

* Is fasting useful, when we can use it and what does it affect in a negative way and to avoid if this is your goal.

* You should NOT use intermittent fasting the leaner and fitter you get, here’s why.