In part 1, we covered the basics of fat loss. Today, we continue this miniseries on training and eating to lose fat by answering your best questions on the topic.

Is starvation mode real? How do you deal with the lack of energy on a caloric deficit? Is it a myth that strength training burns fat? How do you avoid regaining all the weight you've lost?

See the timestamps below for all questions!

Timestamps:

• 05:20 – Question 1: Should my approach to losing weight differ if my goal is to retain as much strength as possible, compared to retaining as much muscle mass as possible?
• 09:00 – Question 2: Why is it so hard to lose weight?
• 11:20 – Question 3: How do you best deal with the lack of energy when on a caloric deficit?
• 14:00 – Question 4: What should I do to not gain weight quickly again after a weight loss diet?
• 18:10 – Question 5: Is it a myth that strength training leads to weight loss, or more specifically, fat burning?
• 22:50—Question 6: Why does my weight loss diet stop working and my weight loss stagnate, and how should I counteract that?
• 28:40 – Question 7: Are you two, the hosts, comfortable in your bodies, or do you want changes?

For Philip's more extensive answer to question 7, read his column Life Is Too Tasty: Confessions of a Fat Lifter.

Want all answers and secrets about fat loss in an easy-to-read format? Check out our ebook How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat.

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