Jebb decides to step on some toes by criticizing diet culture in the U.S. He breaks down several fad diets and their pros and cons while concluding with a more sustainable approach to proper dieting that actually leads to lifelong change.

In this episode, we discuss...

• The definition of the word "diet" [00:00]
• The problem with the phrase "go on a diet" [02:00]
• The Diet, Eat, Repeat Cycle [02:30]
• The harsh reality of weight loss [03:50]
• An acronym for the word FAD [05:30]
• The distinction between medically prescribed diets and fad diets [08:30]
• Being dogmatic with your diet [10:30]
• What Jebb's diet is [12:30]
• The 80/20 Rule [13:00]
• Weight Watchers [13:45]
• Slim Fast [15:00]
• Nutrisystem and Jenny Craig [16:25]
• McDonald's Diet [20:00]
• Elimination Diets such as Paleo, Whole30, and No Sugar No Grain [22:00]
• High-fat low-carb diets [31:00]
• The key takeaway from this episode [35:20]
• Jebb's diet recommendation [36:05]
• Intuitive eating and its difficulties [37:00]
• And much much more!

Jebb and Blake discuss obesity and other health related statistics and how the growth of the fitness industry can be on the forefront of fighting obesity and other public health issues.

In this episode, we discuss...

• One key takeaway [1:20]
• The % of people in the U.S. that are overweight or obese [2:20]
• The state with the lowest obesity rate [3:15]
• Statistics on physical activity [4:20]
• U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines [5:20 & 12:15]
• The possible stagnation of obesity rates [6:15]
• The costs of physical inactivity [9:00]
• Physical inactivity by state [10:45]
• Fruit and vegetable consumption [14:00]
• Diabetes [16:40]
• Alzheimer's [17:30]
• Health boners? [18:00]
• The growth of gyms and gym memberships [20:00]
• Validating the need of the fitness industry [22:45]
• Curing all diseases [24:00]
• Conflicts within the fitness industry [25:00]
• Why we need more fitness coaches, podcasts, resources, etc. [26:15]
• Preaching the right information [27:30]
• Are we on tinder? [30:15]

Jebb takes a deep dive into the classic "Calories In vs. Calories Out" equation and addresses how no one can overcome the Laws of Thermodynamics. He goes on to break down each side of the equation and how individuals without underlying health issues can use the equation to lose weight.

In this episode, we discuss

• The meaning of "Fitness Fundamental" and how some episodes of the show will address specific topics of fitness and health [1:00]
• One key takeaway if you don't have time for the entire episode [3:05]
• The First Law of Thermodynamics [4:05]
• The Second Law of Thermodynamics [5:00]
• Why these laws matter [8:00]
• Positive vs. negative energy balance [9:15]
• Breathing out fat [10:40]
• The definition of "calorie" [12:00]
• Energy expenditure & basal metabolic rate [13:00]
• The thermic effect of food [15:45]
• Exercise activity and non-exercise activity thermogenesis [16:55]
• Total Daily Energy Expenditure or TDEE [18:50]
• How one loses weight [24:30]
• Hidden calories [26:30]
• Weight loss plateaus [28:40]
• Eating too little [30:15]
• The McDonald's Diet [33:00]
• Bulking and more [34:30]

Jebb gets a little emotional discussing how he overcame obesity in middle school, what motivated him to change, and how gaining weight is easier than ever.  In this episode, we discuss

• How Jebb became obese during his childhood [02:30]
• Jebb's obsession with ranch [5:00]
• How a 5th Grader could smash a full rack of ribs [6:00]
• The turning point that pushed Jebb to change [7:45]
• Jebb's mile time before and after the transformation [9:30 & 18:40]
• How losing the first few pounds pushed Jebb to continue [14:15]
• Tough parenting and helping a child lose weight [21:00 & 24:00]
• Hormones and weight loss [22:30]
• Societal issues and how society promotes weight gain [26:00]
• Blake's solution to save the world [30:00]
• What really drove Jebb to keep the weight off [32:45]
• Some side effects of losing weight [34:15]
• How you perceive yourself [36:30]
• Why Jebb wanted to share this journey [38:55]
• NOTE: Jebb meant Type 2 Diabetes [25:13]

Pursuing Performance goes beyond fitness and nutrition and dives deep into all things health and life in order to better your performance. Whether it is chasing personal records in the gym or increasing productivity at work, the Pursuing Performance Podcast has content that will help you achieve your goals and ambitions while entertaining you along the way.

In this episode, Jebb and Blake keep it simple. We discuss...

• What our podcast is about [00:25]
• Jebb's credentials and weight loss preview [1:50]
• Who Blake is [3:25]
• Our obstacle course racing experience [4:00]
• What the slogan "You'll know at the finish line" really means [20:45]
• Seven pursuits of performance [22:25]
• What to expect from upcoming episodes [24:00]