You’re not human if you’ve never dreamed of a gooey chocolate cake or that bag of chips in your pantry. Cravings are natural. In this episode, Deepak breaks down why we get cravings and what we can do about them.

The bad news: There’s no magic solution.

The good news: It’s probably not because you don’t have willpower.

Bonus: Is there a term for foods that seem manufactured to be addictive?

https://blog.cult.fit/posts/h-a-l-t-before-you-eat

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In the first interview of this podcast, cult founder and fitness expert Rishabh Telang join me, Deepak. He answers my questions about what cardio and strength training actually is and why both are equally important if you want to shed those kilos. 

Apart from that, we speak about a lot of other things, including Rishabh’s fitness journey and how a trainer plans a workout. Those of you who’ve worked out with Rishabh on the cult app, will love this new insight into the man!

Bonus: Can moshing at a heavy metal concert be considered cardio? Rishabh tells us.

https://www.ted.com/talks/rishabh_telang_the_science_of_movement

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If you’ve ever thought your body just isn’t made for losing weight, this episode is for you. Deepak takes you through what metabolism is, how you burn calories while even just lazing around, and what you can do to lose more weight at rest. 

Bonus: Why is a marathon called a marathon and where did that distance of 42 km come from?

TDEE Calculator: https://tdeecalculator.net/

A cult.fit blog post on calorie cycling: https://blog.cult.fit/posts/calorie-cycling-a-flexible-alternative-to-daily-calorie-counting

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As long as there has been weight loss, there’s been an attempt to track how much one eats. Calorie counting sure has its advantages, but is it right for you? 

In this episode, your host, Deepak, takes you through the pros and cons of counting calories.

Bonus: In our ‘cool-down’ section, you will know where the word ‘calorie’ comes from in the first place.

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Is summer really the best time to lose weight? 

The answer is a combination of yes and no - but mostly no. 

What it actually results in is water weight loss and unhappy exercisers. 

It’s important to create a fitness routine that you enjoy, and one that you look forward to. So ditch the hot hacks and focus on being comfortable. That’s what your host, Deepak, will discuss in this episode. 

Bonus: In our ‘cool-down’ section, we give you the origins of your favorite protein drink. Let’s raise a shaker to it!

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The temptation is to always lose the maximum amount of weight as quickly as possible. Not only is that dangerous, but it’s also unsustainable - those kgs will be back before you know it. While embarking on a weight loss journey, it’s important to set realistic and sustainable goals. That’s what your host, Deepak, takes you through in this episode. But first… A story about his CAT exam prep.

Bonus: In our ‘cool-down’ section, we give you the origins of your favorite exercise. You know which one!

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Fitness isn’t just about lifting weights and doing cardio (though those are important!).

It’s also about eating well, sleeping enough, managing stress and so much more. In short, it’s about building healthy habits… And sticking to them.

One Rep At A Time is a new podcast from Cult.Fit that encourages you to become a healthier, better, and happier version of yourself by building small, sustainable habits. 

Over the next few weeks, your host Deepak, aka Chuck will be going on his own fitness journey (and hopefully lose some weight in the process). He’ll be researching, speaking to experts, getting inspired by regular folk who managed to transform their lives… And more. 

This is a short warm-up episode before we properly begin our ‘workout’.