Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 1920: The Best Foods to Build Muscle, Melt Fat & Fight Chronic Disease With Stan Efferding
Oct 10, 2022
Strength coach Stan Efferding shares his expertise on muscle building and fat loss. He emphasizes the importance of compliance with dietary choices, highlighting protein intake and sustainable habits. The conversation addresses the carnivore diet's merits and pitfalls, urging dietary diversity. Efferding also tackles mindset shifts in the obesity discussion and champions the benefits of strength training for longevity. He reflects on evolving training approaches in his 50s and discusses empowering children through strength training, promoting healthier futures.
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Weight Loss Prioritization
- Prioritize weight loss if you have metabolic syndrome, focusing on a calorie deficit.
- Increase activity or restrict calories, with calorie restriction often being more effective due to compensation with exercise.
Calorie Reduction for Health
- Calorie reduction leads to health improvements, regardless of diet type, as long as essential nutrients are met.
- Diverse diets can be effective for weight loss and health, as shown by studies on various dietary approaches.
Dietary Priorities
- Prioritize calorie deficit, then protein intake at around 1 gram per pound of goal weight.
- Ensure enough protein to avoid losing lean muscle, but prioritize a sustainable training level.