The Genius Life 532: The Best Foods to Boost GLP-1 Naturally and Lose Fat, and the Hidden Triggers to Avoid | Sal di Stefano
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Dec 8, 2025 Sal Di Stefano, a seasoned personal trainer and co-host of the Mind Pump podcast, dives into how to naturally boost GLP-1 for sustainable fat loss. He likens ultra-processed foods to 'mouth porn,' unpacking their addictive nature. Sal emphasizes fitness as self-care rather than punishment, and stresses simple dietary rules—avoiding processed foods and focusing on protein first. He also discusses the importance of resilience through discomfort, while addressing body image risks in the fitness industry. Tune in for practical tips on nutrition and training!
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Purpose Anchors Sustainable Fitness
- Rooting fitness in purpose and self-respect produces balance and prevents idolizing appearance.
- Treating your body like someone worth caring for leads to sustainable habits and enjoyment, not punishment.
Ultra-Processed Foods Act Like 'Mouth Porn'
- Ultra-processed foods function like 'mouth porn' by overstimulating reward circuits and undermining real satiety.
- This engineered hyperpalatability trains people to prefer processed signals over whole-food satisfaction.
Two Simple Rules For Sustainable Fat Loss
- Avoid ultra-processed foods and eat your target bodyweight in grams of protein first each meal.
- These two rules alone will naturally reduce cravings and move most people toward a healthy body-fat range.