The Harsh Realities of Getting Shredded with Steve Hall (brutally-honest talk!)
Oct 14, 2019
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Fitness expert Steve Hall discusses the harsh realities of getting down to very low levels of body-fat. Topics include dealing with sickness and injuries, the challenges of bulking up, the difference between being lean and shredded, irritations during dieting, balancing business and dieting, libido and sex drive during a hard diet, and the impact of extreme dieting on relationships.
Managing relationships during contest prep can be challenging due to the impact of dieting on various aspects of life, requiring open communication and alternative ways of showing affection.
Poor sleep quality and disrupted sleep patterns are common during contest prep due to increased stress and reduced caloric intake, necessitating understanding and support from loved ones.
Depletion weeks, involving extreme dieting measures, can lead to feelings of lethargy, low energy levels, and heightened sensitivity to stressors, requiring mental resilience and support from others.
Deep dives
Challenges of Managing Relationships during Contest Prep
Managing relationships during contest prep can be challenging due to the increased focus on dieting and the impact it has on various aspects of life. The dieting process can lead to reduced libido, making it important to communicate with your partner and find alternative ways of showing affection and care. The level of leanness and the demands of the diet can also affect sleep patterns, causing disrupted or restless sleep. It is crucial to be aware of these challenges and have open and honest discussions with loved ones, setting expectations and finding ways to maintain the relationship during this time.
The Impact of Dieting on Sleep
During contest prep, sleep can be negatively affected due to increased stress, reduced caloric intake, and heightened metabolic demands. Poor sleep quality and restless nights are common, which can impact overall well-being and contribute to feelings of fatigue. While good sleep hygiene practices can help, it is important to understand that sleep disturbances are often inherent to the dieting process. Communicating the challenges with sleep to loved ones and being mindful of the impact on relationships is essential.
The Struggles of a Depletion Week
Depletion weeks, especially during contest prep, can be mentally and physically challenging. They involve extreme dieting measures such as low carb intake and can lead to feelings of lethargy, low energy levels, and heightened sensitivity to external stressors. It is important to approach depletion weeks with awareness and understanding, acknowledging that the intense phase is temporary and requires mental resilience and discipline. Having a support system and seeking inspiration from others who have undergone similar experiences can provide solace and encouragement during these tough periods.
Challenges of Dieting and Relationships
During the podcast episode, the hosts discuss the challenges of dieting, specifically in relation to maintaining a healthy relationship. They share personal experiences of struggling to balance their dieting goals with spending quality time with their partners. They talk about the anxiety and stress associated with scheduling conflicts and the impact it has on their mental well-being. The hosts emphasize the importance of open communication with their partners to ensure understanding and support during the dieting process.
The Impact of Dieting on Libido
Another topic discussed in the podcast is the impact of extreme dieting on libido. The hosts share their experiences of decreased sexual desire and performance during their contest preparation phases. They highlight the emotional toll it can take on both themselves and their partners. Despite the challenges, they express gratitude for their understanding partners and discuss the importance of maintaining open and honest communication about the effects of dieting on their relationships.
If you'd like to work together with me, you can book a free call here:
https://calendly.com/abel-csabai/free-consultation
In this super transparent and honest talk Steve Hall (revive stronger) and I share our experiences about the harsh realities about getting down to very low levels of body-fat.
Personally, I have flirted with the single-digit body-fat levels before, and recently have dug into them to a generous extent. Meanwhile, Steve has took his body-fat down to ridiculously low levels for bodybuilding competitions. In either case, we both have experienced how it is like to actually fight against your own body, versus just deal with a couple of minor cravings and be tired of controlling your food intake a bit more.
We touched on many sensitive and touchy subjects, like being irritated by your loved ones, having no sex-drive, and many other things.
This can be a truly eye-opening conversation for anyone who is thinking about getting down to very low levels of body-fat.
Time-Stamps:
0:00 - Dealing with sickness, injuries, being out of the gym
4:00 - Is bulking up to a high body-weight a mistake/delusional?
9:39 - What makes getting shredded the hardest? (hunger, social life, low energy)
15:45 - Getting "lean" vs getting "shredded" - the difference
23:40 - Getting irritated by small things during dieting
32:12 - The sweet-spot of business vs locking yourself away during dieting
36:30 - Talking of the 'D' - Libido and Sex drive during a hard diet
47:54 - How sleep is impacted during a hard diet
52:30 - Our darkest days during dieting - Steve's depletion and my super low kcal days
59:05 - Habits you pick up and keep after dieting
1:06:14 - Where you can find Steve
If you'd like to work together with me, you can book a free call here:
https://calendly.com/abel-csabai/free-consultation
The SSD Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sustainableselfdevelopment/
My insta:
https://www.instagram.com/ssdabel/
The revive stronger FB group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/revivestronger/
Steve's insta:
https://www.instagram.com/revivestronger/
Resources mentioned:
Steve's depletion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcVRrI6V5Ls
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