472: How Hunger Drops on Aggressive Diets (And Why) - Martin MacDonald

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Jun 14, 2025

Martin MacDonald, a performance nutritionist and CEO of Mac Nutrition, discusses the intricacies of aggressive dieting and its effects on hunger management. He shares insights into the importance of community support in coaching, the role of AI in nutrition, and the psychological impacts of dieting. Martin also addresses misconceptions about vegan protein sources, effective dieting strategies, and decision fatigue. Their conversation explores the science behind weight regain post-dieting, emphasizing the need for individualized approaches in the weight loss journey.

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True Nature of Aggressive Dieting

Aggressive dieting often misunderstood as ultra low calorie, but it's personalized to minimize muscle loss.
It's the fastest fat loss possible without severe muscle sacrifice when done correctly.

ADVICE

Muscle Retention Essentials

Prioritize protein intake and resistance training to retain muscle during aggressive dieting.
Adequate fiber intake helps prevent constipation and improves overall diet quality.

INSIGHT

Aggressive Diets Reduce Hunger

Hunger surprisingly decreases on aggressive diets compared to maintenance calories.
Slowed gastric emptying and metabolic changes explain reduced appetite despite calorie deficits.

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