Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews Ep. #1116: How Isho Lost 24 Pounds While Getting Stronger In His 40s
Sep 27, 2023
Isho, who lost 24 pounds and got stronger in his 40s, talks about transitioning from traditional diet myths to a holistic, evidence-based approach. Topics include his diet structure, managing cravings, strategies for indulging in treats, and mindset shifts required for lasting change.
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Diet Hopping To Flexible Tracking
- Isho tried many diets (vegan, Atkins, Paleo) and got short-term results but could not sustain them.
- He found flexibility and calorie awareness in the coaching program made the approach sustainable long-term.
Track Calories, Don't Ban Favorites
- Track calories to turn food choices into a quantitative game you can manage.
- Fit treats like pizza into your daily budget instead of banning them forever.
Tracking Food Is As Useful As Tracking Workouts
- Tracking food provides the same utility as tracking workouts: it reveals progress and errors.
- Data removes guesswork and reduces the stigma around calorie tracking.