The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett The Calories Expert: "Health Experts Are Wrong About Calories!" "The Surprising Benefits Of Diet Coke!" & "The Link Between Obesity & Past Abuse!"
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Mar 14, 2024 
In this insightful discussion, Dr. Layne Norton, a powerlifting champion and bodybuilder, dives into fitness's gray areas. He debunks calorie myths and reveals why artificial sweeteners in diet sodas might not lead to weight gain. Layne also shares his own journey from bullying to empowerment through bodybuilding. The conversation touches on the effects of trauma on eating behaviors, the advantages of creatine supplementation, and the transformative power of resistance training in health and longevity.
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Layne's Fitness Journey
- Layne Norton was bullied as a child, leading him to lift weights for confidence.
- This journey led to bodybuilding, a PhD in nutrition, and coaching.
Bullying, Trauma, and Obesity
- Bullying can create lasting trauma and maladaptive coping mechanisms, like overeating.
- Obesity is linked to trauma and heightened reward responses from food.
Coaching with Empathy and Accountability
- Understand individual struggles through empathetic, accountable coaching.
- Increase mindfulness with practical barriers to interrupt autopilot behaviors.