

Ten Minute Tips #50: Fat And Carb Burning Myths
Feb 17, 2025
Explore the fascinating myths around burning carbs and fats during exercise. Discover why you can't just replace burned carbs and how fat burning doesn't guarantee weight loss. Dive into the Minnesota starvation experiment and a harrowing Antarctic expedition, revealing drastic weight loss phenomena. Unpack the crucial role of thyroid hormones in energy balance and learn about effective fueling for endurance athletes. Understand the complexities of nutrition strategies over simple calorie counting for optimal performance.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Debunking Fuel Myths in Exercise
04:31 • 18min
Exploring the Minnesota Starvation Experiment
22:38 • 2min
The Perils of an Ambitious Antarctic Expedition
24:43 • 2min
The Science of Fat and Hormones in Endurance
26:26 • 7min
Thyroid Hormones and Athletic Energy Balance
33:26 • 23min
Fueling Endurance: The Nutrition Breakdown
56:15 • 13min
Unlocking Fat Metabolism: The Science of Energy Storage and Usage
01:08:50 • 23min
Debunking Nutrition Myths: Energy Balance vs. Simplistic Rules
01:31:24 • 4min