Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters Your Secret Weapon for Fat Loss is NOT a Calorie Deficit or Macros | Ep 314
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Apr 28, 2025 Brad Kearns, a former world-ranked triathlete and bestselling author, discusses a game-changing approach to fat loss. He argues that building muscle should be prioritized over calorie counting for effective fat loss. Kearns explains how muscle acts as a 'glucose sink,' improving insulin sensitivity and leading to better hunger regulation. He emphasizes the importance of strength training not just for fitness, but for long-lasting metabolic health, debunking traditional dieting myths and advocating for a more balanced, sustainable approach to nutrition.
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Muscle Is Key to Fat Loss
- Building muscle must come first for effective fat loss, not just calorie restriction.
- Muscle quality drives metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and hunger regulation inherently.
Baseline Before Changing Diet
- Baseline eating, movement, and metabolism for two months before starting a program.
- Use data to build muscle first, then approach fat loss for sustainable results.
Build Muscle for Metabolic Health
- A muscle-centric approach improves metabolic health beyond just losing weight.
- Building muscle boosts metabolism, reduces stress, and regulates hunger effectively.
