Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina Building Muscle, Burning Fat & Eating Enough Protein – with Dr. Mike Israetel
Apr 28, 2025
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Simplicity Yet Difficulty of Muscle Growth
- Fat loss and muscle growth are simple in concept but difficult in practice.
- Time and diligence are crucial, with muscle growth taking years to markedly change appearance.
Physique Competing Is Full-Time Job
- Elite physique competitors often treat their sport as a full-time job with meticulous planning.
- Their daily routine involves multiple workouts, strict meal prep, cardio, and minimal distractions.
A Day in Contest Prep
- During contest prep, Dr. Israetel's day includes training, meals, office work, cardio, and minimal social activities.
- He feels constant low-grade stress from hunger, low energy, and repetitive routines.