The Jordan Syatt Podcast Calculating Calories Burned for Fat Loss, Protein Timing for Muscle Growth, Medicine Hesitancy, My Tattoos, and More...
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Nov 10, 2025 Jordan dives into intriguing topics like the reasons behind medicine hesitancy and the impact of pharmaceutical misinformation. He breaks down the complexities of calorie calculations for fat loss and clarifies the myth of the anabolic window for muscle growth. The conversation also touches on adjusting activity levels and the benefits of intense mobility sessions. Plus, he shares personal stories about his tattoos and explains his approach to hiring experts for training programs.
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Don't Skip Medicine Out Of Pride
- Avoid refusing necessary medication out of pride or stigma; modern medicine extends lifespan and quality of life.
- Get educated, do bloodwork, and discuss treatment options rather than assuming you 'shouldn't need' meds.
Ditch Exact Calorie Calculations
- Stop trying to precisely calculate daily calories burned and use a simple baseline instead.
- Track your weight and adjust calories after 4–8 weeks based on average weekly loss of 0.5–2 lbs.
NEAT Explains Big Calorie Differences
- Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) creates huge daily calorie differences between people.
- NEAT can range from ~200 to over 1,000 calories daily and explains large metabolic variance.