Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2250: How Eating More Can Make You Leaner (& How Eating Less Can Make You Fatter)
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Jan 15, 2024 Discover the surprising relationship between eating more and becoming leaner. Learn how strength training and a high-protein diet can boost metabolism and promote fat loss. Hear about personal experiences with extreme dieting and its negative effects on metabolism. Understand why calorie restriction can hinder progress and how increased food intake supports muscle growth. Explore the importance of body composition over scale weight and how nutrient-dense foods cultivate a healthier relationship with eating.
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Sal's Early Training Experience
- Sal DiStefano tried getting lean by cutting calories and doing cardio.
- He lost weight but gained body fat percentage because he lost muscle.
Adam's Client Story
- Adam Schafer had a client who was significantly overweight and not losing weight.
- Despite investigating her diet, he couldn't understand why until later in his career.
Metabolic Adaptation
- The law of thermodynamics holds true, but calorie output varies greatly due to metabolic adaptation.
- Metabolism adapts to activity levels, as seen in hunter-gatherer studies.