2% With Michael Easter Extreme Weight Loss With the UFC's Top Nutritionist
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Apr 8, 2024 Discover the intense world of UFC fighters shedding up to 20 pounds just days before weigh-ins. Learn about the science behind their extreme weight loss and how they regain it quickly before fights. The discussion highlights practical weight management strategies, the importance of nutritional balance, and the truth behind low-carb diets. You'll also get insights into trusting a long-term approach for sustainable weight loss and hear inspiring stories about transformation. Get ready to rethink your own weight journey!
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Path From Fighter To Weight-Cut Pioneer
- Tyler Minton paused his fighting career to research better weight-cutting methods after dangerous cuts and hospitalizations.
- He then applied and publicly shared the methods, launching a new career as a performance nutritionist for top UFC fighters.
Fight Cuts Are Water, Not Fat
- UFC weight cuts over days are almost entirely water loss, not fat or muscle loss.
- Cut protocols therefore manipulate hydration, salt and glycogen stores rather than long-term body composition.
120-Hour Prep: Reduce Water, Salt, And Intensity
- Start 120 hours out by reducing water intake, lowering sodium, and easing exercise to trigger safe water loss.
- Avoid heavy training because "the hay is already in the barn" and extra work only harms performance.