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Have you ever changed your mind when presented with new information? I have—especially about the importance of calories and calorie tracking. A few years ago, I realized I was under-muscled and “skinny fat,” which shifted my perspective. In today’s episode, I share past interviews with guests who offered insights into why calories and tracking can be beneficial for my goals of losing weight and building muscle mass.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we have a special compilation episode featuring Dhru's conversations with guests on how calories and tracking can help establish a baseline and guide progress. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon explains why we should approach calorie tracking like how we manage finances and other areas of life. Max Lugavere emphasizes that the type of calories matters and how tracking can influence weight loss, maintenance, and gain. JJ Virgin shares why a 21-day tracking commitment using an app can jump-start weight loss goals. If you’re looking to understand the importance of calories and tracking, this episode is for you!

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a Washington University fellowship-trained physician in nutritional science and geriatrics and is board-certified in family medicine. She founded the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine and has a private practice that services leaders, innovators, mavericks, and executives in various fields.

Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life and The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. Max also hosts The Genius Life, a top health and wellness podcast.

JJ Virgin is a renowned health and fitness expert, bestselling author, and prominent media personality. With over three decades of experience in the field, she has become a trusted authority in nutrition, weight loss, and wellness. She is the author of four New York Times bestsellers and actively contributes to the health and wellness community through speaking engagements, online programs, and her podcast, Well Beyond 40.

In this episode, Dhru and his guests dive into:

Dhru's personal journey (01:03)
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s thoughts on calorie tracking (04:55)
Discipline to obtain a baseline (08:22)
Biggest mistake in the weight loss journey (13:31)
The misconception that you can’t overeat healthy foods (19:47)
How to use a digital food scale and weight loss (21:37)
Olive oil pour (25:21)
Two opposing schools of thought (33:35)
The positive benefits of extra virgin oil and calories (37:48)
JJ Virgin's tips on calorie tracking for a few weeks (41:21)
Apps for tracking (42:31)
What made Dhru change his mind (45:00)
Final thoughts (47:16)

Also mentioned:

Michelle Shapiro Holistic Dietician
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