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The Flex Success Podcast

#109 Jackson Peos - Diet Breaks, Refeeds & their Impact Metabolic Adaptation & Performance (Replay)

Jun 4, 2023
Jackson Peos, a PhD researcher and accredited sports nutritionist at the University of Western Australia, shares groundbreaking insights on intermittent dieting strategies for athletes. The discussion dives into the importance of diet breaks and refeeds, emphasizing their impact on performance and psychological adherence. Peos also highlights the significance of transparency in supplement quality and how anime, particularly 'Naruto,' motivates athletes with themes of perseverance. The conversation is both enlightening and engaging, showcasing a blend of research and personal anecdotes.
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  • Intermittent dieting, including diet breaks and refeeds, can enhance athlete adherence and foster better mood during caloric restriction phases.
  • The effectiveness of intermittent dieting varies among sports, revealing that performance improvements can differ based on athlete types and their training backgrounds.

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Understanding Intermittent Dieting

Intermittent dieting has gained attention for its potential benefits in weight management for athletes. This approach includes strategies such as diet breaks and refeeds, which involve cycles of caloric restriction followed by periods of maintenance calories. A recent study focusing on athletes compared traditional continuous dieting with an intermittent approach, aiming to uncover the impact on body composition, energy expenditure, and hormonal responses. Initial findings suggest that while metabolic rates may not significantly differ, the intermittent approach could contribute to better adherence and less mood disturbance during dieting phases.

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