Sick and tired of fitness myths and diet lies? No.1 nutrition expert Alan Aragon answers all your burning questions, from belly fat and PCOS, to creatine, testosterone and building lean muscle…all backed by REAL science!

Alan Aragon is a leading researcher, expert, and educator in fitness nutrition with over 30 years of experience in the field. He is also a nutrition consultant for Men’s Health magazine, and author of books such as, ‘Flexible Dieting’ and ‘Girth Control: The Science of Fat Loss & Muscle Gain’.

He explains:

⬛ How PCOS affects weight loss, and the science that could reverse it

⬛ The 2 step method to lose weight in 8 weeks

⬛ What creatine actually does to your body!

⬛ Why belly fat grows during menopause and how to stop it

⬛ What really happens when you eat 300g of protein a day

00:00 Intro

02:44 Why Should the Audience Listen to You?

05:31 The Biggest Myths About Protein

09:55 How Many Meals Should We Eat for Optimal Muscle Gain?

12:00 How Much Protein Should We Consume Per Day?

16:42 Is There Any Danger in Too Much Protein?

22:08 How to Lose Weight Fast

24:12 Why Do I Gain Weight After Stopping Ozempic/Ogovi?

25:50 Does Dieting Affect Metabolism?

31:54 Best Diet for Long-Term Weight Loss

32:30 How Do I Specifically Lose Belly Fat?

33:45 Why Is Fat Loss Harder During Menopause?

38:25 HRT During Menopause

41:34 PCOS and Diet Restriction

45:14 What to Do With Irregular Menstrual Cycles

46:47 Muscle Memory

48:07 Is the Gut Microbiome Affecting My Weight Gain?

49:30 Why Do You Eat So Many Eggs?

50:58 Testosterone Levels

51:42 What Supplements Do You Take?

53:39 Creatine

57:02 Ads

57:55 Diet Breaks

1:01:25 How to Get Good at Weight Loss Maintenance

1:05:22 Diet Rebounds

1:10:46 Fasting

1:18:55 Water Fasts

1:20:04 Keto Diet

1:26:04 Gaining Muscle on the Keto Diet

1:28:15 Carnivore Diet

1:30:31 Do Vegans and Vegetarians Struggle to Gain Muscle?

1:31:18 Do Most People Get Enough Protein?

1:36:06 What’s Stopping People From Reaching Their Body Goals?

1:41:17 Your Alcohol Addiction

1:47:20 Ads

1:49:36 Artificial Sweeteners

1:51:22 The Lies We've Been Told About Sugar

1:55:05 Refined Sugar

1:57:34 How Often Should We Go to the Gym Each Week?

1:58:13 How Long Does It Take to Lose Muscle?

2:01:26 How Does Nature Impact Your Life?

2:03:06 Where Can People Find You?

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