Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2037: How Eating Too Little Can Make You Fatter
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Mar 23, 2023 Discover how eating too little can paradoxically lead to gaining body fat rather than losing it. The hosts discuss the dangers of muscle loss and its impact on metabolism. Learn why binging often follows restrictive dieting and how nutrient deficiencies can affect mental health. They also emphasize the importance of daily activity beyond gym sessions. This insightful conversation challenges common weight loss myths and promotes a balanced approach to nutrition for sustainable health.
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Fatter Doesn't Mean Heavier
- You can lose weight and become fatter, meaning a higher body fat percentage.
- This happens when you lose muscle but maintain the same amount of fat.
Trainers Getting Fatter
- Sal DiStefano ran a body fat competition among trainers, and many got fatter despite dieting and training.
- This highlighted the widespread misunderstanding of how to lose fat effectively.
Weight Loss and Fat Gain
- Sal DiStefano initially lost weight but got fatter because he lost equal amounts of fat and muscle.
- He later bulked, gained muscle, and got leaner while maintaining the same fat mass.