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The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast

Settling at your Lean Physique - How long does it take?

Apr 2, 2021
Exploring the challenges of maintaining a lean physique after finishing a diet and preventing rebounding. The importance of the initial stage before starting the gym and getting lean, and its significance in prolonging recovery. The challenges of transitioning from dieting to maintenance, including increased appetite and absence of a short-term goal. Settling into a new routine. Adapting to a lean physique after an injury and gradual reintroduction of movement. Embracing the challenges of maintaining a lower body fat percentage, learning from mistakes, and the importance of having a competent coach or mentor.
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Quick takeaways

  • Achieving a lower body fat percentage requires a sustainable and realistic approach to maintain long-term results.
  • Transitioning into a maintenance phase after achieving a lower body fat percentage involves gradually increasing food intake and maintaining a structured approach to dieting for a smooth transition.

Deep dives

Stage Zero: Getting Lean

Before you can start thinking about staying lean, you first need to achieve a lower body fat percentage. This initial stage is similar to the process of rehabbing from an injury before returning to the gym. It's important to approach getting lean in a sustainable and realistic manner. Crash diets and extreme measures may yield temporary results, but a thoughtful approach that includes learning about lifestyle management and developing healthy habits increases the likelihood of maintaining a lean physique in the long term.

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