Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast

TOPICS COVERED IN EP. 133:⁃ DEFINITION OF STAGE SHREDDED⁃ WHAT BODY FAT PERCENTAGE DO MALES & FEMALES GET DOWN TO FOR STAGE?⁃ WHAT PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES OCCUR WHEN GETTING DOWN TO STAGE LEVELS OF CONDITIONING THAT YOU THINK INDIVIDUALS SHOULD BE AWARE OF?⁃ WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE GET DOWN TO VERY LOW LEVELS OF BODY FAT⁃ LOW ENERGY AVAILABILITY & REDS⁃ THE CALORIC COST OF GETTING INTO SHREDDED CONDITION- YOU MAY NEED TO DIET ON VERY LOW CALORIE INTAKE⁃ THE BEST WAY TO GO ABOUT GETTING SHREDDED/STRATEGIES TO MANAGE THE COST OF GETTING SHREDDED⁃ RATE OF LOSS⁃ MAINTAIN A HIGH PROTEIN INTAKE⁃ NEW META-REGRESSION ON PROTEIN INTAKE DURING A DEFICIT WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

Discover the truth behind the popular belief that cheat meals can boost your metabolism. The discussion tackles common misconceptions and highlights research findings that suggest these indulgences may actually hinder fat loss. The difference between disciplined dieters and those who falter is explored, emphasizing the importance of consistency in reaching fitness goals. Get ready for a candid look at how social media often misrepresents dietary strategies!

TOPICS COVERED ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: ⁃ HOW DR. MIKE GOT INTO RESEARCHING METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY⁃ WHAT METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY IS & WHY IT’S IMPORTANT FOR BODY COMPOSITION & METABOLIC HEALTH?⁃ HOW WE CAN MEASURE & DETERMINE OUR DEGREE OF METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY⁃ THE VARIABILITY IN METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS⁃ THE POTENTIAL DRAWBACKS OF BEING METABOLICALLY INFLEXIBLE⁃ HOW CARB RESTRICTION (KETO & CKD) IMPACTS CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM & METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY⁃ THE BENEFIT OF IMPROVING AEROBIC FITNESS⁃ THE TOP TIPS & STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

Cheat meals might sound tempting, but they can actually hinder your weight loss journey. Discover the common mistakes people make that derail their fat loss progress. Learn how these meals can lead to passive overconsumption and make you crave even more calories. Real-life examples reveal just how easily a cheat meal can erase your hard-earned calorie deficit. Tune in for insights on shifting your perspective towards healthier eating for lasting wellness!

TOPICS COVERED ON EP. 129:⁃ MISCONCEPTIONS AROUND EXERCISE AND APPETITE⁃ HOW EXERCISE ACTUALLY IMPROVES APPETITE REGULATION⁃ HOW DIFFERENT FORMS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & EXERCISE IMPACT APPETITE⁃ THE PROFOUND BENEFITS OF WALKING THAT ARE OFTEN OVERLOOKED⁃ WALKING’S EFFECTS ON APPETITE⁃ CARDIO’S EFFECTS ON APPETITE⁃ RESISTANCE TRAINING’S EFFECTS ON APPETITE⁃ THE ACUTE EFFECT OF EXERCISE ON APPETITE⁃ THE EFFECT OF CHRONIC EXERCISE ON APPETITE WHERE TO CONNECT WITH US: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com Follow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblack Follow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning

TOPICS COVERED ON EP. 128 OF CHASING CLARITY:⁃ INTRO TO THE TOPIC OF ACTIVITY & APPETITE REGULATION⁃ THE BIGGEST BOTTLENECK MANY ENCOUNTER IN THEIR QUEST TO GET LEAN & STAY LEAN⁃ HOW ENGAGING IN HIGHER LEVELS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IMPROVES APPETITE REGULATION & HUNGER MANAGEMENT⁃ A REAL WORLD EXAMPLE OF THOSE WITH HIGHER ACTIVITY LEVELS REGULATING APPETITE BETTER & EATING MORE YET STAYING LEANER⁃ THE BENEFITS OF GETTING INTO A HIGH FLUX STATE VERSUS LOW FLUX STATE⁃ HIGH VERSUS LOW FLUX FOR APPETITE & BODY COMP MANAGEMENT WHERE TO CONNECT WITH US: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com Follow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblack Follow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning Physique Collective Seminar Tickets:https://link.pipelinepro.co/widget/form/fKcgAI2L9mLIDPvCanMf

TOPICS COVERED ON EPISODE 127 OF THE CHASING CLARITY PODCAST: ⁃ INTRODUCTION TO THE HIGH FLUX LIFESTYLE & WHY I STARTED USING THIS APPROACH WITH MYSELF AND CLIENTS⁃ THE MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE WEIGHT LOSS & COACHING INDUSTRY TODAY⁃ DEFINING THE CONCEPT OF ENERGY FLUX AKA G-FLUX⁃ COMPARING & CONTRASTING A LOW ENERGY FLUX & HIGH ENERGY FLUX APPROACH DURING FAT LOSS & WEIGHT MAINTENANCE PHASES⁃ THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF CLIENT I INCREASE ENERGY FLUX WITH⁃ MY GOAL WHEN USING A HIGH ENERGY FLUX APPROACH⁃ THE RESEARCH BACKED BENEFITS OF BEING IN HIGH ENERGY FLUX⁃ BENEFIT 1: HIGH FLUX HELPS YOU GET LEAN MORE EFFICIENTLY & HELPS TO OFFSET METABOLIC ADAPTATION⁃ BENEFIT 2: HELPS YOU STAY LEANER FOR LONGER⁃ BENEFIT 3: UPREGULATES TDEE & METABOLIC FUNCTION WHERE TO CONNECT WITH US: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com Follow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblack Follow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning Physique Collective Seminar Tickets:https://link.pipelinepro.co/widget/form/fKcgAI2L9mLIDPvCanMf

DR. SCOTT STEVENSON: THE PRINCIPLES TO RUST PROOF YOUR PHYSIQUE, PERFORMANCE & PROGRESS FOR YEARS TO COME. TOPICS COVERED ON EPISODE 126 OF CHASING CLARITY PODCAST:⁃ INTRO TO THE TOPIC OF RUST PROOFING YOUR PHYSIQUE & PERFORMANCE FOR YEARS TO COME⁃ GOAL SETTING & HOW TO LEVERAGE THE RIGHT TYPE OF MOTIVATION TO YOUR ADVANTAGE⁃ HOW TO CONTINUE FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS OF TRAINING EVEN AFTER DOING IT FOR YEARS⁃ TRAINING AS A HORMETIC STRESS- HOW TO LOOK AT THE STIMULUS & STRESS INDUCED THROUGH TRAINING⁃ SELECTIVE IDIOCY- THERE ARE TIMES TO PUSH YOUR LIMITS & THERE ARE TIMES TO PULL BACK⁃ AUTOREGULATION & CONTROLLED INTENSITY- TRAIN TO SEE ANOTHER SESSION⁃ HOW TO FIND NEW WAYS TO ACHIEVE PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD WHEN YOUR JOINTS CAN’T TAKE HEAVY LOADING-⁃ THE BENEFITS OF INCORPORATING HIGHER REP SETS INTO YOUR TRAINING⁃ BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION TRAININGWHERE TO CONNECT WITH US:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comFor Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryBrandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.comFollow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblackFollow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioningPhysique Collective Seminar Tickets:https://link.pipelinepro.co/widget/form/fKcgAI2L9mLIDPvCanMf

Dive into the intriguing world of NEAT—non-exercise activity thermogenesis—and discover its hidden impact on weight management. Learn how everyday movements can significantly influence calorie burn and body composition. Find out why some people can eat more yet stay leaner, thanks to their unique NEAT levels. Explore practical tips on increasing daily movement, like post-meal walks, and their benefits for blood sugar regulation. Plus, discover how small changes in routine can lead to big differences in energy expenditure!

Dive into the fascinating world of metabolism myths! Discover why starvation mode is a misconception and how even extreme fasting doesn't lead to it. Learn about the truth behind basal metabolic rate changes with weight loss and the myth of permanent metabolic damage. Unravel the idea that a slow metabolism truly hinders fat loss and get ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about dieting!