Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast

EP. 116: FAT BURNERS & METABOLISM: THERMOGENICS & LIPOLYTICS FOR INCREASING METABOLIC RATE & TDEETOPICS FOR THIS WEEK’S SHOW:⁃ INTRODUCTION TO FAT BURNERS⁃ HOW DO FAT BURNERS WORK?⁃ EPHEDRINE⁃ CLEN⁃ SYNEPHRINE⁃ CAFFEINE⁃ GREEN TEA EXTRACTWHERE TO CONNECT WITH US:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comFollow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblackFollow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning

The hosts dive into how cardio boosts metabolic rate and total daily energy expenditure (TDEE). They explore the benefits of aerobic exercise, including improved insulin sensitivity and enhanced fat oxidation. A fascinating comparison between HIIT and steady-state cardio reveals insights on calorie burn and body composition outcomes. They also tackle common misconceptions about cardio, emphasizing its vital role in fitness and overall health. Personal anecdotes and seminar insights round out the discussion, making it both informative and engaging.

This discussion dives into the fascinating impact of muscle on metabolism and total daily energy expenditure (TDEE). The hosts illustrate how building muscle can significantly increase calorie burn, sharing inspiring client transformations. Strategies for effective resistance training are highlighted, along with research demonstrating how intense workouts elevate resting metabolic rate for days. Fun insights on the differences in muscle gain between men and women also make for engaging listening. Investing in muscle emerges as the ultimate long-term strategy for a healthier metabolism.

EP. 113: HOW TO BUILD & MAINTAIN YOUR METABOLISM: NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES FOR INCREASING YOUR TDEETOPICS:⁃ DEFINING METABOLISM & TDEE⁃ NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING & MAINTAINING YOUR METABOLISM⁃ STRATEGY #1: PROPERLY FUELING YOURSELF⁃ STRATEGY #2: HIGH PROTEIN DIET⁃ STRATEGY #3: WHOLE FOODS BASED DIETWHERE TO CONNECT WITH US:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comFollow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblackFollow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning

EP. 112: SPOT REDUCTION: IS IT POSSIBLE TO LOSE BODY FAT IN SPECIFIC AREAS?TOPICS:⁃ AN INTRODUCTION TO SPOT REDUCTION⁃ THE THEORY BEHIND SPOT REDUCTION⁃ RECENT RESEARCH THAT HAS FOUND SPOT REDUCTION TO OCCUR⁃ HOW TO APPLY THIS INFORMATION PRACTICALLYWHERE TO CONNECT WITH US:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comFollow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblackFollow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning

EP. 111: THE SCIENCE OF STUBBORN BODY FAT: HOW TO LOSE STUBBORN FAT THROUGH DIET, EXERCISE & STRATEGIC SUPPLEMENTATIONTOPICS:⁃ AN INTRODUCTION TO STUBBORN BODY FAT⁃ WHY ARE SOME AREAS MORE DIFFICULT TO LOSE FAT FROM THAN OTHERS⁃ THE DIFFERENCES IN BODY FAT STORAGE PATTERNS BETWEEN MEN & WOMEN⁃ WHAT PROCESSES DO WE HAVE TO GO THROUGH TO LOSE BODY FAT?⁃ THE 3 STRATEGIES WE CAN USE TO LOSE STUBBORN BODY FAT⁃ STRATEGY 1: MAINTAINING A CONSISTENT CALORIE DEFICIT⁃ STRATEGY 2: EXERCISE⁃ STRATEGY 3: SPECIFIC SUPPLEMENTATIONWHERE TO CONNECT WITH US:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comFollow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblackFollow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning

EP. 110: PRE-FAT LOSS CHECK LIST: THE HABITS YOU NEED TO HAVE IN PLACE TO BE READY FOR YOUR NEXT FAT LOSS PHASETOPICS:⁃ INTRO TO THE PRE-FAT LOSS CHECK LIST⁃ THE 5 MAIN HABITS YOU NEED TO HAVE DIALED IN PRIOR TO YOUR NEXT DIET TO BE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY DROP BODY FAT⁃ HABIT #1: NUTRITION TRACKING⁃ HABIT #2: REGULAR EATING SCHEDULE & SUFFICIENT DAILY PROTEIN INTAKE⁃ HABIT #3: PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE TRAINING TO BUILD MUSCLE⁃ HABIT #4: STEPS & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY⁃ HABIT #5: ADEQUATE SLEEP & STRESS MANAGEMENTWHERE TO CONNECT WITH US:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comFollow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblackFollow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning

EP. 109: ARE YOU REALLY READY TO DIET? HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE PHYSICALLY & MENTALLY TO ENTER A FAT LOSS PHASE TOPICS: ⁃ INTRO TO THE TOPIC OF HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE READY FOR A FAT LOSS PHASE ⁃ THE PHYSICAL & PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS THAT NEED TO BE CONSIDERED PRIOR TO ENTERING A DIET TO KNOW IF YOU’RE READY TO EFFECTIVELY LOSE BODY FAT ⁃ THE MENTAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS THAT NEED TO BE CONSIDERED PRIOR TO ENTERING A DIET TO KNOW IF YOU’RE READY TO EFFECTIVELY LOSE BODY FAT ⁃ HOW WE DETERMINE IF A CLIENT IS READY FOR A FAT LOSS PHASE WHERE TO CONNECT WITH US: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com Follow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblack Follow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning

Exploring the physical and mental readiness for entering a fat loss phase, discussing factors to consider. Examining the addictive qualities of highly processed foods and their impact on overeating behaviors. Delving into the evolutionary perspectives on modern diet and food processing, highlighting the challenges posed by processed foods. Investigating the addictive attributes of processed foods compared to natural whole foods, discussing the development of the Yale Food Addiction Scale and behavioral elements associated with overeating. Exploring strategies to minimize food addiction through awareness of eating cues and intentional meal preparation.

EP. 108: THE PROS OF SEMAGLUTIDE & GLP-1 WITH JASON THEOBALDTOPICS:INTRO TO THE TOPIC OF SEMAGLUTIDE & THE PHYSIOLOGY OF GLP-1: HOW DOES ENDOGENOUS GLP-1 WORK?THE PHARMACEUTICAL SIDE OF GLP-1: HOW DO THESE GLP-1 RA’S WORK?WHAT IS OUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE & OPINIONS ON SEMAGLUTIDE? HOW HAVE THESE CHANGED?WHAT’RE THE BENEFITS OF SEMAGLUTIDE?AUDIENCE Q&AWHAT’RE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF TAKING SEMAGLUTIDE?HOW CAN WE MINIMIZE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF SEMAGLUTIDE?DOES EVERYONE RESPOND TO SEMAGLUTIDE?DOES SEMAGLUTIDE HAVE ANY METABOLIC EFFECTS OUTSIDE OF JUST MAKING SOMEONE EAT LESS?ARE THERE NATURAL WAYS TO INCREASE GLP-1?WHERE TO CONNECT WITH US:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comFollow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblackFollow Ironhouse on IG: https: //www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning