Common Questions About Weight Loss Diets
The Stronger By Science Podcast
Choosing Between Bulking and Cutting: The Truth About Physiology
It depends on the individual's physiology and goals./nThere is no wrong answer when it comes to deciding whether to bulk or cut first./nRecomping can be an option for those who meet certain criteria.
Today’s show is a continuation of our series leading into the New Year. Weight loss is one of the most common New Year’s Resolutions, so this episode explores and answers some of the most common questions about weight loss diets.
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TIME STAMPS
Intro/Announcements (0:00)
How do I set and adjust calorie targets? (4:37)
Is “recomping” possible? (29:52)
- https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/fulltext/2020/10000/body_recomposition__can_trained_individuals_build.3.aspx
- https://www.strongerbyscience.com/p-ratios/
How do I set and adjust macro targets? (52:08)
How worried should I be about metabolic adaptation? (1:14:17)
Should I use non-linear dieting strategies? (1:26:29)
Should I do a reverse diet? (1:40:09)
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