In part 1, we covered the basics of fat loss. Today, we continue this miniseries on training and eating to lose fat by answering your best questions on the topic.
Is starvation mode real? How do you deal with the lack of energy on a caloric deficit? Is it a myth that strength training burns fat? How do you avoid regaining all the weight you’ve lost?
See the timestamps below for all questions!
Timestamps:
- 05:20 – Question 1: Should my approach to losing weight differ if my goal is to retain as much strength as possible, compared to retaining as much muscle mass as possible?
- 09:00 – Question 2: Why is it so hard to lose weight?
- 11:20 – Question 3: How do you best deal with the lack of energy when on a caloric deficit?
- 14:00 – Question 4: What should I do to not gain weight quickly again after a weight loss diet?
- 18:10 – Question 5: Is it a myth that strength training leads to weight loss, or more specifically, fat burning?
- 22:50—Question 6: Why does my weight loss diet stop working and my weight loss stagnate, and how should I counteract that?
- 28:40 – Question 7: Are you two, the hosts, comfortable in your bodies, or do you want changes?
For Philip’s more extensive answer to question 7, read his column Life Is Too Tasty: Confessions of a Fat Lifter.
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This is episode 21 of the podcast. Check out the five previous episodes below:
- Episode 20: How to Lose Fat – The Basics
- Episode 19: Let’s Build Great Thighs!
- Episode 18: How Many Weekly Sets for Strength and Muscle Mass?
- Episode 17: 10 Tips to Increase Your Bench Press
- Episode 16: We Answer Eleven Great Questions on Strength & Health
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