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Jan 2023
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Ep. #1021: The 10 Absolute Worst Exercis...

MIKE MATTHEWS
About this episode

Is calories in versus calories out “bad science”? Are all calories the same? Will dieting damage your metabolism? Do you have to eat big to get big? Does sugar make you fat and unhealthy? Does eating carbs at night cause weight gain? Answers to all those questions and more in this podcast.

In this podcast, I’m sharing an excerpt from theaudiobook version of the latest fourth edition of my bestselling book,Bigger Leaner Stronger. In case you’re not familiar with it,Bigger Leaner Stronger is a fitness book for men who want to gain muscle, lose fat, and get healthy faster than they ever thought possible. In this episode, I’m sharing chapter 7, which is all about the biggest diet myths and mistakes that derail many people’s progress.

You’re going to learn about calories in and calories out, the myth that carbs and sugars make you fat and unhealthy, clean eating, and a lot more.

And if you like what you hear in this selection, you’re sure to enjoy the rest of theaudiobook.

Let’s get to it!


Timestamps:

(0:00) - Get the BLS audiobook:https://geni.us/AefbLX

(10:44) - The 10 Absolute Worst Diet Myths and Mistakes


Mentioned on the Show:

Bigger Leaner Stronger Audiobook:https://geni.us/AefbLX

BLS eBook:https://legionathletics.com/products/books/bigger-leaner-stronger/

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