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Sep 2023
46m 22s

2167: How Losing Weight Can Make You Fat...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
About this episode

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five things that can indicate your weight loss may not be the kind you want.

  • The challenge of losing weight and thinking you’re doing things the right way. (1:26)

  • We don’t just want to lose weight but change body composition. (3:58)

  • How muscle is EXTREMELY protective. (7:31)

  • Five Things that can Indicate your Weight Loss May Not be the Kind you Want.

  • #1 - You lose muscle. (8:12)

  • #2 - You develop a nutrient deficiency. (18:32)

  • #3 - You do it unsustainably. (24:32)

  • #4 - You do it through dysfunctional behaviors. (31:11)

  • #5 - You feel worse. (39:48)

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