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Aug 2021
29m 17s

E8 - Flexible Dieting

Aidan Muir and Leah Higl
About this episode

Flexible dieting can be an incredible tool to make it easier to gain muscle and/or lose fat. It can dramatically reduce the restriction felt while trying to get great results, while also making it easier to make progress in a variety of contexts. But there are several downsides that are worth being aware of as well. Flexible dieting is great, but it is not the best approach for everybody.

 

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:39) - What is 'Flexible Dieting'?

(7:28) - Why Does It Work?

(9:10) - Fat Intake

(12:27) - Protein intake

(17:05) - Benefits

(21:16): Downsides

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