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Jan 2025
1h 19m

2523: Instead of Trying to Lose Weight, ...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
About this episode
  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: STOP trying to lose 20lbs in 30 days! Do THIS instead. (1:55)

  • Why it’s not just about body fat percentage, but the QUALITY of that muscle. (16:13)

  • Mind Pump’s core message to their audience. (23:05)

  • The hallmark of mental health issues. (28:52)

  • Personal takeaways from the Erica Komisar episode. (32:12)

  • A milestone win with your teenage kid. (41:06)

  • LMNT gives back to firefighters and people affected by the LA fires. (43:39)

  • Elon is an odd bird. (45:36)

  • Mind Pump goes down the third rail. (47:12)

  • Breaking down the announced Stargate AI Project. (49:34)

  • Need to improve your sleep? Try THIS! (54:01)

  • Netflix’s next BIG move. (55:20)

  • #Quah question #1 – Do you have any dietary tips for a couple with opposite goals? For example, one wants to bulk, the other wants to lean out. What are some of the best strategies to help both individuals meet their goals? (59:20)

  • #Quah question #2 – How do I get my husband to be more adamant about taking care of his body (i.e. being more active and eating more protein/veggies) without him rebelling? We want a baby and I’m trying to make him realize his health is important too. (1:01:35)

  • #Quah question #3 – How do you deal with a client whom you genuinely can’t stand to be around, but you can’t cut them because you’re trying to build a schedule? (1:07:20)

  • #Quah question #4 – Why doesn't Mind Pump recommend MAPS Anabolic Advanced? I’ve only ever heard you recommend Anabolic. Is it an inferior program in the grand scheme of MAPS programs to follow? (1:15:05)

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