What would Joe DeFranco do if he woke up tomorrow, looked in the mirror, and "Bloated Joe D" was staring back at him?! In this episode, Joe answers a listener's hypothetical question by revealing the first 5 things he'd do to get his lean physique back—at age 51.
Before outlining his plan, Joe shares the lessons learned from two very different transformations: his first diet at 21, which got him to single-digit body fat but ended with him regaining all the weight plus an additional 18 pounds, and the 40+ pound weight loss he began around age 40—and has maintained ever since.
Drawing on those experiences, Joe explains why his approach today would prioritize sustainable habits over a dramatic short-term transformation. He breaks down:
Plus, Joe adds a bonus habit that deserves a place in any fat-loss plan! He discusses its role in recovery, performance, and managing food cravings.
To wrap things up, Joe explains how listeners can get FREE access to his Busy Bastard strength training program and shares details about a four-day email promotion giving Lean Bastard customers 20% off their next DeFranco program.
If you're tired of losing weight only to gain it back, this episode lays out Joe's practical approach to building a leaner physique—and maintaining it forever.