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A Simple Formula for a Lean, Muscular Physique - Dr Mike Israetel

Dr Mike Israetel is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Lehman College and the Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization. If you’ve ever wondered “is this diet actually working” then you're probably not alone. However there are now scientifically proven optimal methods for losing fat in the most efficient way possible. And today we get a full breakdown of the optimal approach for fat loss from the best teacher on the planet. Expect to learn how the physiology of fat loss actually works, whether calories actually matter in your weight loss journey, if you need to count macros when trying to lose fat, how to actually build and keep 6-pack abs, whether there are any fat loss supplements worth your time to take, how long you should stay on a diet for before taking a break and much more... - 00:00 Fundamental Physiology of Fat Loss 09:50 Do Calories Matter? 17:30 How Often You Should Weigh Yourself 23:14 The Truth About Set Point Theory 30:16 Why Modern Society is So Fat 38:18 Managing Protein, Carbs & Fat 44:07 Are Seed Oils Actually Bad for Health? 49:46 Optimal Mealtimes for Weight Loss 57:20 Best Foods to Make Fat Loss Easier 1:10:13 How Our Body Expends Calories 1:21:50 The Facts About Cardio for Fat Loss 1:33:28 Does Resistance Training Help You Lose Weight? 1:42:56 The Key to Getting Abs 1:51:18 Supplements That Help With Fat Loss 1:55:02 Why Do So Many People Fail at Diets? 2:06:27 Mike’s Favourite Fat Loss Tactics 2:11:31 How to Lose Fat With a Sweet Tooth 2:15:15 Diet Transitions & Diet Breaks 2:21:17 Where to Find Mike - Get $350 off the Pod 4 Ultra at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get 30% discount on Create’s Creatine Gummies at https://trycreate.co/modernwisdom Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/wisdom - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Chris WilliamsonhostDr Mike Israetelguest
Jul 1, 20242h 22mWatch on YouTube ↗

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Released
July 1, 2024
Duration
2h 22m
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Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dr Mike Israetel is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Lehman College and the Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization. If you’ve ever wondered “is this diet actually working” then you're probably not alone. However there are now scientifically proven optimal methods for losing fat in the most efficient way possible. And today we get a full breakdown of the optimal approach for fat loss from the best teacher on the planet. Expect to learn how the physiology of fat loss actually works, whether calories actually matter in your weight loss journey, if you need to count macros when trying to lose fat, how to actually build and keep 6-pack abs, whether there are any fat loss supplements worth your time to take, how long you should stay on a diet for before taking a break and much more... - 00:00 Fundamental Physiology of Fat Loss 09:50 Do Calories Matter? 17:30 How Often You Should Weigh Yourself 23:14 The Truth About Set Point Theory 30:16 Why Modern Society is So Fat 38:18 Managing Protein, Carbs & Fat 44:07 Are Seed Oils Actually Bad for Health? 49:46 Optimal Mealtimes for Weight Loss 57:20 Best Foods to Make Fat Loss Easier 1:10:13 How Our Body Expends Calories 1:21:50 The Facts About Cardio for Fat Loss 1:33:28 Does Resistance Training Help You Lose Weight? 1:42:56 The Key to Getting Abs 1:51:18 Supplements That Help With Fat Loss 1:55:02 Why Do So Many People Fail at Diets? 2:06:27 Mike’s Favourite Fat Loss Tactics 2:11:31 How to Lose Fat With a Sweet Tooth 2:15:15 Diet Transitions & Diet Breaks 2:21:17 Where to Find Mike - Get $350 off the Pod 4 Ultra at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get 30% discount on Create’s Creatine Gummies at https://trycreate.co/modernwisdom Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/wisdom - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

  • Chris Williamson

    host
  • Dr Mike Israetel

    guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Dr Mike Israetel, A Simple Formula for a Lean, Muscular Physique - Dr Mike Israetel explores lose 10kg Sane: Science-Based Fat Loss Without Misery Or Myths Dr. Mike Israetel explains the physiology of fat gain and loss, emphasizing that body fat is primarily an evolutionary energy reservoir and that a sustained calorie deficit is the non-negotiable basis of fat loss.

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