The Mind Muscle Connection

10 Things You Need To Know About Body Comp Change | Ep 748

• Jeff Hoehn

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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

Body composition is a topic that gets talked about a lot, but there's still a lot of confusion around how it actually works. A lot of people end up chasing the wrong things, getting frustrated with slow progress, or feeling stuck because they don't fully understand what's actually driving results.

In this episode, I break down 10 things I think everyone should understand about body composition, plus one bonus point at the end. I cover why biofeedback and daily habits matter more than obsessing over exact calorie numbers, how muscle gain and fat loss can happen at the same time, why you don't necessarily need to bulk to build muscle, and how your current body composition impacts the strategy that makes the most sense for you. I also talk about diet breaks, maintenance calories, post-diet weight gain, and some of the biggest mistakes that keep people spinning their wheels.

If you've been wondering whether you should be focusing on fat loss, muscle gain, or maintenance right now, this episode will help you make a more informed decision.

Let's talk about:

  • Biofeedback and inputs matter more than exact calorie numbers
  • You can build muscle and lose fat at the same time
  • You can build muscle in a calorie deficit
  • You don't need to bulk to build muscle
  • Your current body composition impacts what strategy will work
  • Why you need time away from fat loss dieting
  • You can lose fat while maintaining your weight
  • What determines how long a fat loss phase should last
  • Why your weight will likely increase after fat loss
  • Many people are maintaining on artificially low calories
  • Bonus: Why smaller people have different calorie realities
  • Bonus: You're allowed to change plans during a phase


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