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Staying Shredded Is NOT Where It's At + How to Get Lean Without Tracking Food

November 08, 2022 • Season 1 • Episode 30

Today we talk about the goal of being ultra lean and why it's not a healthy goal to stay in this place year-round.

When we work hard to get ultra shredded, it seems like the end goal will feel worth the effort. However, a lot of times, once we reach very low body fat levels, we have less energy and actually enjoy life less during those times.

We also talk about shifting your mindset around your body composition as well as if it's possible to reach body composition goals without tracking your food.

We discuss how tracking food is "optimal", but what is optimal for your mindset and daily life? We mention strategies for hitting your protein goals without tracking. We also talk about research on nutrient timing and meal frequency.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Episode 28: The Relationship Between Alcohol and Fitness

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6520689/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4391809/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5572489/