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Out of Pocket
Body Recomp: How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time | Ep. 83
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In this episode, Andrew and Kat break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness: body recomposition.
Can you really build muscle and lose fat at the same time? The answer is yes, but only if the right pieces are in place.
They explain why chronic dieting can slow progress, how gut health impacts nutrient absorption and recovery, and why stress, sleep, and training quality matter just as much as protein intake. You'll learn who is most likely to succeed with body recomposition, the biggest mistakes keeping people stuck, and how to know whether your body is actually ready to recomp in the first place.
If you're training consistently, trying to eat healthier, and wondering why your body still isn't changing, this episode will help you connect the dots.
(03:30) What body recomposition actually means
(08:45) Why eating less can backfire
(14:20) The gut health connection to muscle growth and fat loss
(20:10) Stress, recovery, and the hidden reason progress stalls
(29:00) Creatine, protein, and common body recomp mistakes
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