In this episode, we answer your questions in a live Q&A covering some of the most common topics in fat loss, muscle building, and long-term health. From the truth about menopause belly and calorie deficits to creatine, body recomposition, and weekend overeating, we cut through the confusion and focus on what actually matters. If you've ever wondered whether you're eating too little, how often you should strength train, or if popular diets like carnivore are worth it, this episode is packed with practical, evidence-based answers.
We talk about:
-The truth about menopause belly and fat loss after 40
-How the body adapts over time
-Whether you can be eating too little and still struggle with weight loss
-Progressive overload and muscle growth
-The benefits of tracking macros
-Creatine, body recomposition, and strength training
-The role of NEAT in fat loss
-Popular nutrition trends and whether they're worth it
Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:24 losing fat during menopause
6:50 are you actually in a calorie deficit?
13:13 what’s the deal with creatine?
14:43 strength training frequency
19:05 is starvation mode real?
22:49 handling exercise on a long vacation
25:01 building muscle after big weight loss
26:09 growing your glutes
27:13 thoughts on Liquid IV
31:01 is carnivore worth it?
36:32 how much does NEAT matter?
40:55 is body recomp possible?
45:02 gym etiquette question
47:08 does IIFYM work?
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