Sal Di Stefano co-hosts Mind Pump Radio and Mind Pump TV. By 19 he was managing health clubs, and by 22 he owned his own gym. After 20 years as a personal trainer, he has dedicated himself to bringing science and truth to the fitness industry. He is also the author of The Resistance Training Revolution: The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body in Only 60 Minutes a Week.
What you'll learn from this episode:
The seven biggest diet and weight loss myths starting with “a calorie is a calorie.”
How the fail rate for most diets is 85-90% after a year or two, and why modifying behaviors is more important than obsessing over calories.
The importance of eating foods that make you feel good, and why you should start your day with protein, and eat your protein first at each meal to keep blood glucose stable and reduce cravings.
Why fasting for weight loss is a fast track to disordered eating.
How to preserve muscle when trying to lose body fat by focusing on strength training, keeping protein high, and not cutting calories too much.
And so much more!
Resources from this episode:
5 Holiday Hacks to Prevent Fat Gain | Sal Di Stefano | The Genius Life 207
How to Boost Your Metabolism to Burn More Fat | Sal Di Stefano | The Genius Life 138
How to Lose Weight and Get in Shape | Sal Di Stefano | The Genius Life 19
Food Order Has Significant Impact on Glucose and Insulin Levels | Newsroom | Weill Cornell Medicine
Overtraining: Signs and Symptoms to Look Out For | WebMD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Aid Weight Loss in Obese Patients: Current Perspectives | PMC
Four Stages of Competence | Wikipedia
Milk Fat Globule Membrane | Wikipedia
L-theanine: Dosage, Benefits, and Side Effects | Healthline
L-citrulline Supplementation: Impact on Cardiometabolic Health | PMC
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