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:

The Resistance Training Revolution: The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body―in Only 60 Minutes a Week by Sal Di Stefano | Amazon

How to Discover Your "Fat Type" to Shed Belly Fat; Optimizing Your Workout Routine | Sal di Stefano | The Genius Life 229

5 Holiday Hacks to Prevent Fat Gain | Sal Di Stefano | The Genius Life 207

How to Lose Fat, Smash Weight Loss Plateaus, and Age-Proof Your Body | Sal Di Stefano | The Genius Life 171

How to Boost Your Metabolism to Burn More Fat | Sal Di Stefano | The Genius Life 138

How to Gain Muscle and Not Get Fat During COVID-19 Self-Quarantine | Sal Di Stefano | The Genius Life 103

Losing Fat Without Counting Calories, "The Game Changers," Plant-Based Politics | Sal Di Stefano | The Genius Life 77

How to Lose Weight and Get in Shape | Sal Di Stefano | The Genius Life 19

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