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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 28 MIN

129 | OVEREATING CARBS OR FAT - WHICH IS BETTER?

from The Double A Podcast · host The Double A Podcast

You’ve probably heard:“Carbs make you fat.”“Fat makes you fat.”“Calories are all that matter.”…but what does the research actually say?In today’s episode, we’re breaking down a fascinating study reviewed by Bill Campbell that explored what happens when people intentionally overeat carbohydrates versus dietary fat.Does the body store them differently?Does one lead to more fat gain?And why does protein still reign supreme when it comes to body composition?We’re diving into:how the body burns vs stores carbs and fatswhy dietary fat is more easily storedhow carbs impact metabolism and training performancewhy “calories in vs calories out” is only part of the conversationpractical applications for muscle building, fat loss, and everyday nutritionIf you’ve ever been confused about carbs, fat, metabolism, or weight gain — this episode breaks the science down in a way that actually makes sense.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- [email protected]

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