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Jan 26, 2025 1 hr 5 min

25: 9 Common Fat Loss Mistakes

from Lowering the Barrier Hosted by Alex Thieme

In this episode, we cover some of the most common mistakes made when people try to lose body fat. Whether you’re just looking to get healthier or looking to lose some extra pounds, these tips will help you out. Enjoy! Timestamps 0:00 Intro 3:10 What entertainment are we consuming? 9:25 Topic overview 13:30 Rate of weight loss - what does the research say? 20:40 High volume foods 25:20 Protein 37:50 Fiber 42:50 Over-reliance on exercise to create a deficit 47:50 Neglecting strength training 50:50 Underestimating / inconsistent tracking 56:00 Interpreting scale data 56:15 Poor sleep and high stress Fast vs Slow Weight Loss https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3780395/ Another Study on Fast vs Slow Weight Loss https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7322133/ Pontzer Constrained Energy Model https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4803033/ Collateral Fattening https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5945583/ Effect of Protein on Fat-Free Mass https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/fulltext/9900/effect_of_dietary_protein_on_fat_free_mass_in.179.aspx LINKS Website: ⁠https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alexthiemefitness/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@alexthiemefitness⁠ Join my email list: ⁠https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/email⁠ If you loved this episode, please follow/subscribe and give a 5 star review! Thank you! Bonus points - share it with a friend who might enjoy the show. Want to try the best diet app on the market? ⁠https://macrofactorapp.com/⁠ ⁠https://legionathletics.com/⁠

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