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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 54 MIN

#77 - Cheat Days, GLP-1s, and Genetics: 20 Rapid-Fire Weight Loss Questions Answered

from The Leaner You Podcast with Daniel Rosenthal and Santo Chiappetta · host Daniel Rosenthal

Another rapid-fire episode. We tackle 20 questions in one sitting, from cheat days and GLP-1s to detoxes, alcohol, and how much genetics actually controls your results. No filler, just straight answers.Find out more about coaching with us here: ⁠⁠⁠rosentrain.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠Follow Daniel on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/rosentrain/⁠⁠⁠Follow Santo on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/santo.chiappetta/⁠Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:07 1) Do you need to cut carbs at night to lose weight?02:52 2) Is fasted cardio actually better for fat loss?05:29 3) Struggling with food noise, should you try a GLP-1?10:21 4) Does drinking a gallon of water a day actually matter?11:55 5) Is it bad to weigh yourself every day?13:36 6) Can stress alone stop weight loss, even in a deficit?16:09 7) Do cheat days help or hurt progress?20:31 8) Is walking really enough exercise for fat loss?27:47 9) Should you train through soreness?30:24 10) Does eating late at night cause weight gain?31:41 11) Is it true muscle turns to fat if you stop lifting?33:41 12) How long should you stick with a plan before deciding it's not working?36:35 13) Do detoxes or cleanses do anything at all?38:57 14) Is alcohol really that big of a deal for fat loss?41:09 15) Should you eat back the calories you burn from exercise?42:44 16) Is it normal to feel hungrier on rest days?43:56 17) Do you need supplements, or is that mostly marketing?45:58 18) Can you out-train a bad diet?49:26 19) Is it better to do one big meal or several small ones?50:19 20) How much does genetics actually determine your weight loss results?This podcast provides general fitness and nutrition information only. It is not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before making changes to your exercise or nutrition routine. Full disclaimer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠rosentrain.com/disclaimer

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