A Tool To Measure How Stressful Your Fat Loss Phase Is | Ep 765

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Fat loss requires a calorie deficit, but there is a point where low energy availability can start creating more stress on the body. In this episode, I break down how to estimate the stress of a fat loss phase using the energy availability equation and what it can tell you about whether you may be under fueling.I also explain the limitations of this equation, why body fat levels and individual differences matter, and the signs to look for when a deficit may be too aggressive. I cover how low energy availability impacts recovery, hormones, training performance, and why spending time outside of a deficit is important for long term progress.If you've wondered whether your fat loss phase is too stressful or when to take a break, this episode will help you know what to look for. Let's talk about:Body Recomp WorkshopWhat Is Energy Availability?How to Calculate Energy AvailabilityEnergy Availability ExamplesUnderstanding Fat Free MassHow Low Energy Availability Impacts the BodyWhen Problems Start to Show UpWhy Women May Be More Sensitive to Low Energy AvailabilityEarly Adaptations to Low Energy AvailabilityLong Term Effects of Staying Too LowWhy You Need Time Outside of a DeficitLimitations of the Energy Availability EquationTracking Exercise and Calorie Estimate ErrorsWhy Body Fat Levels MatterOther Factors That Impact Your ResponseMarkers to Look at During Fat LossUsing Blood Work to Assess Low Energy AvailabilityWhen Low Energy Availability Becomes a ProblemHow to Increase Energy AvailabilityDiet Breaks, Refeeds, and Building PhasesHow Carbohydrates Can Help During Fat LossFinal Takeaways on Energy AvailabilityBody Recomp Workshop Replay: HEREFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: jeffhoehn_How You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE