Cheat Meals vs Free Meals | ETP#181

from Eat Train Prosper · host Aaron Straker | Bryan Boorstein

In episode 181, we talk about the differences between cheat meals and free meals, emphasizing the importance of intent and context. We then explore how these concepts fit into different nutritional periodization phases, covering the significance of meal planning and the psychological aspects of your choices in each phase. Then we wrap up with the importance of meal timing, the psychological aspects of dieting, and the impact of exercise on our aforementioned nutritional strategies. Timestamps:00:00 Intro & Personal Updates10:39 Defining Cheat Meals and Free Meals15:55 Nutritional Periodization: Maintenance Phase27:30 Nutritional Periodization: Build Phase31:46 Navigating Food Choices in a Caloric Surplus38:23 Nutritional Periodization: Deficit Phase48:42 Balancing Exercise and Nutrition57:03 Final Note On Timing Meals Work 1:1 with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST

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