Everything You’ve Been Told About FAT LOSS Is Wrong (Metabolism, Body Composition & Best Practices EXPLAINED)

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Weight Loss vs Fat Loss: What’s Actually Changing in Your Body Why Muscle Matters for Metabolism and Long-Term Health How Much Muscle Is Typically Lost During Dieting? Why the Scale Can Be a Misleading Progress Tool Myth: Can You Spot Reduce Belly or Arm Fat? What Is Spot Lipolysis (and Does It Matter)? Fasted Workouts: Do They Lead to More Fat Loss? Keto & Intermittent Fasting: Is There a Metabolic Advantage? Do “Fat-Burning” Supplements Actually Work? Resistance Training to Preserve Muscle While Dieting How Much Protein Do You Need for Fat Loss? The Best Calorie Deficit for Sustainable Fat Loss References: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4035379/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35068076/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1957828/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10357728/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2161831322006810#:~:text=The%20potential%20health%20benefits%20of,function%20in%20persons%20with%20obesity. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/obr.13543 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5552114/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/161225/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02701367.1984.10609359 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17596787/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23222084/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21804427/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28497942/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16985258/#:~:text=Thus%20specific%20exercises%20can%20induce%20%22spot%20lipolysis%22%20in%20adipose%20tissue. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21951360/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25429252/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31614992/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27385608/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29672124/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30400924/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24457527/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9285060/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4242477/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2673150 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1090792/full? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35146569/#:~:text=(%E2%89%A5%2010%20weekly%20sets%20per%20muscle%20group)%20revealed%20low%2Dto%2Dno%20(mostly%20female)%20lean%20mass%20loss https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/28/2/article-p170.xml https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34179054/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/jcsm.12921 Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.  👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase: Amazon Barnes & Noble Amazon Kindle Apple Books Google Play Kobo Apple Books (Audiobook) Audible abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✉️ Subscribe to My Newsletters: Abbey’s Kitchen Newsletter  📘 Check out my FREE E-Books: Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book Protein 101 E-Book 👋 Follow me! Instagram: @abbeyskitchen TikTok: @abbeyskitchen YouTube: @AbbeysKitchen Blog: abbeyskitchen.com Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook  • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •  🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️ 💬 If you liked this podcast, please like, follow, and leave a review — and let me know who you’d love to hear about next! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices