If Youre Above These Body Fat Ranges, You Don't Need a Surplus to Build Muscle or "Reset" Metabolism | Ep 734

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about If You’re Above These Body Fat Ranges You Don’t Need A Surplus To Build Muscle or “Reset” Your MetabolismI break down why that approach usually backfires, what actually happens to your body when you keep pushing calories up, and how this can impact your health, performance, and body composition over time. I also go through the most common beliefs I hear from clients and explain what’s really going on behind the scenes.If fat loss has felt confusing or you feel stuck despite trying to “eat more,” this episode will help you understand what to focus on instead and how to move forward with a smarter plan!Let’s talk about:IntroductionWhy You Don’t Need a Surplus at Higher Body FatHormones and Fat DistributionCut off thresholdsCommon Belief #1: “I Need to Reverse Diet First”Common Belief #2: “I Need a Surplus to Rebuild Muscle”Common Belief #3: “I Need to Get Calories as High as Possible”Common Belief #4: “My Metabolism is Broken”Common Belief #5: “I Need to Hit X Calories Before Dieting”Why Low Calories FailHealth Risks of High Body Fat and SurplusWhen Increasing Calories DOES Make SenseFollow me on Instagram for more information and education:https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=enHow You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/Coaching application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform