Muscle Myths, Metabolism, and the Boring Stuff That Works — with James Krieger

Send Nathalia a Text Message!If you’ve ever been told a pound of muscle burns 50 calories a day, that carbs make you fat, or that you must do fasted cardio to see results — this one’s for you.In this episode, I sit down with exercise scientist James Krieger to unpack what’s real, what’s outdated, and what actually matters for lasting results.We cover:The real number of calories muscle burns (it’s not 50 per pound)Why “slow metabolism” is mostly a movement problem, not a genetic curseHow much muscle you can realistically build per monthWhy low-carb and fasting aren’t magic — they just help people eat lessWhat insulin really does (and why healthy people don’t need glucose monitors)Why the “anabolic window” is mostly mythThe real reason fasted cardio doesn’t outperform fed cardioHow overcomplicating your health with gadgets and “cycle syncing” just adds noiseJames and I also talk about how perfectionism and micromanaging every detail can actually make you miss what matters most — consistency, adherence, and real-life flexibility.🎧 Hit play — and get ready to rethink everything you’ve been told about metabolism and fat loss.Connect with NathaliaApply for the Powerhouse Academy Get my favorite pre-workout HERE InstagramLinkedInFacebookWebsite