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EPISODE · Dec 2, 2025 · 22 MIN

“The Least Effort Method of Maintaining Your Physique After Dieting”

from The Ripped Body® Podcast

Once the diet ends, most people don’t know what to do next.In this episode, Coach Matt and I talk about how to transition from fat loss to maintenance without panic or rebound. And then we talk about finding the least training you can do to maintain your physique.We use Fred’s story — a reader who dropped from 360 lbs to 166 — as a real-world example of what to expect when you stop cutting and start maintaining.We cover:How to calculate your maintenance calories after a deficit.Why regaining 5–10 lbs after a cut is normal (and not fat).What "maximum maintenance" means — and how to find it.How to reduce training volume without losing muscle.Why maintaining your physique is often harder mentally than dieting.This episode will help you end the "yo-yo" cycle and finally hold onto the results you’ve worked for.------------Since 2011, we’ve helped 2,000+ busy men get lean, strong, and in control — without supplements, gimmicks, or sacrificing their lives to the gym.👉 Get our Free 15-Day Transformation Kickstart Bundle (https://rippedbody.com/)(Training program, nutrition guide, and 15-step course to help you avoid the most common mistakes.)

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Once the diet ends, most people don’t know what to do next. In this episode, Coach Matt and I talk about how to transition from fat loss to maintenance without panic or rebound. And then we talk about finding the least training you can do to maintain your physique. We use Fred’s story — a reader who dropped from 360 lbs to 166 — as a real-world example of what to expect when you stop cutting and start maintaining. We cover: How to calculate your maintenance calories after a deficit.Why regain...

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