Best Brandon DaCruz Jeff Black Podcasts (2025)

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ALAN FLANAGAN & DANNY LENNON: SATURATED FAT, BLOOD LIPIDS & HEART DISEASE RISK: WHAT THE EVIDENCE REALLY SAYS | EP. 167 1:21:03

7d ago1:21:03

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Saturated fat is one of the most controversial topics in nutrition and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of the Chasing Clarity Podcast, I’m joined by Alan Flanagan and Danny Lennon of Sigma Nutrition Radio to break down what the science actually says about saturated fat, LDL cholesterol and heart disease. PART 1: WHAT SATURATED FAT DO…

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THE PRIMER PHASE: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUSTAINABLE FAT LOSS & PHYSIQUE PROGRESS | EP. 166 23:26

14d ago23:26

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Before you jump into another Fat Loss Phase, you need to ask yourself one important question: Is your body actually ready to respond? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down one of the most overlooked but essential phases I use with clients before we ever touch a calorie deficit, The Primer Phase. This is the strategic “pre-fat loss” phase where we f…

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FROM BURNOUT TO BALANCE: A COACHING JOURNEY BACK TO HEALTH & PHYSIQUE PROGRESS WITH IFBB PRO KARLEN CROUCH | EP. 165 56:10

21d ago56:10

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In this episode, I’m joined by my client IFBB Pro Karlen Crouch to walk you through her journey from burnout to balance. After years of contest prep, chronic dieting and getting stage-lean year after year, Karlen came to me in a state of severe metabolic adaptation, hormonal disruption and adrenal dysfunction. Together, we took a health-first, peri…

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THE POWER OF NUTRITIONAL PERIODIZATION: A PHASIC APPROACH TO PHYSIQUE PROGRESS | EP. 164 23:14

28d ago23:14

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TOPICS: ⁃ WHAT NUTRITIONAL PERIODIZATION IS & HOW SCIENCE DEFINES IT ⁃ WHY NUTRITION SHOULD BE PERIODIZED JUST LIKE TRAINING ⁃ THE BENEFITS OF A STRUCTURED, PHASE-BASED APPROACH TO PHYSIQUE TRANSFORMATION ⁃ HOW I DESIGN GOAL-SPECIFIC PHASES TO DRIVE LONG-TERM RESULTS ⁃ WHY STAYING IN ONE PHASE (LIKE FAT LOSS) TOO LONG STALLS PROGRESS ⁃ MY PERIODIZE…

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LYLE MCDONALD: CHALLENGING THE CONSTRAINED ENERGY MODEL — IS EXERCISE REALLY USELESS FOR BURNING CALORIES & LOSING FAT? | EP. 163 2:33:16

1M ago2:33:16

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PODCAST TOPICS: THE CONSTRAINED MODEL OF ENERGY EXPENDITURE INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTRAINED MODEL • Overview of Pontzer’s theory and Burn • Why this model gained popularity • Common misinterpretations of the model CONSTRAINED VS ADDITIVE MODEL OF ENERGY EXPENDITURE • Definitions and key differences • Origins of the theory (Pontzer’s 2012 Hadza stud…

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MY HEALTH-CENTRIC COACHING MODEL: THE PRINCIPLES & FRAMEWORK BEHIND MY COACHING | EP. 162 31:16

1M ago31:16

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A Health-Centric Coaching Model: Why a Healthy Body Is a Responsive Body In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the exact coaching model I use to help clients look, feel and perform at their best not just temporarily, but for the long haul. After 15+ years in the fitness industry, I’ve come to one undeniable truth: A HEALTHY BODY IS …

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THE WHY BEHIND THE WORK: WHO I AM, WHY I COACH & THE CLIENTS I SERVE | EP. 161 19:37

2M ago19:37

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In this solo episode, Brandon DaCruz, accredited nutritionist and online physique coach pulls back the curtain and walks you through the personal journey, career path and coaching philosophy that have shaped his work over the past 15+ years in the fitness industry. You’ll hear the story behind how Brandon went from under-fueling as a young athlete …

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MICROS MATTER TOO: THE PREVALENCE OF NUTRIENT INSUFFICIENCY & THE IMPORTANCE OF MICRONUTRIENTS WITH DR. CLIFF HARVEY | EP. 160 1:27:17

2M ago1:27:17

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TOPICS: ⁃ DEFINING NUTRIENT INSUFFICIENCY ⁃ WHAT DO WE ACTUALLY MEAN BY NUTRIENT INSUFFICIENCY & HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM FULL-BLOWN DEFICIENCY? ⁃ WHY ARE WE SEEING SUCH WIDESPREAD INADEQUACY IN ESSENTIAL VITAMINS & MINERALS EVEN AMONG ACTIVE INDIVIDUALS? ⁃ WHAT ARE SOME OF THE TOP MICRONUTRIENTS ATHLETES TEND TO FALL SHORT ON & WHY? ⁃ LIFESTYLE FA…

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METABOLIC RATE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WOMEN & MEN- WHY WOMEN BURN FEWER CALORIES AT REST: SEX DIFFERENCES SERIES PART 3 | EP. 159 12:16

2M ago12:16

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TOPICS: ⁃ WHAT IS RESTING METABOLIC RATE (RMR)? ⁃ SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON SEX-BASED DIFFERENCES IN RMR ⁃ WHY MEN BURN MORE CALORIES AT REST ⁃ DEBUNKING THE “FEMININE METABOLISM” MYTH ⁃ THE ROLE OF LEAN MASS IN INFLUENCING RMR ⁃ HOW TO PRACTICALLY INFLUENCE YOUR RMR WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacr…

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STUBBORN BODY FAT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MEN & WOMEN: SEX DIFFERENCES SERIES PART 2 | EP. 158 23:17

2M ago23:17

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TOPICS: ⁃ HOW STUBBORN BODY FAT DIFFERS BETWEEN SEXES ⁃ WHY IT’S HARDER TO LOSE FAT IN CERTAIN REGIONS THAN OTHERS ⁃ HOW BETA & ALPHA ADRENERIC RECEPTORS INFLUENCE FAT BREAKDOWN & FAT LOSS ⁃ THE ROLE CATECHOLAMINES PLAY IN THE FAT LOSS PROCESS ⁃ THE SCIENCE OF STUBBORN BODY FAT ⁃ HOW BLOOD FLOW INFLUENCES LIPOLYSIS & FAT LOSS ⁃ HOW DIFFERENCES IN H…

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DIFFERENCES IN BODY FAT DISTRIBUTION, FAT LOSS, FAT STORAGE & FAT USE BETWEEN MEN & WOMEN: SEX DIFFERENCES SERIES PART 1 | EP. 157 27:41

3M ago27:41

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TOPICS: ⁃ INTRO TO A NEW PODCAST SERIES ⁃ THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FAT WE CARRY ⁃ SEX DIFFERENCES IN BODY FAT DISTRIBUTION ⁃ SEX DIFFERENCES IN FAT STORAGE & FAT GAIN ⁃ SEX DIFFERENCES IN POST-MEAL FAT STORAGE ⁃ DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MALES & FEMALES IN TERMS OF HOW THEY BURN FAT & RESTORE EXCESS FATTY ACIDS INTO FAT CELLS ⁃ SEX DIFFERENCES IN FAT USE D…

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LYLE MCDONALD GLP-1 MASTERCLASS: A DEEP DIVE INTO ANTI-OBESITY DRUGS | EP. 156 2:59:55

3M ago2:59:55

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TOPICS: ⁃ WHAT IS GLP-1 & GIP? WHAT ARE THE MECHANISMS BY WHICH THEY HELP WITH WEIGHT LOSS? ⁃ CAN WE GO OVER THE CURRENT ANTI-OBESITY MEDICATIONS AVAILABLE AS WELL AS THE ONES THAT WILL BE RELEASED WITHIN THE NEXT FEW YEARS ⁃ LIRAGLUTIDE ⁃ SEMAGLUTIDE ⁃ TIRZEPATIDE ⁃ RETRATUTIDE ⁃ CAGRISEMA ⁃ BIMAGRUMAB ⁃ SEX DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSE TO GLP-1 RA’S ⁃…

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THE BENEFITS OF DROPPING BODY FAT | EP. 155 14:47

3M ago14:47

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TOPICS: ⁃ INTRO TO THE BENEFITS OF DROPPING BODY FAT ⁃ HOW MUCH WEIGHT DO YOU NEED TO LOSE TO SEE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH BENEFITS ⁃ THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF 5-10% WEIGHT LOSS ⁃ RESEARCH ON THE SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS & IMPROVEMENTS THAT MODEST WEIGHT LOSS CAN HAVE ON METABOLIC HEALTH MARKERS ⁃ THE IMPACTS OF WEIGHT LOSS ON INSULIN SENSITIVITY, BLOOD SUGAR C…

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LYLE MCDONALD: FEMALE FAT LOSS | EP. 154 2:51:22

3M ago2:51:22

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TOPICS COVERED ON THIS PODCAST: ⁃ THE MOST COMMON FAT LOSS MISTAKES WOMEN MAKE ⁃ SEX DIFFERENCES THAT MAKE FAT LOSS MORE DIFFICULT FOR WOMEN ⁃ WHY WOMEN LOSE WEIGHT SLOWER THAN MEN ⁃ DIFFERENCES IN FAT LOSS & MUSCLE LOSS BETWEEN SEXES ⁃ WHY WOMEN ARE MORE PREDIPOSED TOWARDS EXPERIENCING NEGATIVE EFFECTS FROM VERY LOW-CALORIE DIETING? ⁃ LOW ENERGY A…

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ARE MOST PEOPLE OVERFAT OR UNDERMUSCLED? BREAKING DOWN THE FACTS ON THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF CARRYING EXCESS BODY FAT | EP. 153 21:58

3M ago21:58

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TOPICS: ⁃ INTRO TO THE QUESTION AS TO WHETHER THE ISSUE IS EXCESS BODY FAT OR INSUFFICIENT MUSCLE MASS ⁃ OUR CURRENT OVERWEIGHT & OBESITY STATS ⁃ WHAT IS THE AVERAGE BODY FAT PERCENTAGE OF AMERICANS? ⁃ WHAT IS A HEALTHY LEVEL OF BODY FAT FOR MEN & WOMEN? ⁃ HOW MUCH WEIGHT ARE PEOPLE GAINING ON AVERAGE EACH YEAR? ⁃ HOW THE AVERAGE CALORIE INTAKE, AC…

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DR. MARTIN REFALO: SEX DIFFERENCES IN MUSCLE GROWTH & TRAINING TO FAILURE VERSUS KEEPING REPS IN RESERVE | EP. 152 1:20:55

4M ago1:20:55

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TOPICS: ⁃ SEX DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MALES & FEMALES ⁃ MARTIN’S NEW RESEARCH LOOKING AT SEX DIFFERENCES IN MUSCLE GROWTH OUTCOMES FROM RESISTANCE TRAINING BETWEEN MALES & FEMALES ⁃ REASONS AS TO WHY MANY FEMALES DO NOT MAXIMIZE THEIR MUSCLE GROWTH POTENTIAL ⁃ MARTIN’S STUDY ON TRAINING TO FAILURE VERSUS 1-2 RIR ⁃ PRACTICAL APPLICATION & TAKEAWAYS FROM…

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THE NUMBER ONE NUTRITION MISTAKE HOLDING YOU BACK FROM DROPPING BODY FAT & HINDERING YOUR ABILITY TO GET LEAN & STAY LEAN | EP. 151 30:27

4M ago30:27

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TOPICS: ⁃ THE NUMBER ONE NUTRITION MISTAKE HOLDING YOU BACK FROM DROPPING BODY FAT ⁃ THE ISSUES CAUSED BY UNDERESTIMATING, UNDERREPORTING & INACCURATELY TRACKING YOUR CALORIE INTAKE ⁃ EVERY CALORIE COUNTS DURING A FAT LOSS PHASE EVEN IF YOU DON’T COUNT THEM ⁃ HABITS & ITEMS THAT MOST NEGLECT TO TRACK ⁃ HOW COMMON IS IT TO UNDERREPORT OUR CALORIE IN…

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HOW MUCH PROTEIN SHOULD YOU EAT DURING A FAT LOSS PHASE? | EP. 150 17:47

4M ago17:47

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TOPICS: ⁃ THE BENEFITS OF HIGH PROTEIN DIETS ⁃ WHY PROTEIN INTAKE MAY NEED TO SCALE UP WHEN WE’RE IN A DEFICIT ⁃ HOW BEING IN A DEFICIT IMPACTS MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS & MUSCLE PROTEIN BREAKDOWN LEVELS ⁃ BREAKING DOWN THE NEWEST SYSTEMATIC REVIEW & META-REGRESSION ⁃ PRACTICAL APPLICATION WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.…

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DR. SCOTT STEVENSON NUTRIENT TIMING MASTERCLASS: HOW TO FUEL YOURSELF TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE & FACILITATE RECOVERY | EP. 149 1:57:04

4M ago1:57:04

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TOPICS: ⁃ INTRODUCTION TO THE SHOW ⁃ WHAT IS NUTRIENT TIMING & PERI-WORKOUT NUTRITION? ⁃ PRE-WORKOUT NUTRITION ⁃ WHAT MACROS SHOULD BE PRIORITIZED PRIOR TO TRAINING? ⁃ WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PRE-WORKOUT FUELING? ⁃ EVIDENCE ON PRE-WORKOUT NUTRITION ⁃ INTRA-WORKOu UT NUTRITION ⁃ WHAT’RE THE BENEFITS OF USING AN INTRA-WORKOUT DRINK? ⁃ HOW INTRA-WORK…

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THE MISCONSTRUED SCIENCE OF MENSTRUAL CYCLE SYNCING | EP. 148 20:57

5M ago20:57

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TOPICS: ⁃ WHAT IS MENSTRUAL CYCLE SYNCING ⁃ THE MAIN LIMITATIONS OF THIS APPROACH ⁃ LIMITATION 1: USES THE TEXTBOOK 28 DAY MENSTRUAL CYCLE WHICH MANY WOMEN DO NOT HAVE ⁃ LIMITATION 2: THE THEORY BEHIND WHY WOMEN SHOULDN’T TRAIN INTENSELY IN THEIR LUTEAL PHASE IS BASED ON MECHANISTIC DATA IN RODENTS NOT OUTCOME DATA IN HUMANS ⁃ LIMITATION 3: SEX HOR…

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DR. ALLAN BACON: DECONSTRUCTING PREVALENT SOCIAL MEDIA MYTHS & FRAGILITY NARRATIVES AROUND CYCLE SYNCING, MENOPAUSE, AUTOPHAGY, FASTING & CARNIVORE | EP. 147 1:44:12

5M ago1:44:12

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TOPICS: ⁃ RIDICULOUS TRENDS, APPROACHES, PROTOCOLS & FRAGILITY NARRATIVES THAT ARE TARGETED AT WOMEN ⁃ MENSTRUAL CYCLE SYNCING ⁃ BODY COMPOSITION CHANGES DURING THE MENOPAUSE TRANSITION ⁃ AUTOPHAGY & FASTING ⁃ CARNIVORE DIET WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: [email protected] For…

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THE MOST EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY, INSULIN SENSITIVITY & METABOLIC HEALTH | EP. 146 19:51

5M ago19:51

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TOPICS COVERED: ⁃ NUTRITION FOR METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY ⁃ HOW YOUR DIET & HORMONES IMPACT WHAT MACROS YOU USE FOR ENERGY & YOUR DEGREE OF METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY ⁃ STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY, PERFORMANCE & BODY COMPOSITION PROGRESS ⁃ STRATEGY 1: USE CALORIE & CYCLING TO IMPROVE METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY, PERFORMANCE & FAT LOSS ⁃ STRATEG…

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ACHIEVING OPTIMAL BODY COMPOSITION & METABOLIC HEALTH THROUGH IMPROVING METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY | EP. 145 27:19

5M ago27:19

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TOPICS COVERED: ⁃ DEFINING THE CONCEPT OF METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY ⁃ THE IMPORTANT ROLE METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY PLAYS IN OPTIMIZING TRAINING PERFORMANCE, BODY COMPOSITION & METABOLIC HEALTH ⁃ THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAT BURNING & FAT LOSS ⁃ WHEN WE WANT TO USE FAT FOR ENERGY VERSUS WHEN WE WANT TO USE CARBS FOR ENERGY ⁃ THE BENEFITS OF BEING METABOLICALL…

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JOE JEFFERY: FEMALE PED USE, TRT & GH THERAPY & MAXIMIZING MUSCLE GAIN WHILE MINIMIZING FAT ACCRUAL | EP. 144 59:52

6M ago59:52

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TOPICS COVERED: ⁃ BIGGEST MISTAKES MANY MAKE WHEN IT COMES TO FEMALE PED USE ⁃ WHY ANAVAR SHOULD NOT BE YOUR FIRST CYCLE AS A FEMALE ⁃ WHAT CONTRIBUTES MOST TO VIRILIZATION; DOSE OR DURATION? ⁃ THE BENEFITS OF ESTROGEN ⁃ THE POTENTIAL DRAWBACKS OF CRUSHING ESTRADIOL ⁃ WHAT TO FOCUS ON WHEN LOOKING TO REGAIN YOUR CYCLE POST-CONTEST ⁃ HRT CONSIDERATI…

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THE MOST IMPORTANT TRAINING PRINCIPLE FOR PHYSIQUE DEVELOPMENT: PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD | EP. 143 35:19

6M ago35:19

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TOPICS: ⁃ WHAT VARIABLES YOU NEED TO FOCUS ON TO MAXIMIZE MUSCLE GROWTH ⁃ WHAT IS PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD ⁃ THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WORKING OUT & TRAINING ⁃ OVERLOAD VERSUS PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD ⁃ TRAINING VARIABLES THAT CAN BE ADJUSTED TO PROGRESS THE TRAINING STIMULUS ⁃ WHY YOU SHOULD ADOPT A MENTALITY OF PROGRESSION TO YOUR TRAINING ⁃ THE IMPORTANCE …

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ARE YOU SENSITIVE TO GLUTEN OR IS IT A FODMAP INTOLERANCE CAUSING YOUR GI ISSUES? BREAKING DOWN THE RESEARCH ON THE TRUE CAUSE OF GI SYMPTOMS | EP. 142 23:14

6M ago23:14

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TOPICS: ⁃ WHAT IS GLUTEN ⁃ HOW COMMON IS CELIAC DISEASE & NON-CELIAC GLUTEN SENSITIVITY ⁃ RESEARCH ON THE PREVALENCE OF INDIVIDUALS MISDIAGNOSING THEMSELVES WITH NON-CELIAC GLUTEN SENSITIVITY ⁃ WHAT IS THE PREVALENCE OF IBS ⁃ WHAT ARE FODMAPS ⁃ MANY MISATTRIBUTE THE SYMPTOMS THEY GET FROM EATING FODMAPS & BLAME GLUTEN FOR THOSE SYMPTOMS ⁃ DETERMINI…

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THE POWER OF THE PLACEBO EFFECT: HOW YOUR PSYCHOLOGY IMPACTS YOUR PHYSIOLOGY WHEN IT COMES TO DIETING, APPETITE REGULATION, TRAINING PERFORMANCE & BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS | EP. 141 26:15

6M ago26:15

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TOPICS COVERED IN EP. 141: ⁃ WHY WE CANNOT SEPARATE OUR PSYCHOLOGY FROM OUR PHYSIOLOGY ⁃ RESEARCH ON THE POWER OF THE PLACEBO EFFECT ⁃ HOW YOUR BELIEFS AROUND FOOD INFLUENCE YOUR PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES ⁃ YOUR BELIEFS AROUND THE NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF WHAT YOU CONSUME CAN IMPACT THE SATIETY YOU EXPERIENCE ⁃ HOW YOUR BELIEFS AROUND YOUR GENETICS INF…

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THE MENTAL SIDE OF DIETING: HOW YOUR BELIEFS AROUND DIETING IMPACT YOUR SUBJECTIVE PERCEPTION OF THE EXPERIENCE | EP. 140 23:55

7M ago23:55

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TOPICS COVERED ON EP. 140: ⁃ INTRO ⁃ HOW THE MINDSET YOU APPROACH YOUR NEXT DIETING PHASE WITH CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR EXPERIENCE ⁃ MOST COMMON MINDSET MISTAKES MANY MAKE WHEN STARTING A DIET ⁃ MISTAKE 1: ASSOCIATING DIETING WITH RESTRICTION BEFORE IT EVEN STARTS ⁃ MISTAKE 2: MANY PEOPLE NOCEBO THEMSELVES WHEN GOING ON A DIET ⁃ MISTAKE 3: MANY ARE M…

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PROTEIN MYTHS & MISTAKES WITH MIKKI WILLIDEN PHD: FIGHTING FRAGILITY NARRATIVES WITH FACTS | EP. 139 1:28:43

7M ago1:28:43

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TOPICS COVERED: ⁃ MYTH 1: HIGH PROTEIN DIETS LEAD TO FAT GAIN ⁃ MYTH 2: HIGH PROTEIN DIETS INCREASE THE RISK OF INSULIN RESISTANCE ⁃ MYTH 3: HIGH PROTEIN DIETS STIMULATE VASOMOTOR SYMPTOMS ⁃ MYTH 4: YOU CAN ONLY DIGEST, ABSORB & USE 20-30 GRAMS OF PROTEIN PER MEAL ⁃ MYTH 5: HIGH PROTEIN DIETS ARE HARMFUL TO KIDNEY HEALTH ⁃ MYTH 6: HIGH PROTEIN DIET…

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BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION MASTERCLASS WITH BFR RESEARCHER DR. NICK ROLNICK | EP. 138 1:06:42

7M ago1:06:42

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TOPICS: ⁃ WHAT IS BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION & WHAT’RE THE ORIGINS OF THIS APPROACH? ⁃ WHAT IS THE PROPER WAY TO PERFORM BFR & HOW DOES IT WORK? ⁃ HOW DOES LOW LOAD BFR TRAINING COMPARE TO HIGH LOAD TRADITIONAL TRAINING WHEN IT COMES TO MUSCLE GROWTH? ⁃ THE BENEFITS OF BFR TRAINING ⁃ PRACTICAL APPLICATION SECTION: HOW CAN THOSE LOOKING TO MAXIMIZE MUSC…

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STRATEGIES TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON & PREVENT WINTER WEIGHT GAIN | EP. 137 25:14

7M ago25:14

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TOPICS COVERED IN EP. 137: ⁃ AN INTRODUCTION TO HALTING WINTER WEIGHT GAIN ⁃ HOLIDAY WEIGHT GAIN STATS ⁃ HOW THE HOLIDAY SEASON AFFECTS YEARLY WEIGHT GAIN PATTERNS ⁃ USEFUL STRATEGIES FOR NAVIGATING HOLIDAYS, EVENTS & EATING OCCASIONS ⁃ STRATEGY 1: TRANSITION TO EATING AT MAINTENANCE & FOCUS ON FUELING PERFORMANCE & BUILDING MUSCLE ⁃ STRATEGY 2: AP…

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MINDSET SHIFTS THAT MAKE DIETING & LOSING FAT EASIER, MORE EFFICIENT & MORE ENJOYABLE | EP. 136 34:16

7M ago34:16

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TOPICS COVERED ON EP. 136: ⁃ WHY YOU NEED TO CONSIDER THE MENTAL SIDE OF DIETING TO ATTAIN YOUR BEST PHYSIQUE ⁃ STOP THINKING YOU NEED TO DO THIS ALL ON YOUR OWN ⁃ HIRE A NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATION PROCESS ⁃ WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’RE LACKING MOTIVATION ⁃ RELY ON DISCIPLINE & FALL BACK ON YOUR HABITS RATHER THAN RELY…

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SCOTT STEVENSON: TRAINING PRINCIPLES THAT WILL HELP YOU TRANSFORM YOUR BODY & LIFE: LESSONS LEARNED FROM BODYBUILDING | EP. 135 1:56:03

8M ago1:56:03

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TOPICS: ⁃ INTRO TO THE TOPIC ⁃ WHY WE GOT INTO BODYBUILDING ⁃ THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSONS WE’VE TAKEN AWAY FROM BODYBUILDING & HAVE APPLIED TO LIFE ⁃ LESSON 1: THE IMPORTANCE OF GOAL SETTING ⁃ LESSON 2: FIND YOUR WHY FOR PURSUING YOUR GOALS & LET IT BE YOUR ANCHOR THROUGH THE HIGHS & LOWS OF THIS JOURNEY ⁃ LESSON 3: FOCUS ON BECOMING PROCESS ORIENTE…

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GETTING PHOTO SHOOT SHREDDED: A LOOK INTO MY RECENT PHOTO SHOOT PREP | EP. 134 37:51

8M ago37:51

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TOPICS COVERED ON EP. 134: ⁃ MY GOALS FOR THIS SUMMER & THIS FAT LOSS PHASE ⁃ A RAW LOOK AT WHAT IT TOOK TO GET SHREDDED THIS SUMMER ⁃ MY DESCENDING & DYNAMIC RATE OF FAT LOSS APPROACH ⁃ DIGGING INTO PEAK WEEK ⁃ WHAT IS PEAK WEEK? ⁃ THE GOALS OF PEAK WEEK ⁃ WHAT VARIABLES ARE MANIPULATED DURING PEAK WEEK ⁃ HOW I PEAKED FOR MULTIPLE SHOOTS WHERE TO …

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ERIC HELMS: THE COST OF GETTING SHREDDED & THE BEST STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THE PROCESS OF GETTING PEELED | EP. 133 1:37:38

8M ago1:37:38

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TOPICS COVERED IN EP. 133: ⁃ DEFINITION OF STAGE SHREDDED ⁃ WHAT BODY FAT PERCENTAGE DO MALES & FEMALES GET DOWN TO FOR STAGE? ⁃ WHAT PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES OCCUR WHEN GETTING DOWN TO STAGE LEVELS OF CONDITIONING THAT YOU THINK INDIVIDUALS SHOULD BE AWARE OF? ⁃ WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE GET DOWN TO VERY LOW LEVELS OF BODY FAT ⁃ LOW ENERGY AVAILABILITY & …

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THE METABOLIC EFFECTS & SCIENCE OF CHEAT MEALS: DOES INDULGING INCREASE YOUR METABOLISM? | EP. 132 24:27

8M ago24:27

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TOPICS COVERED ON EP. 132: ⁃ ADDRESSING THE MOST COMMON CLAIM AROUND CHEAT MEALS ⁃ DO CHEAT MEALS BOOST YOUR METABOLISM? ⁃ THE METABOLIC HEALTH IMPACTS OF CHEAT MEALS WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: [email protected] For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Ser…

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DR. MIKE T. NELSON: THE SCIENCE OF METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY: HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR ABILITY TO USE FATS & CARBS | EP. 131 1:15:01

9M ago1:15:01

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TOPICS COVERED ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: ⁃ HOW DR. MIKE GOT INTO RESEARCHING METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY ⁃ WHAT METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY IS & WHY IT’S IMPORTANT FOR BODY COMPOSITION & METABOLIC HEALTH? ⁃ HOW WE CAN MEASURE & DETERMINE OUR DEGREE OF METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY ⁃ THE VARIABILITY IN METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS ⁃ THE POTENTIAL DRAWBACKS O…

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CHEAT MEALS & CHEAT DAYS: DO CHEAT MEALS HELP OR HINDER FAT LOSS? | EP. 130 39:35

9M ago39:35

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TOPICS COVERED ON EP. 130: ⁃ WHAT IS A CHEAT MEAL ⁃ THE PREVALENCE OF CHEAT MEALS ⁃ THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE MANY MAKE THAT DERAILS THEIR FAT LOSS PROGRESS ⁃ DRAWBACKS OF CHEAT MEALS ⁃ DRAWBACK 1: CHEAT MEALS CAUSE PASSIVE OVERCONSUMPTION ⁃ DRAWBACK 2: THE FOODS INCLUDED IN CHEAT MEALS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO MASSIVELY INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF CALORIES YOU…

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THE LINK BETWEEN EXERCISE & APPETITE: DOES WORKING OUT MAKE YOU HUNGRIER OR HELP SUPPRESS YOUR APPETITE? | EP. 129 29:52

9M ago29:52

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TOPICS COVERED ON EP. 129: ⁃ MISCONCEPTIONS AROUND EXERCISE AND APPETITE ⁃ HOW EXERCISE ACTUALLY IMPROVES APPETITE REGULATION ⁃ HOW DIFFERENT FORMS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & EXERCISE IMPACT APPETITE ⁃ THE PROFOUND BENEFITS OF WALKING THAT ARE OFTEN OVERLOOKED ⁃ WALKING’S EFFECTS ON APPETITE ⁃ CARDIO’S EFFECTS ON APPETITE ⁃ RESISTANCE TRAINING’S EFFECT…

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HIGH ENERGY FLUX FOR MANAGING HUNGER: THE BENEFITS THAT INCREASING YOUR ACTIVITY LEVELS HAS ON APPETITE CONTROL & SATIETY LEVELS | EP. 128 28:17

9M ago28:17

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TOPICS COVERED ON EP. 128 OF CHASING CLARITY: ⁃ INTRO TO THE TOPIC OF ACTIVITY & APPETITE REGULATION ⁃ THE BIGGEST BOTTLENECK MANY ENCOUNTER IN THEIR QUEST TO GET LEAN & STAY LEAN ⁃ HOW ENGAGING IN HIGHER LEVELS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IMPROVES APPETITE REGULATION & HUNGER MANAGEMENT ⁃ A REAL WORLD EXAMPLE OF THOSE WITH HIGHER ACTIVITY LEVELS REGULATI…

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G-FLUX: THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE HIGH ENERGY FLUX APPROACH I LIVE, PROMOTE & UTILIZE | EP. 127 45:55

10M ago45:55

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TOPICS COVERED ON EPISODE 127 OF THE CHASING CLARITY PODCAST: ⁃ INTRODUCTION TO THE HIGH FLUX LIFESTYLE & WHY I STARTED USING THIS APPROACH WITH MYSELF AND CLIENTS ⁃ THE MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE WEIGHT LOSS & COACHING INDUSTRY TODAY ⁃ DEFINING THE CONCEPT OF ENERGY FLUX AKA G-FLUX ⁃ COMPARING & CONTRASTING A LOW ENERGY FLUX & HIGH ENERGY FLUX APPROACH …

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EP. 126: DR. SCOTT STEVENSON: THE PRINCIPLES TO RUST PROOF YOUR PHYSIQUE, PERFORMANCE & PROGRESS FOR YEARS TO COME. 1:58:28

10M ago1:58:28

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DR. SCOTT STEVENSON: THE PRINCIPLES TO RUST PROOF YOUR PHYSIQUE, PERFORMANCE & PROGRESS FOR YEARS TO COME. TOPICS COVERED ON EPISODE 126 OF CHASING CLARITY PODCAST: ⁃ INTRO TO THE TOPIC OF RUST PROOFING YOUR PHYSIQUE & PERFORMANCE FOR YEARS TO COME ⁃ GOAL SETTING & HOW TO LEVERAGE THE RIGHT TYPE OF MOTIVATION TO YOUR ADVANTAGE ⁃ HOW TO CONTINUE FAL…

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EP. 125 NEAT MASTERCLASS: A DEEP DIVE INTO NON-EXERCISE ACTIVITY & HOW IT IMPACTS YOUR BODY COMP, CALORIE BURN & LIKELIHOOD TO GAIN OR LOSE BODY FAT. 45:23

10M ago45:23

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NEAT MASTERCLASS: A DEEP DIVE INTO NON-EXERCISE ACTIVITY & HOW IT IMPACTS YOUR BODY COMP, CALORIE BURN & LIKELIHOOD TO GAIN OR LOSE BODY FAT- EP. 125EPISODE 125 OF THE CHASING CLARITY PODCASTTOPICS:⁃ CHANGES TO THE CHASING CLARITY PODCAST⁃ WHAT IS NEAT⁃ WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED IN NEAT⁃ WHY IS NEAT IMPORTANT TO FOCUS ON⁃ THE BENEFITS OF FOCUSIN…

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EPISODE 124 : ARE STARVATION MODE & METABOLIC DAMAGE STOPPING YOUR ABILITY TO LOSE FAT? DEBUNKING METABOLISM MYTHS, MISCONCEPTIONS & CLAIMS 37:29

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ARE STARVATION MODE & METABOLIC DAMAGE STOPPING YOUR ABILITY TO LOSE FAT? DEBUNKING METABOLISM MYTHS, MISCONCEPTIONS & CLAIMS EPISODE 124 OF THE CHASING CLARITY PODCAST TOPICS: ⁃ INTRO TO THE MOST PROMINENT FAT LOSS MYTHS ⁃ MYTH 1: YOU’VE EATEN SO LITTLE YOU’VE WENT INTO STARVATION MODE WHICH IS WHY YOU CAN NO LONGER LOSE FAT ⁃ THE EVIDENCE THAT ST…

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EP. 123: OZEMPIC & WEGOVY DEEP DIVE: THE SCIENCE OF GLP-1 AGONISTS WITH DR. SCOTT STEVENSON 1:54:34

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EP. 123: OZEMPIC & WEGOVY DEEP DIVE: THE SCIENCE OF GLP-1 AGONISTS WITH DR. SCOTT STEVENSON UPDATED TOPICS FOR THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: ⁃ INTRODUCTION TO THE TOPIC OF SEMAGLUTIDE ⁃ WHAT IS GLUCAGON LIKE PEPTIDE 1 & WHAT DOES IT DO? ⁃ WHAT IS A GLP-1 AGONIST/ANALOG?- ⁃ WHAT HORMONES ARE INVOLVED IN THE ACTIONS OF THESE DRUGS? ⁃ INSULIN’S ACTIONS AS A SA…

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EP. 122: THYROID 101: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OPTIMIZING THYROID HEALTH & FUNCTION & HYPOTHYROIDISM 31:49

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EP. 122: THYROID 101: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OPTIMIZING THYROID HEALTH & FUNCTION & HYPOTHYROIDISM TODAY’S TOPICS: ⁃ INTRODUCTION TO THE TOPIC OF THYROID HORMONE HEALTH ⁃ THE PREVALENCE OF THYROID ISSUES/THYROID STATS ⁃ THE ROLES THYROID HORMONE PLAYS IN BODY COMPOSITION & HEALTH ⁃ SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF THYROID ISSUES & HYPOTHYROIDISM ⁃ WH…

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EP. 121: RAPID FAT LOSS: ACCELERATING FAT LOSS BY USING PSMF DAYS 41:50

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EP. 121: RAPID FAT LOSS: ACCELERATING FAT LOSS BY USING PSMF DAYS TOPICS FOR EP. 121: ⁃ INTRO TO RAPID FAT LOSS ⁃ WHAT IS A PROTEIN SPARING MODIFIED FAST? ⁃ BENEFITS OF PSMF & RAPID FAT LOSS DAYS ⁃ RESEARCH ON PROTEIN SPARING MODIFIED FASTS ⁃ THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PSMF & RAPID FAT LOSS DAYS WHERE TO CONNECT WITH US: Follow Brandon on IG: https://w…

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EP. 120: THYROID HORMONE MASTERCLASS WITH DR. SCOTT STEVENSON: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENERGY AVAILABILITY, CARB INTAKE, BODY COMP, REFEEDS & THYROID HEALTH 1:29:36

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EP. 120: THYROID HORMONE MASTERCLASS WITH DR. SCOTT STEVENSON: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENERGY AVAILABILITY, CARB INTAKE, BODY COMP, REFEEDS & THYROID HEALTH TOPICS FOR THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: ⁃ INTRODUCTION TO THE TOPIC OF THYROID HORMONE & WHY ITS IMPORTANT ⁃ PRIMER ON THYROID PHYSIOLOGY ⁃ THYROID HORMONES YOU NEED TO KNOW & STRUCTURE ⁃ WHAT ROLES D…

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EP. 119: ADVANCED DIETING STRATEGIES: RAPID FAT LOSS DAYS, PROTEIN SPARING MODIFIED FASTS, UNDULATING CALORIE CYCLES & MY PUSH PULL ADVANCED FAT LOSS METHOD 36:07

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EP. 119: ADVANCED DIETING STRATEGIES: RAPID FAT LOSS DAYS, PROTEIN SPARING MODIFIED FASTS, UNDULATING CALORIE CYCLES & MY PUSH PULL ADVANCED FAT LOSS METHODTOPICS FOR EP. 119:⁃ INTRO TO ADVANCED DIETING STRATEGIES & MY EXPERIENCE WITH THEM⁃ MY FAVORITE ADVANCED DIETING STRATEGIES⁃ ADVANCED STRATEGY #1: RAPID FAT LOSS DAYS AKA PSMF DAYS⁃ WHO ARE RAP…

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EP. 118: LOSING FAT & STAYING ON TRACK WHILE TRAVELING: TIPS, TRICKS & STRATEGIES FOR KEEPING YOUR FAT LOSS PROGRESS GOING EVEN WHEN YOU’RE ON THE ROAD 51:45

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EP. 118: LOSING FAT & STAYING ON TRACK WHILE TRAVELING: TIPS, TRICKS & STRATEGIES FOR KEEPING YOUR FAT LOSS PROGRESS GOING EVEN WHEN YOU’RE ON THE ROAD TOPICS FOR THIS WEEK’S SHOW: ⁃ INTRODUCTION TO THE TOPIC OF TRAVELING FOR WORK DURING A FAT LOSS PHASE ⁃ STRATEGIES FOR LOSING FAT & STAYING ON TRACK WHEN TRAVELING ⁃ STRATEGY 1: MAKE A PLAN & BE PR…

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