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Hacking Your Health

We discuss the most common reasons people fail in their fitness journeys and provide actionable strategies to overcome these challenges based on our experience and expertise.
• Lack of understanding about how the body works and basic nutrition principles
• Pursuing quick fixes instead of sustainable lifestyle changes
• Misconceptions about "healthy" foods and not tracking actual calorie intake
• Excessive restriction leading to burnout and eventual rebound
• Not adjusting approach when progress stalls or plateaus
• Falling for fitness myths like "cardio is the best for fat loss"
• The challenge of building consistent habits that can be maintained long-term
• How unrealistic expectations can derail progress
• Finding the right balance of calories to lose weight while maintaining energy
• The importance of keeping favorite foods in your diet within calorie limits
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Chapters

1. Welcome Back and Travel Updates (00:00:00)

2. Gym Progress and Strength Maintenance (00:02:42)

3. Understanding Caloric Deficit and Surplus (00:04:58)

4. Common Reasons People Fail (00:12:16)

5. The Impact of Nutrition on Success (00:20:56)

6. Parenting and Health Habits Connection (00:30:42)

7. Caffeine Intake and Sleep Quality (00:38:48)