The Truth About Fat Loss & Staying Lean Year-Round (And How I Wasted Years Doing It Wrong)

Optimise Your Body with Martin Silva

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Discover how over-restricting carbs and obsessive macro-tracking can actually sabotage your fitness goals. This eye-opening episode reveals the often-overlooked foundations of maintaining a lean physique year-round, moving beyond the typical "shred and rebound" cycle.

Martin shares his transformation from an extreme approach - characterised by aggressive training and restrictive dieting - to a sustainable lifestyle that prioritises:

A key revelation: being consistently lean actually improves carb tolerance and insulin sensitivity, creating a positive cycle for both performance and physique. The episode debunks common myths about extreme dieting and over-training, offering practical insights for maintaining a balanced approach to fitness.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00: The Truth About Staying Lean Year-Round

00:01:50: Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Perfectionism

00:08:38: Balancing Macros and Intuitive Eating for Optimal Health

00:11:29: Individualised Nutrition: Finding What Works

00:12:58: Balanced Approach to Nutrition and Sleep

00:15:59: Achieving Optimal Health and Physique Through Mindful Nutrition

00:20:20: Optimising Nutrition for Performance and Productivity

00:22:14: Fasted Training and Whole Food Nutrition

00:23:59: Muscle Building: Frequency and Volume Optimisation

00:25:44: Balancing Recovery and Adaptation for Optimal Progress

00:28:47: Establishing a Healthy Sleep Routine

00:31:07: Developing a Healthy Metabolism for Sustainable Fat Loss

00:36:04: Building Muscle and Tracking Progress

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