Wade & Matt: Why Bodybuilders Succeed (No Matter Which Diet They Try)

Wade & Matt: Why Bodybuilders Succeed (No Matter Which Diet They Try)

Author: Abel James February 9, 2024 Duration: 58:50

What's better carnivore, vegan or a cyclic ketogenic diet? 

Does dramatically spiking your caloric load once a week actually lead to increased fat loss over time?

And why are bodybuilders the most successful dieters in the world, no matter which diet they seem to follow? 

Today we're here with Wade T. Lightheart and Matt Gallant. Wade is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor, and three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia. And Matt Gallant is a serial entrepreneur, and strength and conditioning coach with a degree in Kinesiology. Together they’ve coached 15,000 athletes around the world and created the new book “The Ultimate Nutrition Bible.” 

If you want to experiment with alternative approaches to optimal body composition and achieve world class results, you're in the right place. 

We're chatting about: 

  • The surprising upside of spiking your calories once a week with a strategic refeed 

  • The benefits of cycling a ketogenic diet 

  • How to meet your nutritional needs if you are eating a vegan or vegetarian diet like Wade 

  • Why enzymes are underrated, especially if you're not a spring chicken anymore

  • And tons more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/wade-matt-why-bodybuilders-succeed-no-matter-which-diet-they-try/

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For over a decade, the Abel James Show has served as a deep and often surprising conversation space where health, business, and human potential intersect. Rather than offering quick fixes, this podcast delves into the nuanced strategies and personal philosophies of top performers across diverse fields. You’ll hear candid, long-form interviews with hundreds of pioneers, from biochemists like Dr. Casey Means and longevity experts like Dr. Mark Hyman to entrepreneurial minds such as Tim Ferriss and James Clear. The discussions naturally explore the practical connections between metabolic health, cognitive performance, and building a meaningful career or business. Launched back in 2012, the show has evolved from its original, playful focus into a broader exploration of what it means to live well and work smart. Tuning in provides a unique blend of actionable science for your body and innovative thinking for your ventures, all framed through Abel’s engaging and curious perspective. Each episode feels like a chance to sit in on a private masterclass, stripping away the hype to examine what truly works for optimizing a modern life.
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