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

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

Author: Brandon DaCruz October 3, 2024 Duration: 39:35

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 EAT & NEED TO EAT TO FEEL FULL
⁃ DRAWBACK 3: CHEAT MEALS DERAIL BODY COMP PROGRESS
⁃ DRAWBACK 4: CHEAT MEALS LIMIT FAT LOSS & ELONGATE THE TIME IT TAKES TO REACH YOUR DESIRED PHYSIQUE GOALS BY ERASING YOUR DEFICIT
⁃ AN EXAMPLE OF HOW EASILY YOU CAN ERASE A DEFICIT WITH A CHEAT MEAL


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Hosted by Brandon DaCruz, Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast cuts through the noise of an often overwhelming industry. Instead of quick fixes, Brandon and his co-host Jeff build conversations from a place of genuine partnership, tackling everything from meal planning and workout splits to the less-discussed mental hurdles of a fitness journey. Their dynamic feels more like a dialogue between friends who’ve been in the trenches, making complex topics in nutrition, training, and body composition feel accessible and actionable. What you’ll find here is a practical blend of solid information and real-world application, designed for anyone who wants to move past confusion and build sustainable habits. This isn't about rigid dogma; it's about finding what actually works for you. Tune into the podcast for honest discussions that aim to replace frustration with understanding, one episode at a time.
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