2899: How to Lose 15 Pounds in 90 Days | The 5-Step Fat Loss Formula

2899: How to Lose 15 Pounds in 90 Days | The 5-Step Fat Loss Formula

Author: Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge July 11, 2026 Duration: 1:39:43

In this episode the guys break down the exact five-step formula to lose 15 pounds of pure body fat in 90 days — lifting 1-2 compound movements daily, walking after every meal, eating only whole foods, hitting 1g of protein per pound of body weight first, and perfecting sleep every single night. They also get into Joovv red light therapy and how Sal is using it on his jiu jitsu mat burns, red light improving eyesight and macular degeneration, the guys turning into old men (AC wars, slip-on shoes, grunting when they stand up), Doug's Butcher Box chuck roast stew recipe, the viral booty-was-medicinal post that was actually about pirate treasure, ancient civilizations and medicinal booty (not what you think), a Mexican vigilante duct-taping motorcycle thieves to street lights, Lorena Bobbitt revisited, and Sal getting duct tape stuck in his little brother's hair as a kid. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.

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0:00 - Intro
2:28 - Lose 15 pounds in 90 days — the exact 5-step formula
10:16 - Step 1: Lift 1-2 compound movements every single day
12:19 - Step 2: Walk for 10-15 minutes after every meal
14:29 - Step 3: Only eat whole foods — how this naturally cuts 400-700 calories
18:15 - Step 4: 1g protein per pound of body weight, eat it first
18:36 - Step 5: Perfect sleep every night — the study showing twice the muscle loss with poor sleep
21:46 - Sal using Joovv red light on jiu jitsu mat burns and its eyesight benefits
24:03 - The guys admit they're turning into old men — AC wars, slip-on shoes and naked in the locker room
47:03 - Doug's Butcher Box chuck roast stew recipe
49:25 - Ancient civilizations and the medicinal booty post — pirate treasure explained
53:40 - Mexican vigilante duct-tapes motorcycle thieves to street lights
1:03:35 - Caller: Kyle (California) — 10.5% body fat, slow gains, not sure if eating enough to bulk
1:10:49 - Caller: Heather (Minnesota) — 50-year-old ultramarathon runner training for a 100-miler, gets MAPS 15 Performance
1:21:07 - Caller: Jake (New Jersey) — 16 month check-in, 18 pounds of lean mass, baby on the way, needs lower volume plan
1:29:14 - Caller: Alex (Mississippi) — check-in update, nutrient deficiencies resolved, gets MAPS 15 Strong plus parasite cleanse recommendation


Tired of fitness fads and conflicting advice that leaves you more confused than when you started? Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth cuts through the noise with a no-nonsense approach you can actually trust. Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, and Doug Egge bring their combined expertise to every conversation, dismantling popular myths and calling out the pervasive snake oil in the wellness world. Instead of hype, they focus on practical, science-backed strategies for building muscle, enhancing performance, and-most importantly-sustaining long-term health. Their discussions are grounded in reality, often challenging even the most sacred institutions in the industry with a blend of sharp insight and relatable humor. Each episode of this podcast feels like an honest talk with knowledgeable friends who aren’t afraid to question everything. You’ll find clarity on nutrition, training paradigms, and lifestyle choices, all delivered without an agenda other than giving you the unfiltered facts. For anyone exhausted by the constant churn of gimmicks and seeking a sustainable path to feeling and looking better, this is an essential listen. The raw truth isn’t always pretty, but with this team guiding you, it’s undeniably effective.
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