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July 30, 2024

Strategies for losing those last 10-15 pounds

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Introduction

On episode 653 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we discuss strategies for losing those last 10-15 pounds (or losing weight whenever you feel stuck).

Episode Notes

1. Allan's Personal Experience and Lifestyle Changes

– Overworking, excessive exercise, and high stress levels

– Transition from intense cardio to strength training and morning walks

– Adjusting sleep patterns and finding a beneficial walking route

– Incorporating resistance training in the afternoon

2. Body's Natural Ranges and Weight Management

– Body's functions within set ranges for health

– Weight loss triggers the body's survival instincts

– Muscle mass's impact on calorie burning

3. Factors Affecting Body Function and Weight Loss

– Nutrition, movement, stress, and sleep as key factors

– Scarcity influencing fat conservation

– Stress levels hindering weight loss

4. Model Life Concept: Unconscious Habits and Influences

– Unconscious eating habits

– Incorrect workout intensity and data

– Impact of stress and changes in sleep

– Negative self-talk

5. Tips for Addressing Lifestyle Factors

– Journaling and logging lifestyle factors

– Balancing sleep, movement, and cortisol levels

– Learning new approaches to weight loss

– Seeking help and using data for decision-making

6. Importance of Data and Individualized Approaches

– Using data for health and wellness decisions

– Tailoring approaches based on circumstances and hormone levels

– Potential need for unconventional strategies

– Differences in weight loss strategies for men and women

7. Building a Positive Relationship with Oneself

– Impact of negative inner dialogue on progress

– Building self-love and motivation

8. Misconceptions and Lack of Awareness

– Misinformation about healthy eating

– Overestimation of healthy eating habits

– Lack of awareness about exercise efficiency, recovery, and stress impact

9. Quality of Sleep and Unknowing Aspects of Modern Lifestyle

– Importance of sleep quality

– Impact of negative inner dialogue on behavior

– Recognizing and addressing areas of unknowing in modern lifestyle

10. Summary

– Allan and Rachel's personal experiences

– Introduction to the main theme of breaking weight loss plateaus

– Discussion on the body's survival instinct and set point

Music by Dave Gerhart

Patreons

The following listeners have sponsored this show by pledging on our Patreon Page:

– Anne Lynch– Ken McQuade– Leigh Tanner
– Eliza Lamb– John Dachauer– Tim Alexander

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