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The Velocity Diet

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The Velocity Diet, popularized by Chris Shugart on T Nation, prescribes multiple daily protein shakes and limited solid food to induce rapid fat loss and psychological shifts in eating habits.

Dan John recounts his own use of the approach, describing dramatic short-term results and a lasting change in mindset despite its unsustainability.

The protocol emphasizes strict adherence for a finite period to reset eating behaviors, but John warns it is not a long-term solution for most people.

He contrasts it with gentler, sustainable approaches combining moderate caloric restriction, walking, and short resistance training sessions.

The Velocity Diet's value, according to John, lies partly in its psychological effect for certain competitors, not in long-term maintenance.

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reflecting on his personal experience with the aggressive, short-term weight-loss protocol.
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