Bite Back with Abbey Sharp Everything You’ve Been Told About FAT LOSS Is Wrong (Metabolism, Body Composition & Best Practices EXPLAINED)
Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
- Weight Loss vs Fat Loss: What’s Actually Changing in Your Body
- Why Muscle Matters for Metabolism and Long-Term Health
- How Much Muscle Is Typically Lost During Dieting?
- Why the Scale Can Be a Misleading Progress Tool
- Myth: Can You Spot Reduce Belly or Arm Fat?
- What Is Spot Lipolysis (and Does It Matter)?
- Fasted Workouts: Do They Lead to More Fat Loss?
- Keto & Intermittent Fasting: Is There a Metabolic Advantage?
- Do “Fat-Burning” Supplements Actually Work?
- Resistance Training to Preserve Muscle While Dieting
- How Much Protein Do You Need for Fat Loss?
- The Best Calorie Deficit for Sustainable Fat Loss
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