Can You Lose Fat Eating MORE Calories? Shocking Protein Studies Explained (Dr. Jose Antonio Recap)

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What if eating more protein — even more calories — didn't cause fat gain? What if it did the opposite instead?

In this episode, Vanessa recaps her conversation with sports nutrition researcher Dr. Jose Antonio, whose groundbreaking studies on protein overfeeding found that people consuming extremely high protein diets did not gain fat — and in some cases lost more body fat.

Vanessa breaks down the science behind why protein behaves differently metabolically, how it increases satiety and thermogenesis, and why higher protein intake can be one of the most powerful tools for fat loss and body recomposition.

She also discusses protein-sparing modified fasting, preserving muscle during fat loss, and practical strategies to optimize protein intake.

In This Episode

• Why protein overfeeding didn't cause fat gain

• How protein increases metabolism and satiety

• Why higher protein intake supports fat loss

• Preserving muscle while dieting

• The role of protein-sparing modified fasting

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