Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2819: You'd Look Better With MORE Body Fat
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Mar 21, 2026 They argue why being ultra-lean year-round can harm appearance, hormones, and performance. Muscle and lean mass often look better than obsessing over low body fat. Practical tips include reverse dieting, recovery after big weight loss, and swapping alcohol for protein. They also cover social media algorithms, parenting tech limits, and simple salmon cooking and honey remedies.
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Corinne Got Stronger After Reverse Dieting
- Coach Corinne reversed-dieted from ~17% to ~19% while reducing training and increasing calories, then gained strength and energy.
- Her DEXA showed little muscle change but staff agreed she looked and performed better after the higher calories.
Some Body Fat Preserves Youthful Appearance
- Facial fullness from modest body fat makes people look more youthful; going too lean can age your appearance.
- Hosts cite 'Zempic face' and note fat on the face contributes to a healthier look as people age.
Change Your Algorithm To Reduce Body Obsession
- Consciously change your social media algorithm to reduce exposure to hyper-lean bodies by choosing 'show me less' or 'this made me feel uncomfortable'.
- Do this repeatedly because algorithms adapt quickly and will otherwise keep feeding the same images.