S5 EP26: When A Calorie Deficit Doesn’t Equal Fat Loss

Calories in, calories out. You’ve heard it before. But is it
really the whole story? In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea
discuss the concept of calories in and calories out, why it’s
complex, and what happens when people rely on clickbait-style
articles on nutrition and health and fitness. Listen in to hear
what Rachael and Kelsea have to say about self-blame, heroes and
villains, and how to improve your diet without focusing on
restriction and elimination.


Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:


Self-blame and the diet industry

Click-baity health and nutrition articles

The carbohydrate insulin model

How fat storage works

The problem with blaming processed carbs

Hunger cues

Ignoring heroes to talk about villains

Improving diets instead of focusing on elimination

Why your body will always look different than other bodies,
regardless of diet

The 800-gram challenge

The tools in your toolbox



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