#131: Fasting for Weight Loss Pitfalls
October 19, 2022 · 31 min
About this episode
[00:00] Overview Fasting can help—but it’s not magic Focus: why it often fails for body composition [06:00] Pitfall 1 — Low Protein Most fasters under-eat protein Leads to muscle loss (not just fat loss) [13:00] Pitfall 2 — Bad Timing Fasted morning workouts + no food after = no muscle recovery [19:00] Pitfall 3 — Too Many Calories You can still overeat during eating window Fat-heavy diets = easy calorie surplus [24:00] Pitfall 4 — Stress + Cortisol Fasting can increase stress → fat storage + cravings [27:00] Pitfall 5 — All-or-Nothing Thinking Missing targets → quitting entirely Flexibility works better Fasting only works if it supports: Enough protein Smart timing True calorie balance Low stress Consistency > perfection 🔑 Bottom Line Follow Dr. Ali Novitsky on TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Subscribe to The Muscles and Mindset Podcast on Apple Podcasts *** Ali Novitsky MD, this podcast, and podcast write-up are NOT providing medical advice *** Related Episodes Episode 129: So Much More Than Weight Loss Part 1 Episode 130: So Much More Than Weight Loss Part 2 Episode 128: Rethinking Weight Loss
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