Optimise Your Body with Martin Silva

Why Restricting Food Is Keeping You Fat (What I Did Instead)

Optimise Your Body with Martin Silva

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Free Live Workshop: The 5 Lever Strategy for Men 40–60: πŸ‘‡πŸΌ Register Here Join My Newsletter and get a Free Training and Nutrition plan. https://mailchi.mp/1fe353b57501/level-up-7-day-challenge Apply To Work With Martin 1:1: https://form.typeform.com/to/LpyFFT85 Description of Episode: Restriction is what kept Martin the fattest he's ever been, not lack of willpower. This episode breaks down the exact binge and restrict cycle that wrecked his body composition for months, including the gut problems it caused and the mindset shift that finally fixed it. Learn the three keys that took him from constant sabotage to sitting at 12% body fat year round, and why eating to build beats eating to cut every time.

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