The Leaner You Podcast with Daniel Rosenthal and Santo Chiappetta

#69 - We Answered 20 Weight Loss Questions in Under an Hour

The Leaner You Podcast with Daniel Rosenthal and Santo Chiappetta

Show Notes

We're doing something different this week. We rapid-fire our way through 20 weight loss and fitness questions, spending about three minutes on each.

Wide range of topics, no fluff.

Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and the rules 01:24 - Q1: Why am I not losing weight even though I'm in a calorie deficit? 02:31 - Q2: How do I stop eating when I'm bored or stressed? 06:20 - Q3: Is it possible to lose weight without tracking calories? 09:07 - Q4: Why do I lose weight during the week and gain it back on the weekends? 10:46 - Q5: How much protein do I actually need? 12:22 - Q6: Can I lose weight without giving up wine? 16:04 - Q7: Why am I so tired all the time even when I sleep enough? 19:25 - Q8: How do I lose weight when I have no time to cook? 22:05 - Q9: Is it normal to feel hungrier when you start working out? 23:25 - Q10: Why does the scale go up after a good week? 24:16 - Q11: How do I stop sabotaging myself when I'm close to my goal? 28:17 - Q12: Can you lose weight just by walking? 31:10 - Q13: Why is losing weight so much harder in my forties? 35:43 - Q14: What do you think about GLP-1s? 37:19 - Q15: Is it better to work out in the morning or evening? 38:47 - Q16: How long does it actually take to see results? 41:04 - Q17: Why do I lose weight, hit a plateau, and stop? 42:03 - Q18: Can I eat out and still lose weight? 43:31 - Q19: How do I get back on track after falling off completely? 45:28 - Q20: Is cardio or weights better for weight loss?

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