
#77 - Cheat Days, GLP-1s, and Genetics: 20 Rapid-Fire Weight Loss Questions Answered
The Leaner You Podcast with Daniel Rosenthal and Santo ChiappettaShow Notes
Another rapid-fire episode. We tackle 20 questions in one sitting, from cheat days and GLP-1s to detoxes, alcohol, and how much genetics actually controls your results. No filler, just straight answers.
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Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:07 1) Do you need to cut carbs at night to lose weight? 02:52 2) Is fasted cardio actually better for fat loss? 05:29 3) Struggling with food noise, should you try a GLP-1? 10:21 4) Does drinking a gallon of water a day actually matter? 11:55 5) Is it bad to weigh yourself every day? 13:36 6) Can stress alone stop weight loss, even in a deficit? 16:09 7) Do cheat days help or hurt progress? 20:31 8) Is walking really enough exercise for fat loss? 27:47 9) Should you train through soreness? 30:24 10) Does eating late at night cause weight gain? 31:41 11) Is it true muscle turns to fat if you stop lifting? 33:41 12) How long should you stick with a plan before deciding it's not working? 36:35 13) Do detoxes or cleanses do anything at all? 38:57 14) Is alcohol really that big of a deal for fat loss? 41:09 15) Should you eat back the calories you burn from exercise? 42:44 16) Is it normal to feel hungrier on rest days? 43:56 17) Do you need supplements, or is that mostly marketing? 45:58 18) Can you out-train a bad diet? 49:26 19) Is it better to do one big meal or several small ones? 50:19 20) How much does genetics actually determine your weight loss results?
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