Lift For Life with Graham and Angus

The Truth About Fasting For Fat Loss

Lift For Life with Graham and Angus

Show Notes

Claims that fasting “detoxifies” or “cleanses” the body are misleading. Your liver, kidneys, lungs and digestive system continuously remove waste products regardless of whether you are fasting. Graham & Angus discuss fasting and how Angus uses it to manage his calorie window.

In this episode they cover: The most common fasting myths and where they come from What fasting can and can't do for fat loss How Angus uses fasting practically to manage his calorie window Whether fasting is a sustainable long-term strategy or just short-term misery What actually matters when it comes to losing fat and keeping it off

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