The Business Athlete Show

#197 – How to go from 25-12% Bodyfat in 8 Simple Steps

The Business Athlete Show

Show Notes

Going from 25% to 12% body fat will completely transform how you feel, perform, and how people perceive you in business and life.

I'm Adrian McDonnell, and I've coached over 803 professionals across 5 continents, helping busy working men like Aidan, Johnny, and Cathal lose stubborn belly fat and keep it off.

In this episode, I break down the exact 8-step system we use with our clients to achieve this transformation in 9-12 months.

🎯 What You'll Learn:

The lifestyle audit that reveals what's really keeping you stuck

How to eliminate inflammation and visceral fat (the dangerous kind)

The 90/10 JERF rule that makes nutrition sustainable

Why calories in ≠ calories out (and what actually matters)

The 3x3 method for meal simplicity

Metabolic resistance training vs. traditional cardio

The 10% rule that prevents metabolic damage

Real client case studies and transformations

Connect with Adrian:

👉 Follow Adrian McDonnell on Instagram

👉 Checkout Adrian’s YouTube Channel

👉 1:1 Online Coaching Application

👉 Free Metabolic Resistance Training Plan

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