#216: How to Eat to Lose Fat & Build Muscle

In this episode, Adrian McDonnell breaks down the exact nutritional system he uses with every client to lose fat and build muscle at the same time — without fad diets, extreme restriction, or giving up your lifestyle.

Topics Covered

Is it actually possible to lose fat and build muscle at the same time Why most men focus on the wrong goal first The physiological precedes the physical — why your body needs to be metabolically ready before fat loss works The most common nutritional patterns holding men over 35 back Why eating healthy is not the same as eating correctly Calories 101 — why the size of your deficit matters more than the deficit itself Protein 101 — the target, the reason it matters, and the foods that actually count The difference between protein foods and foods with protein Low carb vs low fat — the honest answer Carb timing for men who are training The Protein Modified Calorie Deficit — the full system explained The Reverse Fasting Protocol How to reverse engineer your meal timing for better energy, less hunger, and faster fat loss Why you need strength training alongside nutrition for body recomposition Cheat meals — the value and the dark side Volume eating — how to stay full in a calorie deficit and more

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