Listen "The Truth About Fat Loss & Staying Lean Year-Round (And How I Wasted Years Doing It Wrong)"
Episode Synopsis
Want A Chance To Win 3 Months of Free Coaching? Join The OYB Scholarship Competition:👇🏼https://form.typeform.com/to/FkMoIU0NDiscover how over-restricting carbs and obsessive macro-tracking can actually sabotage your fitness goals. This eye-opening episode reveals the often-overlooked foundations of maintaining a lean physique year-round, moving beyond the typical "shred and rebound" cycle.Martin shares his transformation from an extreme approach - characterised by aggressive training and restrictive dieting - to a sustainable lifestyle that prioritises:A key revelation: being consistently lean actually improves carb tolerance and insulin sensitivity, creating a positive cycle for both performance and physique. The episode debunks common myths about extreme dieting and over-training, offering practical insights for maintaining a balanced approach to fitness.Ready to transform your approach to fitness and build a sustainable, lean physique? Tune in to learn from someone who's made the mistakes so you don't have to, and discover how to win free coaching through their scholarship program.Timestamps:00:00:00: The Truth About Staying Lean Year-Round00:01:50: Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Perfectionism00:08:38: Balancing Macros and Intuitive Eating for Optimal Health00:11:29: Individualised Nutrition: Finding What Works00:12:58: Balanced Approach to Nutrition and Sleep00:15:59: Achieving Optimal Health and Physique Through Mindful Nutrition00:20:20: Optimising Nutrition for Performance and Productivity00:22:14: Fasted Training and Whole Food Nutrition00:23:59: Muscle Building: Frequency and Volume Optimisation00:25:44: Balancing Recovery and Adaptation for Optimal Progress00:28:47: Establishing a Healthy Sleep Routine00:31:07: Developing a Healthy Metabolism for Sustainable Fat Loss00:36:04: Building Muscle and Tracking ProgressJoin the OYB Newsletter and Get Your Free Training & Nutrition Plan:https://mailchi.mp/1fe353b57501/level-up-7-day-challengeConnect with Martin Silva: https://www.optimiseyourbody.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/MartinSilvaWBFFProhttps://www.instagram.com/martinsilvafitnesshttps://www.tiktok.com/@martinsilvafitness
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