This episode dives into the common challenges with dieting and weight loss. The host emphasises that diets do work, but people often struggle with consistency, leading to regaining weight. 00:00:01 - Diets Work, You Don't: Owning Your Weight Loss Journey00:04:37 - Honesty and Sustainable Lifestyle Changes00:05:44 - Kickstarting Metabolism Through Cyclical Dieting00:08:01 - Building Muscle Through Progressive Overload00:09:27 - Why Cardio Hinders Fat Loss00:11:24 - Efficient Calorie Burning: The Power of Proper Cardio and Weight Training00:13:33 - Muscle Loss Slows Metabolism, Leads to Fat Gain00:14:37 - The Power of Lifting Weights: Boosting Metabolism and Wellbeing00:15:36 - Building Muscle Boosts Metabolism00:18:08 - The Pursuit of Muscle Building for Metabolism Boost00:19:43 - Achieving Top 10 Naturally in World Bodybuilding Championships00:22:18 - Steroid Talk and Coaching OpportunitiesKey points:- Take ownership of your habits and be honest about your food intake - Learn to love your body instead of blaming the diet - Adopt a sustainable, self-compassionate approach to health goals - Two types of people: 1) Those who underestimate their eating, 2) Those whose metabolism adapts to restrictive diets - Focus on eating quality foods rather than strict dieting - Adapt your diet and training to prevent plateaus and maintain progress - Excessive cardio can hinder fat loss by slowing metabolism - Prioritise strength training over cardio for sustainable fat loss - Balance protein intake and cardio to preserve muscle mass - Strategic strength training boosts metabolism for hours after- The host achieved bodybuilding success naturally without steroids - He was tempted by steroids but avoided them due to addiction risksSubscribe to the OYB email newsletter below and get your FREE Training & Nutrition Plan:https://mailchi.mp/1fe353b57501/level-up-7-day-challengeReady to become our next success story? Take the first step by completing our Coaching Enquiry Form:https://optimiseyourbody.typeform.com/to/LpyFFT85Connect with Martin Silva: (Social media handles, Website - hyperlinked)https://www.instagram.com/martinsilvafitness/https://www.youtube.com/c/MartinSilvaWBFFPro

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