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Breaking Fat Loss Plateaus, Building Muscle & Fitness Myths – Q&A
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Breaking Fat Loss Plateaus, Building Muscle & Fitness Myths – Q&A

In this Q&A episode, I discuss fat loss plateaus, calorie deficits, protein intake, strength training for beginners, and staying motivated when progress is slow. I also share a surprising random fact and my dream language to master.

The Leo Alves Podcast

March 10, 202518m 23s

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Show Notes

In this Q&A episode, I answer ten of your biggest fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle questions, covering everything from breaking a fat loss plateau to whether you can build muscle without lifting weights.

Some of the key topics I discuss:
✅ How to know if you're really in a calorie deficit
✅ The best strength training exercises for beginners
✅ How much protein do you actually need?
✅ A common fitness myth that needs to die
✅ How to stay motivated when progress feels slow

Plus, I share a random fact you might not expect, the language I’d instantly master if I could, and a food I could eat every day without getting tired.


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Timestamps:
(00:35) Introduction – Answering Your Fitness & Lifestyle Questions
(00:52) Fastest Way to Break Through a Fat Loss Plateau
(02:09) If I Could Instantly Master a Language, Which One Would It Be?
(03:45) How to Know If You're Actually in a Calorie Deficit
(05:05) Best Strength Training Exercises for Beginners
(06:17) A Food I Could Eat Every Day Without Getting Tired
(07:40) How Much Protein You Really Need for Fat Loss & Muscle Growth
(09:33) A Common Diet Trend or Fitness Rule That’s Actually Unnecessary
(11:16) A Random Fact About Me That Might Surprise You
(14:12) How to Stay Motivated When Progress Feels Slow
(16:13) Can You Build Muscle Without Lifting Weights?
(17:27) Final Thoughts & Takeaways

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