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My Honest Take on Clean Eating, Workout Structure & Nutrition Myths
Episode 220

My Honest Take on Clean Eating, Workout Structure & Nutrition Myths

In this Q&A episode, I break down how to stay on track over the weekend, when to increase gym weights, and how to boost your protein intake—plus share my views on clean eating, macros, and what I think strength training should look like.

The Leo Alves Podcast

April 7, 202523m 1sExplicit

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Show Notes

In this Q&A episode, I answer ten of your questions on fat loss, strength training, protein intake, and staying consistent on weekends—plus a few fun personal ones too.

Here’s what I cover:
✅ Why weekends derail so many fitness journeys—and how to fix it
✅ How to know when it’s time to increase weights in the gym
✅ The difference between training for strength vs muscle
✅ Easy ways to boost protein intake without supplements
✅ Do you need to count macros, or is tracking calories enough?

I also share my personal workout structure, a €50 purchase that surprised me, and a movie quote that randomly pops into my head more than it should.

 

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Timestamps:
(00:11) Intro – Your Fitness & Lifestyle Questions Answered
(01:49) Why People Fall Off Track on Weekends & How to Fix It
(04:26) How to Know When to Increase Your Weights in the Gym
(05:40) If I Could Instantly Learn an Instrument, I’d Pick...
(06:36) Easy Ways to Boost Protein Without Supplements
(09:26) Strength vs Muscle: What’s the Difference in Training?
(11:06) A Movie Scene or Quote I Randomly Think About a Lot
(13:39) Do You Need to Count Macros or Are Calories Enough?
(15:59) How I Personally Structure My Workouts These Days
(17:21) My Most Unexpectedly Useful Purchase Under €50
(18:24) Is “Clean Eating” Helpful or Just Clever Marketing?
(21:33) Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways

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