Post-Bulk Body Image Struggles and Fat Loss with a Slower Metabolism | Ep 341
Wits & Weights | Evidence-Based Fitness & Nutrition for Lifters Over 40
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Show Notes
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Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like you were staring at a stranger... but in a good way?
That's exactly where Allan finds himself after successfully building visible muscle mass and fundamentally changing his relationship with food.
In this real-time coaching session, we get into the fascinating psychological phenomenon of mental lag that happens when your body transforms faster than your self-perception can keep up.
Discover how to handle rising metabolism during cuts, manage post-bulk hunger, and process the psychological side of major physique transformation.
Episode Mentions:
- Allan's previous episode: After Bariatric Surgery, He Found Optimal Health and Strength Over 60
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Allan's physical and mental transformation since Episode 77
6:31 - "Feeling fat" is a fallacy
11:49 - Relationship with food and emotional eating
16:06 - Current training and what's working
19:03 - Live coaching on metabolism and hunger challenges
27:27 - Identifying the real cause of grazing behavior
34:32 - Family responsibilities and life balance
39:15 - Planning the next bulk
44:15 - The deeper "why" behind transformation
46:35 - Importance of proper warm-ups and injury prevention
52:40 - Biggest takeaways and next steps
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