About this episode

The episode discusses aggressive fat-loss phases and strategies for effective weight loss.

Jeff, Brian, and Brad share their opinions on and the times and places for aggressive fat-loss phases. If someone has a lot of fat to lose, can they be more aggressive with their calorie deficit? Does Jeff personally run aggressive fat-loss phases? What is Brian’s advice to someone who wants to lose weight quickly? Why do the coaches usually recommend a more conservative approach when it comes to fat loss? What are the pitfalls of aggressive fat-loss phases? What can you do to make being hungry easier? What is the role of physical activity in fat loss? What is the coaches’ advice on running fat-loss phases for those who have big bodybuilding goals? The answers to these questions and more are covered in this episode. Timestamps 0:00- Introduction 1:41- Jeff’s opinion on aggressive fat-loss phases 3:54- Brian’s advice to someone who wants to lose weight quickly 10:02- The coaches’ advice on running fat-loss phases for those who have big bodybuilding goals 26:02- Too much too fast 30:45- Strategies for creating a calorie deficit 38:48- Get habits and structure in place to support your goals 45:45- Fat-loss skills and habits 52:29- The mentality of getting to single-digit body fat…

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