1537: Why Meal Plans Are Making You Fat

Apr 22, 2021
1537: Why Meal Plans Are Making You Fat

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss why following a meal plan can result in long-term weight loss failure.

  • Making the case that meal plans may be making you fat. (1:47)
  • Mind Pump Reminisces: The silliness of the old Apex meals at 24 Hour Fitness. (3:30)
  • The attractiveness of meal plans. (5:33)
  • Defending the potential value of meal plans. (8:22)
  • Why you must focus on your behaviors to create long-term success. (13:10)
  • Make it real-world applicable. (18:54)
  • The psychological impact of eating the same foods. (20:46)
  • Not all metabolisms are created equal. (23:33)
  • Listen to your body and learn to enjoy the process. (25:58)
  • The importance of undulating your calories for faster weight loss and improved metabolism. (29:48)
  • How to create better behaviors around food. (32:14)
  • Step #1 – Become aware of the foods that trigger you to overeat. (33:05)
  • Step #2 – Add more protein and vegetables. (35:25)
  • Step #3 – Drink more water. (37:00)
  • Step #4 – Create barriers around your trigger foods. (38:11)
  • Step #5 – Build new associations with foods that make you feel good. (40:40)

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