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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