Q&A: What To Do If You’re Eating Healthy But Not Losing Weight, How Body Measurements Can Be Misleading, & Carbohydrate Myths | Ep 219

In this conversation, Joey addresses common questions about weight loss, focusing on the importance of calorie deficits, the reliability of different measurement methods, the role of protein, and debunking myths surrounding carbs and sugar. He also discusses the effectiveness of home workouts versus gym workouts, emphasizing that significant body changes can be achieved without extensive gym time.


Takeaways

Eating healthy is a start, but not a guarantee for weight loss.
Calorie deficit is essential for fat loss.
Body measurements can be misleading and unreliable.
The scale can provide more consistent data than body measurements.
Protein intake is crucial for muscle building and fat loss.
Carbs and sugar are often mischaracterized in weight loss discussions.
Home workouts can be effective for beginners.
Walking can significantly aid in fat loss.
Tracking calories can help maintain a sustainable diet.
Finding the right balance of nutrition and exercise is key to success.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Weight Loss Challenges
07:09 Understanding Caloric Deficits
14:06 Measuring Progress: Scale vs. Body Measurements
20:46 The Role of Protein in Weight Loss
25:31 Debunking Carbohydrate Myths
34:54 Effective Workouts Without a Gym
43:58 The Power of Walking and Movement

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