2977: 3 Not So Secret Habits Guaranteed To Get You The Physique You’ve Always Wanted by Gabriel Zhañay
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Episode 2977:
Gabriel Zhañay shares three proven yet often overlooked habits that drive lasting physique transformation: eating sufficient high-quality protein, prioritizing post-workout recovery, and focusing on compound movements. His no-fluff approach cuts through fitness industry noise and offers clear, science-backed strategies for building lean muscle and optimizing performance.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bachperformance.com/the-three-not-so-secret-habits-guaranteed-to-get-you-the-physique-youve-always-wanted/
Quotes to ponder:
"Good intentions and hard work are not enough."
"Virtually all the protein you consume will be used for rebuilding."
"If you want to look like an athlete, then you have to train like an athlete."
Episode references:
FitTrack Dara Smart Scale: https://getfittrack.com/pages/dara-scale
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2976: Can Drinking More Water Help You Lose Weight? by Adda Bjarnadottir with Healthline
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Episode 2976:
Adda Bjarnadottir examines the popular belief that drinking more water leads to weight loss, revealing that while water can aid metabolism, reduce appetite, and replace high-calorie beverages, the evidence for water alone causing weight loss is weak. Still, staying hydrated can support healthier habits and contribute to long-term weight management when paired with other lifestyle changes.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/drinking-water-helps-with-weight-loss
Quotes to ponder:
"Drinking water can help burn calories and reduce hunger cravings."
"Drinking water may help increase your metabolic rate and how much energy (or calories) you burn."
"The benefits are even greater when you replace sugary beverages with water."
Episode references:
2023 study on warm water and BMI: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9998972/
2021 water fasting study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8441430/
2019 study on weight loss and water intake: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6835202/
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2975: Weekend Edition: Health = Wealth by Mr. Money Mustache on Healthy Living Advice
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Episode 2975:
Mr. Money Mustache shares how a disciplined, active lifestyle can supercharge both your physical health and financial freedom. By rejecting consumer culture and embracing physical effort, like biking instead of driving, you not only cut costs but gain energy, time, and long-term well-being.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/06/11/weekend-edition-health-wealth/
Quotes to ponder:
"Driving a car is a lot like smoking cigarettes. It is a slowly self-destructive habit that most people have been tricked into by advertising."
"The key to building wealth is to spend less than you earn, and the key to spending less is often to use your own body instead of machines."
"Most people don't realize that being slightly too busy, having a little less comfort, and doing a bit more manual work is actually a recipe for greater happiness."
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2974: Lions and Tigers and Kids: Get Outside by Steve Booher on Parenting Advice for Healthy Kids and Reducing Stress
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Episode 2974:
Steve Booher encourages families to rekindle their sense of wonder and connection by spending more time outdoors, emphasizing that nature not only nurtures creativity in children but also fosters mental well-being for all ages. His story celebrates unstructured play and shared adventures as powerful tools to restore joy and reduce stress in our tech-heavy, overstimulated lives.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/lions-tigers-kids-get-outside
Quotes to ponder:
"Kids need wild spaces, open air, and time to be a little feral and free."
"Nature doesn’t demand anything of them, it just welcomes them."
"Those moments, when we step outside the ordinary, have the power to connect and awaken something primal and beautiful in us all."
Episode references:
Children & Nature Network: https://www.childrenandnature.org
Last Child in the Woods: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Child-Woods-Children-Nature-Deficit/dp/156512605X
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2973: 4 Surprising Ways to Increase Your Metabolism by Robbie Farlow with Mark Fisher Fitness on Fat Burning Tips
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Episode 2973:
Robbie Farlow breaks down four unconventional yet science-backed ways to rev up your metabolism without relying on pricey superfoods or gimmicks. From spicy meals and morning coffee to your daily environment and hydration habits, these strategies offer simple, sustainable tweaks that amplify fat-burning, especially when paired with a calorie deficit.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markfisherfitness.com/4-surprising-ways-increase-metabolism/
Quotes to ponder:
"Adding a little hot sauce or chili peppers to your next meal will not only help increase your metabolism, but they can block those pesky hunger pangs that happen during a cut."
"Even if you’re sitting at your desk and working, caffeine increases your resting metabolic rate."
"The American Heart Association study estimates that NEAT can vary by up to 2,000 calories a day."
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