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Introduction

The Prologue

The Why

How Would I Use Deconstruct Nutrition?

Body Composition

Is Weight Loss Impossible?

How Bad Are We At Calorie Math?

Is Exercise Pointless for Fat Loss?

Is Weight Loss Without Exercise Unethical?

If I Lose Weight Will It Damage My Metabolism?

Can You Gain Muscle and Lose Fat At The Same Time?

Should You Lose Weight Fast or Slow?

Does Fasted Cardio Increase Fat Loss?

My Thoughts On Goal Setting and Behavior Change.

Which Is Better For Fat Loss Small Frequent Meals or Intermittent Fasting?

How Do We Actually Lose Body Fat?

Are Apps The Standalone Solution To The Obesity Epidemic?

The Down Low on Body Composition Measurements with Dr. Grant Tinsley

How Do We Sustain Motivation?

My Favorite Habit Hacks to Jumpstart Behavior Change

Are "Cheat" Days Helpful?

Do You Need a Diet Break?

What Can Help With Food Cravings?

Getting Shredded...But Not Competing - A Synopsis

What Is the Secret To Successful Fat Loss?

How To Potentially Plan Ahead For Thanksgiving?

Five Strategies To Successfully Navigate The Holidays

Does Intermittent Fasting Lower Testosterone? How Powerful is Biometric Algorithm-Based Personalized Nutrition for Weight Loss?

How Accurate Are Cooked Foods When Logging?

Can Increasing Fruits and Vegetables Lead To Weight Loss or Weight Stability?

How Lean Is Too Lean?

Does Chewing More Reduce Energy Intake?

Carbs

Can We Eat Carbohydrates and Lose Weight?

Can We Eat Carbohydrates and Be Healthy?

Does The Glycemic Index Even Matter?

Why Low Carb Diets Tend To Be The Default?

Can You Drink Alcohol and Lose Weight?

Are Plants Healthy?

Is Keto Magic for Fat Loss?

If You Overeat Carbohydrates Are They Immediately Stored As Fat?

Do We Need a 3 to 1 Ratio of Carbs to Protein Post-Workout?

It’s 2022 – Is Gluten Still A Thing?

A Deep Dive into Gluten or FODMAPs with Dr. Tommy Wood

Is Hyperglycemia Inflammatory? Are CGMs Worthless?

Does Creatine Supplementation Cause Weight Gain?

Protein

Is Eating More Protein Going To Kill Us?

Is Red Meat Going To Kill Me?

If I Eat Too Much Protein Will My Kidneys Blow Up?

Does Protein Destroy Our Bones?

Does Everyone Need One Gram Per Pound of Protein?

Is Protein The Most Satiating Macronutrient?

Is Protein The New Celery?*

Does Protein Frequency Matter For Gaining Muscle?

My Anabolic Window is closing. I need a shake. NOW. Wait…Protein timing is still important, right?

Is Eating Protein Destroying the Planet?

How Much Protein Can We Use In One Sitting?

Should You Calculate Your Protein Needs Via Body Weight or Fat-Free Mass?

Can Collagen Supplementation Augment Connective Tissue Adaptations?

Fat

Is Fat Evil?

Does Saturated Fat Increase LDL Cholesterol?

Do Dietary Cholesterol and Saturated Fat Cause Heart Attacks in Everyone?

Does Fat Keep Us Full?

Can Adding Butter and Coconut Oil To Your Coffee Help You Lose Weight?

Do Omega 3s Lower Inflammation and Reduce Disease Risk?

Can Omega 3s Cause Weight Loss?

Omega 6 Fatty Acids are Inflammatory, right? If We Eat Industrial Seed Oils We Die!?

How Bad Are Fried Foods?

Fitness

What Is The Safest Way to Train?

What Strategies Work Best For Increasing Physical Activity?

Can Highly Trained Individuals Recover From 4 Hard Sets Per Muscle Group in 24 Hours?

Is Curcumin Killing Your Gains?

A Better Way To Track Hypertrophy?

Hormones

How Supraphysiologic is Normal TRT?

A Deep Dive Into TRT with Iron Culture

What Are The Independent Body Composition Changes from Exogenous Testosterone?

Is The Cure For Low Testosterone…Testosterone?

Does Low Thyroid Output Prevent Weight Loss?

Does Birth Control Cause Weight Gain?

Does Cortisol Equal Belly Fat?

Does Menopause Cause Weight Gain?

How Much Does Low Sleep Lower Testosterone?

Does Exogenous Growth Hormone Administration Independently Cause Muscle Hypertrophy?

Does Exogenous Growth Hormone Enhance Recovery?

Is It Possible to Lose Body Fat With Low Testosterone?

Health

Can Obese Athletes Be Healthy?

Can You Really Be Healthy At Any Size?

Is Weight Loss Healthy? An Anti-Diet vs. Diet Culture Conversation and What We Can Do About It.

Is A Six-Pack Even Healthy?

Processed Foods | Are They Really Bad For You? with Revive Stronger

How Bad Is A Few Nights of Poor Sleep?

If I Lose Weight...Will I Be Happy?

How Bad Are Ultra-Processed Foods?

How Many Steps Should I Get?

How Much Wiggle Room Do We Have With The Whole Food 80/20 Rule?

What Percentage Of Americans Are Metabolically Healthy?

How Shredded Can We Stay and Be Healthy?

DBT - What Is It? Could It Be Helpful for Binge Eating Disorder?

Are Your Genes Your Destiny?

Hot or Cold on Sauna Exposure?

How Low Is The Energy Availability Threshold in Males?

How Dangerous Is Seared Meat?

Should We Avoid Telling People Not To Eat Processed Food?

Can Lean Red Meat Be Included In A Healthy Diet and Do The Positive Changes In Metabolics From Weight Loss Really Stick?