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Episode 3401:

JC Dean explains how sustainable fat loss can happen without eliminating carbs or obsessing over rigid dieting rules. By focusing on consistent training, moderate calorie deficits, and mental flexibility, including planned breaks from dieting, he shows how long-term progress becomes more manageable and effective. The article also highlights the importance of focusing on daily habits over arbitrary deadlines, helping listeners build healthier relationships with food and fitness while still achieving impressive results.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jcdfitness.com/2017/04/salim-case-study/

Quotes to ponder:

"One day of liberal eating, especially if your training is intense and coupled with a solid dietary deficit during the week, is not going to ruin your fat loss progress."

"When we expect a certain outcome, it can produce a lot of unnecessary stress."

"All that matters is the total caloric intake, a high carb intake to sustain the training volume, enough protein for tissue repair, and enough fat to keep hormonal dysfunctions at bay."

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