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1840: Eleven Steps to a Single-Digit Body Fat Percentage
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how to drop to a single-digit body fat percentage.
- The difference between being in “shape” and being “shredded.” (2:24)
- Why Mind Pump doesn’t recommend this for MOST people. (8:38)
- Eleven Steps to a Single Digit Body Fat Percentage.
- #1 - Recognize it’s temporary (or suffer the consequences/have a back-out plan). (10:19)
- #2 - Become obsessively consistent (1% gain from 5% is obvious versus from 12%) tracking. (17:45)
- #3 - Cycle carbs (non-essential). (22:37)
- #4 - Protein must stay high. (26:35)
- #5 - Lift weights for strength not “burning.” (31:24)
- #6 - Avoid cardio until it’s necessary. (39:43)
- #7 - Learn to live with hunger. (43:53)
- #8 - Sleep and stress must be perfect. (46:18)
- #9 - Don’t let water changes freak you out. (49:44)
- #10 - The scale lies. (53:12)
- #11 - Supplements become more important. (55:55)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout**
- Father’s Day Special: Free Shipping on all apparel and equipment for $150.00 or more 6/10-6/24
- June Promotion: Shredded Summer Bundle or MAPS HIIT 50% off! **Promo code JUNE50 at checkout**
- Mind Pump #785: Dr. Layne Norton On Taking Charge Of Your Diet, Metabolism & Relationship With Food
- Carb Cycling: A Good Way To Lose Fat? - Mind Pump Blog
- The Benefits Of Carb Cycling – Mind Pump Show
- Visit NutriSense for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout**
- Mind Pump #1815: Improving Fat Loss, Muscle Gain And Fitness With Continuous Glucose Monitors
- Mind Pump #1757: The Truth About The Anabolic Window & Protein Timing
- MAPS Fitness Products
- Cardio Sucks for Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog
- How Much Cardio Should I be Doing if I Want to Get Shredded? - Mind Pump Blog
- Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog
- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
People Mentioned
- Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
- Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram
Published on 3 years, 5 months ago