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In this episode the guys break down why the science got it wrong on small frequent meals — they actually do work for fat loss, just not for the reasons bodybuilders claimed. The thermic effect argument is false, but the behavioral reasons are real: smaller meals keep cravings from getting out of control, they force meal prep which increases consistency, you never have to wait very long before eating again, digestion is easier especially on high protein, and hitting your protein targets becomes dramatically more achievable. They also cover Sal's Caldera Lab eye serum experience after a terrible night of sleep with the mouse situation, a deep dive on all the things they are noticing as they get older (eyesight, ears, hair), the fat and sleep connection Adam discovered when he switched from white meat to red meat and his readiness score jumped immediately, why Eight Sleep is the best single investment for health and fitness, the viral creatine study showing people gained lean mass without lifting (it's just water not muscle), and racetrack country clubs as the next big real estate trend. Then they answer questions from Instagram on knee ligament and tendon strengthening, when to increase dumbbell weight, light reps versus heavy reps close to failure, and how long to run the same program.
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