14 min
Do Calories Matter? Smart Strength Training Podcast
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- Fitness
In this episode of The Smart Strength Training Podcast, I explore the controversy surrounding calories and whether they matter for weight loss. I address the main arguments against the calories in versus calories out model and discuss the role of hormones, nutrient quality, and genetics in weight management.
In this episode:
00:40 Arguments against Calories
03:33 Calories as Energy
04:02 Energy Balance Equation
05:30 Lack of Nuance in the Calorie Conversation
07:14 Importance of Nutrient Quality
08:12 The Carb Insulin Model
09:36 Role of Hormones in Weight Gain
11:00 Genetics and Behavioral Factors
In this episode of The Smart Strength Training Podcast, I explore the controversy surrounding calories and whether they matter for weight loss. I address the main arguments against the calories in versus calories out model and discuss the role of hormones, nutrient quality, and genetics in weight management.
In this episode:
00:40 Arguments against Calories
03:33 Calories as Energy
04:02 Energy Balance Equation
05:30 Lack of Nuance in the Calorie Conversation
07:14 Importance of Nutrient Quality
08:12 The Carb Insulin Model
09:36 Role of Hormones in Weight Gain
11:00 Genetics and Behavioral Factors
14 min