Ep 99: How to Make Fat Loss Feel Easier to Get and Stay Lean with Brandon DaCruz

Today I have the pleasure of talking to Brandon DaCruz for his second appearance on the show. Brandon is an online nutrition and physique coach, educator, internationally published fitness model, and National Level NPC competitor. He uses an evidence-based approach to help his clients achieve their goals sustainably.<br/><br/>On episode 58, we talked about energy flux and the high energy flux lifestyle, which is a way of eating more, burning more fat, and building more muscle. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, I highly recommend you check it out. It's full of practical strategies to improve your health and body composition.<br/><br/>We're going to talk about how to make fat loss feel easier to get and stay lean. We all know that losing fat can be challenging, so we're going to discuss some strategies and scenarios that can help you overcome the obstacles and make dieting more manageable and sustainable.<br/><br/>__________<br/><br/>Click here to apply for coaching!<br/>__________<br/><br/>Today you’ll learn all about:<br/><br/>[4:33] Personal struggles with fat loss and fitness modeling<br/>[15:01] The importance of energy balance in fat loss<br/>[20:02] Proactive dieting vs reactive training<br/>[27:20] Energy density and comparing food sources<br/>[31:34] The importance of food choices and satiety<br/>[39:20] Constructing fat loss diets with whole foods first approach<br/>[46:47] The importance of viewing food choices holistically<br/>[52:53] Setting clients up for success in fat loss<br/>[58:10] The importance of tracking in body composition progress, and improving awareness and relationship with food<br/>[1:05:30] Self-monitoring techniques and weight maintenance thresholds<br/>[1:09:35] Energy intake, expenditure, and movement<br/>[1:15:15] What Brandon is up to now and where to learn more<br/>[1:17:10] Outro<br/><br/>Episode resources:Brandon's podcast: Chasing Clarity: Health and Fitness PodcastIG - @brandondacruz_Email - bdacruzfitness@gmail.comEp 58: Using High Energy Flux to Eat More, Burn More Fat, and Build More Muscle with Brandon DaCruzSupport the showApply for 1-on-1 coaching ⬇️<br/>https://www.witsandweights.com/apply-for-coaching<br/><br/>Or schedule a FREE results breakthrough call with Philip ⬇️<br/>https://witsandweights.com/free-call<br/><br/>Ask Philip anything ⬇️ IG: @witsandweights Email: philip@witsandweights.com Podcast: Q&A voicemail 🥩 Download Ultimate Macros Guide and 50 High-Protein Recipes here<br/> <br/>🫙 Get high-quality 1st Phorm supplements here<br/><br/>👏 ENJOY THE SHOW? ⭐ Leave a review here 💁‍♀️ Become a supporter and get a shout out here 👥 Join our free community for guides, live trainings, & challenges here