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Partnership

Hi team, love the pod! Wondering about the blood test partnership, do you think that’s a good idea for everyone? Do you do it? Where can I find the partnership?

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Lifting routine during calorie deficit.

You’ve said a goal in a deficit is to maintain existing muscle, and on the nutrition side that means keeping protein consumption high. But what does that look like on the training side? Should my strength stay the same? Not increase or decrease?

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Protein consumption

How much protein should someone really be consuming? You hear anything from .5 grams per pound of body weight to 1.5 grams. If you are consuming on the high end of that scale can it become bad for you long term, is there any negative heath consequence that could come up?

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Weight gain during menstrual phase

I gain 4-5 pounds each 4-6 days before my period starts—should I adjust my calorie deficit to be less during the weight gain?

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Muscle breakdown supplements?

Hi there love the podcast :) I am curious about the purpose of muscle breakdown supplements? Considering we hold on to muscle for 2-3 weeks of inactivity, why do muscle breakdown supplements exist?