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Understanding the psychology of dieting is crucial for long-term weight loss and improved health.
In this episode, I interview fitness expert, New York Times bestselling author, and nutrition advisor for LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Adam Bornstein, about diet psychology and sustainable weight loss, which is the subject of his new book, You Can't Screw This Up.
With over two decades in the industry, Adam has witnessed countless struggles people face when trying to improve their health, despite an abundance of resources and information at their disposal.
In this interview, he breaks down these challenges and offers practical strategies to navigate them successfully.
In our conversation, Adam and I discuss . . .
-The personal connection and motivation behind his new book
-The psychological barriers to effective dieting and how to overcome them
The truth about meal planning and its role in achieving sustainable health goals
-The concept of "minimum effective dose" in training and why more is not always better
-Practical strategies for creating meal boundaries and incorporating takeout food effectively in your diet
-And more . . .
So, if you're ready to understand dieting better and set yourself up for sustainable weight loss, tune in to this episode with Adam Bornstein!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Please Like the video, Subscribe to the channel for more content, click the bell, and leave a comment below!
4:19 - What is the personal connection to "You Can't Screw This Up"?
7:57 - Is dieting the 20% that gives you the 80% in results?
29:22 - What is your take on meal planning?
27:41 - BOGO 50% Off during my July 4th sale! buylegion.com
35:31 - What are some tools that can help make meal boundaries?
43:34 - How can you make takeout food work in a diet?
53:31 - Where can people find you and your work?
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Mentioned on the Show:
Buy one supplement get one 50% off during my big July 4th sale! Plus, get a free $20 gift card on orders over $99. Go to buylegion.com to save now! Use coupon code MUSCLE to get double reward points!
Adam Bornstein's Book You Can't Screw This Up: amazon.com/You-Cant-Screw-This-Up/dp/0063230577/?tag=mflweb-20
Adam's Instagram: instagram.com/bornfitness
Adam's Website: bornfitness.com
Want some help building your best body ever? Here are 5 ways I can assist whenever you’re ready, including free fitness plans, coaching, books, and more: mikematthews.co/yt
Understanding the psychology of dieting is crucial for long-term weight loss and improved health.
In this episode, I interview fitness expert, New York Times bestselling author, and nutrition advisor for LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Adam Bornstein, about diet psychology and sustainable weight loss, which is the subject of his new book, You Can't Screw This Up.
With over two decades in the industry, Adam has witnessed countless struggles people face when trying to improve their health, despite an abundance of resources and information at their disposal.
In this interview, he breaks down these challenges and offers practical strategies to navigate them successfully.
In our conversation, Adam and I discuss . . .
-The personal connection and motivation behind his new book
-The psychological barriers to effective dieting and how to overcome them
The truth about meal planning and its role in achieving sustainable health goals
-The concept of "minimum effective dose" in training and why more is not always better
-Practical strategies for creating meal boundaries and incorporating takeout food effectively in your diet
-And more . . .
So, if you're ready to understand dieting better and set yourself up for sustainable weight loss, tune in to this episode with Adam Bornstein!
---
Timestamps:
0:00 - Please Like the video, Subscribe to the channel for more content, click the bell, and leave a comment below!
4:19 - What is the personal connection to "You Can't Screw This Up"?
7:57 - Is dieting the 20% that gives you the 80% in results?
29:22 - What is your take on meal planning?
27:41 - BOGO 50% Off during my July 4th sale! buylegion.com
35:31 - What are some tools that can help make meal boundaries?
43:34 - How can you make takeout food work in a diet?
53:31 - Where can people find you and your work?
---
Mentioned on the Show:
Buy one supplement get one 50% off during my big July 4th sale! Plus, get a free $20 gift card on orders over $99. Go to buylegion.com to save now! Use coupon code MUSCLE to get double reward points!
Adam Bornstein's Book You Can't Screw This Up: amazon.com/You-Cant-Screw-This-Up/dp/0063230577/?tag=mflweb-20
Adam's Instagram: instagram.com/bornfitness
Adam's Website: bornfitness.com




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