2949: Why Eating Less and Training More Is the Reason You Are Not Losing Fat

Mind Pump hosts Sal, Adam, Justin, and Doug explain why chronic under-eating and overtraining can cause a fat-loss plateau. They break down how to reverse the cycle by strategically increasing calories—especially protein at 1g per pound of target body weight—and using a 2:1 carb-to-protein ratio to fuel strength and muscle. They warn against relying on the scale or mirror during a building phase and instead recommend tracking strength as the most reliable progress metric. The episode also covers red light therapy benefits, a rogue AI conspiracy theory, declining kids’ IQ scores linked to screen time, and live coaching calls.