2956: Is It Normal to Feel Hungry When Dieting | Why Hunger Is Actually a Good Sign

Sal, Adam, and Justin break down five persistent fat loss myths, explaining why hunger during a cut is both normal and useful, why no food directly burns body fat, why calorie quality matters beyond the number, why neither carbs nor fat are the enemy, and why treating food as just fuel is a dysfunctional mindset that sets people up for failure. The episode also covers Sal's supplement use for NAD support, Adam's Oura data showing water retention from inflammation after a pickleball tournament, a debate about free weights versus machines, Andy Galpin's volume recommendations and their real-world limitations, and Adam's Eight Sleep pod surviving a heat wave. Live callers get coaching on going independent from a coach, starting fitness later in life, and reverse dieting after amenorrhea.