The Science of Losing Fat and Keeping Muscle | Dr. Mike Israetel

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Medicine, Science, Health & Fitness, Life Sciences

4.6 • 911 Ratings

🗓️ 17 December 2024

⏱️ 111 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, I sit down with Dr. Mike Israetel, an exercise physiologist and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, to break down the science of sustainable fat loss and muscle gain. We explore the essential strategies for transforming your physique without falling for quick fixes or fad diets. From macronutrient distribution to the critical role of resistance training, Dr. Israetel offers practical, science-backed guidance for anyone looking to optimize their health and fitness. From macronutrients to supplements, we cover it all!

We dive into:

Why fat loss is often misunderstood and overcomplicated
The key principles of calorie balance and macronutrient needs
Strategies to preserve muscle while losing fat
How to tailor your diet and activity level for sustainable results
The revolutionary role of GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic

If you’ve ever struggled to make sense of dieting myths or want a clear roadmap to achieving your fitness goals, this episode delivers the tools you need to succeed.

Who is Dr. Mike Israetel?

Dr. Mike Israetel is a leading expert in exercise physiology and nutrition science. With a PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University, he has dedicated his career to teaching evidence-based principles for fitness and nutrition. As the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, he has helped countless individuals achieve their goals through practical and sustainable methods. Dr. Israetel is also a competitive bodybuilder, author, and sought-after speaker in the fitness industry.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Dr. Gabriel Lyon Show. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mike Isertel. He's a PhD
0:07.0	in sports physiology. And why did I have Dr. Myvon? Because nobody does better, body composition
0:14.7	and health and wellness. In this episode, we talk about a lot of things. But most importantly,
0:20.3	we make that loss
0:22.4	easy. He covers the future of drugs like Ossimpec and how to get the fundamentals of weight
0:31.0	loss, right. As always, this is free content. Please take a moment to subscribe, pay it forward. And if you like things like
0:40.0	this related to health and weight loss, take a moment and subscribe to my completely free
0:45.8	newsletter that you can find on my website. I will say there is some explicit language in this
0:51.9	episode, but don't let that deter you. Now, onto the show.
1:00.8	You're a very special guest. No, you are, Dr. Mike Isretel. Thank you. We have a part one,
1:09.0	and part one was so good. And then all of a sudden that I heard you and
1:12.3	your lovely wife were going to be in Houston.
1:16.0	And now here you are.
1:17.2	Thank you for having us.
1:18.2	Really, thank you for coming because I would like to say the world is really really confused
1:27.0	about fat loss, about muscle, and especially
1:31.9	women.
1:32.3	And again, we don't have to gear this all towards women.
1:35.6	But most 16-year-old guys, they're like, they read muscle fitness.
1:41.8	They knew how important it was.
1:43.5	Maybe it'd help them get girls.
1:45.7	And no, didn't it? Well, not for me. Well, I mean. I had other struggles.
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