THE PRIMER PHASE: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUSTAINABLE FAT LOSS & PHYSIQUE PROGRESS | EP. 166

Before you jump into another Fat Loss Phase, you need to ask yourself one important question: Is your body actually ready to respond?In today’s episode, I’m breaking down one of the most overlooked but essential phases I use with clients before we ever touch a calorie deficit, The Primer Phase.This is the strategic “pre-fat loss” phase where we focus on rebuilding your body’s internal health, restoring biofeedback and laying the foundation for sustainable results that actually stick.TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:⁃ WHY JUMPING STRAIGHT INTO A FAT LOSS PHASE OFTEN LEADS TO BURNOUT, PLATEAUS & REBOUNDS⁃ THE TWO MOST COMMON CLIENT PROFILES I SEE: CHRONIC DIETERS & THE OVERFED YET UNDERNOURISHED⁃ THE CONCEPT BEHIND “A HEALTHY BODY IS A RESPONSIVE BODY” & HOW IT UNDERPINS MY COACHING MODEL⁃ WHAT A PRIMER PHASE IS & WHY I USE IT AS “THE DIET BEFORE THE DIET”⁃ THE METABOLIC, HORMONAL & BEHAVIORAL DYSFUNCTIONS THAT MAKE FAT LOSS HARDER THAN IT SHOULD BE⁃ WHY DIETING IS A STRESSOR & HOW THE PRIMER PHASE HELPS THE BODY BETTER ADAPT TO IT⁃ WHO BENEFITS MOST FROM A PRIMER PHASE (7+ CLIENT TYPES EXPLAINED IN DETAIL)⁃ THE TOP 8 GOALS I FOCUS ON DURING THE PRIMER PHASE⁃ CLIENT CASE STUDY⁃ WHY FAT LOSS NEEDS TO BE COAXED THROUGH PROPER PREPARATION, NOT FORCED THROUGH RESTRICTION⁃ HOW THE PRIMER PHASE FITS INTO THE BIGGER PICTURE OF LONG-TERM PHYSIQUE TRANSFORMATIONWHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comFor Info on Brandon’s Coaching Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryBrandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

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The Chasing Clarity Health & Fitness Podcast aims to bridge the gap between complexity and clarity within the health and fitness space. Brandon and Jeff have a relatable synergy that allows them to go deep and wide on all topics related to nutrition, training, health, and fitness. We will cover both information and application for anyone interested in improving their health, fitness, and body composition throughout our journey together and with you all. Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Follow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblack