2858: Weight Loss Fact and Myths AND Get the Whole Family Eating Healthy by Chalene Johnson on Healthy Living
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2858: Chalene Johnson debunks common weight loss myths, explaining why muscle doesn't weigh more than fat, the truth about calorie burning during and after workouts, the misconception about bulking up from weight lifting, and the impossibility of spot reducing fat. Her insights offer clarity and practical advice for anyone on a fitness journey. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/weight-loss-fact-and-myths/ & https://www.chalenejohnson.com/get-the-whole-family-eating-healthy/ Quotes to ponder: "How can a pound of muscle weigh more than a pound of fat, if they both weigh one pound? What this myth is really trying to get across is that muscle is more dense than fat, so it takes up less space in your body." "Workouts that burn more after are usually heavy strength training or cross-training. If you’re doing things like HIIT or heavy strength training, you will continue to burn more calories for upwards of 24 hours after." "Lifting weights, especially heavy weights, will transform your body and will help to keep your body fat lower." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices