How to Maintain Muscle Mass in a Caloric Deficit

On the pH Nutrition podcast, coaches Luke and Liam discuss effective strategies to retain muscle mass during a caloric deficit.

They underscore the incorporation of resistance training, having adequate protein intake, not undergoing a too aggressive caloric deficit, maintaining a good sleep schedule, and considering several dietary supplements like creatine, omegas, vitamin D, and possibly HMB.

Concrete numbers and specific interventions are presented to guide listeners in implementing these strategies along with the importance of maintaining good sleep, achieving an optimal balance in macronutrient intake, and the overall benefit of combining diet and exercise for more significant results, among others.

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00:02 Introduction and Casual Conversation

00:45 The Importance of Maintaining Muscle Mass in a Deficit

01:38 Role of Resistance Training in Muscle Mass Maintenance

04:05 The Significance of Protein Intake

06:45 Balancing Macronutrients for Optimal Muscle Maintenance

12:26 The Impact of Calorie Deficit on Muscle Mass

17:45 Combining Diet and Exercise for Effective Weight Loss

19:49 Discussing Potential Substitutes for Resistance Training

19:52 The Importance of Creatine and Omega Threes

20:27 The Role of Vitamin D in Maintaining Muscle Mass

21:07 Exploring the Efficacy of HMB

22:29 The Impact of Food Quality and Green Powders

24:12 The Crucial Role of Sleep in Muscle Mass Maintenance

26:35 The Influence of Nutrition on Sleep Quality

29:43 The Importance of a Balanced Lifestyle for Muscle Mass Maintenance

31:41 Wrapping Up and Looking Forward

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In this episode of the pH Nutrition Podcast, hosts Luke and Liam explore a recent paper called 'The anabolic response to protein ingestion during recovery from exercise, has no upper limit in magnitude and duration in vivo in humans' Trommelen et al (2023)

The study mainly contradicts previous assumptions about the body's protein absorption limits. The findings show a dose-response relationship between the amount of protein consumed and the anabolic response, indicating that humans may be able to absorb more protein than previously thought.

The hosts discuss the potential applications of this new information, particularly with regards to intermittent fasting, high protein feeds, and scenarios where regular protein intake may not be possible.

They highlight the need for further studies to understand this new perspective on protein absorption and its potential effect on a person's dietary regime.

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00:01 Introduction and Welcoming Remarks

00:51 Discussion on Recent Research Review

01:18 Understanding Protein Absorption

02:07 Exploring the Study on Protein Ingestion

03:49 Implications of the Study Findings

05:59 Practical Applications of the Study

14:39 Potential Limitations and Future Research Directions

17:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the pH Nutrition podcast, hosts Liam and Luke talk about the concept of periodisation and how nutrition should be adjusted throughout the different seasons of the year.

They discuss the importance of maintaining a consistent training routine, setting and reassessing personal goals and the benefits of consuming a diverse range of nutrients. They provide specifics on eating seasonally and personalizing dietary habits to align with seasonal changes, training load, and lifestyle circumstances.

The hosts conclude with an emphasis on a food-first approach and the importance of maintaining a nutrient-dense diet for better health and exercise performance, regardless of the specific goal at hand.

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00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

00:30 The Importance of Routine and Getting Back on Track

00:56 Periodising Nutrition and Setting Goals

03:12 The Impact of Seasons on Nutrition and Goals

04:30 The Benefits of Eating Seasonally

07:46 Periodising Supplementation

10:17 Setting Goals and Actions for the New Year

14:09 The Importance of Micronutrients and Diverse Diet

31:56 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

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