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February 11, 2025 62 mins

In episode 181, we talk about the differences between cheat meals and free meals, emphasizing the importance of intent and context. We then explore how these concepts fit into different nutritional periodization phases, covering the significance of meal planning and the psychological aspects of your choices in each phase. Then we wrap up with the importance of meal timing, the psychological aspects of dieting, and the impact of exercise on our aforementioned nutritional strategies.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & Personal Updates

10:39 Defining Cheat Meals and Free Meals

15:55 Nutritional Periodization: Maintenance Phase

27:30 Nutritional Periodization: Build Phase

31:46 Navigating Food Choices in a Caloric Surplus

38:23 Nutritional Periodization: Deficit Phase

48:42 Balancing Exercise and Nutrition

57:03 Final Note On Timing Meals

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