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Refeeds, volume, deloads, sleep optimization & more

  • Dave Maconi invited Menno to a podcast with a charitable aspect.
  • Discussed topics included p-ratio, volume recommendations, deloads, and refeeding.
  • Debate on p-ratio with experts Gren Nuckols and Eric Trexler.
  • Talked about adherence to diet and strategies for dieting without feeling hungry.
  • Covered how refeeds can be used to maintain weight or assist in dieting.
  • Discussed the effects of meal timing, water retention, and bloating on workout days.
  • Explored body fat estimation errors and tools like calipers to gauge fitness progress.
  • Shared personal insights on sleep quality improvements during dieting and related supplements (magnesium, melatonin).
  • Discussed muscle recomping and the use of DEXA scans for body composition analysis.
  • Considered differing volume needs for 'hardgainers' in training.
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