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Diet psychology, gaintaining, diet mistakes & more

  • Steve Hall interviews the author about their new book, 'The Science of Self-control', covering topics like gaintaining, dieting mistakes, and listener questions.
  • Discussion includes 'maingaining/gaintaining' explaining how to maintain muscle mass while gaining minimal fat.
  • Highlights the importance of self-control in dieting and how psychological traits impact diet success.
  • Examines often overlooked factors in dieting and the role of maximum fiber intake for optimal health.
  • Debates the merits of lower volume training for better muscle gains and the optimal timing of meals around training.
  • Addresses common questions like the effectiveness of eating three meals per day and the constrained energy model.
  • Explores the impact of meal timing flexibility on growth, and the importance of maintenance phases in training.
  • Concludes with a discussion on training techniques, specifically the benefits of fast vs. slow eccentrics.

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