Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast

• LYLE MCDONALD: METABOLISM & FAT LOSS FOR WOMEN 40 PLUS | THE TRUTH ABOUT MENOPAUSE & BODY COMP | EP 191

  Women in their 40s and 50s are constantly targeted with misinformation around hormones, metabolism and fat loss. Social media is filled with claims that menopause crashes your metabolism, makes fat loss impossible and guarantees belly fat no matter what you do. These fragility narratives create fear and confusion and leave many women feeling frustrated and defeated.In this episode, I sit down with Lyle McDonald to break down what the science actually shows about metabolism and fat loss during the menopause transition.This conversation is designed to replace misinformation with clarity and empower women with an evidence based understanding and practical solutions.HERE IS WHAT WE COVER:️DOES MENOPAUSE CRASH YOUR METABOLISM️WHAT THE LATEST RESEARCH SHOWS ABOUT RESTING METABOLIC RATE IN MIDLIFE️WHY AGE NOT MENOPAUSAL STATUS IS LINKED TO LOWER METABOLIC RATE️WHY FAT LOSS FEELS HARDER DURING PERIMENOPAUSE️IS FAT GAIN INEVITABLE DURING MENOPAUSE️ WHAT THE SWAN STUDY REALLY TELLS US ABOUT BODY COMP IN MIDLIFE️THE TRUTH ABOUT “MENO BELLY” & FAT REDISTRIBUTION️ MYTH BUSTING A SHORTER ANABOLIC WINDOW FOR WOMEN️ ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN 40 PLUS TO IMPROVE METABOLISM AND BODY COMPOSITIONIf this episode resonates with you or you know a woman who feels stuck in her fat loss journey, share it with her so she can hear the truth instead of fear based marketing.For a structured, evidence based coaching program customized to your physiology and lifestyle, apply using the link in the show notes or send me a message on Instagram @brandondacruz_WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: [email protected] Info on Brandon’s Coaching Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryBrandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

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• LYLE MCDONALD: DEBUNKING THE BIGGEST NUTRITION, FAT LOSS & BODY COMP MYTHS TARGETING WOMEN | SEPARATING THE SCIENCE FROM THE BS SOLD ON SOCIAL MEDIA | EP. 190

  Women are constantly targeted with confusing and fear based messaging around hormones, metabolism, and weight loss. Especially during perimenopause and menopause, misinformation spreads rapidly and leads many women to believe their bodies are broken or that fat loss is no longer possible.In this episode of the Chasing Clarity Health and Fitness Podcast, I sit down with Lyle McDonald to dismantle the most common myths being pushed in the women’s health space and reveal what the science actually shows. Our goal is to replace confusion and fear with clarity, confidence, and evidence based education.HERE IS WHAT WE COVER:️ WHY WOMEN ARE TARGETED BY NUTRITION & BODY COMP MISINFORMATION️ DO WOMEN RESPOND DIFFERENTLY TO A CALORIE DEFICIT THAN MEN?️ REAL REASONS WOMEN OFTEN LOSE FAT SLOWER THAN MEN️ KISSPEPTIN, HORMONES & MISUSED MECHANISTIC DATA️ PREMENOPAUSE VS PERI/POSTMENOPAUSE FAT LOSS OUTCOMESIf today’s episode resonates with you, share it with another woman who needs to hear a message grounded in truth and empowerment instead of fear and confusion.WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: [email protected] Info on Brandon’s Coaching Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryBrandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

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• HOLIDAY NUTRITION BLUEPRINT: HOW TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS WITHOUT DERAILING YOUR GOALS | EP. 189

  Most people see the holidays as an obstacle to progress, a time when all the hard work they’ve put in throughout the year gets undone. But the truth is, the holidays don’t have to derail your goals. With the right systems, structure, and mindset, you can enjoy the food, the people, and the season without losing the habits that drive long-term success.In this episode of the CHASING CLARITY HEALTH & FITNESS PODCAST, I break down the research behind why most annual weight gain happens during the holidays and share the exact strategies I use with clients to help them stay lean, healthy, and consistent through the most challenging time of the year. Whether your goal is fat loss, maintenance, or simply feeling your best while enjoying the celebrations, this episode will give you a clear framework to stay in control without restriction or guilt.HERE IS WHAT WE COVER:WHY MOST YEARLY WEIGHT GAIN HAPPENS BETWEEN NOVEMBER & JANUARYHOW TO TRANSITION TO MAINTENANCE & FOCUS ON PERFORMANCE DURING THE HOLIDAYSWHY YOU SHOULD TREAT EACH HOLIDAY AS A SINGLE DAY, NOT A SIX-WEEK SEASONHOW TO PLAN & PRIORITIZE CELEBRATIONS WITHOUT LOSING STRUCTUREPRE-LOADING STRATEGIES THAT REDUCE HUNGER & PREVENT OVEREATINGHOW TO LEAD BY EXAMPLE BY BRINGING DISHES THAT ALIGN WITH YOUR GOALSTHE MINDSET SHIFTS THAT TURN HOLIDAY CHALLENGES INTO LONG-TERM SUCCESSIf you’ve ever felt like the holidays knock you off track or undo months of progress, this episode will show you how to approach the season with balance, confidence, and clarity so you can enjoy it fully and start the new year strong.WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: [email protected] Info on Brandon’s Coaching Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryBrandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

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• ERIC HELMS: FROM LIFESTYLE LEAN TO STAGE SHREDDED: COSTS, CONSEQUENCES & WHY YOU SHOULD NOT TRY TO WALK AROUND IN STAGE CONDITION YEAR-ROUND| EP. 188

  Most people see stage shredded physiques on social media and assume they can or should walk around looking like that year round. What they do not see are the physiological costs, the metabolic adaptations, the low energy availability and the trade offs that come with pushing down to essential levels of body fat.In this episode of the CHASING CLARITY HEALTH & FITNESS PODCAST, I sit down with Dr Eric Helms to break down what it really takes to get into stage condition, what happens to your body along the way and how to approach contest prep in a smarter, more sustainable way if you decide to go down that road.We cover the science, the case studies and our own experiences from multiple seasons on stage so that you have informed consent before chasing extreme levels of leanness.HERE IS WHAT WE COVER:WHAT “STAGE SHREDDED” ACTUALLY MEANS FOR MALES & FEMALESTYPICAL BODY FAT RANGES COMPETITIVE PHYSIQUE ATHLETES REACH FOR STAGEWHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GET DOWN TO VERY LOW LEVELS OF BODY FATMETABOLIC ADAPTATION: HOW ENERGY EXPENDITURE, NEAT & HORMONES CHANGELOW ENERGY AVAILABILITY & REDS: HEALTH, PERFORMANCE & HORMONAL CONSEQUENCESTHE CALORIC COST OF GETTING SHREDDED: WHY CALORIES OFTEN HAVE TO GET VERY LOWHOW MUCH METABOLIC ADAPTATION IS EXPECTED VS EXAGGERATED ONLINETHE ROLE OF RATE OF LOSSWHY A HIGH PROTEIN INTAKE IS CRITICAL DURING PREPSMARTER PREP STRATEGIES LONGER TIMELINES, INTERMITTENT DIETING & PROPER CARDIO MODALITYIf you have ever thought about getting stage lean or wondered why you cannot stay “contest ready” year round, this episode will give you clarity on the trade offs, the physiology behind them and the strategies that make the process safer and more effective.WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: [email protected] Info on Brandon’s Coaching Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry

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• MAKING FAT LOSS FEEL EASIER: DIETARY FACTORS FOR MANAGING HUNGER & APPETITE | EP. 187

  Hunger is the #1 challenge most people face when trying to lose body fat. It’s not that people don’t know they need to eat fewer calories, it’s that staying consistent in a deficit feels impossible when hunger and cravings take over.In this episode of the Chasing Clarity Health & Fitness Podcast, I’m breaking down the science of hunger and sharing practical, research-backed nutrition strategies to help you manage appetite, improve adherence, and make fat loss feel easier.We’ll cover:WHAT IS HUNGER? THE SIMPLE DEFINITIONHOMEOSTATIC VS HEDONIC HUNGERDIETING REALITY: HUNGER IS A PART OF THE PROCESSNUTRITIONAL FACTORS FOR MANAGING HUNGER & MAKING FAT LOSS FEEL EASIERSMART NUTRITION CHOICES THAT MAKE FAT LOSS EASIERENERGY DENSITY: EAT MORE FOOD FOR FEWER CALORIESMANAGING THE CALORIE BUDGET THROUGH ENERGY DENSITYSATIETY INDEX: FOODS THAT KEEP YOU FULL LONGERMAXIMIZING SATIETY PER CALORIE USING THE SATIETY INDEXLOWER PALATABILITY TO LOWER INTAKETHE ROLE FOOD PROCESSING PLAYS IN FAT LOSSWHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/For Info on Brandon’s Coaching Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryEmail: [email protected]’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

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