65. Eric Helms: Calories & Macros For Fat Loss

I had Dr. Eric Helms back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss optimal calories and macros for fat loss. We discuss: 0:35 Muscle and strength pyramids 7:19 How do you find maintenance calories? 15:06 Choosing a calorie deficit 26:00 For more advanced bodybuilders, how fast can you lose fat without losing muscle? 29:03 How will you know you’re losing muscle? 32:04 Protein for fat loss 37:53 Protein in the offseason vs. in contest prep 40:17 Does speed of digestion matter for protein? 42:37 Carbs for fat loss 46:06 Minimum requirements for fat intake 55:54 Contest prep update from Eric Find Eric: IG: @helms3dmj New Bodybuilding Program Design Course: ------------------------------- Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it) My e-books: Dream Physique Nutrition Course: ------------------------------- Follow me on social media: YOUTUBE: DrSwole INSTAGRAM: FACEBOOK GROUP: TIKTOK: ------------------------------- About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012. ------------------------------- Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

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65. Eric Helms: Calories & Macros For Fat Loss is an episode from Swole Radio by Bill Wong MD.

This episode is 01:08:04 long.

This episode was published on Sep 13, 2023.

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