#547. The Science of Sustainable Weight Loss: Beyond Calorie Counting | Macros, Supplements, Exercise & More with Pratik Patel

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Tired of yo-yo dieting and conflicting weight loss advice? Pratik Patel, former Director of Performance Nutrition for the New York Giants, reveals the science-backed approach to sustainable weight loss. In this game-changing episode of The BluePrint, Pratik cuts through the noise to deliver a comprehensive strategy for shedding pounds and keeping them off.

Drawing from his experience with elite athletes and everyday individuals, Pratik breaks down effective weight loss tactics.

Discover:

• Why resistance training is crucial for fat loss and metabolic health
• The optimal protein intake for preserving muscle while losing fat
• How to calculate your ideal calorie deficit for steady, sustainable results
• The power of daily movement in accelerating weight loss
• Key supplements that can support your weight loss journey

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Quotable moments:

"The majority of people that do have metabolic issues, metabolic syndrome, and we know that they have too much fat mass on their body. More than likely, they've got a lot of visceral fat and they have glucose control issues." - Pratik Patel

"You got to resistance train because all the studies also show that resistance training can help improve mitochondrial function." - Pratik Patel

"Walking, being consistently active is very important. One, the studies show for overall health, we're aiming for 8,000 steps per day." - Pratik Patel

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury.

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