The Mind Muscle Connection
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The Mind Muscle Connection
Episode 158: Aaron Straker- How to Optimize Your Metabolism for Fat Loss
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In todays episode, I am joined by Aaron Straker. He is an online nutrition coach and educator. The founder of Straker nutrition company. And is the co-host of the Eat Train Prosper podcast with Bryan Boorstein.
In this episode we talk about:
-(0:00) How he ate 50 hot wings in one sitting.
-(4:55) His background.
-(17:15) His current training/nutrition.
-(23:50) His switch from Crossfit to his current training.
-(29:30) How to optimize your metabolism.
-(35:55) There is not as much information for men on how to lose weight properly.
-(39:20) What he commonly sees from his clients when they first come to him.
-(45:40) How he deals with his clients who "ego" lift.
-(49:50) What happens hormonally for males when you are working hard but undereating.
-(52:22) How low testosterone levels are going to hurt muscle growth and fat loss.
-(56:15) How high-stress levels will hurt body composition.
-(1:00:15) Practical applications for optimizing your metabolism.
Where to find Aaron:
Instagram: @aaron_straker
Website: https://strakernutritionco.com/
Podcast: https://www.eattrainprosper.com/