{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"2872: Why Going Off Your Diet Can Actually Help You Lose More Fat","description":"In this episode the guys break down diet breaks \u2014 what they actually are, how they differ from just going off your diet, and why the science supports using them on any fat loss plan. They cover the five key benefits backed by studies: slowing metabolic adaptation, improving workout recovery and energy, preserving muscle, reducing mental fatigue, and why planning is everything. They also make the case for why most people shouldn't try to navigate diet breaks alone and how a coach changes the outcome entirely. 50% off Nutrition Coaching Call \u2014 \u2060https:\/\/mindpumpnutrition.com\u2060 Code: POD50 SPONSORS Seed Daily Synbiotic \u2014 \u2060https:\/\/seed.com\/mindpump\u2060 Code: 25MINDPUMP \u2014 25% off first month MAPS Summer Sale \u2014 \u2060https:\/\/mapsfitnessproducts.com\u2060 Code: SUMMER40 \u2014 40% off everything (programs, bundles &amp;amp; mods) \u2014 June 1\u201314 only LINKS Mind Pump Store: \u2060https:\/\/mindpumpstore.com\u2060 Maps Fitness Products: \u2060https:\/\/mapsfitnessproducts.com\u2060 Instagram: @mindpumpmedia &amp;nbsp; SPOTIFY TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 1:48 - What is a diet break? (And what it's not) 4:28 - Benefit #1: Metabolic adaptation \u2014 why your metabolism stops responding and how diet breaks help 10:29 - Benefit #2: Workout recovery and energy \u2014 why deficits kill performance and diet breaks fix it 12:27 - Benefit #3: Muscle preservation \u2014 what the data shows about fat loss vs. muscle loss 15:05 - Benefit #4: Mental fatigue \u2014 the number one reason diets fail long term 18:25 - Benefit #5: Why you must plan it \u2014 and why doing it alone usually goes off the rails 23:33 - 50% off nutrition call with a Mind Pump coach \u2014 mindpumpnutrition.com code POD50 ","author_name":"Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth","author_url":"http:\/\/www.mindpumpmedia.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41513595\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/202547095"}