Martin MacDonald on the Science of “Aggressive” Dieting

Aggressive dieting often has a negative connotation, but does it actually work for weight loss and muscle maintenance?  To delve into this topic and other aspects of nutrition science, I interview Martin MacDonald in this episode. Martin is a Clinical Performance Nutritionist, a senior lecturer at the Mac-Nutrition Uni (an evidence-based online nutrition course), and a renowned speaker in the realm of nutrition science. With his deep knowledge of nutrition science and experience in the field, Martin shares his perspectives on dieting and nutrition in this episode. In our conversation, Martin and I discuss . . . - The concept of aggressive dieting and the evidence in its favor for weight loss and maintenance - The impact of traditional calorie-restricted diets on muscle loss (and how to recover it) - How to calculate your maximum calorie deficit - The challenges of aggressive dieting and how to adopt a flexible approach - The myths around muscle loss during weight loss and the reality behind it - The negative effects of aggressive dieting and calorie deficits on bone health, fertility, and obsessive tendencies - Misconceptions about maintaining a larger calorie deficit - The benefits of aggressive dieting for developing better eating habits - The concept of "sugar addiction" and strategies to diminish the desire for high-sugar and high-fat foods - And more . . . So, if you're looking to understand aggressive dieting better and explore the field of nutrition science, be sure to listen to this conversation with Martin MacDonald! Timestamps: (0:00) - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe! (3:38) - What is aggressive dieting? (21:54) - Where can people find your calculator? (29:10) - Can an aggressive diet help your relationship with food? (32:39) - Shop Legion Supplements Here: https://buylegion.com/ and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% or get double reward points! (40:35) - What is mac-nutrition uni? (45:17) - Who is Mac Nutrition Uni aimed for? Is it for practitioners? (51:46) - Where can people find you and your work? Mentioned on the Show: Shop Legion Supplements Here: https://buylegion.com/ and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% or get double reward points! Mac-Nutrition Uni: www.mac-nutritionuni.com Martin’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/martinnutrition Martin’s Podcast: Not Another Nutrition Podcast