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Here’s what you can expect from this episode:

Does the idea of incorporating a diet break during your calorie deficit sound too good to be true? Diet breaks are a fantastic tool that can aid in reducing body fat, though perhaps not in the way you might initially think.

In today’s episode, I’ll explain what a diet break is, delve into the science behind using diet breaks, and guide you on how to properly implement one in your dieting phase. Whether you’re planning to enter one soon or are already in the midst of one.

If you’re ready to uncover the real science behind diet breaks, then this episode is a must-listen!

Topics covered on diet breaks for your fat loss strategy: 

• What diet breaks are and why they are a strategic part of dieting
• How to plan a 1-2 week diet break that involves eating at maintenance levels, not as a “cheat week”
• The psychological and metabolic benefits of taking diet breaks, including relief from diet fatigue and maintenance of metabolism
• The scientific research that supports the effectiveness of diet breaks
• How you can effectively implement diet breaks into your fat loss strategy
• How to maintain protein intake and workout routines during diet breaks

Resources Mentioned:

• Listen to more episodes on Calorie Deficit with this playlist
• Register for my FREE Training, 3 Steps to Sustainable Weight Loss Without Sacrificing A Life Well Lived
• Want to lose fat, fix your metabolism and tone your body for a lifetime without sacrificing the foods you love? Sign up to my transformative 8 week course, The Macro Body Method
• Ready to reach your body transformation goals the right way without restriction, sacrifice, or even dieting? Apply for my 4 month coaching program, The Macro Accelerator 
• Want to take the guesswork out of your nutrition and get a professionally tailored macro count to start transforming your body to look and feel your best? Grab your Custom Macro Assessment

Connect with Dani:

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• Subscribe to the show on YouTube @mindinmymacros

Related Episodes:

• Listen to more episodes on Calorie Deficit with this playlist
• Episode 86: Q&A: Gaining Weight When Leaving a Deficit, Maintaining Weight Loss After GLP-1 and More!
• Episode 68: When to Enter a Reverse Diet, How Much Time Should You Spend At Maintenance and More!

More about Mindin’ My Wellness:

The Mindin’ My Wellness podcast is for busy, motivated and health-empowered women who are ready to kick old dieting mentalities to the curb and step into transformed health to look and FEEL their best, without sacrificing a life well-lived. Each week, your host Dani Marenburg and her guests will share top tips on all things macros, movement, mindset and everything in between. You’ll learn simple, effective and sustainable tips you can take away from each episode and implement in your daily life to look and feel like the best version of you.

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