Episode
#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
1:37:41
Published: Thu Mar 23 2023
Description
Ben Carpenter is a personal trainer, researcher, international speaker, fitness model and diet expert. There are a million diets out there. All of them claim to work. Many of us have tried many of them, and many failed. So which diet is the best? What are the principles of fat loss that science agrees on as the most effective? How do we all get a 6-pack? Expect to learn whether calories are a total lie, why the weight loss industry is filled with so much conflicting advice, the 4 key components to any good diet, how there can be so many approaches to the same end goal, whether diet or training is more important, how to improve your willpower, the single most important contributor to fat loss and much more... Sponsors: Get 15% discount on Craftd London’s jewellery at https://craftd.com/modernwisdom (use code MW15) Get the Whoop 4.0 for free and get your first month for free at http://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first box at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Extra Stuff: Buy Everything Fat Loss - https://amzn.to/3YAoOA2 Follow Ben on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bdccarpenter/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
This podcast episode discusses a variety of topics related to dieting and weight loss, including the myth of counting calories, the importance of willpower, and the various factors that contribute to fat loss.
00:00 - 04:30 (04:30)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses a variety of topics related to dieting and weight loss, including the myth of counting calories, the importance of willpower, and the various factors that contribute to fat loss. It also includes an advertisement for a new WOOP 4.0 strap and custom jewelry designs.
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
The focus on bodybuilding as a proxy goal for health and happiness can lead to self-objectification, and body dissatisfaction as people put too much emphasis on how they look and how others perceive them.
04:47 - 10:49 (06:02)
Summary
The focus on bodybuilding as a proxy goal for health and happiness can lead to self-objectification, and body dissatisfaction as people put too much emphasis on how they look and how others perceive them. People who look in the mirror a lot to monitor their physique tend to have lower levels of body satisfaction, which is seen in bodybuilders and competitive bodybuilders more so than the average population.
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how the environment we live in is nudging people towards gaining weight and that there are individuals from different age groups, genders, and professions trying really hard to maintain a healthy body weight.
10:49 - 19:23 (08:34)
Summary
The speaker discusses how the environment we live in is nudging people towards gaining weight and that there are individuals from different age groups, genders, and professions trying really hard to maintain a healthy body weight.
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
The placement of food in a store can affect what consumers choose to purchase.
19:23 - 26:58 (07:34)
Summary
The placement of food in a store can affect what consumers choose to purchase. For example, items placed at eye level are more likely to be bought, as well as items placed near the checkout.
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
Overweight children with overweight parents will most likely become overweight adults, whereas children with healthy weight parents will have a lesser likelihood of having weight problems; emotional eating can also have an immediate impact on food intake.
26:58 - 35:28 (08:30)
Summary
Overweight children with overweight parents will most likely become overweight adults, whereas children with healthy weight parents will have a lesser likelihood of having weight problems; emotional eating can also have an immediate impact on food intake.
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
The conversation explores how people react binary to victimhood, the nuance of reasons behind disparities, and how environment, personal responsibility, and individual uniqueness contribute to these disparities.
35:28 - 45:07 (09:39)
Summary
The conversation explores how people react binary to victimhood, the nuance of reasons behind disparities, and how environment, personal responsibility, and individual uniqueness contribute to these disparities.
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
Eating unprocessed foods such as meats, fish, vegetables, and fruits is a universally recommended way to regulate appetite and maintain a healthy body weight.
45:07 - 53:39 (08:31)
Summary
Eating unprocessed foods such as meats, fish, vegetables, and fruits is a universally recommended way to regulate appetite and maintain a healthy body weight. Processed foods tend to be high in calories and easier to overconsume, leading to weight gain and decreased satiety.
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
The combination of sugar and fat in foods like ice cream, cheesecake, and chocolate, is not often found in nature, but it can make it easier to keep eating and change the energy content of the food.
53:39 - 1:03:20 (09:41)
Summary
The combination of sugar and fat in foods like ice cream, cheesecake, and chocolate, is not often found in nature, but it can make it easier to keep eating and change the energy content of the food. This combination may have an evolutionary basis from times of food scarcity.
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
Consuming a high percentage of ultra processed foods is linked to an increased risk of non-communicable diseases and all-cause mortality.
1:03:21 - 1:11:58 (08:36)
Summary
Consuming a high percentage of ultra processed foods is linked to an increased risk of non-communicable diseases and all-cause mortality. Nutrient-dense whole foods may contain beneficial compounds that are removed in ultra processed foods.
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
Despite aerobic exercises being a good intervention for weight loss, research shows that some individuals' weight loss doesn't increase despite their increased exercise volume.
1:11:58 - 1:18:21 (06:23)
Summary
Despite aerobic exercises being a good intervention for weight loss, research shows that some individuals' weight loss doesn't increase despite their increased exercise volume. The shift of attitude towards exercising only for weight loss is a misguided approach, CrossFit, for example, alters body composition rather than only focusing on weight.
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
Making exercise more accessible and convenient can increase the likelihood of consistency in working out.
1:18:21 - 1:30:30 (12:08)
Summary
Making exercise more accessible and convenient can increase the likelihood of consistency in working out. Factors like proximity and ease of parking can play a large role in this.
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses the benefits of incorporating games into cardio workouts as a way to distract from the discomfort and provide motivation through competition and team engagement.
1:30:30 - 1:35:24 (04:54)
Summary
This podcast discusses the benefits of incorporating games into cardio workouts as a way to distract from the discomfort and provide motivation through competition and team engagement.
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast has covered the most important fundamentals for people to adopt for personal impact in the world of eating.
1:35:24 - 1:37:37 (02:13)
Summary
The podcast has covered the most important fundamentals for people to adopt for personal impact in the world of eating. Individual habit focusing is the key here instead of a broader goal like losing weight.