DiscoverMind Strong Movement038: Dr. Eric Helms: Body Recomposition | The Psychological Effects of Tracking What You Eat
038: Dr. Eric Helms: Body Recomposition | The Psychological Effects of Tracking What You Eat

038: Dr. Eric Helms: Body Recomposition | The Psychological Effects of Tracking What You Eat

Update: 2018-10-25
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Eric Helms, PhD is a pro natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, coach, researcher, and author. He has a Bachelor’s in Fitness and Wellness, two Master’s degrees in Exercise Science and Sports Nutrition, and a PhD in Strength and Conditioning. He is a research fellow for AUT in the Sports Performance Research Institute, and is active in educating the public in scientific principles of exercise and nutrition.


Eric is a coach for drug-free strength and physique competitors as a part of team 3D Muscle Journey, and is one of the founders of MASS Research Review.


In this episode:



  • How Eric got into powerlifting, bodybuilding, and academia

  • Eric’s current research projects at AUT in the Sports Performance Research Institute 

  • Practical application of exercise science research

  • Training and nutrition considerations in body recomposition

  • The relationship between powerlifting and bodybuilding

  • Why you CAN lose fat and build muscle at the same time

  • The downside of tracking macros

  • Gaining and cutting weight intuitively

  • Getting back to intuitive eating when you have a history of disordered eating


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Learn more about 3DMJ

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038: Dr. Eric Helms: Body Recomposition | The Psychological Effects of Tracking What You Eat

038: Dr. Eric Helms: Body Recomposition | The Psychological Effects of Tracking What You Eat

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