DiscoverData Driven Strength PodcastHow I Lost 30 Pounds Without Losing Muscle | S2E13
How I Lost 30 Pounds Without Losing Muscle | S2E13

How I Lost 30 Pounds Without Losing Muscle | S2E13

Update: 2025-12-09
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Work with Josh, Zac, or another DDS Coach: https://datadrivenstrength.com/coaching


00:00 ⁠ Intro Teaser: 30 lbs Down

00:31 ⁠ Podcast Intro & Topic Overview

02:57 ⁠ The "Week 4 Effect"

05:05 ⁠ Does Expertise Hurt Your Own Progress?

06:35 ⁠ The Value of "Walking the Walk"

10:52 ⁠ PART I: THE CONTEXT (From PL to Hypertrophy)

18:40 ⁠ Why Josh Hired a Coach (Steve Hall)

21:30 ⁠ The Stats: From 230lbs to 199lbs

22:30 ⁠ PART II: TRAINING ARCHITECTURE

25:00 ⁠ Strength Retention & Leverage Changes

29:27 ⁠ Volume Talk: 6-12 Sets Per Week?

32:08 ⁠ Rest Periods & Super-setting

34:36 ⁠ Rituals & Meal Timing Structure

37:50 ⁠ Decision Fatigue & Accountability

43:00 ⁠ Work-Life Boundaries for Better Sessions

46:45 ⁠ Nutrition Strategy Overview

46:52 ⁠ PART III: NUTRITION STRATEGY

51:40 ⁠ Implementing Refeeds & Diet Breaks

54:45 ⁠ Dining Out Hacks: ChatGPT & Sharing

59:34 ⁠ The Ninja Creami Recipe

01:04:15 ⁠ "Eating Like an Adult" (Rebuilding Habits)

01:07:50 ⁠ Mindset: Subjective Experience & Momentum

01:07:57 ⁠ PART IV: KEY TAKEAWAYS & MINDSET

01:15:30 ⁠ Protecting Your Training Priority


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How I Lost 30 Pounds Without Losing Muscle | S2E13

How I Lost 30 Pounds Without Losing Muscle | S2E13

Zac Robinson and Josh Pelland