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Why Eating Less Backfires | Ep. 63

The Built Bodies Podcast

Release Date: 08/27/2025

The Metabolic Mistake Keeping Lean Men Stuck on Low Calories show art The Metabolic Mistake Keeping Lean Men Stuck on Low Calories

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To work with our team, . Chronic restriction teaches your body to survive, not change. Over time, low calories blunt fat loss, kill training performance, flatten your physique, and lock you into maintenance disguised as progress. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: Why staying lean doesn’t mean your metabolism is healthy How prolonged low calories reduce fat loss efficiency The signs your body has adapted—even if the scale hasn’t moved Why cutting harder is usually the exact wrong move How strategic increases in food can restore progress without fat gain If you’re a driven...

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For coaching and free resources, .  You’re eating “healthy.” You’re avoiding junk. You’re trying to be disciplined. And yet… you still feel soft. In this episode, I break down why “healthy eating” is too vague to create fat loss—and why so many intelligent, high-performing men stay stuck despite making objectively good food choices. The problem isn’t food quality. It’s lack of precision. Salads, clean proteins, and whole foods don’t guarantee fat loss if calories and macros aren’t aligned with your body, training, and stress load. For men in their 30s, 40s, and...

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To apply for coaching or to receive custom macros, . You’re lifting 4 days a week. You’re consistent. You’re disciplined. And somehow… your body still looks the same. In this episode, I break down why hard training alone doesn’t create fat loss—and why so many driven men spin their wheels despite doing “all the right things” in the gym. This isn’t about effort. It’s about missing structure. We unpack the most common mistake high-performing men make: training without a clear nutritional target and a metabolic strategy that matches their lifestyle, stress levels, and history...

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“I need to lose fat… time to do more cardio.” If you’re a busy professional man, you’ve probably told yourself that at least once. The problem? That mindset is one of the biggest fat-loss lies men have believed for decades — and it’s the reason so many guys stay stuck with stubborn belly fat, low energy, and a “soft” look no matter how hard they work. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the entire cardio myth and showing you what ACTUALLY works for long-term fat loss: ✔️ Why endless cardio stalls fat loss ✔️ How cardio slows your metabolism over time ✔️ Why...

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For years, you’ve been chasing fast results — stricter diets, more cardio, 30-day challenges — only to end up right where you started. In this episode, Coach Alan breaks down why slow progress isn’t a setback — it’s the strategy. You’ll learn how embracing compounding results instead of chasing instant gratification transforms not only your physique but your mindset, confidence, and discipline in every area of life. This one’s for the man who’s finally ready to stop restarting. Contact Form For Coaching:  

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If you’ve ever said, “I was doing great until work got busy,” this episode is for you. Most men in their 40s think they’re inconsistent because of time — work, travel, kids, stress. But that’s not the real problem. The truth is, they’ve allowed their schedule to dictate their standards instead of their standards dictating their schedule. In this episode, Coach Alan breaks down why your body doesn’t reflect how busy you are — it reflects what you prioritize. You’ll learn how to stop making “busy” the excuse that holds you back, how to build immovable standards around...

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Contact me for coaching here:  Most men think confidence comes after results — after they’ve lost the weight, built the muscle, or seen the six-pack in the mirror. But the truth is, real confidence is built long before the visible progress ever shows up. In this episode, Coach Alan Jaramillo breaks down why confidence isn’t a feeling — it’s a reputation with yourself. You’ll learn how to rebuild that trust, one promise at a time, and finally stop relying on motivation to feel in control. If you’re a man who starts the week strong but loses momentum by Friday… or if...

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Most men over 35 think fat loss comes down to eating cleaner and training harder. But the truth is, you might be unknowingly doing a few things that actually make it harder to burn fat — even when your effort is high. In this episode, Alan breaks down four common mistakes that smart, hard-working men make that quietly stall progress. These aren’t the usual “eat less, move more” tips — these are the deeper metabolic and mindset errors that keep you spinning your wheels. If you’re tired of doing “everything right” and still not seeing your abs again… this one’s for you. If...

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If you’re the type of man who eats clean all week, tracks your macros, hits your workouts… and then one Friday night dinner or weekend event sends you into a spiral of guilt, overeating, and “I’ll restart Monday,” this episode will change everything. We break down the hidden psychological pattern that’s sabotaging your results, why the problem isn’t the food itself — it’s your reaction to it — and how to rewire your mindset so weekends stop derailing months of hard work. You’ll also learn the unique Built Bodies method we use to help busy professional men end the guilt...

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