Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! Most people think the only reason to get into a calorie deficit is to lose body fat, but there can be benefits beyond just getting leaner. In this episode, I break down five reasons why spending time in a fat loss phase every so often can be valuable, including metabolic health, hunger management, nutrition habits, and long-term body composition. I also discuss how often fat loss phases may make sense, when smaller energy stressors can be useful,...