Most fat loss advice is either overrated or misunderstood—and it can cost you weeks in a dieting phase or contest prep. In this episode, Luke and I break down common “fat loss hacks” and explain what actually moves the needle: adherence, a controlled deficit, protecting training performance, and managing fatigue. We also cover why fasted cardio and intermittent fasting aren’t magic, how to think about carbs and intra-workout nutrition, cardio modality selection, protein targets, and the fundamentals that consistently produce the best results.Tune in every week for new episodes from the J3 University Podcast.J3U Resources🎟️ Save 20% on ANY J3U Program with code J3UPOD👉 https://j3u.sitePrograms🏋️‍♀️ Hourglass (Female) → https://j3u.site/hourglass💪 X-Frame (Male & Female) → https://j3u.site/xframe🏆 Olympia Prep → https://j3u.site/olympiaCoursesLevel 1 — Foundations of Evidence-Based Bodybuilding → https://j3u.site/level1Applied Hypertrophy Optimization → https://j3u.site/ahoFemale Physique Module → https://j3u.site/femaleCoachingGet coaching from the J3U team → https://j3u.site/coachingCommunity📩 Weekly education emails → https://j3u.site/newsletter🧠 Coaching forums → https://j3u.site/forum