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Sep 2, 2025 12 tweets 4 min read Read on X
Steven Bartlett just had a world’s top nutritionist on his podcast.

Alan Aragon.

He revealed shocking truths about protein, belly fat, & weight loss that 99% of people wouldn’t know...

Here are my top 7 takeaways: Image
1. You're Eating Too Little Protein (Not Too Much)

99% of overweight people under-consume protein.

"Almost everybody with body fat issues is protein deficient."
2. The "Metabolism Damage" Myth is Killing Your Progress

Your metabolism isn't broken - you're just moving less.

When dieting, people burn 200-300 fewer calories from fidgeting alone.

The fix? Be conscious of your movement between workouts.
3. Meal Timing is a $50 Billion Scam

Eating 6 meals a day?

Wasting your time.

New research shows 3 meals work just as well as 5 for muscle gain.

"The total daily protein matters. Distribution is just icing on a very thin cake."
4. 10% of Your Calories Can Be "Junk" (Seriously)

McDonald's, ice cream, whatever you want.

As long as 80-90% is nutrient-dense food, you're fine.

This flexibility is what makes diets sustainable long-term.
5. Diet Breaks Are Your Secret Weapon

Every 5-10 pounds lost, take a week off dieting.

Not a free-for-all - just eat at maintenance.

This prevents plateaus and makes long-term success possible.
6. Creatine Does EVERYTHING

Builds muscle, improves memory, helps joints, controls blood sugar.

5 grams daily.

No loading phase needed.

"There's almost nothing creatine can't do."
7. Your Belly Fat is About Saturated Fat (Not Just Calories)

Visceral fat specifically feeds on saturated fats from land animals.

Switch to olive oil, nuts, avocados.

Same calories, different fat storage pattern.
But the most shocking part?

Aragon himself was an alcoholic at 40. Drinking 1.5 bottles of wine nightly. Now at 53, he looks younger than he did then.

His secret: "Make your physical goals priority #1. Not #5 with four universes of excuses ahead of it."
Here's the brutal truth:

You already know what to do.

Eat more protein. Lift weights. Create a reasonable deficit.

The difference between success and failure?

Whether you make it important enough to actually do it.
What are your thoughts on this?

Let me know below.

& If you enjoyed this breakdown…

Follow me @joeyyochheim for more content like this.
We've helped 600+ men lose 10-188lbs and can do the same for you

(while working out less than 3 hours per week and without giving up carbs)

*Slots are limited*

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Feb 3
The fitness industry made $41 billion last year.

Yet Americans keep getting fatter...

Why?

They profit from complicating a simple problem.

Here are 20 simple tips to lose 20+ pounds in 90 days:

1. Eat eggs every day. Image
This is a "superfood" that makes fat loss easier.

High in protein, healthy fats & nutrients that support your metabolism.
2. Minimize alcohol.

These empty calories add up.

A few drinks can completely erase your calorie deficit for the day.
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You can completely change your life in 90 days.

Here's a full daily routine to lose 20+ lbs & get into the best shape of your life by April:
Most people think it takes a year to see real results.

But that's because most people overcomplicate things.

They try to do everything at once.

• Perfect diet.
• Perfect training.
• Perfect sleep.
• Perfect stress management.

Then they burn out in 3 weeks and quit.

90 days is enough time to build real momentum, lose significant weight, and prove to yourself you can actually finish something.
Here's what actually happens in 90 days:

Week 1-2: You build the habits.

• You're tracking daily.
• Hitting your steps.
• Learning your numbers.

Week 3-6: The momentum kicks in.

• You're down 8-12 pounds.
• People start noticing.

Week 7-12: You're a different person.

• Down 20+ pounds.
• More energy.
• Better sleep.
• Clothes fit differently.
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Jan 6
No matter how much sleep you get or how much coffee you drink...

You're exhausted 24/7.

It's called "Chronic Fatigue" and millions of people deal with it.

Your doctor probably won't be able to help you…

So here's what causes it (& how to fix it naturally): Image
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1. What is chronic fatigue?

It's constant tiredness that doesn't improve with rest.

It affects your mood, focus, energy, and immune system.

A lot of people have it and don't even realize it.

They just think being tired all the time is normal.

Over 2.5 million people in the US have been diagnosed with it.

But millions more are walking around drained every day and saying "it's just life."
2. What causes it

There's never just one thing.

But the biggest root causes usually include:

• Chronic stress
• Poor sleep quality
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Blood sugar imbalances
• Mitochondrial dysfunction
• Gut issues like leaky gut or SIBO
• Toxic overload from mold, heavy metals, etc

The worst part?

Most people are told it's "just aging" or that they need antidepressants.

So they never get to the root cause.

And nothing ever gets better.

Here's what you can do to fight it naturally:
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Jan 5
If you're overweight & your goal is to drop belly fat this year…

Here's a full blueprint to lose 1 lb/week for all of 2026:
First, let's get real about belly fat.

You can't spot reduce it.

Your body decides where fat comes off, not you.

But here's what you CAN control:

Creating a calorie deficit that your body can actually sustain for 52 weeks straight.

And it all comes down to simple math:
1 lb of fat = roughly 3,500 calories.

To lose 1 lb/week, you need a 500 calorie deficit per day.

But here's where most people mess up:

They try to create that deficit through restriction alone.

That's a recipe for burnout.

Here’s what you should do instead:
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Lack of muscle increases your risk of an early death by 36%.

Sadly, 99% of people wait until it's too late.

Since your doctor won't help you...

Here are 15 simple tips to build & maintain muscle at any age:

1. Weigh yourself daily Image
Most people avoid the scale when they should be obsessed with it.

You can't manage what you don't measure.

Your weight tells you if you're eating enough to fuel muscle growth or too much and getting fat.
2. Eat 0.7-1g protein per pound of body weight

This is non-negotiable.

Muscle is literally made of protein.

If you're not eating enough, you're just spinning your wheels in the gym.

Track it. Don't guess.
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After spending $57,383 on an exercise science degree...

Here are 16 lessons I've learned that will help you burn fat & build muscle:

1. You don't crave junk food - you lack emotional control…
A lot of people eat or binge eat junk food as a way to cope with their negative emotions.

Fix your mental health, and you’ll fix your junk food addiction.
2. You don't have to eat breakfast - listen to your body and eat when you're hungry.

You’ll realize that you don’t actually need to eat nearly as much as you think you do.
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