Hunger and Appetite Management
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01/23/23 • 89 min
Whether you’re trying to gain, lose, or maintain weight, strategic management of hunger and appetite can come in handy. In today’s episode, Eric Trexler discusses a variety of practical strategies for managing hunger and appetite to support a more successful and enjoyable dieting experience.
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TIME STAMPS
Intro/Announcements (0:00)
Practical strategies for managing hunger (4:23)
Adopt an acceptance-based approach (4:53)
Eat slow and savor (speed, focus while eating) (16:18)
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950329318300582
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30591684/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20351697/
Titrate your amount of non-lifting exercise (21:42)
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29289613/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30131457/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24355667/
Reduce meal-level energy density, and make the easy swaps first (35:57)
Opt for harder food textures (49:55)
Minimize foods that are hyperpalatable (53:01)
End the meal strategically (green tea, capsaicin) (1:02:14)
Eat enough fiber and protein (1:07:29)
Summary of strategies (1:15:31)
Strategies for bulking / weight gain (1:16:36)
Conclusions and practical applications (1:25:28)
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Whether you’re trying to gain, lose, or maintain weight, strategic management of hunger and appetite can come in handy. In today’s episode, Eric Trexler discusses a variety of practical strategies for managing hunger and appetite to support a more successful and enjoyable dieting experience.
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Join the Research Spotlight newsletter: Get a two-minute breakdown of one recent study every Wednesday. Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science.
MacroFactor
- If you want to learn more about our MacroFactor diet app, check it out here.
- To join in on the MacroFactor conversation, check out our Facebook group and subreddit.
Coaching
- Get personalized training and nutrition plans from our expert coaches: Learn more here
MASS Research Review
- Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.
Sponsors
- BulkSupplements: Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order at BulkSupplements.com.
- Sports Nutrition Association: Learn more or become a member of SNA. The Sports Nutrition Association is dedicated to ensuring the sustainable prosperity of the Sports Nutrition Profession, and they offer a unique pathway to robust insurance coverage for your sports nutrition business.
TIME STAMPS
Intro/Announcements (0:00)
Practical strategies for managing hunger (4:23)
Adopt an acceptance-based approach (4:53)
Eat slow and savor (speed, focus while eating) (16:18)
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950329318300582
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30591684/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20351697/
Titrate your amount of non-lifting exercise (21:42)
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29289613/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30131457/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24355667/
Reduce meal-level energy density, and make the easy swaps first (35:57)
Opt for harder food textures (49:55)
Minimize foods that are hyperpalatable (53:01)
End the meal strategically (green tea, capsaicin) (1:02:14)
Eat enough fiber and protein (1:07:29)
Summary of strategies (1:15:31)
Strategies for bulking / weight gain (1:16:36)
Conclusions and practical applications (1:25:28)
MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM
- Work with a Stronger By Science coach: Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches.
- Join the Research Spotlight newsletter: Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science.
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Cardio for Health and Weight Management
In today’s episode, Eric takes a comprehensive look at how physical activity and cardiovascular exercise can impact general health and weight management. Specific topics of discussion include non-exercise physical activity, exercise snacks, step counts, appetite, exercise energy compensation, interval versus steady-state cardio, the interference effect, and practical ways to incorporate non-exercise physical activity or structured cardio into your daily or weekly schedule.
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TIME STAMPS
Intro/Announcements (0:00)
Taxonomy of physical activity (4:45)
Benefits of physical activity (12:33)
Exercise snacks (13:54)
Step counts (20:21)
General physical activity guidelines (25:38)
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30418471/
- https://sites.google.com/site/compendiumofphysicalactivities/home?authuser=0
Benefits of exercise for fat loss (33:58)
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29289613/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30131457/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24355667/
Why exercise causes less fat loss than you’d expect (43:01)
Exercise energy compensation and the constrained total energy expenditure model (49:08)
Factors impacting energy compensation (55:26)
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High-intensity interval training versus low-intensity steady-state training (1:06:48)
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Sleep, Health, and Fitness
In today’s episode, Eric Trexler discusses the relationships between sleep, health, and fitness. First, he discusses how sleep impairments can negatively impact health-related outcomes and impede progress toward a variety of fitness-related goals. After that, he describes a number of practical strategies to get better sleep and to mitigate the negative impacts of insufficient sleep.
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- Sports Nutrition Association: Learn more or become a member of SNA. The Sports Nutrition Association is dedicated to ensuring the sustainable prosperity of the Sports Nutrition Profession, and they offer a unique pathway to robust insurance coverage for your sports nutrition business.
TIME STAMPS
Intro/Announcements (0:00)
Issues that arise from insufficient sleep quality and/or quantity (1:58)
Impact on health (circadian biology; research in shift workers) (2:17)
- https://www.strongerbyscience.com/chrononutrition/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31132107/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32895261/
Impact on training quality (17:29)
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29944513/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35708888/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31288293/
Impact on appetite (21:16)
Impact on body composition (25:04)
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32141273/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20921542/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33400856/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32078168/
Strategies to minimize the impact of insufficient sleep (31:03)
Caffeine (32:23)
Napping (40:14)
Caffeinated napping (41:54)
- https://www.strongerbyscience.com/research-spotlight-caffeine-naps/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33571957/
Modifications to your training program (46:47)
Sleep hygiene (54:43)
Light/dark cycles, sleep/wake cycle consistency (1:03:07)
Other notable elements of good sleep hygiene (1:13:31)
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