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14 Mar 2024 · 2 h 29 min

Books from Layne Norton

“The Calories Expert: "Health Experts Are Wrong About Calories!" "The Surprising Benefits Of Diet Coke!" & "The Link Between Obesity & Past Abuse!"”

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    The Diary of a CEO

    by Steven Bartlett

    Layne Norton · ~00:40:15 · on 28 episodes

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The conversation

Dr. Layne Norton, a former powerlifting champion and founder of Biolayne, discusses the science of weight loss, including calorie balance, metabolic adaptation, and common diet myths. The episode covers the psychology of behavior change, the role of GLP-1 drugs, and the importance of resistance training for all ages. Norton also shares personal reflections on family and failure.

Talking points

  • Calorie balance and metabolic adaptation
  • Inaccuracy of calorie tracking
  • Artificial sweeteners and sugar addiction myths
  • Intermittent fasting and autophagy science
  • GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic
  • Resistance training for all ages
  • Muscle growth through progressive overload
  • Personal growth through failure and action