008 | How To Optimize Your Metabolism To Get Lean
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In this episode of the Lean and Lethal Podcast, Bridger Deaton dives deep into the science of metabolism and its critical role in weight management, energy expenditure, and overall health. Bridger breaks down the components of Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)—including Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT), Thermic Effect of Food (TEF), and Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (EAT)—and explains how each impacts your ability to lose fat, build muscle, and optimize your metabolism.
You’ll also learn how hormones like ghrelin and leptin influence hunger and energy usage, why building muscle is a game-changer for your metabolic rate, and how stress management and nutrition quality play a pivotal role in metabolic health. Whether you’re looking to shed fat, boost energy, or simply understand your body better, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you take control of your metabolism.
Key Takeaways:
- Metabolism is a dynamic system that manages energy intake and expenditure.
- Understanding TDEE is crucial for effective weight management.
- BMR accounts for the majority of your daily calorie burn.
- NEAT (non-exercise activity) is a hidden key to fat loss.
- Hormones like ghrelin and leptin regulate hunger and satiety.
- Building muscle enhances your metabolic rate and body composition.
- Nutrition quality and stress management are essential for metabolic health.
- Regular exercise and balanced meals support long-term metabolic efficiency.
Sound Bites:
- "Ghrelin triggers hunger; leptin signals satiety."
- "Adding muscle increases your basal metabolic rate."
- "Manage stress to improve your metabolism."
Timestamps:
00:00 - Understanding Metabolism: The Basics
07:33 - Components of Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)
16:33 - Hormonal Influences on Metabolism
29:52 - Strategies to Optimize Metabolism
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