{"id":859,"date":"2025-01-13T08:51:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T08:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weightloss.catherineliew.com\/?p=859"},"modified":"2025-01-13T08:51:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T08:51:58","slug":"the-science-of-losing-fat-and-keeping-muscle-dr-mike-israetel-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weightloss.catherineliew.com\/?p=859","title":{"rendered":"The Science of Losing Fat and Keeping Muscle | Dr. Mike Israetel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, I sit down with Dr. Mike Israetel, an exercise physiologist and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, to break down the science of sustainable fat loss and muscle gain. We explore the essential strategies for transforming your physique without falling for quick fixes or fad diets. 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With a PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University, he has dedicated his career to teaching evidence-based principles for fitness and nutrition. As the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, he has helped countless individuals achieve their goals through practical and sustainable methods. Dr. Israetel is also a competitive bodybuilder, author, and sought-after speaker in the fitness industry. <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Join my all new 6 Week Forever Strong Bootcamp &#8211; https:\/\/drgabriellelyon.com\/forever-s&#8230;  <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Get my book and join my community here: Linktr.ee\/dlyon <\/p>\n<p>This episode is brought to you by:<br \/>\nTimeline &#8211; Code DRLYON for 10% OFF &#8211; https:\/\/timelinenutrition.com\/DRLYON<br \/>\nThesis &#8211; Code DRLYON for 10% OFF Customized Starter Kit &#8211; https:\/\/takethesis.com\/DRLYON<br \/>\nLMNT &#8211; Code DRLYON for free LMNT Sample Pack! &#8211; http:\/\/drinklmnt.com\/drlyon<br \/>\nInside Tracker &#8211; Code DRLYON for 10% OFF &#8211; https:\/\/insidetracker.com\/drlyon<br \/>\nFatty15 &#8211; Code DRLYON for 15% OFF 90 DAY Subscription &#8211; https:\/\/fatty15.com\/DRLYON<\/p>\n<p>Find Dr. Mike Israetel at:<br \/>\nInstagram: @drmikeisraetel<br \/>\nYoutube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@RenaissancePeriodization\/videos <\/p>\n<p>Find me at:<br \/>\nInstagram: @drgabriellelyon<br \/>\nTik Tok: @drgabriellelyon<br \/>\nFacebook: facebook.com\/doctorgabriellelyon<br \/>\nYouTube: youtube.com\/@DrGabrielleLyon <\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Podcast and YouTube are for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor\/patient relationship is formed. 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