Ep. 547 | The Science of Sustainable Weight Loss: Beyond Calorie Counting | Macros, Supplements, Exercise & More with Pratik Patel
Tired of yo-yo dieting and conflicting weight loss advice? Pratik Patel, former Director of Performance Nutrition for the New York Giants, reveals the science-backed approach to sustainable weight loss. In this game-changing episode of The BluePrint, Pratik cuts through the noise to deliver a comprehensive strategy for shedding pounds and keeping them off.
Drawing from his experience with elite athletes and everyday individuals, Pratik breaks down effective weight loss tactics.
Discover:
Why resistance training is crucial for fat loss and metabolic health
The optimal protein intake for preserving muscle while losing fat
How to calculate your ideal calorie deficit for steady, sustainable results
The power of daily movement in accelerating weight loss
Key supplements that can support your weight loss journey
ABOUT PRATIK PATEL
Pratik Patel is a Health and Performance Coach to high performers in the real world. He is also a consultant to sports teams, startups, and VC groups in the human performance realm.
For the past 20 years, he has studied nutrition, fitness, recovery, and the interplay between these and health and performance.
He has spent the past 12 years implementing his knowledge with athletes in the team setting, most recently as an Assistant Coach with the New York Giants as the Director of Performance Nutrition and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach in charge of all things nutrition, hydration, supplementation, sleep, and recovery related to health and performance.
Patel is a Registered Dietitian and board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Pratik can be reached on his Twitter and Instagram social media accounts @pratikxpatel.
ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST
The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.