In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with good friend Max Lugavere about why counting calories may actually be making you fat. Don’t put Max in a corner! (2:50) Why the public health crisis will not be solved by math and spreadsheets. (6:00) The importance of learning good habits and behaviors first. (10:34) Why you don’t want to rely on your will power to reach your ultimate body composition. (12:20) Are you metabolically obese? (18:14) How much do micronutrients play into obesity? (21:00) What’s the deal with sugar? (22:06) What are the best satiety macronutrients? (22:37) The theory why you eat more when you are sleep deprived. (25:00) Why you must remove “I CAN’T” from your vocabulary. (26:55) Eat more protein! (30:15) The differences, nutrient wise, between grass-fed versus grain-fed meat/conventional versus pasture-raised eggs & MORE. (32:16) The value of novelty. (37:26) The benefits of the Mediterranean diet. (39:05) What makes the oil unhealthy? (42:25) The order of operations of getting back on a healthy eating track. (48:38) Why low-carb trumps low fat. (54:13) The skinny on time of day eating. (57:44) Max’s go-to processed foods. (59:54) Max’s staple meals. (1:01:55) Support Max by buying his books! (1:04:11) Featured Guest/People Mentioned  IG: @maxlugavere Website: Max Lugavere Podcast: Genius Life Bill Campbell, PhD (@billcampbellphd)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Ultimate At-Home Workout Bundle for Only $99.99 Researchers: How Does Posting Calories Affect Behavior? Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake Going Nuts for Calories! Mind Pump #1220: The 4 Best Sources Of Protein Why do we Need Protein? - Mind Pump Blog Oil-Free Vegan Diet: Beneficial or Extreme? Grapeseed Oil Market Share Statistics 2019-2025 Forecasts Like Sweetgreen? Avoid this Toxic Ingredient — Max Lugavere The Minnesota Coronary Survey Endangered Species Chocolate Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources