Today’s episode begins with updates from the dueling “Road to the Stage” and “Road to Athens” segments, followed by Feats of Strength. After that, Eric gives some contextualized clarifications about how the concept of “reverse dieting” has, in his opinion, been commonly misapplied. Next, Greg explores mortality rates among untested bodybuilders using a data-driven approach, and Eric provides a quick and practical “Coach’s Corner” segment about proactively managing your sleep and circadian rhythm in the winter months. Finally, Greg and Eric answer some listener questions, and Eric closes out the show by thanking the pharmaceutical industry for giving him a new lease on life. SUPPORT THE PODCASTReceive our Research Spotlight emails, and check out our Facebook group and subreddit.MacroFactorIf you want to learn more about our MacroFactor diet app, check it out  here.To join in on the MacroFactor conversation, check out our Facebook group and subreddit.Bulk SupplementsFinally, next time you stock up on supplements from BulkSupplements.com, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. TIME STAMPSIntro/Announcements (0:00)Road to the Stage / Road to Athens (4:00)Feats of Strength (7:36)John Haack deadlifts 903 lbs / 410 kgJohn Haack 600lb benchEmil Lundgren 200kg / 441lb benchCarlos Nasar 208kg clean and jerkContextualized Clarifications: Reverse Dieting (10:37)The Metabolic Adaptation Manual: Problems, Solutions, And Life After Weight LossReduced adaptive thermogenesis during acute protein-imbalanced overfeeding is a metabolic hallmark of the human thrifty phenotypeResearch Review: Bodybuilding Mortality (34:26)Do Pro Bodybuilders Die Younger Than Average?MP47-17 RATES OF MORTALITY ARE HIGHER AMONG PROFESSIONAL MALE BODYBUILDERSCoach’s Corner: Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Stuff (55:08)Effects of light on human circadian rhythms, sleep and moodSleep Hygiene for Optimizing Recovery in Athletes: Review and RecommendationsQ&A (1:03:07)How important is "optimizing" biomechanics for hypertrophy? (1:03:21)How’s the transition from a meat-heavy omnivorous diet to a vegetarian diet? (1:18:57)Should you stop taking creatine before and/or during a water cut? (1:23:33)When tracking macros, how should we account for low-quality proteins like collagen? (1:26:27)The Skeletal Muscle Anabolic Response to Plant- versus Animal-Based Protein ConsumptionWhat are your personal and professional opinions on designated bouts of low-intensity cardio at a certain percentage of maximum heart rate versus step counts? Would either option be superior to the other? (1:39:44)Do artificial sweeteners increase appetite, food cravings, or caloric intake at a subsequent meal? (1:49:39)NPR: Diet soda may prompt food cravings, especially in women and people with obesityObesity and Sex-Related Associations With Differential Effects of Sucralose vs Sucrose on Appetite and Reward ProcessingEffects of nonnutritive sweeteners on body weight and BMI in diverse clinical contexts: Systematic review and meta-analysisTo Play Us Out: Thanking Big Pharma (2:07:37)