In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten ways to achieve the "Goldilocks Zone" of building muscle and burning fat at the same time. Why is this so hard to master? (3:01) #1 – Lift weights. (10:02) #2 – Focus on big lifts. (11:04) #3 – Don’t do cardio. (12:54) #4 – Eat in a small deficit. (16:53) #5 - Interrupt with a caloric surplus. (19:21) #6 – Eat HIGH protein. (22:52) #7 – Carb cycle. (24:36) #8 – Prioritize sleep. (27:05) #9 - Supplements that can help (creatine, HMB, BCAA). (31:48) #10 - Test body fat weekly to gauge progress to move levers up and down. (34:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! January Promotion: NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. Diet, exercise or diet with exercise: comparing the effectiveness of treatment options for weight-loss and changes in fitness for adults (18-65 years old) who are overfat, or obese; systematic review and meta-analysis Cardio Sucks for Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog Carb Cycling: A Good Way To Lose Fat? – Mind Pump Blog The Benefits Of Carb Cycling – Mind Pump Show Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources