[ 🍽️ ] Understanding Diet Expectations, with EC Synkowski

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We’re sharing a special crossover episode from the Consistency Project podcast, which focuses on the critical differences between expectations and reality in the context of diet and nutrition.

EC and Patrick talk about why diets often fail - reasons like unrealistic caloric targets, misconceptions about what a healthy diet looks like, the importance of sustainable change, and the patience required to see long-term results.

⌚ TIMECODE:

00:00 Introduction to the Episode

00:31 Introducing the Consistency Project

00:51 Expectations vs. Reality in Diet and Nutrition

03:46 Understanding Caloric Targets

10:44 What a Healthy Diet Really Looks Like

14:25 Sustainable Change Takes Time

20:02 Thanks to our Sponsors: Momentous & OneSkin

22:29 The Reality of Seeing Results

32:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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❤️‍🔥 ABOUT THE SHOW

We answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. New episodes on Tuesdays & Fridays.

🤙 ABOUT US

📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.