LA Life Quirks, Ozempic Muscle Myths, and PFAs in Your Bubbly

Mind Muscle with Simon de Veer

Ever felt like clean eating is the golden ticket to your dream body but still not seeing the results? We’re here to tell you why that might be happening and what you can do about it. We also tackle the hot topic of muscle loss linked to the weight-loss drug Ozempic and reveal some startling truths about PFAs in your favorite sparkling water. Tune in to hear a personal story of how a disrupted Sunday workout turned into a lesson in adaptability and resilience, teaching us all how to turn frustration into motivation.
Living in Los Angeles offers some quirky experiences, and we're sharing them all. From the odd reality of recognizing people from TV commercials to a canvasser’s Botox comment that left us laughing, we explore how life in LA can skew your perception of fame and familiarity. We'll also correct some common misconceptions about nutrition, emphasizing that a caloric deficit is key to weight loss—even if that means subsisting on Peeps (but please, don’t actually do that). Plus, a humorous take on an unfulfilled dream of becoming a Navy SEAL adds a personal touch to our discussion on LA culture.
Gradual, lasting changes are crucial for health and fitness, and we’ve got strategies to help you maintain those new habits. We discuss the importance of lean body mass and offer tips to minimize muscle loss if you're using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. Concerned about PFAs? We break down their presence in consumer products, from sparkling water to seafood, and offer practical advice to reduce exposure. Whether it's the relationship between clean eating and caloric control, or making informed choices about what you consume, this episode is packed with actionable insights to support your health and fitness journey. Tune in and let’s keep lifting, learning, and growing together!

Producer: Thor Benander
Editor: Luke Morey
Intro Theme: Ajax Benander
Intro: Timothy Durant
For more, visit Simon at The Antagonist

Chapters

1. LA Life Quirks, Ozempic Muscle Myths, and PFAs in Your Bubbly (00:00:00)

2. Fitness, Nutrition, and Motivation Insights (00:00:04)

3. Nutrition, Fitness, and Self-Reflection (00:12:21)

4. Importance of Slow, Lasting Changes (00:24:55)

5. Muscle Loss and Forever Chemicals (00:32:01)

6. Health Risks of PFAs in Water (00:41:55)

7. PFAs and Consumer Choices (00:48:33)

8. Clean Eating, Calorie Control, Mindfulness (00:57:29)