Episode 444: The Truth About Dieting, Muscle & Fat Loss with Layne Norton

In this episode of the ProPhysique Podcast, we sit down with Layne Norton for an honest, unfiltered conversation about bodybuilding, nutrition, training, coaching, and the fitness industry. Layne shares his perspective on what actually matters when it comes to building muscle, losing fat, long-term progress, and separating science from the noise that dominates social media. 

In this episode, Paul, Evan and Lexie celebrate OLYMPIA week with a special episode discussing the changes this year at the 2026 Olympia along with their specfic predictions for Fit Model and Bikini.

In this episode Danika and Fatima discuss boundary setting in all domains. Fatima shares her journey through competition prep, the importance of setting personal standards, and how to navigate boundaries with family and others. In this episode, listeners will discover practical insights on self-trust, boundary setting, and maintaining structure in life.

In this episode, Paul, Evan and Lexie briefly discuss North Americans and then dive right into some of their hot takes as coaches. Our hosts break down their individual hot takes pertaining to contest prep, coaching in general and the bodybuilding industry as a whole.

In this episode, Danika and Fatima are joined by Coach Adam to recap the recent ProPhysique FTX event and dive into the power of community, both near and far. They also discuss shifting away from an all-or-nothing mindset and learning how to set standards for yourself that are both effective and sustainable.

In this episode, we're taking a look back at the last decade of bodybuilding and breaking down how the sport has evolved from 2016 to 2026. From contest prep, training and nutrition to judging standards, physique expectations, coaching, social media, PED culture, and the business of bodybuilding, we're discussing the biggest changes we've seen along the way.

In this episode, our hosts dive into a listener Q and A! Answering questions such as "how big of a role do genetics play in the sport of bodybuilding?" to "how much does meal timing matter?" and MORE. Our hosts dive into a wide variety of prep related questions in this special episode!

In this episode, our hosts look back at the things they used to do, believe, and obsess over as coaches and athletes and furthermore chat about how they would approach those same things very differently today. From contest prep and nutrition to training, mindset, and everything in between, Paul, Evan and Lexie share the lessons that they learned the hard way, and what they wish they could tell their younger selves.

In this episode, Danika and Fatima explore the idea of navigating difficult relationships, managing energy, and embracing authenticity. They share personal stories, practical advice, and insights on how communication and self-awareness can transform interactions.

What happens when the stage lights turn off and the adrenaline of prep is suddenly gone? In this episode, we're talking about the post-show blues, why the transition out of prep can be harder than anyone expects, and how to navigate that season mentally and physically. We're also breaking down the NEW NPC/IFBB Figure rules and what the changes could mean for competitors moving forward. If you've ever struggled with the "what now?" feeling after a show, this one is for you.