How Low is Too Low?

Overwhelmed and off track? Create more consistency with a meal plan that takes overthinking off the table. Here's what goes into meal plans that you can actually stick to. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/

Is there a lower limit to how many calories to eat while trying to lose fat? Here's what really goes into low calorie prescriptions. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/

Marcus takes on the big lifts to hit some big goals by his 42nd birthday. How to get strong and build technique - without breaking your body down. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/

It made sense at the time - until it didn't. We've all taken some wrong turns when we were first learning more about fitness. But because we care, we're here to set you straight on common fitness advice we hear that make us raise an eyebrow - and what we'd do instead. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free SPONSOR: Transparent Labs https://athlete.transparentlabs.com/marcus7 Code: MARCUS for 10% off

Why the scale fluctuates so much, even when you're doing the right things - and how to use this info to make sure you stay on the right track. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free SPONSOR: LMNT drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/

At some point on the path to changing your body, health, or fitness, tracking your food stops being optional — it becomes the only logical next step. And yet people resist. We make the case for going all in on tracking, at least for a period of time: why it works every single time when you actually commit to it, what you're missing when you don't, and the rewards waiting on the other side. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free

We asked a group of clients what one thing they want to double down on to make the most impact this month - and all of them said the same thing. But first, you'll need to weigh the pros and cons of actually changing it. If you're always getting sidetracked with your fitness this episode is for you! Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free

Knowing what intensity is required to actually change your body is a skill - and most people never develop it. Today we cover warmup strategy, auto regulation, understanding failure safely, and why these habits make training more engaging for athletes who want more than just checking a box in the gym. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free SPONSOR: LMNT drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly

Real body transformation isn't a straight line - and the mental game matters just as much as the physical one. Sometimes the most strategic move - a mini cut, a diet break - doesn't match your ultimate goal. But it will keep you in the game long enough to get there. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free

More workouts, steps, and cardio sound like the right answer - but what if it's actually keeping you stuck? Today we share how a client broke through a months-long plateau not by adding more effort, but by pulling back. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right and still not progressing, this one's for you. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/