🎧 Is Your Caffeine Habit Hurting You? | Caffeine & Pregnancy | What Andrew Huberman Got Wrong About Caffeine
You’re in for an illuminating line up on The BluePrint this week. Today, is all about caffeine and your health. Could it really be dehydrating you? Can it help you lose weight? Is it truly addictive? In this eye-opening episode, I tackle the most pressing questions and misconceptions surrounding the world's most popular stimulant.
On Wednesday, we welcome Dr. Alex Auerbach, the former Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors, who shares strategies to help you approach tough competition with confidence and poise. Learn how to adopt the right mindset when playing against higher-ranked players or preparing for a challenging match.
And Friday, renowned nutrition researcher, Alan Aragon, breaks down the tiered deficit approach to dieting, revealing how to optimize your calorie deficit based on your starting body fat percentage. You'll learn the ideal deficit ranges for different body compositions, how to preserve lean muscle while cutting, and the importance of diet breaks and maintenance phases for long-term success.
All this, and much more, coming up on The BluePrint this week.
Is caffeine really dehydrating you? Can it help you lose weight? And, is it truly addictive? In this eye-opening episode, I tackle the most pressing questions and misconceptions surrounding the world's most popular stimulant.
You'll discover the truth about caffeine's impact on fluid balance, fat loss, performance, pregnancy, and more. I'll also share my personal coffee "stack" and tips for optimizing your caffeine intake.
Whether you're a die-hard coffee lover or just curious about the science behind this beloved beverage, this episode will provide you with the insights you need to make informed decisions about your caffeine consumption.
In this episode, you’ll discover how to conquer the mental challenges of facing tough opponents on the pickleball court. Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors, shares strategies for adopting the right mindset when playing against higher-ranked players and preparing for challenging matches.
You’ll learn how to:
Focus on your strengths and what you can control during a game.
Create a rich mental model of your opponent to reduce uncertainty.
Develop "if-then" plans to stay grounded in your own game.
Prepare effectively, even with limited time between matches.
Whether you're an amateur looking to level up or a pro seeking to maintain your edge, Dr. Auerbach's insights will help you approach tough competition with confidence and poise.
You can enjoy Dr. Auerbach’s Performance Newsletter and connect with him on X & LinkedIn.
Learn the strategies for effective fat loss with renowned nutrition researcher Alan Aragon. In this episode, Alan breaks down the tiered deficit approach to dieting, revealing how to optimize your calorie deficit based on your starting body fat percentage. You'll learn the ideal deficit ranges for different body compositions, how to preserve lean muscle while cutting, and the importance of diet breaks and maintenance phases for long-term success.
Discover:
The optimal calorie deficits for obese vs. overweight individuals.
How aggressive dieting can threaten lean body mass in leaner people.
When to take diet breaks to refresh mentally and physically.
Why maintenance phases should get longer as you near your goal.
How fat distribution affects the appearance of leanness.
Check out Alan Aragon’s Research Review (AARR), his way of empowering health/fitness professionals and enthusiasts with the ability to examine the latest nutrition, training, and supplementation findings, plus maximize results. And, his Flexible Dieting book is the ultimate evidence-based nutrition book for improving body composition, athletic performance, and health.
Yours in Wellness,
