# Ep. 480 - Q&A Caloric Expenditure and Exercise, Overcoming the All-or-Nothing Mindset & Finding Meal Inspiration and Variety

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Podcast: [ESGfitness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/esgfitness-403787)
Published: 2026-05-27T16:06:32+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esgfit/episodes/Ep--480---QA-Caloric-Expenditure-and-Exercise--Overcoming-the-All-or-Nothing-Mindset--Finding-Meal-Inspiration-and-Variety-e3jvmtd
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Duration seconds: 2339

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Apply for coaching here Join commit to 6 here 00:52 Understanding Caloric Expenditure and Exercise Accuracy 06:42 Minimal Effective Dose for Strength and Muscle Building 11:27 Navigating Maintenance and Feelings of Restriction 18:18 The Importance of Recovery in Fitness 21:48 Overcoming the All-or-Nothing Mindset 27:51 Finding Meal Inspiration and Variety 34:15 Addressing Weight Training Challenges

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