# Episode 85: STOP Trying to Lose Weight During Race Training Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hybrid-lab-with-dr-alyssa-olenick-2941020/episode-85-stop-trying-to-lose-weight-during-race-training Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hybrid-lab-with-dr-alyssa-olenick-2941020/episode-85-stop-trying-to-lose-weight-during-race-training.md Podcast: [The Hybrid Lab with Dr. Alyssa Olenick](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hybrid-lab-with-dr-alyssa-olenick-2941020) Published: 2025-06-27T16:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hybrid-lab/episodes/Episode-85-STOP-Trying-to-Lose-Weight-During-Race-Training-e34neba Audio file: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO2310273932.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hybrid-lab-with-dr-alyssa-olenick-2941020/episodes/episode-85-stop-trying-to-lose-weight-during-race-training Duration seconds: 1884 ## Resource In this episode, Dr. Lyss breaks down how to strategically time your diet based on your training goalsβ€”whether you're chasing fat loss, building muscle, or maximizing performance. Learn why the off-season or maintenance phases might be the best time for cutting, and how improper timing or extreme restriction can derail recovery and endurance. Plus, get practical tips on aligning your nutrition with your training cycle for sustainable gains and long-term success. Watch on YouTube: β†’ https://youtu.be/dpzNgvSCq7c πŸ”₯ Get my free MACRO CALCULATOR here to help figure out how much to start eating to support your training. β†’ https://bit.ly/4d8ZTMJ 🀘🏻 TRAIN WITH ME HERE β†’ https://www.thelyssmethod.com/programs 🀘🏻 FOLLOW ME ON IG β†’ https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/ 🀘🏻 LEARN MORE + FREE RESOURCES β†’ https://doclyssfitness.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction to Dieting and Performance Goals 2:58 Understanding When to Diet 5:57 The Importance of Muscle and Strength Training 9:08 Optimal Timing for Dieting During Training Seasons 12:11 Gradual Fat Loss and Body Recomposition 15:11 Maintaining Performance While Dieting 17:58 Navigating Energy Deficits and Recovery 21:09 Identifying Your Needs: Dieting vs. Eating More 23:56 Conclusion and Resources for Further Guidance ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hybrid-lab-with-dr-alyssa-olenick-2941020/episodes/episode-85-stop-trying-to-lose-weight-during-race-training/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hybrid-lab-with-dr-alyssa-olenick-2941020/episode-85-stop-trying-to-lose-weight-during-race-training.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.