{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition","slug":"optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","podcast_index_feed_id":323906,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/OLD4549284412","website_url":"https://oldpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/179f5c46-1733-11ec-86d8-6fde4865f964/image/OLD-Cover-Health-3000.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Optimal Living Daily LLC","episode_count":3478,"summary":"Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and motivational stories to help listeners on their journey to optimal health. Each episode is a blend of science-based information and real-life application, making it a unique resource for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Dr. Malik's approach is holistic and inclusive, recognizing the importance of balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness. By focusing on diet, fitness, and nutrition, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your health goals. His engaging narration and the podcast's diverse range of topics make it an essential daily listen for you as you seek to lead a healthier, more balanced life. This podcast is designed for those passio…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:20:20.383708+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906"},"episode":{"title":"3388: How to Lose That Last Bit of Weight - Weight Loss When You Hit a Plateau on Overcoming Plateaus","slug":"3388-how-to-lose-that-last-bit-of-weight-weight-loss-when-you-hit-a-plateau-on-overcoming-plateaus","published_at":"2026-05-08T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3388-how-to-lose-that-last-bit-of-weight-weight-loss-when-you-hit-a-plateau-on-overcoming-plateaus","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD3116895185.mp3?updated=1777905618","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD3116895185.mp3?updated=1777905618","summary":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3388: Dr. Neal breaks down why stubborn fat can linger despite solid habits, highlighting factors like metabolic adaptation, sleep, stress, and consistency. Drawing from research, he explains how small adjustments, especially tracking intake and increasing daily movement, can help overcome plateaus. Listeners will gain practical, science-backed strategies to finally shed those last few pounds and improve overall health. Quotes to ponder: \"Losing those last few pounds, especially fat pounds, can be really frustrating.\" \"Metabolic adaptation is basically saying that as we lose weight, there’s less of us to move around.\" \"Staying consistent with a lower calorie diet will help us reach our goals.\" Episode references: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: https://www.eatright.org/ Cronometer App: https://cronometer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":608,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/episodes/3388-how-to-lose-that-last-bit-of-weight-weight-loss-when-you-hit-a-plateau-on-overcoming-plateaus/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3388-how-to-lose-that-last-bit-of-weight-weight-loss-when-you-hit-a-plateau-on-overcoming-plateaus.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}