{"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":"3400: [Part 1] Lose 15 Pounds Of Fat Without Giving Up Carbs by J.C. Deen of JCD Fitness on Fat Loss Without Restriction","slug":"3400-part-1-lose-15-pounds-of-fat-without-giving-up-carbs-by-j-c-deen-of-jcd-fitness-on-fat-loss-without-restriction","published_at":"2026-05-18T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3400-part-1-lose-15-pounds-of-fat-without-giving-up-carbs-by-j-c-deen-of-jcd-fitness-on-fat-loss-without-restriction","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD3681753665.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD3681753665.mp3","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 3400: JC Dean breaks down a sustainable fat-loss approach that prioritizes strength, energy, and long-term consistency instead of extreme dieting. By focusing on balanced nutrition, strategic calorie cycling, and smart training, he shows how steady progress can happen without cutting out carbs or sacrificing your social life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jcdfitness.com/2017/04/salim-case-study/ Quotes to ponder: \"Creating and maintaining a caloric deficit is a fairly simple process but most all of the following issues tend to crop up.\" \"The truth is most everyone wants a shortcut that's why some of these diets are so popular and cleanses have been used in diet marketing for decades.\" \"If you don't push yourself in the gym muscle loss can occur while dieting.\" 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":565,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/episodes/3400-part-1-lose-15-pounds-of-fat-without-giving-up-carbs-by-j-c-deen-of-jcd-fitness-on-fat-loss-without-restriction/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-323906/3400-part-1-lose-15-pounds-of-fat-without-giving-up-carbs-by-j-c-deen-of-jcd-fitness-on-fat-loss-without-restriction.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}