{"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":"3401: [Part 2] Lose 15 Pounds Of Fat Without Giving Up Carbs JC Deen of JCDFitness on Fat Loss Without Restriction","slug":"3401-part-2-lose-15-pounds-of-fat-without-giving-up-carbs-jc-deen-of-jcdfitness-on-fat-loss-without-restriction","published_at":"2026-05-19T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3401-part-2-lose-15-pounds-of-fat-without-giving-up-carbs-jc-deen-of-jcdfitness-on-fat-loss-without-restriction","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD1365199046.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD1365199046.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 3401: JC Dean explains how sustainable fat loss can happen without eliminating carbs or obsessing over rigid dieting rules. By focusing on consistent training, moderate calorie deficits, and mental flexibility, including planned breaks from dieting, he shows how long-term progress becomes more manageable and effective. The article also highlights the importance of focusing on daily habits over arbitrary deadlines, helping listeners build healthier relationships with food and fitness while still achieving impressive results. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jcdfitness.com/2017/04/salim-case-study/ Quotes to ponder: \"One day of liberal eating, especially if your training is intense and coupled with a solid dietary deficit during the week, is not going to ruin your fat loss progress.\" \"When we expect a certain outcome, it can produce a lot of unnecessary stress.\" \"All that matters is the total caloric intake, a high carb intake to sustain the training volume, enough protein for tissue repair, and enough fat to keep hormonal dysfunctions at bay.\" 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":655,"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/3401-part-2-lose-15-pounds-of-fat-without-giving-up-carbs-jc-deen-of-jcdfitness-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-323906/3401-part-2-lose-15-pounds-of-fat-without-giving-up-carbs-jc-deen-of-jcdfitness-on-fat-loss-without-restriction.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}