Every year, nearly half of American adults embark on a new diet with the goal of losing weight in mind. But statistics show that most people who implement fad diets don’t stick with it for long, and those who do don’t find sustainable results. So on today’s show, you’re going to learn about realistic lifestyle tips that can help you shed extra pounds for good. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn about the FASTEST way to lose fat, with a simple, science-backed acronym. This episode is full of realistic strategies you can use to fine-tune your nutrition, exercise, sleep, and more. Not only will these tips help you reach your body composition goals, but they will also help you improve your overall health in numerous ways. If you’re ready to create a weight loss plan that is simple, effective, and sustainable, this episode is full of actionable tips that will help you reach your goals. Enjoy!   In this episode you’ll discover:  Why adequate protein is powerful for weight loss and metabolic health. The importance of eating a high-protein breakfast. What the thermic effect of food is. How to determine how many grams of protein you should eat per day. What obesogens are. The effects of eating excess dietary sugars. Why sugar-sweetened beverages like soda are terrible for your health. The important link between fat loss and sleep. How adequate sleep can protect you from losing muscle mass. Why your endocrine system needs restorative sleep. How to optimize your sleep environment. The benefits of fasting 12 hours. How often you should be exercising major muscle groups. Science-based strategies for effective strength training. How to send your body safety signals to improve your metabolism. The number of steps to take every day for better health.   Items mentioned in this episode include:  Onnit.com/model - Save an exclusive 10% on performance supplements & tools! Foursigmatic.com/model - Get an exclusive discount on your daily health elixirs! Sleep Smarter - Upgrade your sleep habits with my national bestselling book! The Sleep and Fat Loss Masterclass - Listen to episode 298! What’s Causing Our Epidemic of Sleep & Health Problems - Listen to episode 768! Improve Your Adrenals with Dr. Izabella Wentz - Episode 679    Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube   This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Onnit and Foursigmatic.  Visit Onnit.com/model for an exclusive 10% discount on human performance supplements and fitness equipment.    Visit foursigmatic.com/model to get an exclusive 10% discount on mushroom and adaptogen-packed blends to improve your life.