Ideal Body Fat Percentage, Diet Breaks and Ketosis

What is considered optimal body fat percentage and why you do not need to be in Ketosis forever. We also discuss, the benefits of a cyclical approach to Keto, the issues with chronic caloric deficits, and how taking a break from your diet is optimal for your health and long-term goals. 

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 Episode Overview: 

• 5:15 Introduction
• 7:57 Estima Diet - Do You Have To Do Keto Forever?
• 10:39 Cyclical Approach To Keto
• 16:10 Caloric Deficit
• 19:10 Diet Breaks
• 20:48 Optimal Body Fat Percentage
• 27:48 Conclusion

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