Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

S1E793 - The Muscle-First Approach to Fat Loss, Protein & Healthy Aging - Dr. Antonella Schwarz Recap

Published: May 15, 2026

Duration: 42:27

In this Friday solo recap, Vanessa breaks down the biggest takeaways from her recent interview with Dr. Antonella Schwarz on why the goal should not simply be to lose weight, but to build and preserve muscle.

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Vanessa explores the critical difference between weight loss and fat loss, why the scale can be misleading, and how losing weight without resistance training and adequate protein can leave you metabolically weaker over time.

She also dives into Dr. Schwarz's latest...