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S1E824 - PSMF Series: The Art of Fat Loss—PSMF, Protein & Preserving Lean Muscle with Maria Emmerich

Published: July 17, 2026

Duration: 1:14:19

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Today's episode of the PSMF series is a special conversation from the archives with bestselling author and nutrition expert Maria Emmerich. We explore how a protein-sparing modified fast can be used strategically to accelerate fat loss while prioritizing protein and protecting precious lean muscle.

Maria explains the important difference between losing weight and losing body fat—and why simply adding more dietary fat may work against your goals when fat loss is the priority. We discuss how PSMF differs fr...