Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

S1E828 - PSMF 101: How to Burn Body Fat While Protecting Muscle with Craig Emmerich

Published: July 31, 2026

Duration: 1:03:20

PSMF 101: How to Burn Body Fat While Protecting Muscle with Craig Emmerich

What exactly is a protein-sparing modified fast—and how can it accelerate fat loss without sacrificing precious lean mass?

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In this episode of the PSMF series, Vanessa is joined by Craig Emmerich, co-author of The Art of Fat Loss, for a step-by-step guide to protein-sparing modified fasting. They break down how a PSMF differs from a traditional fast, how to determine your protein target, why di...