In this solo episode, Vanessa breaks down her incredible interview with Christopher Barakat—researcher, physique coach, and educator—whose work is redefining what we know about body recomposition, resistance training, and maximizing hypertrophy.

Christopher was the first to publish a scientific paper using the term body recomposition, and his evidence-based approach is helping people break free from outdated beliefs around calories, bulking, and fat loss. In this recap, Vanessa shares the top takeaways from their conversation, including how to finally train and eat in a way that builds muscle and burns fat—at the same time.

What You’ll Learn:

• What the science actually says about building muscle in a deficit

• How to calculate your ideal protein intake using lean body mass

• Why most people are undertraining (and how to fix it fast)

• The power of Myo-reps for hypertrophy and fat loss

• Chris’s high-protein lean bulking strategies (without the fat gain)

• What to do if you’ve been stuck or plateaued for years

• His tips for women and beginners who want to successfully recomp

• Why fasting might hinder your physique goals

• The surprising role of mold, hormones, and internal health in fat loss

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your strength training journey, this episode will help you unlock smarter strategies for long-term body recomposition.

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