In this episode, Justin and Justyna tackle a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma: Body Recomposition. Here, they discuss the basic premise and scientific literature surrounding the balancing act of adding muscle while simultaneously losing fat. Episode Summary0-2:40 Promos & Sponsors 03:30 What is body recomposition? 05:15 Who has had success with this approach?07:30 MSTN gene & implications13:45 How is body recomp being examined?17:30 Disadvantages to the main approaches18:50 Funding bias within the academic research 19:30 Training modalities for body recomp21:40 Calipers & photos don’t lie22:30 Nutrition side of body recomp24:30 Energy balance may not be the full story25:00 Hormones are a huge component in body recomp27:00 Caloric surplus & high protein for body recomp28:50 A finicky metabolism and caloric surplus considerations 31:00 Protein reigns supreme 33:00 The “window of opportunity” 35:00 Carbs are important for higher level athletes & body recomp38:00 Protein supplements for body recompSponsorsConsistency Breeds GrowthUse Promo Code: "CBG"GenoPalate (United States Only)Use Promo Code: "CBG"Xendurance-Shop Through This Link!!DadBod Fitness Online ProgrammingThe Starving Podcast TeamInstagram:  @cbg_radioJustin's Instagram:  @jrome_cbgJordan's Instagram:  @sleepinginonschooldaysJustyna's Instagram: @justyna.dapuzzo@justinamarie.nutritionGmail: consistencybreedsgrowth@gmail.comMusic: The New Idea StoreFB: The New Idea StoreGmail: thenewideastore@gmail.com