1076: The Best Way to Preserve Muscle in a Caloric Deficit, How to Enjoy Food without Guilt, the Value of Essential Amino Acid Supplements & MORE

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether to add activity or decrease calories to preserve the most muscle when in a deficit, the benefits or hype surrounding essential amino acid supplements, how to combat the feeling of hypocrisy when enjoying food or drinks that aren’t normally in the routine, and how to add value to a potential client. The Bottle Cap Challenge craze! What is the best one so far? (6:21) The messed-up things kids do to one another. (10:57) Drumroll, please!! The winner of the PRx Performance Giveaway is... (15:14) Sal FINALLY gets his ChiliPad + Adam shares his tips for optimal use. (17:42) Recapping the latest Mind Pump Live event in San Francisco. (21:56) Adam’s ‘baby hacks’ for new parents + being practical when it comes to gifts.  (31:23) Is ‘digital clothing’ the next wave in the future of fashion? (45:00) A sign of the end of times... KFC introduces its Chicken ‘Cheetos’ Sandwich. (47:04) #Quah question #1 – All other factors considered equal, is it better to add an activity or decrease calories to preserve the most muscle when in a deficit? (49:02) #Quah question #2 – You guys have talked a lot about BCAA’s and how they are not useful for most people, but what are your thoughts on EAA’s (essential amino acid) supplements? Any benefit or just another bullshit product? (56:25) #Quah question #3 - How do you combat the feeling of hypocrisy when enjoying food or drinks that aren’t normally in the routine? I like to stay dialed in, but also allow myself some freedom and sometimes I feel guilty for overindulging. (1:03:50) #Quah question #4 - How did you add value to a potential client, by taking them through the prime test or explaining the plan? (1:16:25) People Mentioned Will Smith (@willsmith)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “MPOOLER” at checkout** Check out Mind Pump Live to get tickets for their next live event! My Brest Friend Original Nursing Posture Pillow, Light Blue Sunburst Haakaa Silicone Breastfeeding Manual Breast Pump Milk Pump 100% Food Grade Silicone BPA PVC and Phthalate Free DockATot Deluxe+ Dock (Pristine White) - The All in One Baby Lounger - Perfect for Co Sleeping - Suitable from 0-8 Months (Pristine White) Virtual Fashion: The Digitally Generated Clothes Appearing On Your IG Influencer Feeds KFC’s Latest Junk Food Monster Is a Bright Orange Cheetos Chicken Sandwich MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System How to Become a Successful Personal Trainer - Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources