Fat Burning Expert Alan Aragon: The Fastest Way to Finally Lose Belly Fat & Gain Muscle (Science-Backed Method) - Video

In this 25 August 2025 video, host Steven Bartlett talks with Alan Aragon, a leading researcher, expert, and educator in fitness nutrition with over 30 years of experience in the field. He is also a nutrition consultant for Men’s Health magazine, and author of books such as, ‘Flexible Dieting’ and ‘Girth Control: The Science of Fat Loss & Muscle Gain’. 

Sick and tired of fitness myths and diet lies? Top nutrition expert Alan Aragon answers all your burning questions, from belly fat and PCOS, to creatine, testosterone and building lean muscle, all backed by real science! 

He explains:

• How PCOS affects weight loss, and the science that could reverse it 
• The 2 step method to lose weight in 8 weeks 
• What creatine actually does to your body!
• Why belly fat grows during menopause and how to stop it 
• What really happens when you eat 300g of protein a day

https://youtu.be/3C185Gkgg0U

00:00 Intro  
02:28 Why Should the Audience Listen to You?  
05:15 The Biggest Myths About Protein  
09:39 How Many Meals Should We Eat for Optimal Muscle Gain?  
11:44 How Much Protein Should We Consume Per Day?  
16:26 Is There Any Danger in Too Much Protein?  
21:51 How to Lose Weight Fast  
23:55 Why Do I Gain Weight After Stopping Ozempic/Ozempic?  
25:33 Does Dieting Affect Metabolism?  
31:38 Best Diet for Long-Term Weight Loss  
32:13 How Do I Specifically Lose Belly Fat?  
33:29 Why Is Fat Loss Harder During Menopause?  
38:09 HRT During Menopause  
41:18 PCOS and Diet Restriction  
44:58 What to Do With Irregular Menstrual Cycles  
46:31 Muscle Memory  
47:51 Is the Gut Microbiome Affecting My Weight Gain?  
49:14 Why Do You Eat So Many Eggs?  
50:42 Testosterone Levels  
51:26 What Supplements Do You Take?  
53:22 Creatine  
56:46 Ads  
58:35 Diet Breaks  
1:02:06 How to Get Good at Weight Loss Maintenance  
1:06:02 Diet Rebounds  
1:11:26 Fasting  
1:19:35 Water Fasts  
1:20:45 Keto Diet  
1:26:44 Gaining Muscle on the Keto Diet  
1:28:55 Carnivore Diet  
1:31:11 Do Vegans and Vegetarians Struggle to Gain Muscle?  
1:31:58 Do Most People Get Enough Protein?  
1:36:46 What’s Stopping People From Reaching Their Body Goals?  
1:41:57 Your Alcohol Addiction  
1:48:00 Ads  
1:50:16 Artificial Sweeteners  
1:52:02 The Lies We’ve Been Told About Sugar  
1:55:45 Refined Sugar  
1:58:15 How Often Should We Go to the Gym Each Week?  
1:58:53 How Long Does It Take to Lose Muscle?  
2:02:06 How Does Nature Impact Your Life?  
2:03:46 Where Can People Find You?