In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Coach Chris Wilson is back with nutrition and weight-loss expert William Grazione (The Educated Dieter) to dig even deeper into the real reasons people struggle with fat loss, cravings, and lasting health change.

This episode breaks down why your body craves the wrong foods, how ultra-processed foods hijack blood sugar and appetite, and why most diets fail because they ignore the fundamentals of whole foods, fiber, and consistency.

Chris and William also discuss how fasting can impact the brain and hunger signals, when carbs actually make sense for performance and muscle growth, and why “detox” is often misunderstood. You’ll also hear practical strategies like the “90% trick” for dieting success and simple daily habits that make staying on track feel effortless.

Plus, the conversation wraps with an important discussion on Apple Cider Vinegar, gut health, and how ACV gummies may support appetite control and healthier blood sugar levels.

If you want real nutrition talk without the nonsense — this is the episode.

Time Stamps

0:00 – Why your body craves the wrong foods

0:56 – Welcome to the Strong by Design Podcast!

1:49 – The whole-food rule most diets ignore

4:55 – Fiber vs. Ultra-Processed Foods: The blood sugar battle

5:51 – The surprising brain hack in fasting

6:43 – When to eat carbs to fuel performance and build muscle

7:44 – The story behind 'Family Fueled Nutrition'

10:37 – Discover the amino acid that builds muscle fast

12:42 – Apple Cider Vinegar’s surprising effect on appetite and sugar

13:45 – Eating healthy? Your body might disagree

16:29 – Why your health keeps stalling, and how to fix it

18:05 – What truly happens during a detox?

21:02 – The simple habit that keeps nutrition on track

25:13 – The 90% trick that makes dieting easy

29:48 – Discover the diet rule nobody talks about

31:47 – How tiny, consistent steps lead to lasting change

34:12 – One gummy a day for a healthier gut? Try ACV gummies

35:50 – Why it’s never too late to take control of your health

36:28 – Please share and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast!

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