Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi

Dr Ashley Lucas | The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Trying to Fix Their Metabolism, Why Exercising to Lose Weight Does Not Work, & The Easiest Ways to Break A Weight Loss Stall KKP: 743

02.16.2024 - By Ben AzadiPlay

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I am delighted to welcome Dr. Ashley Lucas back to the show today. Having her expertise and insights grace our platform again is wonderful. She is the owner, founder, and advisory consultant for PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition. She has over 15 years of education in the field of nutrition and metabolism.  In her mid 20s, she retired from her professional ballet career.  While understanding the importance nutrition played on her own sport performance, she went on to earn her PhD in Sports Nutrition and Chronic Disease from Virginia Tech. Her research throughout her six-year post-graduate doctoral training, focused on energy metabolism and the Female Athlete Triad.   She was awarded the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship and completed her dietetic internship at The Ohio State University. She passed the national examination registering her as a dietitian offering expert food, wellness and nutrition services. Dr. Lucas is a nationally renowned speaker, columnist, and leading expert in the field of weight management and behavior change. Through a scientific method that focuses not only on the metabolic consequences of fat gain, but also on the behavioral and psychological aspects, she created and continues to innovate the PHD Approach which has helped thousands of people nationwide achieve their peak wellness once and for all. In this episode, Dr. Lucas comprehensively explores key factors influencing weight loss success and metabolic health. Dr. Lucas draws upon her expertise and research findings to shed light on the detrimental effects of extreme dietary habits and chronic mistreatment of metabolism. Despite the grim realities presented, she provides optimism by highlighting the possibility of rehabilitating a damaged metabolism. Additionally, Dr. Lucas dives into emotional barriers, emphasizing the power of mindset in achieving weight loss goals and cultivating supportive environments. She stresses the significance of quality sleep, exercise beyond weight loss, and informed consumption of food additives, advocating for stricter regulations. This approach underscores Dr. Lucas's holistic perspective on achieving overall wellness and sustainable weight loss.

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