Optimal Metabolism

Episode 90- Q&A! Why Can't I Lose Belly Fat? Is This Doable With PCOS? Why Am I Always Hungry? Why Won't My Weight Move Despite Fasting?

08.09.2022 - By Shana Hussin, RDNPlay

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Finally, a long awaited Q&A;! In today’s podcast I address four of the most common inquiries I receive on a daily basis, providing useful insight on how to combat the struggles of targeting weight loss, fasting and PCOS, constant hunger, and struggling to lose weight despite fasting! You asked, I answered. Here is what's covered in the weeks episode:  [5:20] How my available courses can help you manage insulin resistance and weight loss.   [9:38] Q: Why can’t I lose belly fat?  Your body prioritizes burning visceral fat first  Where you gained weight first is where you will lose it last!  Why you cannot target fat loss  How your body gets to fat burning through the priority sequence of energy burning  [15:00] Q: Can you practice intermediate fasting with polycystic ovary syndrome?  Why a low-insulin lifestyle I promotes healing for individuals with PCOS  What is at the heart of PCOS  How to adjust fasting to reverse PCOS  [21:35] Q: Why am I always hungry?  The effects high insulin has on hunger  How constant hunger can be a sign your body mismanages. insulin and/or is developing insulin resistance  The dangers of carbohydratess for breakfast… The first meal of the day should be high in protein and low in carbs  The need to limit carbohydrate intake  How high leptin levels confuse hunger feelings  [28:30] Q: Why is it that even though I implement fasting, I cannot seem to lose weight?  The difference between fasting to loss weight and fasting to maintain weight  Defeat snacking to be successful in losing weight  The importance of therapeutic fasting to achieve your weight loss goals Follow me on: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL IN FAST TRACK, my new monthly membership program for onging learning, support, and accountability. GRAB YOUR COPY of the Fast To Heal Recipe book with 85 low-carb, whole food recipes that are simple to prepare! GET YOUR FREE STARTING GUIDES that will set you well on your way toward a low-carb lifestyle of timed eating! SCHEDULE A PERSONALIZED SESSION if you are stuck in a rut, or suffer from a stubborn case of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, or metabolic illness. JUMPSTART your fasting and low-carb protocol by enrolling in my 10-Day Hormone Healing Jumpstart! ENROLL in Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls ENROLL in Finding Nutritional PEACE, my highest level online self-paced course to reverse insulin resistance and chronic illness

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