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“You cannot heal a body that you hate. The body's not broken. The body is just giving you signals that it's not in its right alignment. You have to love yourself in the healing process and love yourself enough.” —Almarie Fernandez

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to eat whatever they want and stay slim, while others struggle to lose weight despite their best efforts? What if the secret to effective weight management lies not in restrictive diets, but in understanding your body's unique biochemistry? Could the key to sustainable weight loss be hiding in plain sight within your daily habits and environment?

Almarie Fernandez is a renowned functional medicine practitioner and health coach with over a decade of experience in helping clients achieve optimal wellness. Almarie combines cutting-edge scientific research with holistic approaches to address the root causes of weight issues and chronic health conditions.

Tune in as Ann and Almarie unravel the complexities of weight management, covering topics such as insulin resistance, cortisol control, hypothyroidism, sex hormone imbalances, nutrient density, intermittent fasting, and the impact of environmental toxins on our bodies.

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Episode Highlights: 

02:18 Understanding Weight Gain 

05:30 The Body’s Evolutionary Response to Weight Gain

12:15 Hormone-Mediated Weight Gain 

18:45 10 Basic Principles for Weight Loss 

25:30 The Importance of Nutrient Density

31:00 Insulin Resistance, Cortisol, and Stress 

43:15 Hypothyroidism and Sex Hormone Imbalances

48:45 Caloric Deficiency— The Right Way to Implement

54:00 The Effect of Environmental Toxins 

59:30 The Adrenal Glands and Weight