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This episode addresses the alarming metabolic health crisis affecting American families, with shocking CDC data revealing that 1 in 3 adolescents (33%) now meet prediabetes criteria - up 5% in just two years. Dr. Scott and Tommy explore how 74% of Americans are overweight or obese, with severe obesity tripling since 2008, and discuss why traditional BMI measurements miss the crucial factor of visceral fat and insulin resistance. Learn why metabolic health matters more than the number on the scale, with practical strategies for measuring waist-to-height ratio and understanding body composition versus simple weight tracking. The hosts share real-world parenting approaches for creating healthy family food environments without restricting children's growth, including their "8-to-8 kitchen hours" rule, teaching kids to distinguish between hunger and boredom, and explaining food as fuel rather than creating "good food/bad food" shame cycles. Discover how intermittent fasting principles can naturally integrate into family routines through consistent meal timing, post-dinner kitchen closure, and modeling healthy relationships with food. This episode provides actionable strategies for breaking generational health patterns, including how to discuss nutrition with children using car/superhero analogies, involving kids in meal planning, and creating positive food conversations that emphasize what to include rather than restrict. Essential listening for parents, grandparents, and anyone wanting to influence their family's long-term metabolic health while understanding the deeper health markers that truly matter beyond scale weight.
Take the NEW FASTING PERSONA QUIZ! - The Key to Unlocking Sustainable Weight Loss With Fasting!
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Partner Links:
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Our Community:
Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply!
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Article Links:
https://www.levels.com/blog/what-can-weight-tell-you-about-your-metabolic-health?__s=72dghf497nkahcwgdg5y
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes/index.html
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***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS August 13th, 2025!***
We’ll GUIDE you on how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use ‘fast cycling’ to achieve uncommon results!
REGISTER HERE! Click the link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs!
This episode addresses the alarming metabolic health crisis affecting American families, with shocking CDC data revealing that 1 in 3 adolescents (33%) now meet prediabetes criteria - up 5% in just two years. Dr. Scott and Tommy explore how 74% of Americans are overweight or obese, with severe obesity tripling since 2008, and discuss why traditional BMI measurements miss the crucial factor of visceral fat and insulin resistance. Learn why metabolic health matters more than the number on the scale, with practical strategies for measuring waist-to-height ratio and understanding body composition versus simple weight tracking. The hosts share real-world parenting approaches for creating healthy family food environments without restricting children's growth, including their "8-to-8 kitchen hours" rule, teaching kids to distinguish between hunger and boredom, and explaining food as fuel rather than creating "good food/bad food" shame cycles. Discover how intermittent fasting principles can naturally integrate into family routines through consistent meal timing, post-dinner kitchen closure, and modeling healthy relationships with food. This episode provides actionable strategies for breaking generational health patterns, including how to discuss nutrition with children using car/superhero analogies, involving kids in meal planning, and creating positive food conversations that emphasize what to include rather than restrict. Essential listening for parents, grandparents, and anyone wanting to influence their family's long-term metabolic health while understanding the deeper health markers that truly matter beyond scale weight.
Take the NEW FASTING PERSONA QUIZ! - The Key to Unlocking Sustainable Weight Loss With Fasting!
Resources and Downloads:
Partner Links:
Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here!
Get 25% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here!
Our Community:
Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply!
If you enjoy the podcast, please tap the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them!
Article Links:
https://www.levels.com/blog/what-can-weight-tell-you-about-your-metabolic-health?__s=72dghf497nkahcwgdg5y
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes/index.html
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