Ep. 110: Leptin

On this episode of The Paleo View, Stacy and Sarah chat about an intriguing article on the Metabolic Effects of the Biggest Loser and how the results found relates to others as they work to lose weight.

The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 110: Leptin

Intro (0:00)

News and Views (0:56)

Real Life Paleo is at the printer - so Stacy is doing awesome!

Stacy is in a wonderful mood and had a wonderful weekend, that included apple picking, a family BBQ, and Russ's going away party

Whole Life Challenge, and how perfect apple sauce is for a treat

Matt and Stacy's home gym is coming along

Outstanding in the Field

The hot-tub addition to Matt and Stacy's house

Sarah's latest book signings in Texas, and time with her photographer friend

Sarah has been so impressed with how receptive and engaged fans have been at the signings and the number of books they are purchasing

Leptin (24:35)

The article Stacy shared with Sarah: Metabolic Effects of the Biggest Loser

How the study can be applied to intermittent fasting/low-carb approach

Stacy and Sarah talked about this topic at AHS

Sarah shard on the two papers about the Biggest Loser

Metabolic Slowing with Massive Weight Loss despite Preservation of Fat-Free Mass

Metabolic adaptation following massive weight loss is related to the degree of energy imbalance and changes in circulating leptin

The point of weight-loss, and what happens when we lose weight in a way that lowers metabolic rate and leptin - how this all connects to sex hormones

Insulin and leptin talk on previous episode

Sarah talked about leptin sensitivity and resistance

The happy balance you want to find

The harm that dramatic weight-loss strategies cause

Stacy's hope to lose fat and what these studies tell her about the work she is doing

Weight-Loss Resistance (53:28)

Sarah always looks at sleep quality and quantity when folks have stalled weight-loss - stress is the second variable that she looks at

With the help of testing, Sarah also looks at adrenal function, thyroid function, sex hormone levels, overall inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies

Healing with diet and lifestyle

Working with a functional medicine specialist or a integrative medicine doctor

The 1.7 million downloads that The Paleo View has received, and a special celebration at 2 million download

Leave a comment on what would be special and fun to celebrate the 2 million downloads mark

Stacy needs help naming the home gym - send in your suggestions! If someone comes up with the home gym name, we will send you one of our new lifting themed shirts

Sarah met one of the Strongwoman Radio fans while in Texas

Sarah's love for hugging

Don't forget to check out Sarah's free easy meal guides and MASSIVE giveaway here

Outro (1:07:32)