Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Donald Vega is a registered dietitian, strength and conditioning specialist and life-style mentor, based in Costa Rica with more than 24 years of experience in health education. He is the founder of Kilosophy which was established with one vision: "To reverse metabolic disease through a free, fit, happy and healthy society." He has presented at conferences in Costa Rica, Panama, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Malaysia and was invited to present at TEDx Pura Vida 2017. Additionally, he is an author and hosts the health and fitness podcast, Bienestar al Descubrimiento.

In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Donald talk about:

• (03:05) Dr. Donald's life story that led him to become the person he is today
• (10:14) Why Dr. Donald chose to follow and promote the low carb/keto diet
• (15:54) The purpose, message, and content of Dr. Donald's new book, The Science of Losing Weight
• (25:23) The value of building muscle for metabolic health and weight loss
• (30:45) The importance of seeing yourself as being responsible for your own results
• (38:38) Why it is important to learn to perceive and receive criticism in a healthy, thoughtful way
• (45:35) Massive action taking

Thank you for listening to Protecting Your Nest. For additional resources and information, please see the links below.

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Additional Links:

• Dr. Donald Vega's presentation on the 2024 Low Carb Cruise

Dr. Donald Vega:

• The Science of Losing Weight (book)
• Kilosophy
• Podcast
• Instagram
• Linktree

Dr. Tony Hampton:

• Linktree
• Instagram Account
• LinkedIn Account
• Ritmos Negros Podcast
• Q Med
• Symposium for Metabolic Health Lectures
• How Waking Up Every Day at 4:30 Can Change Your Life