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?


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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

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