Wade T. Lightheart, host of the AWESOME Health Podcast, is a 3-time All Natural National Bodybuilding Champion, advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute and Co-Founder of Education at BiOptimizers Nutrition, one of the world's most innovative nutritional supplement companies. He is also the author of several books including the best-selling books, "Staying Alive in a Toxic World" and "The Wealthy Backpacker." In this episode - Wade's personal story of going form Mr. Universe to Mr. Marshmallow in two months! - What are enzymes and why they are so important - What does are gut have to do with our weight and food choices - What is happening when we experience digestive issues like heart burn and bloating. - The effects of fasting on enzymes BioOptimizers Use coupon code podcast10 12-week health course: http://bioptimizers.com/otherside Karen Martel is a transformational nutrition coach who specializes in women's hormone health, weight loss and primal diets including autoimmune, paleo and ketogenic. She is the founder of the OnTrack program for women. OnTrack helps women who follow a primal based diet and want to optimize their weight loss results by balancing their hormones through the Hormone and Metabolic Reboot (HMR) Plan! Includes weekly HMR meal plans, recipes and shopping lists included. Group coaching sessions and courses on balancing hormones to optimize weight loss results. Get started with a free two week Hormone Balancing Meal Plan!