Can you be 10 to 20 pounds overweight and still be considered healthy? Ben Azadi says yes—but it all depends on where that fat is located. I had such a powerful conversation with Ben, FDN-P—he’s the Founder of Keto Kamp and someone who’s helped thousands (maybe millions!) of people break free from what he calls “metabolic prison.” We talked about the kind of fat that really puts your health at risk, and why looking lean doesn’t always mean you're healthy. This one really made me rethink how we define “healthy”—especially as we get older.

Ben shared how he lost 80 pounds and completely turned his life around, and now he’s teaching others how to do the same—without crash diets or gimmicks. His book, Metabolic Freedom, is packed with real strategies to help you feel better, think clearer, and age in a healthier way. We got into the nitty-gritty of insulin resistance (something so many women in midlife are dealing with), how to become a fat burner instead of a sugar burner, and why fasting is more than just skipping meals—it’s about giving your body a chance to heal. And he makes it all so doable, even if you’re just getting started.

I also asked Ben about his own routine—he shared some simple habits that make a big difference, like hydration tips, gratitude journaling, and how building muscle can help keep your metabolism humming. Oh, and speaking of feeling good… there’s a brand-new flavor of my fave superfood drink, Mighty Maca Mango—it’s zesty, refreshing, and just in time for summer. I’ve been loving it in sparkling water or frozen as popsicles (total game-changer). You can grab it at dranna.com and give your body that extra support it deserves!

 

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction.

[00:02:50] Metabolic freedom journey.

[00:05:57] Metabolic prison explained.

[00:08:04] Insulin resistance in women.

[00:12:06] Strategies to remove the waist gain.

[00:14:08] Ketones benefits and the issues it addresses.

[00:19:36] Muscle is magic post-menopause.

[00:20:31] Keto, inflammation, and thyroid health.

[00:25:47] Autophagy as the key to cellular health.

[00:30:00] What a typical day looks like for Ben Azadi.

[00:34:05] Gratitude's impact on health.

[00:35:39] Where is your fat located?

 

Memorable Quotes:

"Calories matter. Don't get me wrong. They're just not the most important thing. Hormones and inflammation are the most important thing." [00:12:32] – Ben Azadi

"We need to flex out and have a flexible metabolism because that's another form of a metabolic prison is only burning fat and ketones and not sugar." [00:21:57] – Ben Azadi

 

Links Mentioned: 

Mighty Maca Mango: https://drannacabeca.com/products/mighty-maca

Metabolic Freedom Book: https://metabolicfreedombook.com/

Connect with Ben Azadi:

Website: https://www.benazadi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebenazadi/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/

Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca:

Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca

 

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