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This episode is brought to you by Lifeforce and Lumebox. \nThe weight loss journey isn\u2019t always based on healthy and sustainable habits. Often, the pressure to lose weight can lead to drastic actions that can be harmful. Today\u2019s guest is on a mission to share her weight loss journey, which she does not recommend to others, and provide guidance on how weight loss for better overall health can happen with compassion, empathy, and long-term healthy habits in mind.\xa0\nToday on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Michelle Shapiro to discuss weight loss, the myths and misconceptions, and the healthier way to lose weight. Michelle shares her weight loss journey and the symptoms she suffered through. She also shares her thoughts on diet culture and calorie tracking, the importance of individualization, her hot take on intermittent fasting, and the importance of exchanging ideas for growth.\nMichelle Shapiro, Integrative/Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC. Michelle has supported over 1000 clients to reverse anxiety, approach their weight with love, and heal digestive issues. Utilizing humor, nuance, and compassion, Michelle helps clients access their liberating self-awareness.\n\nIn this episode, Dhru and Michelle dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):\n\nMisconceptions about weight loss that are damaging (0:00:53 /0: 00:53)\n\nScarcity Mindset (1:41 / 1:41)\xa0\n\nProtein for weight loss and body composition (3:10 / 3:10)\n\nMetabolism changes in response to weight loss journey (8:00 / 6:07)\n\nMichelle\u2019s weight loss journey and the symptoms she suffered (11:00 / 9:13)\n\nGut health for body composition (20:25 / 18:25)\n\nMichelle\u2019s Losing Weight Lovingly Protocol (24:57 / 22:57)\n\nWeight loss as a symptom and diet culture (29:00 / 25:57)\n\nIs calorie tracking important and helpful\xa0(39:00 / 35:33)\xa0\n\nThe importance of individualization (50:00 / 46:47)\n\nFoundations that apply to all humans (54:00 / 50:00)\n\nAnxiety and panic attacks as a fire alarm for the body and how to treat them (55:00 / 51:34)\n\nIntermittent Fasting and who should avoid it (1:01:00 / 57:00)\n\nEastern medicine and the importance of exchanging ideas (1:17:000 / 1:13:30)\n\nBack to the basics (1:21:00 / 1:17:17)\n\n\nAlso mentioned in this episode:\n\nQuiet the Diet, Michelle\u2019s Podcast\n\nTo learn more about Michelle, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, or her website.\xa0\nRight now, you can save $250 on your first diagnostic and get personalized suggestions. Optimize your longevity and track your progress go to mylifeforce.com/dhru!\xa0\nLumebox is offering my community $260 off their FDA-approved portable Red Light device!\xa0That's over 40% off! Go to thelumebox.com/dhru and get your Red Light device.\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices