TMHS 698: The #1 Way To Activate Fat Loss & The Key Metabolic Difference Between Men & Women - With Dr. Mindy Pelz

Published: June 25, 2023, 10:55 p.m.

There are a variety of approaches to fasting, whether it be for weight loss, mental clarity, or for decreased inflammation. But like many other dieting strategies, these frameworks often leave little room for bio-individuality. Finding a health and nutrition approach that works for you requires considering your personality, preferences, routines, and personal health needs.

Our guest, Dr. Mindy Pelz, is a fasting and hormone expert who is passionate about helping empower folks to take control of their health. Specifically, she is on a mission to educate women about their bodies and how to sync fasting with their hormones for optimal results. Today, she\u2019s on The Model Health Show to share how fasting can aid in fat loss and enhanced brain function, and the specifics behind fasting for women.

You\u2019re going to learn about how the human metabolism works, and why fasting is a powerful tool for optimizing your body\u2019s natural functions. We\u2019re going to discuss how external factors like stress can block weight loss, how fasting impacts hormones, and how your metabolic health affects every aspect of your life. If you\u2019ve ever considered incorporating fasting into your routine, these tips are going to help you take it to the next level. So listen in and enjoy this interview with Dr. Mindy Pelz!

In this episode you\u2019ll discover:

  • Why the human metabolism works like a hybrid car.
  • What ketones are and what they do in the body.
  • How fasting can supercharge your brain.
  • The history of fasting in religious and spiritual contexts.
  • Why fasting is a dopamine reset.
  • The importance of being metabolically healthy.
  • A biomarker you can use to measure your metabolic health on a yearly basis.
  • Why calorie restriction diets don\u2019t work long-term.
  • How fasting promotes cellular healing.
  • Why chronic cortisol surges can make you overweight.
  • The relationship between ketones and GABA.
  • What you need to know about obesogens.
  • How fasting impacts female hormones.
  • The relationship between progesterone and glucose.
  • How women can fast in accordance with their cycle.\xa0

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