Episode 128: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weight Loss
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The 12 Days of Funk’mas | Day 2
The title says it all for this episode. I get into the nitty gritty with a listener question about deciphering when you truly do need to lose weight, common reasons behind weight loss resistance and the top questions you should be asking yourself before attempting to lose weight. This episode is jam packed with loads of details and goes far beyond just looking at food for weight loss and overall health - there’s a reason this is one of THE top downloaded episodes! Original air date: June 2019.
In this episode:
12 Days of Funk’mas Day 2 giveaway details, featuring Yarrow and Organifi [1:30]
Why you gotta look beyond the food for weight loss and overall health [2:32]
The most important question to ask yourself before attempting weight loss [7:13]
Listener question on when do you truly need to lose weight [11:49]
Ways that stress affects ability to lose weight, and what you need to do first before trying weight loss [14:20]
Common weight loss resistance factors [28:55]
How to know if you’re in a hypometabolic state [42:24]
Are caloric deficits necessary. [45:20]
How to safely approach weight loss [52:06]
Knowing when a caloric deficit is appropriate [55:12]
Figuring out your exact calorie needs [59:39]
The importance of cycling between weight loss and weight maintenance [1:04:02]
Weight loss vs. fat loss [1:05:50]
How to prevent muscle loss, and the three things to always keep in mind [1:09:40]
Resources mentioned:
Organifi (enter code FUNK for 15% off)
Studies:
Coping with food cravings. Investigating the potential of a mindfulness-based intervention
Stress management can facilitate weight loss in Greek overweight and obese women: a pilot study
Carb Compatibility Project (Available for free within the Funk’tional Nutrition Collective)
Your Hormone Revival (Only available within the Funk’tional Nutrition Collective)
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