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#979 Why Counting Calories Wrecks Your Metabolism (& What Actually Works) with Ben Azadi
Manage episode 474915455 series 2588128
🔥 Main Takeaway:
The common belief that calories in vs. calories out is the key to fat loss is not only flawed — it can destroy your metabolism.
💡 Key Highlights:
- Host shares his personal 80-pound fat loss journey after breaking free from the calorie deficit trap.
- The Lie: Counting calories works temporarily, but ultimately leads to hormonal imbalances, slowed metabolism, and weight regain.
- The Truth: Weight gain is not a calorie issue — it’s a hormone and inflammation issue.
- Metabolic health must come first. Get healthy to lose weight, not the other way around.
- Example: Biggest Loser contestants regained weight due to damaged hormones (ghrelin/leptin) post calorie-restriction.
- Practical Solutions:
- Cut carbs to <50g/day
- Follow the 2-2-2 rule for healthy fats
- Eliminate snacking
- Practice intermittent fasting (e.g., 18:6 window)
- Science-Backed Insight: Gut health and hormone balance play a bigger role than calorie math.
- Bonus: Free access to the Metabolic Freedom Course + interviews with Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Daniel Pompa, Cynthia Thurlow & Megan Ramos when you order the book at http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com
🎁 📚 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Gary Brecka, Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: https://www.ketokamp.com/free-course
🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here:
1043 episodes
Manage episode 474915455 series 2588128
🔥 Main Takeaway:
The common belief that calories in vs. calories out is the key to fat loss is not only flawed — it can destroy your metabolism.
💡 Key Highlights:
- Host shares his personal 80-pound fat loss journey after breaking free from the calorie deficit trap.
- The Lie: Counting calories works temporarily, but ultimately leads to hormonal imbalances, slowed metabolism, and weight regain.
- The Truth: Weight gain is not a calorie issue — it’s a hormone and inflammation issue.
- Metabolic health must come first. Get healthy to lose weight, not the other way around.
- Example: Biggest Loser contestants regained weight due to damaged hormones (ghrelin/leptin) post calorie-restriction.
- Practical Solutions:
- Cut carbs to <50g/day
- Follow the 2-2-2 rule for healthy fats
- Eliminate snacking
- Practice intermittent fasting (e.g., 18:6 window)
- Science-Backed Insight: Gut health and hormone balance play a bigger role than calorie math.
- Bonus: Free access to the Metabolic Freedom Course + interviews with Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Daniel Pompa, Cynthia Thurlow & Megan Ramos when you order the book at http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com
🎁 📚 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Gary Brecka, Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: https://www.ketokamp.com/free-course
🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here:
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