Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:55) Why crash diets (like The Biggest Loser) don’t work
(3:51) Heather’s personal story of restriction and burnout
(6:44) Rethinking weight loss goals and caloric deficits
(8:15) Metabolism explained with a money analogy
(12:23) How to test your metabolic rate at home
(17:46) Nutrition needs to fit your lifestyle
(23:41) Junk food, real life, and what’s actually sustainable
(25:35) The right way to adjust calories
(29:33) Real client stories: eating more and losing weight
(34:14) Science vs. common sense in metabolism
(39:44) Heather’s coaching program and how to reach her
(45:02) Outro
Who is Heather Deba?
Heather Deba is a Metabolic Nutrition Coach and the founder of HD Body Academy, where she helps women restore metabolic health, achieve sustainable weight loss, and maintain long-term wellness. With over 22,000 women helped, Heather developed a unique program focusing on metabolic healing rather than restrictive dieting, inspired by her own struggles with weight gain after moving from China to the U.S.
Through HD Body Academy, Heather offers personalized coaching to female professionals seeking optimal health. Her approach empowers clients to make lasting lifestyle changes. She also actively engages with her community on Instagram, sharing insights and motivational content. Heather's work has been featured in podcasts, where she discusses healing metabolism, sustainable weight loss, and ending yo-yo dieting.
Connect with Heather:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherdeba/
Learn more: https://linktr.ee/Heather.Deba
Links and Resources:
Peak Performance on Facebook
Peak Performance on Instagram
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