Maintaining a healthy waistline isn’t just about aesthetics. Unwanted belly fat is also linked to a variety of heightened health risks. On today’s show, you’re going to learn the truth about belly fat – including what it is, how it differs from other body fat, and how to eliminate belly fat for good.
Today’s guest, Ben Greenfield, is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and health consultant with an expertise in longevity. Ben’s coaching programs have helped thousands of folks improve their body composition and optimize their overall health.
On today’s show, Ben is back to demystify belly fat. He’s sharing a specific formula for fat loss that you can integrate into your existing routine. We’re also going to cover some controversial topics in the health and wellness space, including GLP-1 medications, fasting and cold therapy for women, and eliminating certain foods from your diet. I hope you enjoy this interview with the one and only Ben Greenfield!
In this episode you’ll discover:
- What the MAHA movement is missing. (7:46)
- How to gain awareness of your caloric intake and movement levels. (8:47)
- What the Strike Stroll Shiver Strategy is. (9:43)
- The truth about fasting for women. (10:09)
- How long to exercise in the morning to lose body fat. (12:02)
- The metabolic benefits of cold therapy. (13:19)
- Two specific foods to reduce for fat loss. (15:10)
- How to activate your body’s GLP-1 naturally. (18:11)
- What to consider before using GLP-1 agonists. (19:36)
- How to measure glycemic variability. (26:54)
- The truth about how cold plunges affect cortisol levels in women. (34:18)
- What belly fat is comprised of. (42:21)
- The difference between white adipose tissue and brown adipose tissue. (42:38)
- Why discomfort is often an ingredient to improving your health. (46:39)
- A balanced approach to diet wars. (51:22)
- The best tools for recovery. (1:03:07)
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