Today I’m excited to bring you a conversation with my friend and special guest, Ben Azadi—founder of Keto Kamp and author of Metabolic Freedom. In this episode, Ben and I take on some of the most stubborn myths around metabolism and weight loss, especially the widely held belief that “calories in, calories out” is the key to health.
What we discuss:
Why calorie-counting fails and metabolic flexibility matters ... 00:03:39
Biggest Loser study and gut health ... 00:11:14
Processed foods, seed oils, and saturated fats explained ... 00:17:07
Keto diet evolution, mistakes, and carb cycling ... 00:26:48
Dr. Pompa’s metabolic variation protocols ... 00:37:41
Intermittent fasting pitfalls and how to fast smart ... 00:41:54
Meal frequency and metabolism myths ... 00:45:59
Muscle mass as metabolic health foundation ... 00:47:00
Who benefits—and who doesn’t—from keto ... 00:50:12
Hidden blood sugar spikes from “health foods” ... 00:53:23
Ben’s top tip: Vitamin G (gratitude) ... 00:55:15
Why weight regain happens after keto—self-image ... 00:58:27
Gender differences in keto response ... 01:01:50
Where to find Ben Azadi and Metabolic Freedom ... 01:03:37
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