BV #17: Weight Regain On Sugar Diet & Metformin + Sugar Fasting = Disaster
The Energy Balance PodcastShow Notes
In this episode we discuss:
Jay Campbell, Hunter Williams, and Mark Bell’s supplement stacks for staying insulin sensitive on the sugar diet Whether using Metformin while on the sugar diet helps improve insulin sensitivity The major differences between the sugar diet and the bioenergetic approach Real-life examples of weight regain and other negative experiences after the sugar diet
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:24 – the costs of metformin: mitochondrial toxicity, increased lactate, inefficient ATP production, and slowed metabolism 5:22 – is using Metformin a good idea on the sugar diet? 10:30 – the dangers of increasing FGF21 while on Metformin 13:53 – increasing FGF21 activity is counter to the bioenergetic view of health 20:23 – Hunter Williams’ supplement stack for insulin sensitivity: metformin, Jardiance, retatrutide, and dihydroberberine 21:42 – the negative effects of Jardiance 24:59 – whether retatrutide and other GLP-1 agonists are healthy from a bioenergetic perspective 27:30 – whether there are any benefits to using medications like metformin, Jardiance, retatrutide, and dihydroberberine 31:54 – how increasing FGF21 with the sugar diet could lead to heart problems such as arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation (AFIB) 38:58 – does the sugar diet boost metabolic rate the same way the bioenergetic approach does? 46:27 – examples of how the sugar diet downregulates metabolism through stress 50:51 – the cumulative effects of stress: how much stress can we handle? 55:15 – how to recover from the negative effects of the sugar diet 58:24 – is stress beneficial? is it possible to avoid stress altogether? 59:51 – problems with dropping fat too low, especially in lean individuals 1:03:50 – the risks of rapid weight loss and the importance of keeping long-term goals in mind 1:08:02 – why cutting out entire macronutrient groups can backfire and what to do instead 1:11:20 – how extreme diets prime our bodies for weight regain 1:14:54 – real-life examples of weight regain after the sugar diet and why it happens 1:20:18 – is there a smarter way to do the sugar diet? 1:24:01 – are there legitimate benefits to the sugar diet?
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Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresapiela Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:55 – what Layne Norton eats in a day: protein bars, microwave meals, cereal, protein shakes 5:54 – problems with the “if it fits your macros” (IIFYM) diet camp 11:54 – the glaring hypocrisy in Layne Norton’s “no influencer BS” diet 17:43 – what Layne Norton eats in a day cont’d: frozen meals, popcorn, frozen yogurt, chicken + apples 20:12 – “consistency over perfection” mindset: terrible advice? 25:44 – “normal” may not be “healthy” 28:25 – is it possible to prioritize health on a busy schedule? 34:13 – time saving tips for healthy meal prep 42:47 – is Layne Norton’s diet any better than fast-food? 47:01 – social media vs reality: how health influencers hide their health issues 50:56 – success story: cravings eliminated by adding carbs post carnivore
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