Eat More, Weigh Less || Why Your Willpower Isn't The Problem (w/ Dr Jessica Turton)
Don't Let The Old Man InShow Notes
This week on Don't Let the Old Man In, nutritionist and PhD researcher Jessica Turton reveals why low-calorie diets are scientifically designed to fail, how insulin resistance is silently sabotaging fat loss in men, and the counterintuitive approach that's helping people reverse type 2 diabetes, lose weight, and feel free around food again.
CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Jessica's background 01:48 Jessica's journey from dieting to research 05:02 The impact of calorie restriction on metabolism 10:03 The Minnesota starvation experiment findings 14:57 Insulin, glucose, and fuel prioritization 19:53 Understanding insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes 25:13 The effects of restrictive diets on mental health 29:56 Reversing metabolic suppression with proper nutrition 35:04 Practical food choices for insulin resistance 40:04 Gender differences in fat storage and metabolism 45:09 How to approach dietary change for health 50:08 Food freedom and sustainable eating habits 55:03 Jessica's final advice for lasting health
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