171. Zivli SNEAK PEEK! The Best Way to Lower Insulin Resistance & Lose Weight
Want to know what all people have in common who are successful in losing weight and keeping it off?They lowered insulin resistance.Period.You may be able to manipulate your weight down for a short-period of time with diet and exercise, but if you want long-term results, lowering insulin is the only way to go.That’s because insulin is the primary hormone responsible for your body weight.Just because you eat less calories, doesn’t mean the calories you’re eating aren’t still raising insulin. A calorie is not a calorie. Cutting calories won’t cut it, pun intended.Especially as you age, and even moreso after menopause, women need a more specific approach to lose weight and get healthy because insulin resistance goes up as estrogen goes down.To learn about the BEST way to lower insulin resistance and lose weight, we’ve released a limited-time sneak peek into our online course and coaching program, Zivli.This is the introductory lesson of Module 2: Fuel. And this is only the intro! Imagine what else you could learn and implement inside the full Zivli program.Enrollment is open now through January 10th, 2023 at 3 PM Central Time. Highlights From This EpisodeZivli Phase 2 overview.Lesson overview.Why we focus on lowering insulin and inflammation. Controllable risk factors for insulin resistance. Overview of the Zivli nutritional approach.Energy deficit is required for weight loss, but not to improve your metabolic health.4 ways your body tries to regain your lost weight. Slowed metabolism after chronic calorie restriction lasts perhaps indefinitely.Exercising while losing weight can prevent this metabolic slowing. Ghrelin levels may remain elevated up to a year following weight loss.Role of insulin, ghrelin and leptin in body weight regulation Negative feedback loop (body set weight) working. Negative feedback loop (body set weight) not working due to insulin and leptin resistance. How to restore insulin and leptin sensitivity. A calorie is NOT a calorie for your health. Reduce added sugars, refined grains, and risky substances. Increase consumption of water, protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Increase consumption of phytochemicals and micronutrients, ideally from whole food.No replacement for exercise, proper sleep, and good stress management.Difference between essential nutrients and nonessential nutrients. Subscribe & ReviewSubscribing and leaving a rating and review are important factors in helping the Reshape Your Health Podcast and the YouTube Channel reach more people. If you haven't already subscribed, please do that today.We would also be grateful if you left a rating and review, too. In your listening app, scroll to the “Ratings and Reviews” section, then click “Write a Review” and let us know what you enjoy about our show. We appreciate you taking the time to show your support. Thank you!Resources From This Episode>> Join Zivli>> Book a Free Zivli Discovery Call>> Freebie: Weight Loss Mindset Audio Training>> Freebie: The Ultimate Food Guide>> Click here to register for our FREE Training: How to Lower Insulin Resistance Naturally