Category: Healthy Weight Loss

Dr. Becky teaches you the facets of healthy weight loss from basic to advanced.  You will learn the most up-to-date methods for losing weight in a way that is healthy and sustainable.  Dr. Becky relates current research in healthy weight loss in a way that is both understandable and relatable.

The 3 Times a Day Your Body SHOULD BURN FAT 

Video | Metabolism and Mitochondria | Between Meals | During Sleep | During Prolonged Activities | Burning Carbs

While it may seem counterintuitive, aiming to burn fat constantly is not a healthy or effective approach to weight loss or overall metabolic health because our bodies are not designed to be in a perpetual state of fat burning. 

A healthy metabolism is one that is adaptable and able to switch between different energy sources depending on the body’s needs. There are times when your body should naturally prioritize fat burning. There are also times when your body needs to utilize other energy sources, such as carbohydrates, for optimal performance and recovery.

By understanding the natural rhythms of your metabolism, you can achieve sustainable and healthy fat loss without compromising your overall health and well-being. This blog post shares three times during the day that your body should burn fat.

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Aerobic Exercise CAN Cause FAT LOSS When Done This Way

Video | The Study | Key Points | Protocol | Fine Print

When fat loss is your main goal, diet takes center stage, and rightfully so. However, this primary focus can cause us to overlook the need for exercise. In fact, starting an exercise program at the same time you start a diet introduces some obstacles, one prominent obstacle being that exercise increases hunger.

A research team wanted to see if they could pinpoint the amount, type, and intensity of exercise needed per week to see clinically significant changes in weight, belly fat, and body fat percentage. 

They analyzed findings from 116 studies and found the answer. Here is what they came up with. 

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I’ve Changed My Diet (Menopause Made Me Do It)

Video | Why I Changed | Macros Shift | Creatine | Snack Changes

For the past eight years, I have been following a low-carb diet and practicing intermittent fasting. I still do those things. But, blame it on menopause or just Father Time, now that I am in my later 50s, I’ve had to make some modifications to feel my best. This blog post details the specifics of how my diet has changed and why. 

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Burn Fat NOT Carbs – Signs You’re Becoming Fat Adapted

Video | Reduced Carb Cravings | Stable Energy | Reduced Hunger | Easier Fat Loss | Decreased HbA1c | Stable Moods | Presence of Ketones | Takeaway

There are two main fuels your body runs on: carbohydrates and fat. 

Carbohydrates are an easy fuel source, and all of your cells can utilize the glucose that comes from them. But carbs burn up quickly and are only stored in small amounts. If you are carb-adapted, meaning carbs are the primary fuel your body runs on, energy doesn’t last long, and hunger and cravings become a regular occurrence because your body is asking for more fuel. 

When you reduce that easy fuel source, your body is forced to draw energy from body fat storage or utilize dietary fats for energy. There are many perks that come from reaching this fat-adapted state, and anyone can get there by changing their food choices and eating schedule. But how do you know you’re on your way? This blog post shares seven signs you are becoming fat-adapted. 

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Appetite Suppressants: EAT THIS Before a Meal to EAT LESS [Preloading]

Video | Preloading | Eat-Stop-Eat | Water Preloading | Protein Preloading | MCT Oil Preloading

One way that weight loss medications work is by suppressing your appetite. You can avoid the cost and side effects of these drugs by following an eat-stop-eat approach to meals and consuming one of the following natural appetite suppressants 30 minutes before you eat. This practice is referred to as preloading, and I explain how to do it in this blog post. 

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How Keto Does What GLP-1 Promises [Keto vs. Ozempic]

Video | How GLP-1 Works | How to Boost GLP-1 Naturally | Using Food to Enhance GLP-1 Diet Approaches

A few months ago, I wrote a blog post on Ozempic, which is a GLP-1 agonist intended for blood sugar control with the often desired side effect of weight loss. 

However, these drugs also have undesired side effects, and while the comments I received were not all against the drug.

“I’ve been on Ozempic for 8 months, and it’s a godsend for both me and my husband.” 

I was shocked by how many people shared problems.

One viewer had this to say after trying a semaglutide, which is a GLP-1 agonist: 

“I tried semaglutide and ended up in bed for five days with a huge headache, nausea, throwing up, and stomach pain. I will never take it again.”

Another viewer commented about muscle loss.

“Ozempic also causes muscle loss. I atrophied a lot when using it”

And another commenter had this to say: 

“I did try Ozempic. There is a side effect that isn’t talked about much – suicidal ideation. It was terrifying, and I immediately stopped the drug.”

Ozempic is expensive, requires weekly shots, and, as you can see, comes with unpleasant and even scary side effects. There is an alternative that can leave you feeling better, not worse, and all you need to do to make it work is shop for different foods at the grocery store. In this blog post, I share how keto does what GLP-1 agonists promise. 

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3 Unconventional Weight Loss Strategies Backed by Science

Video | Chewing | Self-Compassion | Food Logging

Our world is set up for weight gain, with calorie-dense refined foods available 24/7 and sedentary jobs being common. Therefore, if weight loss is the goal, it requires us to buck the norm and be conscious of how we eat and how we move.

That is a big task, especially when life is already busy, so it makes you ask, is there anything I can do to help my body reach that goal? 

Here are three unconventional weight loss strategies that are backed by science. The first one sounds silly, the second one is vital, and the third may just be a game-changer. Let’s get started. 

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