A Self-Care Centered Approach to Fat Loss
No diet culture, no restriction, no ma’am. Being on a journey of fat loss and fat burning can 100% be a journey of self care and vibrancy. Tune in for some tips on how to approach fat loss from a refreshing perspective.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS <3
Before hopping into the contents of this episode, I first want to acknowledge the creators and teachers who first exposed me to many of the concepts I share in this episode. None of these concepts are born out of my own brain so much as I’ve collected them all in one place and experimented with applying them in various combinations in my own life. I’m sharing them here today as a collection of things that have either 1) had a significant impact in my own energy and vibrancy or 2) piqued my curiosity and I’m excited to try together with all of you in the upcoming Fat Burning Journey in October!
Credit to…
Ido Portal - for our discussion on novel movement patterns and re-imagining how we move daily
Dr. Andrew Huberman - for our discussion on essential fatty acids, fermented foods, indulgence mindset
Dr. Alia Crum - for our discussion on indulgence mindset
Dr. Justin Sonnenburg - for our discussion on fermented foods
INSIDE THE EPISODE ~
‘fat burning’ doesn’t have to be a superficial conversation, it can be a conversation of depth + purpose 💜
the pitfalls of diet culture: what it is and why it’s not the most fun or effective fat burning route
what goes into a self care-centered approach to fat loss?
eating nourishing foods: the what + the how
how we can re-teach our bodies to crave nourishing foods
fermented foods, indulgence mindset and essential fatty acids as tools to re-teach our bodies
why it’s not all about exercise - it’s about a life full of movement
why learning new movement patterns is a helpful fat burning tool [plus it’s super fun! 😍]
sleep + hydration as integral parts of a thriving metabolism
the surprising role that water molecules play in the fat burning process
how sleep [or lack thereof] impacts our brain’s perception of certain food groups
hunger + satiety hormones and how they’re impacted by our sleep patterns
the deeper drive behind caring for our metabolic health…. ❤️🔥
RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE ~
Wastyk, HC, et al., (2021) “Gut-microbiota-targeted diets modulate human immune status”, Cell
Thornton, SM, (2016) “Increased Hydration Can Be Associated with Weight Loss”, Front in Nutrition
RELEVANT PODCAST EPISODES
CO-CREATE PODAST: How to Optimize Stress + Cultivate Resilience Through Movement
CO-CREATE PODCAST: Cultivating Intrinsic Motivation + the Self-Determination Theory
HUBERMAN LAB PODCAST: How to Lose Fat with Science-Based Tools
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Thanks for tuning in and see you in the next episode! 🎉