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Honest and eye-opening conversations with functional nutritionist Erin Holt. Erin shares insight into hot topic nutrition, plus interviews with thought leaders in the functional medicine and wellness world. Get informed and empowered with this funky spin on mainstream health information.
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Hormone imbalance has cascading effects all throughout our body, so understanding the root cause is essential for addressing this issue. Oftentimes the perpetual quest for the (unattainable) perfection leaves us in a state of chronic stress and eventual burnout. In this episode, Erin breaks down the symptoms of adrenal fatigue and answers questions relating to how your stress response works, how it can get wonky and how to determine whether this is a problem for you.
This is PART 1 of a deeper dive into adrenals, HPA axis, cortisol, DHEA, and adrenal function testing and what different results may mean for you. Originally aired January 2020.
In this episode:
-12 Days of Funk’mas giveaway details, featuring Roots Apothecary and Garden of the Moon [3:22]
-How Erin uses intuition to guide her business [9:07]
-Neuroendocrine + gut health [12:06]
-Root cause resolution - where do you start? [14:28]
-The relationship between perfectionism & adrenal fatigue, + signs of adrenal dysfunction [20:34]
-How the HPA Axis works [28:22]
-Effects of cortisol on thyroid & your immune system [36:37]
-The Cortisol Awakening Response [42:43]
-Cortisol + inflammation [44:00]
-Effect on hormonal imbalance, fertility, reproduction & sex hormones [45:21]
-Issues with low progesterone, and symptoms of estrogen dominance [46:50]
-Stress + Leaky gut [49:45]
-Nutrient deficiencies during stress [51:33]
-Postpartum + stress [52:42]
-PTSD, autoimmunity + stress [56:02]
Resources mentioned:
Roots Apothecary https://www.rootsapothecary.com/
Garden of the Moon https://gardenofthemoon.co/
BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 20% off one box with FUNK20) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9
FREE Guided Meditations https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth.com/meditations
Your Hormone Revival™ (registration opens Jan 11th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones
Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts Jan 4th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project
If you found this episode helpful, BE SURE to listen to PART 2, where Erin continues the conversation and unpacks the benefits of cortisol, everything you ever wanted to know about DHEA, causes of adrenal fatigue, all about adrenal testing and how to get tested. https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/1/22/episode-83-cortisol-dhea-adrenal-testing-part-2
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Unpacking all your cholesterol questions in this episode, and as always, answering this is not as straightforward as “cholesterol is bad/good.” Erin discusses whether cholesterol is a problem, what it does in the body, problems with low cholesterol, underlying reasons for high cholesterol, how your hormones are related and how to support healthy cholesterol levels. Share this episode with the people you care about, because the goal is to help clear confusion surrounding cholesterol and to give you more confidence in choosing the appropriate foods for you and your body. Originally aired October 2019.
In this episode:
-12 Days of Funk’mas giveaway details, featuring Coyote River Hemp Co. [2:00]
-Listener questions on cholesterol [3:23]
-A brief history on how we came to demonize cholesterol [8:01]
-Current dietary guidelines on cholesterol [10:49]
-What is cholesterol? [12:23]
-The difference between dietary cholesterol and serum cholesterol [19:31]
-Is eating cholesterol a problem? [22:10]
-What cholesterol does in the body [24:20]
-Problems with low cholesterol [34:49]
-Reasons your cholesterol might be low [38:48]
-Underlying reasons for high cholesterol [39:30]
-Hormones + Cholesterol [42:37]
-How to support healthy cholesterol levels [52:50]
-Intervention for high LDL and total cholesterol [1:01:47]
-Other markers for heart disease risk factors [1:04:46]
-Root cause of cardiovascular disease [1:07:32]
-Is sugar the real problem? [1:09:20]
-Gut health + heart disease [1:10:05]
-Statins: the good, the bad, the ugly [1:11:54]
Resources mentioned:
Coyote River Hemp Co https://coyoteriverhempco.com/
BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 20% off one box with FUNK20) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9
FREE Digestive Guide https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguide
Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts Jan 4th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project
Your Hormone Revival™ (registration opens Jan 11th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones
Eat to Achieve™ (formerly called Fueled & Fit; start any time!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieve
Why this nutritionist would never buy Isagenix Super Smoothie for my kid: https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2019/10/15/why-i-would-never-buy-isagenix-isakids-super-smoothie-for-my-kid
For links to studies referenced in this episode and other related episodes, head to the website here! -> https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/28/episode-136-cholesterol-friend-or-foe-everything-you-wanted-to-know
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Can intermittent fasting be a therapeutic tool? Rich with content and resources, this episode is an extensive, deep dive into intermittent fasting, metabolic dysfunction and how you can assess whether IF is right for you based on your unique context.
This episode is perfect for anyone who is fasting-curious, anyone who’s interested in IF or currently trying IF. I dissect who should try it, in what situations is it therapeutic and why, potential benefits, contraindications, whether it works for women’s bodies and the debate over if it’s just another diet culture tool. Have a listen and be sure to share this episode with anyone in your life who has type II diabetes, high insulin, prediabetes, insulin-resistance, metabolic resistance, high blood sugar, anyone going through menopause, or post-menopause. Originally aired April 2020.
In this episode:
-12 Days of Funk'mas Giveaway details, plus program updates [1:35]
-Why this was a timely release for this episode [4:09]
-Who this episode is for [8:25]
-Erin's stance on Intermittent Fasting, and why you gotta make space for multiple truths in nutrition [9:34]
-What is intermittent fasting [16:57]
-The difference between time restricted eating/feeding and IF [19:02]
-Different ways to approach intermittent fasting [19:58]
-Pros & cons of a fat fast [23:41]
-Benefits of intermittent fasting [28:34]
-Fasting and the gut [33:09]
-What does circadian rhythm have to do with it? [38:12]
-Conditions where fasting can be helpful [43:31]
-What you need to know about insulin [45:50]
-Signs and symptoms of insulin resistance and high blood sugars [51:25]
-Lab markers of metabolic syndrome [56:15]
-Brain health in menopause [1:00:10]
-How PCOS is related [1:01:14]
-How to reverse insulin resistance [1:02:37]
-Considerations for intermittent fasting as a weight loss tool, plus biomarker improvements [1:11:25]
-Considerations for those with a disordered eating history [1:18:44]
-When is fasting contraindicated, and who should NOT do intermittent fasting [1:20:45]
-What fasting does to your hormones [1:24:36]
-What’s leptin got to do with it? [1:28:38]
-Fasting and the thyroid [1:30:57]
-How to start, the #1 thing to do first and different ways to approach intermittent fasting [1:35:27]
-Different intermittent fasting schedules [1:37:53]
-Listener questions and the common mindset regarding diet culture [1:40:37]
-How to transition away from fasting [1:46:01]
-Signs it’s not working and it’s time to stop [1:50:42]
Resources mentioned:
The Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts Jan 4th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project
Beautycounter https://www.beautycounter.com/erinholt
CCP weekly workouts provided by Steamhouse & Blaze Yoga: https://www.steamhousenh.com/ https://www.blazenh.com/
FREE Guided Meditations https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth.com/meditations
Organifi Low Sugar powdered supplements (enter code FUNK for 20% off your order)
For links to studies and related resources, head to our website! https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/21/episode-135-intermittent-fasting-who-its-for-who-its-not-for
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Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it can’t harm you. Herbs have the capacity to negatively alter our gut microbiome, so it’s important to know exactly what your needs are before diving into herbal remedies for gut problems. In this episode I take a deep dive into problems with antibiotics and herbal remedies, why the 5R protocol needs a revamp, when it’s time to explore functional lab testing and how to safely treat your gut at home. This episode is teeming with some piping hot early 2020 energy! Originally aired January 2020.
In this episode:
-The 12 Days of Funk’mas Day 8 giveaway details, featuring sponsor Bio-Kult [2:45]
-Upcoming program details (dates are not correct, see resources mentioned for 2021 dates) [8:04]
-Why Erin can’t speak for or against your health practitioner, and why Erin never gives black & white recommendations [12:53]
-The problem with antibiotics [17:49]
-The problem with “natural” herbal antibiotics [19:42]
-Pros and cons of grapefruit seed extract/citrus seed extract [26:29]
-Ins and outs of oregano oil [32:39]
-Why you CANNOT skip the steps if you want to help people nutritionally [39:15]
-My thoughts about different nutrition programs like IIN [40:37]
-The 5R Protocol for gut health, and why it needs a revamp [43:32]
-What is intestinal permeability, aka leaky gut? [1:06:08]
-Where to start for at-home treatment, before seeing a practitioner [1:12:03]
-Testing for leaky gut, wheat & gluten sensitivity [1:15:03]
-When it’s time to do functional labs [1:19:51]
-Stool tests, GI mapping, and why finding a practitioner who knows how to interpret your results is so important [1:22:02]
-Erin's favorite functional labs for the gut [1:29:10]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 20% off one box with FUNK20) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9
Carb Compatibility Project (next round starts Jan 4th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project
Your Hormone Revival (registration opens Jan 11th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormone
Eat to Achieve (start any time!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieve
Wheat Zoomer and other functional labs https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consults
FREE Digestive Guide https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguide
Studies:
Aspects of the antimicrobial efficacy of grapefruit seed extract and its relation to preservative substances contained https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10399191
Simultaneous identification and quantification by liquid chromatography of benzethonium chloride, methyl paraben and triclosan in commercial products labeled as grapefruit seed extract https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17867553
The effectiveness of processed grapefruit-seed extract as an antibacterial agent: II. Mechanism of action and in vitro toxicity https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12165191
Essential oils in the treatment of intestinal dysbiosis: A preliminary in vitro study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20030464
Related episodes:
129: How to Eat for True Gut Health https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/7/episode-129-how-to-eat-for-true-gut-health
37: Liver Health, Bile Production & Intermittent Fasting https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2018/12/8/episode-37-liver-health-bile-production-amp-intermittent-fasting
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We have been healers throughout history. Groups of women gathered together to heal each other and heal their community with plants and foods. We all need to go back to that place of trusting ourselves. This week on the show we interviewed herbalist, Amy McKelvey. Amy told us how she got into herbalism, as well as a pretty interesting history of herbs. She also addresses the importance of plants and our connection to the world around us to achieve healing. In this jam-packed 90 minutes, we covered everything from whether or not you can overdo supplements, to maximizing benefits of the supplements, to how to energize your life! You will learn a TON listening to this show! Originally aired May 2018.
In this episode:
-12 Days of Funkmas Day 7 giveaway details, featuring Amy KcKelvey from Her Vital Way [1:28]
-Amy’s health journey to discovering the healing power of herbs [7:38]
-Amy’s pivot from marketing to herbalism, and patterns she noticed in her practice [16:22]
-Can you overdo supplements? Dosing for herbs [24:53]
-Essential oils safety [30:01]
-Where to start with supplements [34:45]
-How to make tea infusions [38:08]
-Zinc and copper balance [41:44]
-Herbs for skin & hormonal acne [45:37]
-Herbs for constipation [50:54]
-Herbs for sleep and anxiety [57:06]
-All about adaptogens, how it affects our body and Amy’s favorite adaptogens [1:01:44]
-How to energize your life [1:13:54]
-Bandaid vs root cause healing, and how to maximize benefits from supplements [1:16:56]
-Healing supplements for menstrual cramps [1:22:45]
-How to create your own supplement toolbox [1:25:05]
Resources mentioned in this episode: Her Vital Way https://www.hervitalway.com/
Her Vital Way on Insta https://www.instagram.com/hervitalway/
Carb Compatibility Project (next round starts Jan 4th!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project
Your Hormone Revival (registration opens Jan 11th!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones
BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 20% off one box with FUNK20) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9
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You’ve probably heard me say when it comes to nutrition, we can’t do the high level stuff without addressing the foundation and the building blocks first - and in this episode, I mean it literally. We’ll be talking about amino acids today which are the actual building blocks of protein and your body. While this is more of a nutrition 101/back to basics episode about protein, I definitely get into some higher level functional medicine stuff as well. I’ll discuss the different types of protein, best ways to get it and why amino acids are really what run the show in your body. Originally aired January 2020.
In this episode:
-12 Days of Funkmas Day 6 Giveaway details, featuring Coyote River Hemp Co. [1:39]
-“Healthziety,” resources for it [5:19]
-Benefits of protein/what it does in the body/why we need it [12:22]
-Is too much protein a thing? [17:16]
-Reasons you may need more protein in your diet [19:24]
-What you need to know about amino acids, including the “fuel source” glutamine [21:24]
-Why Erin doesn't use Tylenol [26:20]
-Dietary recommendations for protein [31:09]
-Symptoms of protein deficiency [33:33]
-The different types of proteins [35:49]
-Collagen peptides: what they are, how our bodies use it, and things to consider when using it [38:01]
-Breaking down all the details on bone broth [43:29]
-Why getting enough tryptophan is wildly important, plus whole food sources for it [50:03]
-Best sources of protein, and the trap we sometimes fall into [52:48]
-Protein powders to look for, and why Erin has a hard time recommending plant protein powders [56:45]
-Vegan protein options [1:06:30]
-The difference between organic meat and grass-fed meat [1:12:18]
-Thoughts on the Impossible Burger [1:17:30]
Resources mentioned in this episode: Coyote River Hemp Co (save 10% with FUNK10) https://goodandcompany.co/
FREE Digestive Guide https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguide
Carb Compatibility Project (next round starts Jan 4th!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project
Study: Dietary Guidelines should reflect new understandings about adult protein needs https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2666737/
Report: Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements: https://www.consumerreports.org/dietary-supplements/heavy-metals-in-protein-supplements/
Micronutrient Panels, Zoomers and other functional lab tests https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consults
Iced Matcha Recipe (plus a video on how to make nut mylk!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2020/3/13/iced-matcha-latte
Vegan Kale Caesar Salad https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/vegan-kale-caesar-salad
BioKult Boosted probiotic Supplement (save 20% off one box with FUNK20) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9
Find Coyote River Hemp Co on Insta https://www.instagram.com/coyoteriverhempco/
Related episodes:
130: Plant Based Diets, Eating Meat & Sustainable Diets https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/8/episode-130-plant-based-diets-eating-meat-amp-sustainable-diets
4: All About Dairy https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2017/11/5/episode-4-all-about-dairy
128: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weight Loss https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/2/episode-128-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-weight-loss
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Erin is getting to the bottom of your constipation in this episode. Our gut health is tied to every other system in our bodies, so if you’ve got constipation, there’s a good chance something else isn’t working well, either. This is an information-packed episode filled with stats, studies, anecdotes and all the information you need to get your bowels moving again. Originally aired November 2019.
In this episode:
-12 Days of Funk’mas Day 5 giveaway details, featuring Bio-Kult and Organifi [0:38]
-Updates for upcoming programs, plus some listener love [2:10]
-Life-changing anecdotal update from a happy YHR participant, and what this has to do with this episode topic [5:04]
-Scary stat about diagnosing female hormone problems, and why we need to understand our hormones in order to understand our health [7:50]
-How to know if you’re constipated, and why this is a problem [11:29]
-The gut-hormone connection [14:38]
-The top 4 things to do help with constipation [16:49]
-Underlying causes of constipation [18:14]
-Different types of fiber, and why a high-fiber diet might cause constipation [21:38]
-How low-carb diets contribute to constipation [27:23]
-How to move to increase motility [28:53]
-Why stress can speed up or slow down transit time [30:20]
-The sleep-poop connection [36:31]
-How melatonin production is related to our gut health [39:25]
-New treatments for IBS? [45:48]
-Dysbiosis, infections, and other causes of constipation [47:42]
-The vagus nerve and gut-brain connection [50:15]
-Key drivers to combat constipation [52:39]
-Using laxatives like Metamucil & Miralax, and how these affect our microbiome [59:02]
-Erin's favorite supplements for constipation [1:06:45]
-Why you should also consider energetics if you have constipation [1:13:11]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Bio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (enter code FUNK20 for 20% off one box) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9
Organifi powders (enter code FUNK for 20% off your order) https://www.organifi.com/funk
Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts Jan 4th!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project
Your Hormone Revival™ (next round starts in Feb!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones
FREE Digestive Guide: https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguide
Related episodes:
37: Liver Health, Bile Production & Intermittent Fasting: https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2018/12/8/episode-37-liver-health-bile-production-amp-intermittent-fasting
74: All About Cholesterol: https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/10/29/episode-74-all-about-cholesterol
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Get ready for a meaty episode. This was recorded with Erin's good friend and former podcast co-host, Kyle Maiorana, and in it they break down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about vegetarian diets, how to sustainably include animals in your diet and what to consider if you're transitioning from a vegetarian diet to an animal-inclusive one (and vice versa). Originally aired November 2018.
In this episode:
-12 Days of Funk’mas Day 4 giveaway details, featuring Vernon Family Farm [1:37]
-Listener question about how to eat enough protein with a plant-based diet [6:00]
-Erin's experience with a vegetarian diet, and why she started incorporating meat [10:32]
-Why it’s important to experiment and pay attention to the foods you eat in order to feel your best [15:45]
-Common nutrient deficiencies and supplements to consider on a vegetarian/vegan diet [23:11]
-How to get the most of out of a vegetarian diet [39:30]
-How to transition to an animal-inclusive diet [51:07]
-The difference between animal protein and non-animal protein [54:03]
-Is organic meat more nutritious than factory-farmed meat? [1:01:01]
-Environmental & sustainability concerns of eating meat [1:06:03]
-How animals help improve the environment and soil [1:19:09]
-All the variations of a vegetarian diet and how to get the most bang for your buck [1:25:05]
-The moral and ethical dilemma [1:32:49]
-Best ways to approach the healthiest diet for you [1:42:21]
-Red meat, cancer and why context matters [1:43:09]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Vernon Family Farm https://www.instagram.com/vernonfamilyfarm/
FREE Digestive Guide https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguide
Eat to Achieve™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieve
Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/
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Dissecting the question, “How do we feed our gut?” is the topic of this episode, and it’s one of the most potent/most powerful in terms of content. If you’ve listened to this episode before, we recommend you listen again because it is that important! Erin breaks down the role of our microbiome, dietary and environmental factors that nourish or harm it, antibiotic-use and get into the nitty gritty of how to truly use food as medicine. You might want to take notes for this one! Originally aired December 2019.
In this episode:
-Big announcements for 2021 [1:40]
-Day 3 Giveaway details, featuring show sponsors Bio-Kult and Organifi [2:44]
-Why Erin suggests people start with Carb Compatibility or Eat to Achieve before diving into higher level lab testing/functional medicine work, plus some updates about the programs (as of Jan 2020) [6:00]
-What the gut microbiome is and what it does [11:06]
-Why diversity is important for our gut [17:21]
-Why the U.S. has the worst guts [18:20]
-Factors that negatively influence our guts [21:24]
-All about antibiotic use & how it affects our long-term gut health [25:20]
-The best sleep schedule for your gut, plus other beneficial behaviors [27:25]
-Common medications that impact the gut [29:44]
-Less-talked about things that can harm the microbiota [33:03]
-A surprising fact about glyphosate/Roundup [34:00]
-Dietary risk factors for dysbiosis [37:55]
-Is your healthy diet actually causing harm to your gut? [39:35]
-Why you can’t “reinoculate” your gut with probiotics [43:05]
-Why eating for a healthy gut goes WAY beyond probiotics and fermented foods [44:11]
-All about prebiotics and resistant starch [46:42]
-How short-chain fatty acids are created in our gut, and how they help protect us from food sensitivities [50:52]
-What polyphenols are, their health benefits, and how our gut bacteria uses them [56:35]
-Specific foods, herbs and spices that nourish our gut microbiome [57:37]
-Prebiotic-rich foods [1:02:03]
-What is resistant starch, and how to get a variety of it in your diet [1:05:41]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (enter code FUNK20 for 20% off one box) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9
Organifi powders (enter code FUNK for 20% off your order) https://www.organifi.com/funk
Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts Jan 4th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project
Eat to Achieve™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieve
Your Hormone Revival™ (feb) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones
Free Digestive Guide: https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguide
Find Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/
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The title says it all for this episode. Erin gets into the nitty gritty with a listener question about deciphering when you truly do need to lose weight, common reasons behind weight loss resistance and the top questions you should be asking yourself before attempting to lose weight. This episode is jam packed with loads of details and goes far beyond just looking at food for weight loss and overall health - there’s a reason this is one of THE top downloaded episodes! Original air date: June 2019.
In this episode:
-12 Days of Funk’mas Day 2 giveaway details, featuring Yarrow and Organifi [1:30]
-Why you gotta look beyond the food for weight loss and overall health [2:32]
-The most important question to ask yourself before attempting weight loss [7:13]
-Listener question on when do you truly need to lose weight [11:49]
-Ways that stress affects ability to lose weight, and what you need to do first before trying weight loss [14:20]
-Common weight loss resistance factors [28:55]
-How to know if you’re in a hypometabolic state [42:24]
-Are caloric deficits necessary [45:20]
-How to safely approach weight loss [52:06]
-Knowing when a caloric deficit is appropriate [55:12]
-Figuring out your exact calorie needs [59:39]
-The importance of cycling between weight loss and weight maintenance [1:04:02]
-Weight loss vs. fat loss [1:05:50]
-How to prevent muscle loss, and the three things to always keep in mind [1:09:40]
Resources mentioned:
Yarrow, Kittery, ME: https://www.yarrowmaine.com/
Organifi (enter code FUNK for 15% off): https://www.organifi.com/FUNK
Studies on Mindfulness & Health:
Comparison of a Mindful Eating Intervention to a Diabetes Self-Management Intervention Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4217158/
Coping with food cravings. Investigating the potential of a mindfulness-based intervention: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20493913
Mindfulness meditation as an intervention for binge eating, emotional eating, and weight loss: a systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24854804/
Mindfulness Intervention for Stress Eating to Reduce Cortisol and Abdominal Fat among Overweight and Obese Women: An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Study https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jobe/2011/651936/
Stress management can facilitate weight loss in Greek overweight and obese women: a pilot study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23627835/
The Carb Compatibility Project (next class starts Jan 4th!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project
Your Hormone Revival (next round starts February!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones
The Body Planner https://www.niddk.nih.gov/bwp
Guided Meditations: https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth.com/meditations
Related episodes:
Part one/prequel to this episode: https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/6/12/episode-64-intuitive-eating-health-at-every-size-and-weight-loss
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