Dr. Ashley Lucas, PhD, RD, is a weight loss expert and founder of PHD Weight Loss. In this discussion, she reveals why weight gain often isn't your fault, diving into the roles of hormones like cortisol and insulin. Lucas debunks calorie counting and over-exercising myths, advocating for healing a 'damaged' metabolism instead. She also highlights the emotional triggers behind weight gain and cautions against GLP-1 drugs, suggesting smarter, holistic alternatives for lasting weight management.
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Beyond Calories: Hormones Drive Fat
Weight gain is often not just about calories in and calories out, but deeply influenced by hormones and metabolism.\n- Emotional stress and life triggers can change metabolism, causing stubborn belly fat and metabolic havoc.
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Hard Work Doesn't Guarantee Weight Loss
A woman exercising two hours daily and eating ‘healthy’ foods still couldn’t lose weight.\n- The disconnect was due to stress and metabolic state, not willpower or diet quality.
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Cortisol and Insulin Domino Effect
Cortisol and insulin are the top hormones influencing weight gain and loss.\n- Managing these two hormones improves overall hormonal balance and aids fat release.
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A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting
Mindy Pelz
In 'Fast Like a Girl,' Dr. Mindy Pelz provides a detailed manual on fasting specifically designed for women. The book addresses the unique hormonal needs of women and offers practical steps backed by science on how to apply fasting strategies at different stages of life. It includes a 30-day fasting reset, protocols for intermittent fasting, and strategies for safely extending fasts. The book also features over 50 recipes based on the ketobiotic and hormone feasting food plans to support women’s hormonal health. Dr. Pelz emphasizes the importance of timing fasting according to the menstrual cycle and provides guidance for women who no longer have a cycle.
Think This, Not That
Josh Axe
Is weight gain really not your fault?
This episode may just change everything you thought you knew about losing weight.
In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe sits down with Dr. Ashley Lucas, PhD, RD, and founder of PHD Weight Loss, to uncover why so many weight loss efforts fail—and what truly works. From hormones and metabolism to emotional triggers, discover the deeper story behind stubborn weight gain.
How cortisol, insulin, and belly fat sabotage weight loss.
Why calorie counting and over-exercising often backfire.
How to heal a “damaged” metabolism.
The hidden emotional and behavioral roots of weight gain.
The real risks of GLP-1 drugs—and smarter alternatives.
Listen now to reframe your weight journey and walk away with real, lasting strategies for change.
#metabolism #weightloss #draxe
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