90. What is Insulin Resistance and Why Does It Occur? (2-Hour Presentation for DPT Students)

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In this presentation, you'll learn why insulin resistance is the root cause of obesity and type 2 diabetes. More importantly, you'll learn how you can reverse this condition with simple and effective lifestyle changes.

Highlights From This Episode

• Why the rise in obesity and severe obesity since 1977?
• What causes obesity...insulin or calories? 
• Brain insulin sensitivity explained. 
• Difference between visceral and subcutaneous body fat. 
• How the hypothalamus regulates hunger and eating behavior. 
• Ghrelin hormone function and regulation. 
• Satiety hormones explained.  
• Body set point weight (working and not working). 
• Weight regain after weight loss explained 
• Best diet for long-term weight loss. 
• What is insulin resistance?
• Insulin resistance testing (fasting insulin and HOMA-IR tutorial) 
• Signs and symptoms of insulin resistance. 
• What causes insulin resistance? 
• Why tracking macronutrients is helpful for weight loss. 
• How is insulin affected by different macronutrients? 
• Different types of carbohydrates explained. 
• Why protein is important and good for weight loss. 
• Dietary fats explained.  
• Insulin resistance diet (eat lots of these!) 
• Insulin resistance diet (avoid or eat these less than daily) 
• Intermittent fasting and insulin resistance. 
• Sleep and insulin resistance. 
• Best exercise for insulin resistance. 

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Resources From This Episode

>> Insulin Resistance Diet Blueprint - https://www.zivli.com/blueprint?el=podcast

>> Free Low Insulin Food Guide - https://www.zivli.com/ultimatefoodguide?el=podcast

>> Join the Zivli Program Waitlist - https://www.zivli.com/join?el=podcast

>> Test Your Insulin at Home - https://www.zivli.com/testing?el=podcast

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