A Weight-Loss Story | Amy Faith Folger - E409

Aug 25, 2025

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This is a story of faith, community, healing, and self-advocacy.

Twenty years ago Amy Faith Folger discovered the keto diet. After reading Jason Fung’s book on intermittent fasting she lost 85 pounds in 3 MONTHS! Thanks to her community, her faith, and her relentless pursuit of weight-loss strategies that work, she has been able, so far, to drop 160 pounds.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, Amy, and Adele talk about…

(00:00) Intro
(08:47) Losing weight on carnivore with lipodemiao
(15:08) What NOT to do if you are a doctor trying to help a patient with lipodemiao and obesity
(24:30) CGMs and stress
(26:47) Taking care of yourself for the sake of the people in your life
(35:05) Atrial fibrillation, obesity, and electrolyte deficiency
(42:53) Insufficient education of patients on nutrition and the addiction component of
(45:00) Covid mRNA vaccine injury and death
(51:39) The power of community and taking care of your gut biome
(56:54) Why we need to teach people HOW to cook keto/carnivore meals
(58:34) GLP-1s pros and cons
(01:07:00) Outro

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Paul Thacker on the LCMD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/episode-280-paul-thacker-and-kris-newby/
Jason Fung’s fasting book: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Fasting-Intermittent-Alternate-Day/dp/1628600012

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
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Dr. Tro Kalayjian:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/

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