Fitness Confidential

Questioning the Reasons - Episode 2677

Jul 30, 2025
The conversation dives into why women may experience slower weight loss on a ketogenic diet, exploring hormonal factors and encouraging consistency. Lab-grown meat gets scrutinized for its marketing and potential environmental impacts, revealing it's often as processed as other alternatives. Fitness trackers come under fire for their accuracy, with a strong call for self-awareness in maintaining health without reliance on devices. The speakers emphasize the importance of understanding food choices and managing cravings, especially in women's health.
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ANECDOTE

Vinnie's Jalapeno Kombucha Experiment

  • Vinnie Tortorich shares his experience making kombucha with jalapenos for flavor without adding sugar.
  • Jalapeno kombucha serves as a spicy deterrent to keep others from stealing his homemade bottles.
INSIGHT

Why Women Lose Weight Slower

  • Testosterone aids fat mobilization making weight loss easier for men than women on keto.
  • Women's cyclical hormonal changes affect insulin sensitivity and carb cravings, slowing their weight loss rate.
ADVICE

Plan for Hormonal Weight Challenges

  • Women should anticipate carb cravings and insulin sensitivity shifts pre-period and plan accordingly.
  • Taking magnesium may help modulate insulin sensitivity during these hormonally challenging times.
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