

Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina
Vanessa Spina
Vanessa Spina is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Best Selling author, creator of the innovative TONE device, as well as a sought after international speaker. On the Optimal Protein podcast, Vanessa shares how to get effortlessly lean and improve metabolic health and fitness with an optimal protein intake!
Featuring interviews with world renowned and leading edge protein scientists & experts, authors, and people with inspiring transformational stories discussing the best tools for becoming optimizing your metabolic health with whole foods, nutrition, exercise and more!
Featuring interviews with world renowned and leading edge protein scientists & experts, authors, and people with inspiring transformational stories discussing the best tools for becoming optimizing your metabolic health with whole foods, nutrition, exercise and more!
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Feb 21, 2022 • 46min
HOW TO START OR RE-START KETO & Become a Fat Burning Machine!
Hi friends! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Do you want to lose body fat and recompose your body? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat! The White & Gold TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the TONE here!! Pre-order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Pre-order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE This episode is all about Getting Started with Keto - either for the first time or starting over again! Starting with your goals, we talk about how to transition the body from a dominant sugar burner to a fat burning machine and explore oxidative priority, carbohydrate restriction, and what to eliminate if your goal is to lose weight (body fat). Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/ Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl - Prior to beginning a ketogenic diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a ketogenic diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a ketogenic diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A ketogenic diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Feb 18, 2022 • 46min
Quantifying Fat Loss with Breath Acetone, Blood Ketones & How to Use the Tone for Fat Loss
Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat! Say goodbye to expensive test strips and painful finger pricks! With the TONE, you have UNLIMITED testing! Order the TONE here. Now shipping worldwide!! Hello my friends! This episode is about how to quantify your fat burning using breath ketones (acetone) and blood ketones. I also cover how to use the brand NEW TONE device to lose body fat and recompose your body using the feedback that it provides! See the FAQ on the TONE Here Follow @optimalproteinpodcast & @ketogenicgirl on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Try the FREE calorie & macro calculator HERE - Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Feb 14, 2022 • 1h 12min
Dr. Brian Mowll on Protein Sparing Modified Fasting (PSMF) for Fat Loss
Hi friends! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the TONE here. Now shipping worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Dr. Brian Mowll is the founder and medical director of SweetLife® Diabetes Health Centers and serves clients worldwide as The Diabetes Coach™. He is a certified diabetes care and education specialist, master licensed diabetes educator, and is certified to practice functional medicine by the Institute for Functional Medicine. For over 20 years, Dr. Mowll has been helping people around the world to optimize their health and metabolism, control blood sugar, and reverse type 2 diabetes using a natural, personalized lifestyle approach. In addition, he is the host of the #1 rated Mastering Blood Sugar podcast and author of the #1 international best-selling book, The ProFAST Diet, Burn Fat And Reverse Type 2 Diabetes In Just Six Weeks. www.drmowll.com Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/ Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl Try the Higher Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coaching: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com Special thank you to our podcast sponsor: Introducing a breakthrough NEW digestive product called kApex® by BiOptimizers! kApex® is designed to rev up your cellular metabolism, which boosts your energy and capacity to burn fat as fuel. Combined with a solid diet and workout plan, this combination of nutrients delivers a powerful boost in your ability to shed weight and reach your body composition goals. VISIT www.kenergize.com/fastketo10 and use the code FASTKETO for 10% off any order! That's www.kenergize.com/fastketo10 with the code FASTKETO. - Prior to beginning a ketogenic diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a ketogenic diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a ketogenic diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A ketogenic diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Feb 10, 2022 • 52min
The Complete Guide to Protein Sparing Modified Fasts (PSMF)!
Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat! Say goodbye to expensive test strips and painful finger pricks! With the TONE, you can have unlimited testing! Order the TONE here. Now shipping worldwide!! Hello my friends! This episode is the complete guide to Protein Sparing Modified Fasting or PSMF! We talk about its origin, how to protects lean body mass and muscle during weight loss, how it works exactly from a caloric and macro perspective, how long to do it for, and why it is a dominant option as opposed to water fasting! Follow @optimalproteinpodcast & @ketogenicgirl on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Try the FREE calorie & macro calculator HERE - Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Feb 7, 2022 • 1h 12min
Linda's High Protein Experiment Results & Remarkable Body Recomposition!!
Hi friends! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Do you want to lose body fat and recompose your body? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat! The White & Gold TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the TONE here!! Pre-order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Pre-order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Linda Salant is a long-term carnivore who has been a follower of the zero-carb carnivore diet since April 2015, over 6 years! Linda has been quietly and steadily continuing her path of maintaining and improving her health. She hopes that sharing her experience and knowledge will help to dispel current myths and trends that persist around the nutrition, sustainability, and ethics of eating a meat-based diet. You can find Linda Here on Instagram Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/ Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl - Prior to beginning a ketogenic diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a ketogenic diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a ketogenic diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A ketogenic diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Feb 3, 2022 • 41min
WANT MORE ENERGY: How To Feel Energized & Burn More Fat with Protein!!
Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat! Say goodbye to expensive test strips and painful finger pricks! With the TONE, you can have unlimited testing! Order the TONE here. Now shipping worldwide!! Hello my friends! What is the SECRET to feeling ENERGIZED?! The answer might SURPRISE you! Why don't we feel energized when we have so much "energy" stored on our bodies?! The truth is, mitochondria are the energy factories in our cells and help us to make ATP. Our bodies need amino acids - lysine and methionine in particular- in order to make carnitine which is a shuttle for fatty acids that enables our mitochondria to actually burn stored fat! We also need protein to make the enzymes that facilitate fat burning. If the diet is deficient in high quality protein and amino acids, it will not be able to burn fat properly 🔥 Check out this episode of @optimalproteinpodcast for a FULL breakdown on this incredible topic and learn how to feel more ENERGIZED and be full of energy! It's a POWERFUL 💥 EPISODE!!! Follow @optimalproteinpodcast & @ketogenicgirl on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Try the FREE calorie & macro calculator HERE Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Jan 31, 2022 • 1h 6min
Dr. Stu Phillips World Protein Expert is Back!!
Hi friends! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat! The White TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING OUT THIS WEEK, It is no longer a PRE order! Oder the TONE here. Now shipping worldwide!! Pre-order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Pre-order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Stuart Phillips obtained a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo in Human Physiology in 1995. He joined McMaster University in 1999 and is currently a full Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and School of Medicine at McMaster University. He is Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health. He is also the Director of the McMaster Centre for Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Research and the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence. Dr. Phillips has authored more than 200 original research papers and 75 reviews. In 2018 and 2019, he was named to Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers he list as a being in the top 1% of all cited researchers in nutrition and exercise research. Dr. Phillips is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/ Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl - Prior to beginning a ketogenic diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a ketogenic diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a ketogenic diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A ketogenic diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Jan 27, 2022 • 1h 8min
AMA: Special Ask Me Anything Episode! #13: Part Two!
Hello my friends! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat! Say goodbye to expensive test strips and painful finger pricks! With the TONE, you can have unlimited testing! Order the TONE here. Now shipping worldwide!! Follow @optimalproteinpodcast & @ketogenicgirl on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Try the FREE calorie & macro calculator HERE Try the High Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coaching: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com Special thank you to Fast Keto sponsors: Try Athletic Greens! ONE tasty scoop of Athletic Greens contains 75 vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients, including a multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, greens superfood blend and more, that all work together to fill the nutritional gaps in your diet, increase energy and focus, aid with digestion and supports a healthy immune system, all without the need to take multiple products or pills. Visit www.athleticgreens.com/ketogenicgirl and join health experts, athletes and health conscious go-getters around the world who make a daily commitment to their health every day. Again, simply visit www.athleticgreens.com/ketogenicgirl and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Pregnant or nursing women should seek professional medical advice before taking this or any other dietary supplement. - This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox™ ! They make sure their members are taken care of! This is your chance to never have to shop for ground beef again. That's right—ButcherBox is giving new members free ground beef FOR LIFE! Sign up at ButcherBox.com/FASTKETO and get 2 lbs of ground beef free in every order for the life of your membership. Log on to ButcherBox.com/FASTKETO claim this deal! - Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 8min
AMA: Special Ask Me Anything Episode! #13 Part 1: PSMF and hungry, low calories & eating enough on high protein, fiber, vitamin C and safety of carnivore and more!
Hi friends! Welcome to the first Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode of 2022! This is part 1, part 2 will be on Thursday! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat! The White TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING OUT THIS WEEK, It is no longer a PRE order! Oder the TONE here. Now shipping worldwide!! Pre-order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Pre-order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE This episode is all about YOUR burning questions! Questions on this episode: -When focused on protein, do you not worry about how much fat is consumed? -Do you worry about grass fed vs conventionally fed animals? -How do you get vitamin C (& other antioxidants) on carnivore if they are only in plant foods? -Is your mouth tasting like metal after switching to a high protein diet normal? -Adding in other foods after carnivore - did you find foods had an off putting taste? -What are your thoughts on on fiber?? How much do ladies need?? -Is it OK to meet my protein goals in 2 meals a day? I am 4'10'' & want to eat 100 g protein a day. -Are you drinking coffee while breastfeeding? How are you having it if you are? -How do I increase my ketones without extended fasting? -During pregnancy did you do protein shakes? Or add protein powder to yoghurt? -How long to wait between meals to get optimal muscle protein synthesis when doing 2 Meals a Day? -Regarding ketones, if you register any at all, then you are burning fat, true? Even at 0.1 or 0.2 mmol? -Is it healthy when you have met your grams of protein for the day but your calories are low? -How important is it to have fat with protein to get full benefits, and how much fat is needed? -Better to focus on individual leucine content in foods, or just 30 g protein per meal? -How do you know if you are eating enough? -I am skinny (45 kg and 170 cm) and wondering if high protein low fat can be detrimental for me? -Been keto weight stalled now carnivore & doing great/feeling great... safe? No veg! Yikes! -How is breastfeeding going? -Thoughts on a "balanced" diet w/ starchy carbs assuming protein is prioritized? -What should you do when you're showing fat loss ketone levels but not losing weight? -Weight stalls! Tried PSMF but hungry! Stay tuned for Part 2 on Thursday! Try the FREE calorie & macro calculator HERE Link to join the facebook group for the Optimal Protein Podcast podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/ Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl - Prior to beginning a ketogenic diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a ketogenic diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a ketogenic diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A ketogenic diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Jan 20, 2022 • 45min
Burn More Body Fat with Dietary Induced Thermogenesis (DIT) or the Thermic Effect of Protein!
Hello my friends! This episode is part of the 2022 Protein Series and we are talking about how to burn MORE fat with Dietary Induced Thermogenesis or DIT, also known as the Thermic Effect of Food! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat! Order the TONE here. Now shipping worldwide!! Follow @optimalproteinpodcast & @ketogenicgirl on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Try the FREE calorie & macro calculator HERE Try the High Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coaching: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com - Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.


