158: Rethinking the Relationship between Weight Loss and Health

14/10/2021 32 min Episodio 158
158: Rethinking the Relationship between Weight Loss and Health

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In this thought-provoking podcast episode of The Transformation Show, hosts Justin and Janell challenge the conventional narrative surrounding the journey to weight loss. Despite common misconceptions, they argue that achieving a healthy body and maintaining holistic wellness are crucial to not just losing excess weight but bypassing the harmful cycle of yo-yo dieting. This episode puts down the limitations of conventional wisdom, which primarily advocates for reduced calorie intake and boosted exercises. Instead, our hosts shed light on recognizing the body's critical indicators of health - absence of inflammation, hormonal balance, and efficient gut performance. They highlight the actual simplicity that attaining a healthy body naturally leads to productive, sustainable weight loss.   Timestamps: 00:01:15: Misconceptions about Losing Weight and Getting Healthy 00:02:33: Personal Experiences and Shifts in Mindset on Weight Loss 00:03:13: Dangers of Unhealthy Weight Loss Methods 00:05:50: Five Areas to Address for Optimal Health and Maintaining Weight 00:06:37: Importance of Blood Sugar Regulation 00:10:07: Role of Cortisol and Hormonal Balance in Weight Loss 00:13:15: Effects of Safety, Physiologically and Psychologically, on Weight Loss 00:14:54: Importance of Gut Health in Disease Prevention and Weight Control 00:18:05: Importance of a Balanced Gut Microbiome 00:19:19: Addressing Overgrowth of Yeast or Candida for Better Health and Weight Control 00:19:49: Understanding availability and importance of reaching out 00:20:05: Factors negatively impacting gut health 00:20:34: Importance of continual work on hormonal health and gut health 00:21:00: Recommendations for testing and understanding gut health 00:21:28: Importance of optimal detoxification for weight loss 00:22:39: Understanding detoxification from a hormonal perspective 00:23:47: Awareness on everyday toxins 00:24:23: Simple detoxification practices 00:25:33: Importance of conscious choices for healthier living environment 00:26:09: Blood sugar, hormones, gut health, detoxification, and mitochondria health 00:26:16: Discussion on mitochondria health and metabolic flexibility 00:28:40: Seeking guidance from a health practitioner for optimizing health 00:31:10: Understanding the role of a health practitioner and personal trainer 00:31:54: Closing thoughts - You get healthy and then you lose weight   Learn more about Justin & Janell at www.TheTransformationLife.fitness