The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets
The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets with Louise Digby is the podcast where nutrition, education, science, metabolism, and hormones meet. Weight loss is so much more than the mere calculation of calories in V calories out. What's always ignored are the internal factors that influence an individual's capacity to burn calories. Join BANT registered nutritional therapist and weight loss expert Louise Digby as we explore the nuances around metabolic health, hormones, gut health, and more in the context of weight loss.
The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets
Food Is NOT the Enemy! A Holistic Approach to Weight Management in Your 40s
Ever feel like you're constantly battling the scale, counting calories, and cutting out your favourite foods... yet the weight just won't budge?
Is the idea of weight gain settling in as you approach perimenopause making you feel defeated?
There's a better way!
Join Louise Digby on her guest appearance on the Live Healthy Now Podcast with Nicola Mercer. They challenge outdated weight loss myths and discuss the importance of shifting away from the restrictive and temporary "dieting" mindset and embracing a holistic, lifelong approach to nutrition and well-being.
Learn about the surprising impact of gut health, hormonal changes, and other lifestyle factors on your weight. Most of all, discover how to create a balanced approach that empowers you to feel your best naturally.
Let's break free from the weight loss struggle together. Tune in to the episode now!
Ready to learn more about taking a holistic and sustainable approach to weight loss?
Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet here: https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1
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00:00 - Episode start
02:03 - The most impactful habit I’ve added to my wellness toolkit
04:17 - What dieting really means and how can we actually use it to optimise our health
07:02 - Changing our perceptions and misguided beliefs about food
10:27 - It's not just about how much you eat, but also the quality of what you eat
12:49 - The challenge of navigating hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause
14:18 - Why past weight loss methods stop working as women approach their 40s and 50s
15:54 - Many factors involved in achieving optimal health besides diet and exercise
17:42 - Understanding how certain foods impact the body can help us make more informed choices and sustainable changes for better health
22:09 - The shocking truth about ultra-processed foods and why they are so addictive
25:21 - The gut’s far-reaching impact on our well-being, especially during menopause
28:46 - Practical tips to improve gut health through variety in our diet and strengthening the gut microbiome
32:25 - Why prebiotics are only supplements and should not replace actual dietary lifestyle changes for lasting gut health
33:28 - Menopause doesn't have to mean weight gain! Learn how to support your body during this transition
40:30 - Shifting our intentions for hitting a certain weight goal to achieve optimal health rather than just for aesthetics
Reach Louise via the links below:
- Book a free Weight Loss Breakthrough call - https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/discovery
- Register for our upcoming Metabolism Masterclass: https://www.louisedigbynutrition.com/masterclass-invite
Connect with Nicola Mercer on:
- Live Health Now Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livehealthynow
Ready to learn more about taking a holistic and sustainable approach to weight loss?
Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet, here: https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1