BV #8: Intermittent Fasting, Healthy Body Image, And Weight Loss vs Willpower with Kitty Blomfield

Kitty's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kittyblomfi... Kitty's Website: https://www.nustrength.com.au/ Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide Jay's Website: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ Jay's Instagram:   / jfwellness   Jay's Facebook:   / jayfeldmanwellness   Mike's Website: https://mikefavenp.com/ The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-bl... Mike's Youtube Channel:    / @mikefave   Mike's Twitter:   / mikefavescience   Mike's Instagram:   / mikefavescience   Danny's Telegram: https://t.me/dannyroddy Danny's Substack: https://dannyroddy.substack.com/ In this episode we discuss: -The appeal of intermittent fasting and restrictive diets and why they often do more harm than good -Why most women are underfed, under-muscled, and struggling with body composition -The extreme things people do in the name of health and the importance of the basics -The impact of stress on our health and the connection between emotional and physical health -Whether drinking a few glasses of water first thing in the morning is optimal for our metabolism 0:00 – intro 0:38– how Kitty got introduced to Ray Peat 3:59 – whether intermittent fasting is beneficial for women 9:07 – the appeal of intermittent fasting and other restrictive diets, and why they do more harm than good 14:41 – the truth about body recomposition: women are underfed and lack muscle 17:29 – why low-carb diets like keto and carnivore are not sustainable 19:36 – how mainstream health advice has ruined our diets and why we should eat like our grandparents 25:21 – the role of stress in digestive health and the problem with jumping to supplements 31:12 – when it makes sense to move on to more advanced health strategies such as lab testing, hormone replacement therapy, or gut protocols 38:30 – Is Being Fat a Choice? Middle Ground by Jubilee 41:23 – the relationship between emotional trauma, body image issues, and physical healing 44:16 – what really influences body weight? 53:30 – the importance of enjoying the food you eat daily and how it helps prevent binge eating 55:25 – whether we should drink tons of water first thing in the morning 57:35 – how much water do we really need? [Note: This episode was recorded in 2024] Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. The Bioenergetic View Podcast, Episode 8