We’ve Been Doing Fat Loss WRONG — THIS Turns Fat Burning Back ON | Dr. Eric Westman

Dr. Eric Westman is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Duke University. He is Board Certified in Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine, and founded the Duke Keto Medicine Clinic in 2006 after conducting clinical research regarding low carbohydrate ketogenic diets. Eric is an editor of the textbook: Obesity: Evaluation & Treatment Essentials. He’s a New York Times Bestselling author and his books are: The New Atkins for a New You, Cholesterol Clarity, Keto Clarity, and End Your Carb Confusion. Eric is co-founder of Adapt Your Life, an education company based on low carbohydrate concepts. If you’re looking to lose weight, this conversation will be priceless for you! Subscribe to The Jesse Chappus Show on YouTube:    / @jessechappus   (And be sure to hit the 🔔 to get notified when new videos are released!) In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Cut out the carbs 03:35 - A strict low-carb keto diet approach 07:58 - Type 2 diabetes is reversible 14:40 - Insulin resistance leads to prediabetes 22:49 - Learn how to fix your metabolism 29:58 - Internet-based keto vs. evidence-based keto 33:05 - Follow the 20 grams of carbs rule 38:03 - Insulin spikes block fat-burning mode 46:15 - What is your personal fat threshold? 49:23 - Signs/symptoms of metabolic health problems 55:07 - Everyone is in ketosis at 20 grams of carbs or less per day 1:00:11 - Does Dr. Westman eat carbs? 1:04:45 - His thoughts on the carnivore diet 1:13:36 - The benefits of a low-carb microbiome 1:16:40 - A flexible approach to intermittent fasting 1:21:50 - Why calories don’t matter 1:28:00 - The downside of blood sugar hacks on a low-carb diet 1:33:32 - Lose 1-2lbs a week with this diet 1:35:31 - How long does it take for insulin resistance to start to fix itself? 1:37:00 - The potential issues with carb cycling 1:40:23 - How to battle a carb addiction 1:44:44 - Carbs = sugar 1:47:03 - What is carb backloading? 1:49:48 - The #1 diet to lose weight Show notes: https://jessechappus.com/531 Listen & subscribe to The Jesse Chappus Show ✩ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... ✩ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A1vpgP... Connect with The Jesse Chappus Show ✩ Website: https://jessechappus.com ✩ Instagram:   / jessechappusshow   #drericwestman #jessechappus #weightloss About the Podcast Jesse Chappus has in-depth conversations with health and wellness leaders from around the world. Topics include lifestyle, nutrition, fitness, self-help, sleep, meditation, spirituality and so much more. Tune in weekly to take your health to the next level! Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this video are those of the guest and are presented for informational purposes only. This content is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any health-related decisions.