Summary: A common reason I see people in practice is for weight loss. I put people on various weight loss regimens, but I notice that people always seem to hit the dreaded plateau. There’s a reason why the body gains weight and why it has a difficult time losing weight. Listen in on this episode to find out how to navigate your weight loss journey.<br> SHOW NOTES<br> <br> * Hitting the plateau [6:45]<br> * Feast & Famine mode and why modern lifestyle messes this all up [7:50]<br> * Insulin & Glucagon [9:37]<br> * Why people typically hit a plateau on typical “weight loss” programs [10:45]<br> * Why to throw out the scale [13:00]<br> * What do we do about the dreaded plateau [13:36]<br> * Why blood sugar still spikes while on a high protein diet [15:00]<br> * “Caloric Periodization” [16:00]<br> * <a href="http://www.whaddupdocuniversity.com/episode-50-benefits-fasting/">Intermittent Fasting</a> [17:12]<br> * Here’s what to do when the plateau hits[17:45]<br> <br> * 2-day fast<br> * What to eat after [19:52]<br> * <a href="http://www.glycemicindex.com">www.glycemicindex.com</a> [20:42]<br> * Has to be below 55<br> * Increase water intake [21:11]<br> * <a href="http://www.whaddupdocuniversity.com/how-to-exercise-correctly/">How to workout effectively</a> [22:45]<br> <br> * Proper Aerobic zone<br> * HIIT [25:15]<br> <br> <br> * <a href="http://www.whaddupdocuniversity.com/episode26/">Effective sleeping</a> [28:20]<br> * <a href="http://www.whaddupdocuniversity.com/the-role-stress-plays-in-obesity/">Effects of cortisol</a><br> * Remember the why for this weight loss journey [29:25]<br> <br> <br> <br> Other things mentioned in this episode<br> <br> * The 4 Pillars of Weight Loss course<br> * <a href="http://www.whaddupdocuniversity.com/fbgroup">Join our FB group</a><br> <br> <br>
