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THIS WILL STRIP FAT FASTER THAN ANYTHING?

January 09, 202601:31
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One of the problems with weight loss
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goals is saying you need to cut calories
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in order to get there. Now, I'm not
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saying calories don't matter. They are
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relevant, but not the most relevant. And
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I'm going to talk about evidence to
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support that.
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>> But if someone is listening at home now
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and they have the goal of losing some
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weight, they want to be in a better
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physique, be more healthy. Is this
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conversation going to help them
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accomplish those goals?
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>> I'll make sure that they get what they
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need. And as a metabolic scientist, I
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wouldn't want someone to think there is
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only one way to lose weight. However, I
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think this is the most practical and
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simplest strategy, a ketogenic diet. A
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huge reason is that when you cut carbs,
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insulin comes down. And insulin as a
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hormone is the one metabolic hormone to
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rule them all. Insulin will tell every
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single cell of the body what it needs to
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do with energy. And insulin is so
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determined to store energy that it is
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directing calories to be stored in
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tissues like fat or in the liver.
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>> Make you fat.
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>> Yeah. But there's more. Ketones are the
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brain's preferred fuel. It can control
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anxiety, improve depression, it can help
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with attention. In fact, the benefits of
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ketones are so extensive that companies
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are finding ways so you can drink
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ketones.
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>> And I have a bunch of different
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exogenous ketone products here. A
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variety of different brands and a bunch
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of other things here on the table. So,
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what the hell is this?
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>> If someone is interested in a good smart
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way of losing weight, try that.
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>> This is definitely a prop. It tastes
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like bleach.
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>> I'm so sorry. Oh my god. So for 2026 to
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be the year where I finally get a grip
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of my health and I asked you to make the
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perfect plan, what would you prescribe?

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation dives into the complexities of weight loss, challenging the conventional wisdom that cutting calories is the only path to success. The guest, a metabolic scientist, emphasizes the importance of understanding insulin's role in energy storage and how a ketogenic diet can shift the body's metabolism. With a playful yet informative tone, they explore the benefits of ketones, not just for weight loss but also for mental clarity and emotional well-being. Listeners are treated to a lively discussion about various exogenous ketone products, complete with humorous commentary on their taste. As the episode unfolds, it becomes clear that achieving health goals is not just about restriction but finding a practical, enjoyable approach to nutrition.

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  • 85
    Most satisfying
  • 85
    Most unserious (in a good way)
  • 80
    Most heartwarming

Episode Highlights

  • A Unique Weight Loss Strategy
    A ketogenic diet is presented as a practical and simple weight loss method.
    “I think this is the most practical and simplest strategy.”
    @ 00m 30s
    January 09, 2026
  • The Role of Insulin
    Insulin directs how our body stores energy, making it crucial in weight loss.
    “Insulin is so determined to store energy.”
    @ 00m 46s
    January 09, 2026
  • Benefits of Ketones
    Ketones can improve mental health and are the brain's preferred fuel.
    “Ketones can control anxiety, improve depression.”
    @ 00m 55s
    January 09, 2026

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Key Moments

  • Ketogenic Diet00:30
  • Brain Fuel00:55
  • Taste Test01:17
  • Health Plan01:24