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The Hormone Solution is a top-ranked women’s health podcast focused on perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), weight gain, metabolism, thyroid health, and midlife transformation. Hosted by Certified Hormone Specialist Karen Martel, this show helps women in their 40s and 50s understand what’s really happening with their hormones — and what to do about it. If you’re struggling with perimenopause symptoms, menopause weight gain, estrogen dominance, low progesterone, testosterone decline, brain fog, poor sleep, thyroid dysfunction, or metabolic slowdown, this podcast breaks it down in a clear, practical, no-nonsense way. Each episode features:• Evidence-based hormone education• Expert interviews• Real-world HRT guidance• Midlife weight loss strategies• Thyroid and metabolic health insights With over 2.5 million downloads and ranked in the Top 30 on iTunes, The Hormone Solution is trusted by women worldwide who want real answers about bioidentical hormones, menopause treatment options, and midlife health.New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday.Take the free hormone quiz at karenmartel.com
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Quick Hits: How To Repair Metabolic Damage From Dieting & Become A Fat Burning Machine

Oct 15, 2024

Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the essence of past conversations, packed with valuable insights and memorable moments from our guests. If you want to dive deeper, you’ll find links to the full episodes in the show notes below.

 

Listen to the full episode here: https://karenmartel.com/how-to-repair-metabolic-damage-from-dieting-become-a-fat-burning-machine/ 

 

In this episode, Karen dives deep into the concept of metabolic adaptation—also known as metabolic damage or starvation mode—and how repeated dieting can sabotage long-term weight loss goals. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the frustrating cycle of trying different diets only to regain the weight, this episode will shed light on why that happens and how to break free from it. Karen also explains how to repair your metabolism so you can achieve sustainable fat loss without harming your body.

 

In this episode

  • The weight loss diet trap: Why so many diets fail to deliver lasting results.
  • How the dieting industry impacts your metabolism and leads to weight regain.
  • Practical strategies to repair your metabolism and achieve sustainable fat loss.
  • Explore the set point theory and its effect on your body’s natural weight range.
  • Hear Karen’s personal journey with weight loss and her struggles with metabolic adaptation.
  • Understand why quick-fix diets lead to metabolic damage and long-term failure.
  • Discover the importance of adopting sustainable, long-term health and weight loss approaches.
  • The relationship between cortisol and progesterone, and its impact on metabolism.
  • The role of progesterone in regulating basal body temperature, especially in the second half of a woman’s cycle.
  • How elevated cortisol can increase insulin resistance, even when you're eating well and dieting.
  • The connection between stress, cortisol, and blood sugar regulation.
  • Why restrictive diets can backfire due to cortisol’s effects on glucose and insulin.
  • and much more!

 

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