Hosts: Dr. WICKHAM SIMONDS & MICHELLE KENNEDY NP-C
Episode Summary
In this episode, our hosts answer questions on creating a balance to adequately adopt high protein and ketogenic diets in losing weight and the impact of alcohol intake on weight loss.
Top Takeaways
- “We all still need probably 30g of protein a meal.”
– [Michelle Kennedy, NP-C] - “The golden rule is ‘eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full.”
– [Michelle Kennedy, NP-C] - “The reality is weight loss is hard.”
– [Michelle Kennedy, NP-C]
Episode Highlights
- [02:15] I’m trying to lose weight and dealing with aches and pains that can throw me off balance. What’s the best thing to do to stay on track?
- [05:17] Does too much protein and not enough fat have a negative effect on ketosis and weight loss? What’s the best way to get the proper amount of fat without going over net carbs or calories?
- [13:02] I generally prefer real food and cooking up some of your delicious recipes, but I get home late many days from work, and like a Lean Cuisine, I search for the high protein one. What is your take on this?
- [19:16] After losing significant weight in the first three to four weeks of my mission, I’ve stalled out around the same weight for nearly three weeks; is this considered normal, and how do I jump-start additional weight loss?
- [24:48] What are the best vitamins for women over 65? Is Maltodextrin bad?
- [27:10] Is red wine allowed on occasion?
Episode Notes
I’m trying to lose weight and dealing with aches and pains that can throw me off balance. What’s the best thing to do to stay on track?
Aches and pains come from the weight on the bones and inflammation from fatty food.
Removing sugar, which is highly inflammatory, helps a lot with relieving such aches. Having a nutrition plan or physical activity plan, a change of lifestyle, and accountability with a professional would go a long way in keeping on track with weight loss goals.
Notably, weight loss is mostly nutrition-based, so exercise can be minimized if the pain is severe.
Does too much protein and not enough fat have a negative effect on ketosis and weight loss?
Some studies show that high amounts of protein can be converted into sugar, preventing ketosis, but this does not apply to everyone.
There is no one size fits all, but you can balance fat and protein to meet your personal needs. You can get help with a personal consultation from Dr. Simonds Metbolics & Weight Loss, where our physicians create tailored dietary plans for your specific needs.
What is the best way to get the proper amount of fat without going over net carbs or calories?
We recommend you consume the fat already naturally contained in natural foods. Only include added fats if you are still not getting the weight loss you want from those natural diet sources.
Part of the growth process is to learn to wait after eating a certain amount of food and let satiety catch up before deciding to eat more. Unfortunately, super palatable processed junk food can be exceedingly tricky. We don’t realize we are eating a lot of calories.
I generally prefer real food and cooking up some of your delicious recipes, but I get home late many days from work, and like a Lean Cuisine, I search for the high protein one. What is your take on this?
Eating something like a Lean Cuisine is by far preferable to grabbing fast food meals. Places like Elite Prep Meals or Clean Eatz, make freshly prepared food.
It can also help prepare meals or alternate between various healthy protein options. Nonetheless, it is crucial to remember that a regimented daily diet routine plays a significant role in success with weight loss.
What are the best vitamins for women over 65 to take? Is Maltodextrin bad?
One of the best vitamins we may recommend is PhytoMulti, which covers all bases regardless of age.
Maltodextrin is in a lot of food and would be challenging to avoid altogether. In moderation, it should not affect weight loss, but if it does, then getting a detailed consultation for a complete diet review may be necessary.
Is red wine allowed on occasion?
Yes, having red wine in moderation is okay for weight loss. Avoid excess.
The quantity of wine drank per week depends on the goal. Staying under eight to ten ounces a day is recommended for weight loss.
Additionally, drinking more often, up to five to seven days a week, can directly derail the success of weight loss added to the poor dietary choices that come with it.
This rule also applies generally to alcohol, with those drinks containing higher sugar should be avoided more strictly.
