Midlife Solutions with Karen Martel

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Get ready for an epic conversation on the latest diet trends from the top weight loss coaches in the industry! In this episode, I am joined by my two favorite Aussies, Marty Kendall and Matty Lansdown. We dive deep into some of the hottest diet trends out there today, including:

• Fasting: When is too much fasting harmful, and why women need to be cautious? We discuss how to reap the benefits of fasting without taking it to extremes.
• High-fat keto diets: Why they can lead to weight gain and what to consider.
• Food tracking: The benefits and challenges of tracking your food intake based on my own experiences.
• Protein intake: Why it can be challenging to consume enough protein and how to encourage your body to release more fat.
• Nutritional priorities: What types of animal protein can increase hunger and spike blood glucose levels versus those that promote satiety.
• Protein-sparing modified fast: The pros and cons of this approach and how it can help jump-start weight loss.
• Rebound weight gain: Strategies to avoid gaining weight back after dieting.
• Weight loss plateaus: Understanding why diets work initially but then stall.
• Protein requirements: What percentage of protein you should consume while dieting to maintain muscle mass.
• Realistic weight loss timelines: Setting achievable goals for your weight loss journey.
• The missing pieces in many diets: Identifying gaps in popular diet plans.
• Dopamine's role in dieting: How it may negatively impact your eating habits.

Marty Kendall is the author of Big Fat Keto Lies. He is an engineer who seeks to optimize nutrition using a data-driven approach. His interest in nutrition began eighteen years ago when he aimed to help his wife, Monica, gain better control of her Type 1 Diabetes. Since then, he has developed a systematic approach to nutrition tailored for various goals. You can find more about him at Marty Kendall's Website and listen to my interview with him titled Big Fat Keto Lies.Matty Lansdown is a scientist, nutritionist, and health coach specializing in weight loss and self-confidence for women and busy mothers. His extensive experience with nutrition has led him to uncover that the deeper challenges people face regarding health often stem from mindset and behavior change rather than just calories or food choices. Matty is passionate about helping others develop healthy habits that feel easy and natural.

Learn more about him at Matty Lansdown's Website and listen to my interview with him on How to Change Your Poor Eating Habits & Self-Sabotaging Behavior.