The Secret to Weight Loss: Fasting & Understanding Your Insulin Levels

03/04/25 • 19 min

Have you ever wondered why you're struggling to shed those extra pounds despite eating right and exercising regularly?
Join us as we uncover the hidden culprit behind unsuccessful weight loss, insulin resistance. Explore game-changing strategies that could transform your approach to weight management!
📌 In this Video:

Understanding Insulin: Learn how insulin functions in the body and what happens when insulin resistance occurs.
Impact of Diet: Discover how intermittent fasting can aid in controlling insulin levels and dive into the benefits of a balanced diet including complex carbohydrates, good fats, and quality protein.
Exercise Insights: Explore how different exercises, particularly strength training, can optimize weight management by increasing muscle bulk and reducing fat storage.
Managing Stress and Sleep: Stress and sleep play critical roles in weight loss struggles. Learn about the physiological impact of stress and how chronic cortisol levels can complicate insulin resistance.
Expert Advice: Get practical tips on managing stress and improving sleep to support your weight loss journey.

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The Private GP podcast is produced by Walk in Clinic in London, UK.

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Understanding Insulin: Learn how insulin functions in the body and what happens when insulin resistance occurs.
Impact of Diet: Discover how intermittent fasting can aid in controlling insulin levels and dive into the benefits of a balanced diet including complex carbohydrates, good fats, and quality protein.
Exercise Insights: Explore how different exercises, particularly strength training, can optimize weight management by increasing muscle bulk and reducing fat storage.
Managing Stress and Sleep: Stress and sleep play critical roles in weight loss struggles. Learn about the physiological impact of stress and how chronic cortisol levels can complicate insulin resistance.
Expert Advice: Get practical tips on managing stress and improving sleep to support your weight loss journey.

Tune in to embark on your healthier lifestyle journey! 🌱

The Private GP podcast is produced by Walk in Clinic in London, UK.

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In this enlightening episode of the Private GP Podcast, host Alya Shakir and guest Dr. Enam Abood, explore the prevalent issue of bloating, its causes, and its remedies. Dr. Abood shares her extensive knowledge on gut health, delving into the differences between gas and fluid bloating, dietary factors, intolerances, and the impact of lifestyle choices on digestive health. The discussion further aims to empower listeners to recognize when to seek medical advice while offering practical tips to maintain gut health.

Key Discussion Points

Distinguishing Between Types of Bloating: Gas versus fluid retention and their different causes.
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Alcohol and Bloating: How excessive alcohol consumption leads to abdominal distension.
Gut Fermentation and Probiotics: Understanding gut bacteria, fermentation in the digestive system, and the importance of probiotics.

Guest Bios

Dr. Enam Abood is the Founding Director and Head Doctor at Walk In Clinic. With years of experience in promoting gut health, she shares her expertise on digestive wellness, encompassing the roles of diet, lifestyle, and regular medical check-ups in maintaining a healthy gut.

The Private GP podcast is produced by Walk in Clinic in London, UK.

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Key Discussion Points

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Treatment Options: A comprehensive overview of non-surgical and surgical treatments, including new advancements in robotic surgery.
Technological Advances: Mr. Naji discusses the role of robotic technology in revolutionizing fibroid treatment and improving recovery times.
Call to Action: Encouragement for women to seek medical advice and not accept debilitating symptoms as normal.

Guest Bio

Alya Shakir: As CEO of Walk In Clinic, Alya is passionate about improving women's access to healthcare and advocates for awareness of often misunderstood medical conditions.
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The Private GP podcast is produced by Walk in Clinic in London, UK.