8/18/20 – Weight Loss and Metabolic Health Questions

At last week’s online group coaching meeting, hosted by Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care, Dr. Tro and health coach Amy Eiges answered a wide range of participant questions. The meeting was attended by more than 70 people. Some of the topics covered included:

  • How to know if you’re metabolically healthy and markers for reclaiming health
  • Is it better to count total or net carbs (and what counts as a carb)?
  • Do I need to “chase” ketones to lose weight?
  • Does too much protein kick me out of ketosis?
  • Blood sugar fluctuations during the day

The following study link, shared by Dr. Tro, shows that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) reduces A1c and improves insulin resistance:

Effects of Different Dosages of Interval Training on Glycemic Control in People With Prediabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

If you’re interested in registering or learning more, please visit our Group Coaching page.

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Brian Wiley
Brian Wiley is a Certified Health Coach who has struggled with food addiction and battled with obesity for most of his life. Being advised with mainstream approaches as his solution, along with the standard, “eat less, move more” resulted in minimal, or no success with eventual regain. In 2009, he reached his highest weight of 265 pounds. His doctor advised and encouraged him to take medications after his blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol reached dangerous levels at the age of only 35. His commitment to a low carb lifestyle resulted in a 100-pound weight loss, and he was able to reverse his abnormal health markers improving his heart health and avoiding type 2 diabetes. Brian has maintained his weight loss for the last 11 years. “I see people everyday on social media and in real life and they’re struggling. They’re going through the same struggles of food addiction, unhealthy eating patterns, and unsuccessful dieting like I did. I want to serve as an example that this approach can be successful. It is not a fad, and is a healthy long-term lifestyle solution.” Brian is also an ACE certified personal trainer. Brian was a featured guest on Episode 29 of the Low Carb MD podcast and on Vinnie Tortorich’s Fitness Confidential Saturday Success Story. Brian has also been featured on DietDoctor, Atkins and various other publications
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