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Mar 2025
1h 18m

#964 Weight Loss Lies EXPOSED: The Truth...

Ben Azadi
About this episode

🎙️Episode Overview In this groundbreaking episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Dr. Rob Vasquez and Dr. Randy Johns join Ben to expose the biggest lies about weight loss and metabolism. They break down the flawed calorie model, discuss the true causes of metabolic dysfunction, and share science-backed strategies to heal your metabolism for long-term fat loss and optimal health.


🔥 Key Topics Covered:

✅ Why 93% of adults are metabolically unhealthy & what’s causing it

✅ The calories in vs. calories out myth—why it fails most people 

✅ How metabolic health impacts weight loss resistance, brain fog, and chronic disease 

✅ The dangerous role of seed oils and hidden toxins in our food system

✅ How gut health, hormones, and inflammation dictate fat storage

✅ The 3-step approach to retrain and reset your metabolism

✅ Dr. Randy’s incredible cancer survival story and how he reversed stage 4 melanoma naturally

✅ Why healing metabolism is more important than focusing on weight loss


🚀Actionable Takeaways:

✔️ Focus on metabolic healing, not just weight loss

✔️ Eliminate processed foods & inflammatory oils

✔️ Optimize fat-burning hormones through strategic fasting & nutrition

✔️ Increase protein intake and balance macronutrients for sustainable energy

✔️ Prioritize movement, stress management, and quality sleep

🎧 Listen Now: This episode is packed with eye-opening truths that will change the way you think about weight loss. If you’ve ever struggled with yo-yo dieting, metabolic issues, or weight loss resistance, this is a must-listen!


📍Resources & Links:

 🌎 Learn more & connect with Dr. Rob and Dr. Randy: TheHappyHealthyLife.com

📱Follow on Instagram:

 🔹 Dr. Rob Vasquez: @robvasquezofficial

 🔹 Dr. Randy Johns: @dr_randall_b_johns

📖 Want a step-by-step guide to heal your metabolism? Get the free resource at BurnFatBook.com!


📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Gary Brecka, Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: https://www.ketokamp.com/free-course


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