Most people believe that losing belly fat comes down to eating less and moving more—but that’s one of the biggest weight loss myths. In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down why stubborn visceral fat isn’t a calorie issue, but a metabolic and hormonal one.
You’ll learn:
Why weight gain is a symptom, not the real problem
The role of insulin as the “ ... Show More
Yesterday
This One Thing Predicts How Long You’ll Live (Improve It Today) | #1365
📘 Ben's book Keto Flex is out now. Grab it and claim your free bonuses → https://ketoflexbook.com You might be tracking your heart rate, but are you tracking HRV? In this episode, Ben Azadi and Alex Montalenti break down what heart rate variability can tell you about stress, rec ... Show More
32m 30s
Aug 17
The Hidden Reason You're Aging Faster Than Your Age (It Starts in Your 20s) | Siobhan Mitchell #1364
A lot of people are now feeling "old" symptoms in their 20s and 30s fatigue, brain fog, slower recovery, decades before their parents ever did. What's actually happening inside your cells before you can even feel it? By the time you notice it, your mitochondria have already been ... Show More
51m 35s
Aug 14
The Real Reason You Can't Lose Weight (Not Sugar or Calories) | #1363
Get Ben's new book Keto Flex here → https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM What if the way you respond to stress is affecting your health more than you realize? In this Freedom Friday episode, Ben Azadi and Alex dive into the hidden connection between survival mode, stress, relationships, and yo ... Show More
35m 2s
May 2022
Weight Loss and Diet Myths - Part Two
Lose belly fat, the best diet pills, how to lose weight fast, fat loss cream, burn fat while eating your favorite foods, detoxes, herbal cleanses, and the grapefruit diet . . .Those are the obvious weight loss myths that I hope you’re not falling for. But that’s not what this epi ... Show More
28m 53s
May 2025
Diversify Your Diet, Forget Calories & Change Your Mindset to Heal Your Metabolism with Ben Azadi
Dr. Mindy is joined by Ben Azadi to chat about metabolic health and Ben's new book, 'Metabolic Freedom.' Ben shares the main reasons behind the increase in metabolic diseases and busts common myths like the idea that weight loss is all about calories in, calories out. He stresses ... Show More
1h 9m
Apr 2024
2523: How Long Will It Take Me to Lose Excess Belly Fat? by Ann Pietrangelo with Healthline on Weight Loss & Physique Improvement
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Episode 2523:
Discover the truths about losing belly fat with Ann Pietrangelo's insightful piece on Healthline.com. She debunks com ... Show More
10m 48s
Feb 2024
#172: The Secret to a Faster Metabolism (Hint - It's Not Calories In, Calories Out)
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Have you tried tracking your calories and macros, restrictive diets and training hard in the gym, yet still struggle to lose weight? </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">This week we will be looking at why fat loss is more compl ... Show More
8m 25s
Dec 2024
How to Finally Lose Stubborn Belly Fat After 40 with Dr. Ashley Lucas
"Once we fully collapse the belly fat, visceral fat, then we find the metabolism does become more fast and efficient." - Dr. Ashley Lucas In this episode, Dr. Ashley Lucas—former professional ballet dancer turned PhD in sports nutrition—breaks down the surprising science behind v ... Show More
49m 25s
Aug 2025
The Belly Fat You Actually Need to Worry About
Not all belly fat is created equal. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what makes some belly fat “toxic,” how to know if you have it, and what you can do to reduce it. Then, he tackles a follow-up question on the new blood pressure guidelines, including what lifestyle changes really work. ... Show More
13m 13s