If you’ve been cutting calories but still not seeing results, there might be more going on beneath the surface. This talk breaks down how things like hormones, insulin resistance, and processed foods can throw off your body’s ability to burn fat. It also explains why holding on to muscle is so important not just for strength, but for keeping your metabolism working the way it should.You’ll get some simple, realistic tips to help shift your body back into fat-burning mode. From cutting back on sugar to eating more real food and considering fasting, it’s all about finding what works with your body not against it.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 – Processed Foods and Chemical Triggers01:47 – Chronic Inflammation and Insulin Resistance03:20 – Gluconeogenesis and Muscle Loss04:35 – Dangers of Weight Loss Without Muscle Preservation05:55 – Muscle Mass is Critical for Fat Burning07:25 – The Chemistry of Fat Loss08:37 – Hormone Optimization is Foundational10:13 – Processed Foods Destroy Gut Health11:49 – Where to Start12:58 – Fiber's Dual Role13:45 – Proper GLP-1 Use14:40 – Redesigning Foods