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In today’s episode, you will learn how to boost your metabolism at any age and the simple changes that lead to better health, longevity, and fat loss.
You’ll discover the 4 biggest myths keeping you stuck, how to reset your body’s natural fat-burning system, and what foods to eat (and avoid) to finally feel better in your body.
Here to share this information is the world-renowned physician and metabolism expert, Dr. William Li, MD.
Dr. Li is one of your favorite experts of all time on The Mel Robbins Podcast, and Mel is thrilled to invite him back to the show to share more tools, research, and insights.
He is a physician and scientist whose groundbreaking work on angiogenesis (the study of blood vessels) has impacted more than seventy diseases, including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity, and his foundation has educated 40,000 physicians.
He has also spent over 30 years researching the connection between food and health, and his findings that he is sharing with you today are nothing short of revolutionary.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
– The 4 biggest myths about metabolism (and why your “slow” metabolism isn’t the problem).
– The top 5 foods that burn fat, fight disease, and fuel your body better.
– The real reason you overeat – and how to break the habit.
– How you can slow aging, boost energy, and feel better by making a few powerful changes to your daily routine.
Dr. Li’s research and advice will change the way you think about your metabolism, food, and your health.
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In this episode:
00:00 Meet the Guest
02:30 What is Metabolism?
06:28 The 4 Biggest Misconceptions About Metabolism
13:49 How Your Metabolism Changes Over a Lifetime
22:30 What Triggers Weight Gain Inside Your Body
25:52 What Quietly Slows Down Your Metabolism
35:10 How to Reactivate a Slow Metabolism
37:43 3 Foods That Support a Healthy Metabolism
40:12 Let Go of Calorie Counting and Food Stress
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10:00 One minute saying age don't slow metabolism, Then saying it does???
So what is the metabolism???
How about my bmr is 1300. So you’re saying it’s irrelevant
How about AI nutritionists ?
DR Li, WHAT SHOULD I PAIR WITH TART CHERRY JUICE before bed I’m 81.
I only eat 1/4-1/2 on my plate of proteins/veggies STILL gain weight!!!! 😡😤😠😖
Mine came down at 17% at the age of 51
Too many ads
pure BS==very little help!!!!
Dr. Li is absolutely right about the tongue being the first place to enlarge with weight gain. As we age and gain weight, the core of our head grows–the nose, the ears and the tongue. The thing most don't know is when you lose weight, these things do not go down. So the tongue is constantly getting bigger. This is why we have so much sleep apnea.
I had two sleep apnea surgeries so I could breathe. They performed a partial glossectomy and removed tongue tissue the size of the palm of my hand!
Everyone is different. This guy and his myths. Everyone is not born with the same operating system. Tell that to anyone that is born with an issue. Majority of people maybe.
He didn't answer your question about how your daughter felt.
Wow! I eat healthy but VERY STRESSED over my life. My body looks like it..not sleeping & just stressed. I will do better
we dont have the same eyesight at all what is he talking about. total bs
Mel is such a great interviewer. I love the fact that Mel asks great questions and sometimes repeats Dr’s answers in plain and simple ways that I can easily understand. Thank you 😊
How about those who dont eat enough and our bodies are in survival mode? Eating less calories is the opposite of what we need to do.
We’re not all born with the same systems. The whole foundation for his argument is not true
What kind of beans? Green beans, kidney beans, black beans??
So interesting and all true 👍🙋🏼♀️🌷
Great podcast! So many useful yet simple hacks to apply. Not counting calories have never worked for me though ( guess I am too much of an optimist in this area 😉 )
I never put cheap gas in my car.
H Mel. Kindly ask Dr. Lee if we can have fuel gauge in our body?
What kind beans? I’m assuming lentils?
There is no way around it, healthy food, good sleep, exercise, weight lifting, stress management. I also cut the 4 poisons sugar, flour, salt, and dairy products.
I don’t believe we all have the same metabolism
I look for way to my resting metabolic rate (RMR) test next month. 🎉
Thank you for posting this