038: How To Heal Your Metabolism with Kate Deering

If you follow us on Instagram, you probably know that we are obsessed with eating right, working out, and just generally being our best selves for our family. A big reason for that is a book I read a few years ago, How to Heal Your Metabolism!   Today, we’re honored to be welcoming the author of this book, Kate Deering, onto the show.   For over 25 years, Kate Deering has been involved in the health and fitness industry helping men and women of all ages achieve optimal health and wellness. Her practice is based on a holistic approach to health and wellness by looking at the entirety of a person’s well-being, including their diet, stress, exercise, posture, sleep, digestion, hormones, mind-set and lifestyle.   She is a certified CHEK Exercise Coach, a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach 2, an Olympic Lifting Coach, a Z-health Practitioner in neurology, and a Certified Nutritional Consultant.   Today, we’re asking her some of the questions we had before reading her book, so that you can learn these principles right away, including:
  • What is metabolism, and how we can fix it
  • What we should and shouldn’t eat
  • How metabolism differs between men and women
  • Kate’s top 3 go-tos to help with metabolic health,
And more.   Click play to learn how to heal your metabolism, and be sure to grab Kate’s best-selling book to learn everything you need to know about on how eating the right foods, eating the right amount of food, consuming the right food supplements, consuming the right amount of water, sleeping and resting, doing the right amount of exercise, and finding happiness will increase your metabolic rate and help heal your broken metabolism!  

Understanding Metabolism

Metabolism is the body’s ability to convert food into energy.   A low metabolism indicates an inefficient conversion of food into energy, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, poor sleep, and hormonal imbalances. The goal is to optimize metabolism by improving symptoms like body temperature, digestion, hormonal function, and sleep.  

Weight Loss and Health

The quote “You have to get healthy to lose weight, not lose weight to get healthy” emphasizes the importance of prioritizing overall health before focusing on weight loss.   Weight loss should be a byproduct of a healthy body, not the primary goal. Sustainable approaches to nutrition and lifestyle, like what Kate teaches in her best-selling book, are key for long-term success!  

Differences Between Men and Women

An interesting point that Kate made in our conversation was that on a cellular level, metabolism functions similarly in men and women.   Differences arise due to hormonal factors, such as higher testosterone levels in men leading to increased muscle mass and higher metabolic rates. Women may have different metabolic responses due to estrogen levels, but overall, the principles of energy conversion remain the same.  

Keto and Carnivore Diets

Keto and carnivore diets can be used therapeutically for short-term benefits, such as improving insulin resistance or autoimmune issues.   According to Kate, long-term adherence to these diets may be challenging and may not provide all necessary nutrients. Transitioning off these diets requires careful reintroduction of carbohydrates and adjusting fat intake to optimize glucose utilization.  

Reducing Endotoxin Load

Endotoxins are toxins produced by bacteria in the gut that can affect metabolism and overall health. Strategies to reduce endotoxin load include improving digestion, reducing stress, consuming easy-to-digest foods, and incorporating specific supplements like activated charcoal or probiotics.   Resting and allowing the digestive system to heal is SO important for optimizing energy production and reducing endotoxin load! If you loved this episode, connect with Kate on Instagram and get her best-selling book that changed our lives: How to Heal Your Metabolism!

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