EPISODE · Mar 3, 2024 · 10 MIN
2479: Why Am I Not Getting Leaner? by Nancy Clark of Nancy Clark RD on Weight Loss, Body Composition & Metabolism
from Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition · host Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2479: Nancy Clark addresses the common dilemma of not getting leaner despite strict dieting and exercise, in her article on NancyClarkRD.com. She explores the misconceptions surrounding weight loss, emphasizing the body's resistance to losing weight under perceived famine conditions and the role of genetics in determining body composition. Clark suggests a counter-intuitive approach of eating more and exercising less, highlighting the importance of listening to the body's needs and the misleading nature of fitness trackers. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nancyclarkrd.com/2017/08/09/why-am-i-not-getting-leaner/ Quotes to ponder: "Think of your body as being a campfire. When it has three logs to burn, it generates a lot of heat. When it has just one log, it produces just a small flame." Episode references: SCANdpg.org for finding a sports dietitian: https://www.scandpg.org/scan/member-resources/nutrition-for-collegiate-sports-and-athletics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2479: Nancy Clark addresses the common dilemma of not getting leaner despite strict dieting and exercise, in her article on NancyClarkRD.com. She explores the misconceptions surrounding weight loss, emphasizing the body's resistance to losing weight under perceived famine conditions and the role of genetics in determining body composition. Clark suggests a counter-intuitive approach of eating more and exercising less, highlighting the importance of listening to the body's needs and the misleading nature of fitness trackers. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nancyclarkrd.com/2017/08/09/why-am-i-not-getting-leaner/ Quotes to ponder: "Think of your body as being a campfire. When it has three logs to burn, it generates a lot of heat. When it has just one log, it produces just a small flame." Episode references: SCANdpg.org for finding a sports dietitian: https://www.scandpg.org/scan/member-resources/nutrition-for-collegiate-sports-and-athletics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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