A Weight-Loss Story | Amy Faith Folger - E409

This is a story of faith, community, healing, and self-advocacy. Twenty years ago Amy Faith Folger discovered the keto diet. After reading Jason Fung's book on intermittent fasting she lost 85 pounds in 3 MONTHS! Thanks to her community, her faith, and her relentless pursuit of weight-loss strategies that work, she has been able, so far, to drop 160 pounds.   In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, Amy, and Adele talk about… (00:00) Intro (08:47) Losing weight on carnivore with lipodemiao (15:08) What NOT to do if you are a doctor trying to help a patient with lipodemiao and obesity (24:30) CGMs and stress (26:47) Taking care of yourself for the sake of the people in your life (35:05) Atrial fibrillation, obesity, and electrolyte deficiency (42:53) Insufficient education of patients on nutrition and the addiction component of  (45:00) Covid mRNA vaccine injury and death (51:39) The power of community and taking care of your gut biome (56:54) Why we need to teach people HOW to cook keto/carnivore meals (58:34) GLP-1s pros and cons (01:07:00) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Paul Thacker on the LCMD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/episode-280-paul-thacker-and-kris-newby/ Jason Fung's fasting book: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Fasting-Intermittent-Alternate-Day/dp/1628600012   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author   Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/   Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.    Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/