An Evidence-Based Guide to Weight Loss Without Fads (and Why It’s So Damn Hard) with Dr. Eric Williamson

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we will be chatting with Registered dietitian and PhD Dr. Eric Williamson. Eric is a fellow registered dietitian specializing in fitness, performance and longevity, with a PhD that focused on the intersection of exercise nutrition and metabolic health. He’s also the director of nutrition at Canyon Ranch wellness resorts and has been a key scientific advisor for my supplement brand, Neue Theory. Eric and I discuss the compensatory mechanisms that come into play when we try to lose weight (which makes it seemingly impossible). We talk about the importance of muscle mass for helping to “boost” metabolism. We discuss the role of women’s hormones in making weight loss more difficult. And we discuss calorie counting, and alternative gentle methods that are not restriction-based.  Topics: 00:37 - Weight Loss New Years Resolutions 05:25 - The Futility of Calories In - Calories Out 08:37 - Compensatory Mechanisms in Weight Loss 10:41  - How the Brain Reacts to Weight Loss 14:48  - How Metabolism Affects Weight Loss 20:19 - How Hormones Affects Weight Loss 24:09 - What Actually Matters for Weight Loss 32:18 - Getting Out of the Restrictive Mindset 36:20 - Do You Need to Track Calories? 42:41 - Why Weight Loss is a STRUGGLE   References: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6058072/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK572145/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3718776/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3649463/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9875820/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8235588/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16469977/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31256714/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34538033/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-022-03054-z https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5639963/ Check in with today’s amazing guest Eric Williamson: Instagram @eric.williamson.phd Website: www.unlockedfitnessandnutrition.com  Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. Trigger Warning: We will be discussing weight loss in today’s episode and mentioning calories, so feel free to skip this video if that is not supportive to your journey.    • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.  👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase: Amazon Barnes & Noble Amazon Kindle Apple Books Google Play Kobo Apple Books (Audiobook) Audible abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✉️ Subscribe to My Newsletters: Abbey’s Kitchen Newsletter  📘 Check out my FREE E-Books: Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book Protein 101 E-Book 👋 Follow me! Instagram: @abbeyskitchen TikTok: @abbeyskitchen YouTube: @AbbeysKitchen Blog: abbeyskitchen.com Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook  • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •  🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️ 💬 If you liked this podcast, please like, follow, and leave a review — and let me know who you’d love to hear about next! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices