Eat More to Lose Weight with Dr. Jessica Turton

We’ve all heard that to lose weight, you need to “eat less and move more.” But what if that advice is completely backwards? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jessica Turton, Accredited Practising Dietitian and PhD in Nutrition & Dietetics, who challenges conventional weight loss advice with a refreshing and science-backed perspective: you might need to eat MORE to lose weight.Jessica is the founder of Ellipse Health and a leading researcher in low-carb diets, metabolic health, and the long-term effects of restrictive eating. Her passion lies in helping people understand the why behind their weight struggles—especially when they’re “doing everything right” but still not seeing results. Why “calories in vs. calories out” isn’t the whole storyThe difference between eating more food vs. eating more caloriesHow to tell if you’re under-eating or over-eating without obsessing over numbersThe metabolic consequences of long-term low-calorie dietingHow aging, menopause, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome affect weight lossShould calorie needs change with life stages like pregnancy, menopause, and aging?Why inflammation might be the hidden barrier to fat burning In this episode, we cover:If you’re frustrated with dieting, confused about how much to eat, or navigating weight gain in menopause—this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Turton brings clarity, nuance, and compassion to a topic that’s often oversimplified and misunderstood.