Eat More, Weigh Less || Why Your Willpower Isn't The Problem (w/ Dr Jessica Turton)

This week on Don't Let the Old Man In, nutritionist and PhD researcher Jessica Turton reveals why low-calorie diets are scientifically designed to fail, how insulin resistance is silently sabotaging fat loss in men, and the counterintuitive approach that's helping people reverse type 2 diabetes, lose weight, and feel free around food again.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Jessica's background01:48 Jessica's journey from dieting to research05:02 The impact of calorie restriction on metabolism10:03 The Minnesota starvation experiment findings14:57 Insulin, glucose, and fuel prioritization19:53 Understanding insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes25:13 The effects of restrictive diets on mental health29:56 Reversing metabolic suppression with proper nutrition35:04 Practical food choices for insulin resistance40:04 Gender differences in fat storage and metabolism45:09 How to approach dietary change for health50:08 Food freedom and sustainable eating habits55:03 Jessica's final advice for lasting healthSuggest a topic you'd like us to cover: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/suggestions/Subscribe to our newsletter: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/subscribe/Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/dontllettheoldmanin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.