ep169: calories are kinda BS

In this episode, we break down why calorie counting is often misleading — and sometimes even harmful — for sustainable weight loss. Discover how your mindset, hormones, gut health, and nervous system affect how your body actually processes food. Learn why the “bomb calorimeter” model doesn’t work for humans and how shifting into safety and presence can transform your relationship with food.We discuss:The famous Milkshake Study and how your beliefs about food directly impact ghrelin (the hunger hormone)Why your body is not a bomb calorimeterHow different foods affect metabolism, digestion, and nutrient absorption (thermic effect of food)The hidden dangers of chronic calorie restriction and the famine responseHow calorie labels can be off by up to 20%How to move from willpower and restriction to trust and intuitive nourishmentThe real path to sustainable weight loss: nervous system safety, presence, and body awarenessWeight loss isn’t about perfect math — it’s about understanding your body as a complex, intelligent system. When you focus on feeling safe, nourished, and present, your body becomes much more willing to release excess weight naturally.Soul Huddles: www.bekaelle.com/coaching#soul-huddles