Episode 15: The Truth About High-Protein Diets, Fat Loss & Metabolic Health

🎙Episode Summary:High-protein diets are everywhere—but are they actually helping you lose body fat? Or could they be making things worse, especially if you're dealing with insulin resistance or metabolic dysfunction? In this episode of Lifestyle School, I’m breaking down the truth about protein: where the current guidelines came from, how much your body really needs, what happens when you overeat it, and why eating like a bodybuilder might be stalling your progress. If you've been eating “clean,” tracking macros, and still not seeing results—this one’s for you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Where protein recommendations came from (and why they're outdated) ✅ Why more protein isn’t always better for metabolic health ✅ What gluconeogenesis is and how it impacts blood sugar ✅ The real key to building muscle (hint: it's not your protein shake) ✅ Why protein can still spike insulin—especially if you're metabolically compromised ✅ How to eat and train to actually heal your metabolism and burn fat Links & Resources: 👉 Join Lifestyle School for Weight Loss 👉 Follow me on Instagram: @hopeplackcoaching 👉 Share this episode with a friend who’s over protein confusion Leave a Review:If this episode helped shift your thinking, I’d love it if you’d leave a rating and review. It helps the show reach more women who need this kind of no-fluff, biology-based approach to weight loss and metabolic health.