Everything You Need to Know About Phase 1: Priming

Everything You Need to Know About Phase 1: Priming Welcome to CFP Weight Loss. I'm Russell Clark, Nurse Practitioner. Today, we're exploring Everything You Need to Know About Phase 1: Priming. ... Take a breath, settle in, and let's walk through this together — clearly, calmly, and based on what the evidence actually shows. ... We'll touch on Phase 1 Priming, Metabolic Reset, Leptin Sensitivity — especially as they apply to real people over forty. ... Phase 1: Priming is the foundational stage of the CFP Weight Loss Protocol , designed to repair metabolic damage, reduce systemic inflammation, and restore hormonal signaling before aggressive fat loss begins. Unlike traditional diets that jump straight into calorie cuts, this 14-21 day preparation phase focuses on quieting the body's defensive mechanisms so it can safely release stored fat. ... Modern weight loss has moved far beyond the outdated CICO model. Hormones like leptin, GLP-1, and GIP control appetite, fat storage, and energy use. Priming resets these signals, setting the stage for sustainable results without lifelong medication dependency. ... First — understanding metabolic adaptation and why priming matters. ... Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) . Listen at CFP Weight Loss — clinical guide with Russell Clark, FNP-C. Read more: https://blog.cfpweightloss.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-phase-1-priming-the-complete-guide