Is Keto Worth The Hype? Why We Should Strive For Metabolic Flexibility Instead (Episode #59)

🔗 Book your free Hormone Clarity Call HEREEven health coaches fall for the quick fix sometimes. In this episode, Jess gets honest about jumping into a strict ketogenic diet, cold turkey, during her luteal phase and while still recovering from surgery, and what two miserable weeks taught her about ketosis, metabolic flexibility, and her own tendency toward extremism when she's frustrated.Beyond the personal story, this episode breaks down what ketosis actually is (a metabolic state, not a diet), why your body evolved with two separate fuel systems in the first place, and why chasing metabolic flexibility matters far more than chasing strict, permanent ketosis.What ketosis actually is, and why it's not the same thing as "doing keto"Why most of us are metabolically stuck running on glucose (and why that matters)The real mechanisms behind "keto flu" Why metabolic inflexibility is linked to a long list of chronic conditions, not just cravings and energy crashesWhen intentionally pursuing ketosis might make sense, and when it doesn'tGeneral, non-restrictive ways to build metabolic flexibility without a strict dietHow to actually know if you're in ketosis — urine strips vs. blood meters, and why they don't measure the same thingConnect with Jess:Instagram: @vitalbalancewithjess Website: jessicatrone.comEmail: [email protected]