Confessions of a Candyholic

I can't stress enough how important Vitamin D is to your health and wellness...particularly to the integrity of your immune system! In this episode, I‘m going to review with you one of the most profound studies (published in October 2021) I have seen to date correlating low Vitamin D3 with risk of severe COVID disease (including death). The study also provides the MAGIC number….the Vitamin D3 lab value you NEED in order to prevent severe COVID illness, including death! I will also provide guidance as far as next steps regarding what YOU need to do to take ownership of your Vitamin D3 level— including resources for checking your Vitamin D3 (one option can even be done from the comfort of your home) as well as a D3 replacement protocol for those who find their level to be sub-optimal. research study: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/10/3596/htm everlywell: https://www.everlywell.com/products/vitamin-d-test/

Part 4 in our 4 part series discussing #27 - #33 of the 33 barriers to maximizing your fat burning potential! This list is literally 10 years in the making! If you're doing ANY of these, you are NOT burning fat to the degree you could (and should) be!

Part 3 in a 4 part series discussing #8 - #25 of the 33 barriers to maximizing your fat burning potential! This list is literally 10 years in the making! If you're doing ANY of these, you are NOT burning fat to the degree you could (and should) be! Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

Part 2 in a 3 (or 4) part series discussing #9 - #17 of the 33 barriers to maximizing your fat burning potential! This list is literally 10 years in the making! If you're doing ANY of these, you are NOT burning fat to the degree you could (and should) be! Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

Part 1 in a 3 part series discussing 8 of the 33 barriers to maximizing your fat burning potential! This list is literally 10 years in the making! If you're doing ANY of these, you are NOT burning fat to the degree you could be! Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

As the ketogenic diet increases in popularity, we are seeing more and more keto-related products flooding the market. One of the most popular and best-known of these are exogenous ketones. They claim to boost the effects of a ketogenic diet and even give you some of the benefits of keto without restricting carbohydrates. In this episode I”m going to walk you through the claims vs. the science when it comes to this particular highly marketed supplement that we are finding many of our patients are taking without fully understanding what it's doing (or not doing) for them as they strive to meet their weight loss goals! Some References: https://www.dietdoctor.com/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6543248/ https://www.karger.com/Article/Fulltext/499563 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3219306/ https://blog.designsforhealth.com/node/1017 https://www.healthline.com/health-news/keto-diet-may-hurt-your-athletic-performance#2 https://www.amazon.com/Art-Science-Low-Carbohydrate-Performance/dp/0983490716/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=keto+athletes&qid=1594497380&sr=8-4 Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

An optimal vitamin D level is more important now than ever before! Vitamin D has been proven to: affect our mood and behavior, as well as the rate at which we age, strengthen our immunity, prevent heart disease, diabetes and cancer, assist with weight loss, strengthen our bones, reduce bodily inflammation, and even reduce mortality risk related to COVID-19! While vitamin D is available in small quantities in food, its primary source must come from a vitamin D supplement. We know how essential vitamin D is to our health and well-being! So WHY are 95% of African Americans and 70% of light-skinned Americans walking around right now with vitamin D levels considered insufficient, or worse, deficient? Vitamin D is a hormone, and as with any hormone that is not in balance, our body can be thrown into a state of disarray. Think of it this way, if a man was deficient in testosterone, how would he feel? If a woman's thyroid was not producing enough or too much hormone, how would she feel? It's time we take our vitamin D levels much more seriously and approach low levels with the same tenacity we would any other hormone imbalance! **I have listed some references mentioned within this episode. I am not able to fit all of them. If you'd like the complete list, please email the clinic and we would be happy to provide them to you! Low vitamin D in the African American population: http://www.cooperinstitute.org/2019/09/24/african-americans-at-greatest-risk-of-vitamin-d-deficiency Low vitamin D and obesity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29644951/ Depression and anxiety related to vitamin D: |ttps://www.uptodate.com/contents/vitamin-d-and-extraskeletal-health? Autism and vitamin D: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140226110836.htm Cancer and vitamin D: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3355893/ COVID-19 and vitamin D: https://www.bmj.com/content/356/bmj.i6583 Vitamin D and aging: https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1113/JP274887 Vitamin D supplementation: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-much-vitamin-d-to-take#How-Much-Vitamin-D-Should-You-Take? Vitamin K I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Vitamin-K-2-100-Capsules/dp/B0013EJ5QM/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=vitamin+k2&qid=1591654577&sr=8-5 Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

By now many of you have heard of intermittent fasting. The potential benefits are nothing short of amazing and include: increased fat burning, reversal of type 2 diabetes, lowered insulin levels, improved mental clarity and concentration, increased energy, life extension, decreased bodily inflammation, improved appetite control and much more! There is so much confusion within the keto “space” in terms of how to best implement intermittent fasting, as well as the “rules” involved to maximize the benefits. In this podcast episode, I'll talk you through the ins and outs of intermittent fasting and help guide you into incorporating this pretty darn amazing practice into your daily routine! Dr. Jason Fung: About Dr. Fung: https://www.dietdoctor.com/authors/dr-jason-fung-m-d Diabetes Code: https://www.amazon.com/Diabetes-Code-Prevent-Reverse-Naturally/dp/1771642653/ Complete Guide to Fasting: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Fasting-Intermittent-Alternate-Day/dp/1628600012/ Obesity Code: https://www.amazon.com/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight/dp/1771641258/ The New England Journal of Medicine: Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1905136 A few links discussing IF and /or keto coupled with traditional cancer treatments: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13046-019-1189-9 https://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322018000200339 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6530042/ Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

Water, water, water! Why is hydration especially important in the midst of weight loss? Why does our water weight fluctuate during weight loss? What does it mean when you tell me my water is up or down? I will talk you through the many ins and outs of hydration, as well as help you to better understand the fluctuations in your water weight during your weight loss journey and just why its so darn important to drink your freakin' water! Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

Over the past few weeks, life as we know it, has become completely upended! You're not alone if you're feeling it's all a bit eerie, scary and for some, very lonely. We now know we must adhere to the “safe-at-home” mandate for the next month or more, so why would you NOT want to use some of your time at home to make positive changes in your life!? It's time to stop panic scrolling through your social media….It's time to turn OFF the news….IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOU! I'll provide you some explicit steps of how you can do a “hard reset” and come out on the other side of the Coronavirus pandemic as a better version of YOURSELF! Thank you Whittney, RN for compiling our "self-care" list! Resources discussed during this episode The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time by Arianna Huffington https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Revolution-Transforming-Your-Night/dp/1101904003/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1585348235&sr=8-3 Apps to help you relax: Calm https://www.calm.com/ Headspace https://www.headspace.com/ Buddhify https://buddhify.com/ Mindfulness https://themindfulnessapp.com/ On demand exercise apps: Peloton https://www.onepeloton.com/app Les Mills https://www.lesmills.com/us/ondemand/ Daily Burn https://dailyburn.com/landing Barre Code https://thebarrecode.com/ Pure Barre https://ondemand.purebarre.com/instantaccess Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

One of the most common misconceptions out there is that the term “keto,”is synonymous with weight loss. THIS COULD NOT BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH! Join me as I explain how very misleading the term “keto” really is and how a fine balance is required to accomplish weight loss on the ketogenic diet. Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

Want to know WHY I consider myself a candyholic? I will share my candy addiction story with you. I'll also explain the ins and outs of carb addiction and carb withdrawal, as well as list the tell-tale signs you can use to determine if you too, are a carb addict. I'll discuss the stages of carb withdrawal, addiction transfer, and provide some insight into achieving long term success in the battle against carbs in a world that makes them so readily available. Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

Are you looking for the key that unlocks the door to happiness? I'm here today to help you find that elusive key that may just help you become happier you! I'll talk about REAL SCIENCE in the field of positive psychology as well as research based strategies you can incorporate into your daily routine that will improve your level of happiness in as little as 21 days! And the best part!!! You won't even have to find more time in your day to accomplish this because you can do it ALL while brushing your teeth! *** Weight loss and gratitude: Those who achieve their health and weight loss goals harness the ability to continue forward, despite at times feeling discouraged, upset or challenged. The act of practicing gratitude can actually empower one throughout their weight loss journey and aid in continuing forward despite the unavoidable stalls and setbacks. *** Think of 3 NEW things you're happy about while brushing your teeth. The key is to make sure the 3 things you come up with are actually NEW. Be specific & don't ever repeat items. (& try not to default to a lazy variation of “family, friends, and health”) AND WHY? WHY are you grateful? THIS IS KEY! *** Recommended books: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt Recommended Podcasts: What Self-Awareness and Gratitude Actually Does For You: Gary Vaynerchuk : 518 Shawn Achor, Part 1: The Secrets of Happy People Shawn Achor, Part 2: How to Find Happiness in Today's World Brother David Steindl-Rast: Happiness Begins with Gratitude Experiencing JOY & Gratitude Musical credits to Kevin MacLead (Cherry Monday)

Yup, you read correctly ....”Confessions of a Candyholic,” is the name of my podcast! The podcast brought to you by Medical WeightLoss & Wellness…..INDEED....the very same place that preaches to you of the sheer evilness of carbs! I'm here to share with you my personal journey (as a recovering candyholic) as well as the journey of others, provide some weight loss tips, drop a little keto knowledge, and much, much more!