141. The Hidden Reason You’re Holding On to Weight

I break down how your morning coffee habits, from timing and ingredients to quality, can either support your metabolism or quietly work against it. In this video, I share practical, science-backed strategies to stabilize blood sugar, improve energy, and avoid common mistakes that keep you stuck with fatigue and stubborn belly fat.I just released another video that walks you through exactly how to lose weight rapidly without wrecking your hormones or crashing your energy.Watch it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/IRLOzby5FBQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET A CUSTOMIZED WEIGHT LOSS PLAN: Have a free 1-on-1 call with our Expert Nutritionists👉🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://app.myphdweightloss.com/nationwide-optin-page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨GLUCOCUT+All-in-One (Glucose and Metabolic Support) & ELECTROLYTE PLUS (All-in-One Hydration and Mineral Support) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drashleywellness.com/discount/Youtube10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Discount Applied at Checkout*========================Calm your mind, ease muscle tension, and enjoy deep, restorative sleep — all without grogginess or dependency. Get 10% OFF AlgaeCal Magnesium Relax today and feel the difference from your first night!✨ AlgaeCal MAGNESIUM RELAX (Natural Calm, Sleep & Stress Support)algaecal.info/drashleylucasLet them know you came through my link to claim your 10% OFF, your body (and mind) will thank you! ========================To watch the full video on YouTube, click on this 👉🏼⁠⁠https://youtu.be/Wo2M5r9rfeY🎬 WATCH OTHER VIDEO LIKE THIS:► 7 Steps to Lower Blood Sugar and Lose Fat FASThttps://youtu.be/8dPVMfWkuf0► I Survived the Diet Industry as a PhD Nutritionist (Here's What Actually Works) https://youtu.be/TTRkhCN9eUU► How to Produce the “Ozempic Effect”...Naturally (full meal plan)https://youtu.be/l-ESGjBdxGg📖 Get A Free Copy Of My Book: 5 Steps To Reset The Scale: A quick, easy-to-read guide explaining the science behind why weight gain REALLY happens (hint: it’s much more complicated than calories in and out). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://myphdweightloss.com/reset-the-scale-ebook/?utm_source=youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠======================== Dr. Ashley Lucas comes to the field of nutrition for weight loss and wellness with a unique background. Dr. Lucas spent the first 25 years of her life participating in the rigorous training of her professional classical ballet career; constantly devoted to this “passionate pursuit of perfection”. This deeply-rooted “pursuit” was, for her, continuously met with injury and a constant fight with the ballet-specific body type. As a result, she retired from her professional dancing career, understood the importance nutrition played in her own athletic performance, and started along her path to becoming an expert in the field of nutrition and wellness. Dr. Lucas earned her Ph.D. in Sports Nutrition and Chronic Disease from Virginia Tech and is also a licensed Registered Dietitian.========================Join Dr. Ashley Lucas On Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHDWeightLoss/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr_ashleylucas/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-lucas-5560b0162/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠========================Disclaimer:The Dr. Ashley Show Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns. Use of information from this podcast is at your own risk.

I sit down with Marie to explore how she transformed unimaginable grief into healing, self-love, and purpose after losing her son, and how that journey impacted her health, mindset, and body. We break down emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and the deeper connection between trauma, weight loss, and personal transformation.I just released another video that walks you through exactly how to lose weight rapidly without wrecking your hormones or crashing your energy.Watch it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/IRLOzby5FBQ⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET A CUSTOMIZED WEIGHT LOSS PLAN: Have a free 1-on-1 call with our Expert Nutritionists👉🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://app.myphdweightloss.com/nationwide-optin-page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨GLUCOCUT+All-in-One (Glucose and Metabolic Support) & ELECTROLYTE PLUS (All-in-One Hydration and Mineral Support) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drashleywellness.com/discount/Youtube10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Discount Applied at Checkout*========================Calm your mind, ease muscle tension, and enjoy deep, restorative sleep — all without grogginess or dependency. Get 10% OFF AlgaeCal Magnesium Relax today and feel the difference from your first night!✨ AlgaeCal MAGNESIUM RELAX (Natural Calm, Sleep & Stress Support)algaecal.info/drashleylucasLet them know you came through my link to claim your 10% OFF, your body (and mind) will thank you! ========================To watch the full video on YouTube, click on this 👉🏼⁠https://youtu.be/XLreMwV9wXo⁠🎬 WATCH OTHER VIDEO LIKE THIS:►How to Produce the “Ozempic Effect”...Naturally (full meal plan)https://youtu.be/l-ESGjBdxGg► What to Eat for Breakfast to Lose 20 Pounds in 30 Days — Backed by a PhD Nutritionist https://youtu.be/CY998meMzC0► Ranking Anti-Inflammatory Foods from WORST to BESThttps://youtu.be/azDUyYVBozA📖 Get A Free Copy Of My Book: 5 Steps To Reset The Scale: A quick, easy-to-read guide explaining the science behind why weight gain REALLY happens (hint: it’s much more complicated than calories in and out). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://myphdweightloss.com/reset-the-scale-ebook/?utm_source=youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠======================== Dr. Ashley Lucas comes to the field of nutrition for weight loss and wellness with a unique background. Dr. Lucas spent the first 25 years of her life participating in the rigorous training of her professional classical ballet career; constantly devoted to this “passionate pursuit of perfection”. This deeply-rooted “pursuit” was, for her, continuously met with injury and a constant fight with the ballet-specific body type. As a result, she retired from her professional dancing career, understood the importance nutrition played in her own athletic performance, and started along her path to becoming an expert in the field of nutrition and wellness. Dr. Lucas earned her Ph.D. in Sports Nutrition and Chronic Disease from Virginia Tech and is also a licensed Registered Dietitian.========================Join Dr. Ashley Lucas On Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHDWeightLoss/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr_ashleylucas/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-lucas-5560b0162/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠========================Disclaimer:The Dr. Ashley Show Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns. Use of information from this podcast is at your own risk.

In this episode, I reveal the one sentence you may be telling yourself every morning that is quietly sabotaging your weight loss by triggering cortisol, raising blood sugar, and keeping your body in fat storage mode. As a PhD in sports nutrition and metabolic health, I break down the science behind stress hormones, belly fat, insulin, and leptin resistance, and show you how shifting your self-talk can lower stress, stabilize hormones, and finally unlock sustainable fat loss.I just released another video that walks you through exactly how to lose weight rapidly without wrecking your hormones or crashing your energy.Watch it here: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/IRLOzby5FBQ⁠⁠⁠ GET A CUSTOMIZED WEIGHT LOSS PLAN: Have a free 1-on-1 call with our Expert Nutritionists👉🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://app.myphdweightloss.com/nationwide-optin-page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨GLUCOCUT+All-in-One (Glucose and Metabolic Support) & ELECTROLYTE PLUS (All-in-One Hydration and Mineral Support) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drashleywellness.com/discount/Youtube10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Discount Applied at Checkout*========================Calm your mind, ease muscle tension, and enjoy deep, restorative sleep — all without grogginess or dependency. Get 10% OFF AlgaeCal Magnesium Relax today and feel the difference from your first night!✨ AlgaeCal MAGNESIUM RELAX (Natural Calm, Sleep & Stress Support)algaecal.info/drashleylucasLet them know you came through my link to claim your 10% OFF, your body (and mind) will thank you! ========================To watch the full video on YouTube, click on this 👉🏼https://youtu.be/21FZ0tQspsI🎬 WATCH OTHER VIDEO LIKE THIS:► How to Produce the “Ozempic Effect”...Naturally (full meal plan)https://youtu.be/l-ESGjBdxGg► What to Eat for Breakfast to Lose 20 Pounds in 30 Days — Backed by a PhD Nutritionist https://youtu.be/CY998meMzC0► Beginner vs Pro: How to Eat Protein for Weight Losshttps://youtu.be/U2vEDnnC3os📖 Get A Free Copy Of My Book: 5 Steps To Reset The Scale: A quick, easy-to-read guide explaining the science behind why weight gain REALLY happens (hint: it’s much more complicated than calories in and out). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://myphdweightloss.com/reset-the-scale-ebook/?utm_source=youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠======================== Dr. Ashley Lucas comes to the field of nutrition for weight loss and wellness with a unique background. Dr. Lucas spent the first 25 years of her life participating in the rigorous training of her professional classical ballet career; constantly devoted to this “passionate pursuit of perfection”. This deeply-rooted “pursuit” was, for her, continuously met with injury and a constant fight with the ballet-specific body type. As a result, she retired from her professional dancing career, understood the importance nutrition played in her own athletic performance, and started along her path to becoming an expert in the field of nutrition and wellness. Dr. Lucas earned her Ph.D. in Sports Nutrition and Chronic Disease from Virginia Tech and is also a licensed Registered Dietitian.========================Join Dr. Ashley Lucas On Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHDWeightLoss/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr_ashleylucas/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-lucas-5560b0162/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠========================Disclaimer:The Dr. Ashley Show Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns. Use of information from this podcast is at your own risk.

In this episode of The Dr. Ashley Show, I sit down with Dr. Traci Gapin to break down performance medicine, HRV tracking, testosterone optimization for men and women, gut health, creatine supplementation, and the real root causes behind low energy and metabolic dysfunction. We dive deep into biomarkers, protein intake, sleep optimization, CGMs, and how to take control of your metabolic health instead of relying on the broken traditional healthcare model. I just released another video that walks you through exactly how to lose weight rapidly without wrecking your hormones or crashing your energy.Watch it here: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/IRLOzby5FBQ⁠⁠ GET A CUSTOMIZED WEIGHT LOSS PLAN: Have a free 1-on-1 call with our Expert Nutritionists👉🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://app.myphdweightloss.com/nationwide-optin-page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨GLUCOCUT+All-in-One (Glucose and Metabolic Support) & ELECTROLYTE PLUS (All-in-One Hydration and Mineral Support) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drashleywellness.com/discount/Youtube10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Discount Applied at Checkout*========================Calm your mind, ease muscle tension, and enjoy deep, restorative sleep — all without grogginess or dependency. Get 10% OFF AlgaeCal Magnesium Relax today and feel the difference from your first night!✨ AlgaeCal MAGNESIUM RELAX (Natural Calm, Sleep & Stress Support)algaecal.info/drashleylucasLet them know you came through my link to claim your 10% OFF, your body (and mind) will thank you! ========================To watch the full video on YouTube, click on this 👉🏼⁠⁠https://youtu.be/UYOXXTyo20w🎬 WATCH OTHER VIDEO LIKE THIS:► How to Produce the “Ozempic Effect”...Naturally (full meal https://youtu.be/l-ESGjBdxGgplan)https://youtu.be/l-ESGjBdxGg► 7 Foods That Naturally Decrease Cortisol... the Stress Hormonehttps://youtu.be/PXjHhdjxXsk► Beginner vs Pro: How to Eat Protein for Weight Losshttps://youtu.be/U2vEDnnC3os📖 Get A Free Copy Of My Book: 5 Steps To Reset The Scale: A quick, easy-to-read guide explaining the science behind why weight gain REALLY happens (hint: it’s much more complicated than calories in and out). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://myphdweightloss.com/reset-the-scale-ebook/?utm_source=youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠======================== Dr. Ashley Lucas comes to the field of nutrition for weight loss and wellness with a unique background. Dr. Lucas spent the first 25 years of her life participating in the rigorous training of her professional classical ballet career; constantly devoted to this “passionate pursuit of perfection”. This deeply-rooted “pursuit” was, for her, continuously met with injury and a constant fight with the ballet-specific body type. As a result, she retired from her professional dancing career, understood the importance nutrition played in her own athletic performance, and started along her path to becoming an expert in the field of nutrition and wellness. Dr. Lucas earned her Ph.D. in Sports Nutrition and Chronic Disease from Virginia Tech and is also a licensed Registered Dietitian.========================Join Dr. Ashley Lucas On Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHDWeightLoss/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr_ashleylucas/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-lucas-5560b0162/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠========================Disclaimer:The Dr. Ashley Show Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns. Use of information from this podcast is at your own risk.

In this episode, I rank the top causes of chronic inflammation from least to most impactful and explain why visceral belly fat is the true root cause behind joint pain, migraines, brain fog, autoimmune flare-ups, insulin resistance, and metabolic disease. I break down the science of inflammatory cytokines like interleukin-6, share the best anti-inflammatory foods, and give you a step-by-step strategy to reduce inflammation naturally through fat loss, smart exercise, and metabolic repair.I just released another video that walks you through exactly how to lose weight rapidly without wrecking your hormones or crashing your energy.Watch it here: ⁠https://youtu.be/IRLOzby5FBQ⁠ GET A CUSTOMIZED WEIGHT LOSS PLAN: Have a free 1-on-1 call with our Expert Nutritionists👉🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://app.myphdweightloss.com/nationwide-optin-page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨GLUCOCUT+All-in-One (Glucose and Metabolic Support) & ELECTROLYTE PLUS (All-in-One Hydration and Mineral Support) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drashleywellness.com/discount/Youtube10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Discount Applied at Checkout*========================Calm your mind, ease muscle tension, and enjoy deep, restorative sleep — all without grogginess or dependency. Get 10% OFF AlgaeCal Magnesium Relax today and feel the difference from your first night!✨ AlgaeCal MAGNESIUM RELAX (Natural Calm, Sleep & Stress Support)algaecal.info/drashleylucasLet them know you came through my link to claim your 10% OFF, your body (and mind) will thank you! ========================To watch the full video on YouTube, click on this 👉🏼⁠https://youtu.be/azDUyYVBozA🎬 WATCH OTHER VIDEO LIKE THIS:► Lose Weight While You Sleep: Dr. Ashley's 6 Tips for Overnight Fat Burninghttps://youtu.be/hAJJaxYk9MA► The Most Inflammatory Veggies You Should AVOID...they were wrong. https://youtu.be/0pzEeqUvIws► How to Lose Weight Quickly (the truth)https://youtu.be/IRLOzby5FBQ📖 Get A Free Copy Of My Book: 5 Steps To Reset The Scale: A quick, easy-to-read guide explaining the science behind why weight gain REALLY happens (hint: it’s much more complicated than calories in and out). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://myphdweightloss.com/reset-the-scale-ebook/?utm_source=youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠======================== Dr. Ashley Lucas comes to the field of nutrition for weight loss and wellness with a unique background. Dr. Lucas spent the first 25 years of her life participating in the rigorous training of her professional classical ballet career; constantly devoted to this “passionate pursuit of perfection”. This deeply-rooted “pursuit” was, for her, continuously met with injury and a constant fight with the ballet-specific body type. As a result, she retired from her professional dancing career, understood the importance nutrition played in her own athletic performance, and started along her path to becoming an expert in the field of nutrition and wellness. Dr. Lucas earned her Ph.D. in Sports Nutrition and Chronic Disease from Virginia Tech and is also a licensed Registered Dietitian.========================Join Dr. Ashley Lucas On Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHDWeightLoss/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr_ashleylucas/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-lucas-5560b0162/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠========================Disclaimer:The Dr. Ashley Show Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns. Use of information from this podcast is at your own risk.

We lost over 130 pounds naturally, improved our energy, eliminated heartburn, and have kept the weight off for over three years by focusing on mindset, metabolic health, intermittent fasting, and sustainable nutrition habits. In this interview on The Dr. Ashley Show, we share exactly how we made weight loss work long term without medications, how we handle cravings, travel, social pressure, and the simple daily habits that helped us transform our health.I just released another video that walks you through exactly how to lose weight rapidly without wrecking your hormones or crashing your energy.Watch it here: https://youtu.be/IRLOzby5FBQ GET A CUSTOMIZED WEIGHT LOSS PLAN: Have a free 1-on-1 call with our Expert Nutritionists👉🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://app.myphdweightloss.com/nationwide-optin-page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨GLUCOCUT+All-in-One (Glucose and Metabolic Support) & ELECTROLYTE PLUS (All-in-One Hydration and Mineral Support) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drashleywellness.com/discount/Youtube10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Discount Applied at Checkout*========================Calm your mind, ease muscle tension, and enjoy deep, restorative sleep — all without grogginess or dependency. Get 10% OFF AlgaeCal Magnesium Relax today and feel the difference from your first night!✨ AlgaeCal MAGNESIUM RELAX (Natural Calm, Sleep & Stress Support)algaecal.info/drashleylucasLet them know you came through my link to claim your 10% OFF, your body (and mind) will thank you! ========================To watch the full video on YouTube, click on this 👉🏼https://youtu.be/Ph-Rhc85G9c🎬 WATCH OTHER VIDEO LIKE THIS:► 9 High-Protein Foods that MELT Fat! (doctors won't tell you)https://youtu.be/vh6uM-e8iGw► 7 Foods That Naturally Decrease Cortisol... the Stress Hormone https://youtu.be/PXjHhdjxXsk► Beginner vs Pro: How to Eat Protein for Weight Losshttps://youtu.be/U2vEDnnC3os📖 Get A Free Copy Of My Book: 5 Steps To Reset The Scale: A quick, easy-to-read guide explaining the science behind why weight gain REALLY happens (hint: it’s much more complicated than calories in and out). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://myphdweightloss.com/reset-the-scale-ebook/?utm_source=youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠======================== Dr. Ashley Lucas comes to the field of nutrition for weight loss and wellness with a unique background. Dr. Lucas spent the first 25 years of her life participating in the rigorous training of her professional classical ballet career; constantly devoted to this “passionate pursuit of perfection”. This deeply-rooted “pursuit” was, for her, continuously met with injury and a constant fight with the ballet-specific body type. As a result, she retired from her professional dancing career, understood the importance nutrition played in her own athletic performance, and started along her path to becoming an expert in the field of nutrition and wellness. Dr. Lucas earned her Ph.D. in Sports Nutrition and Chronic Disease from Virginia Tech and is also a licensed Registered Dietitian.========================Join Dr. Ashley Lucas On Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHDWeightLoss/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr_ashleylucas/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-lucas-5560b0162/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠========================Disclaimer:The Dr. Ashley Show Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns. Use of information from this podcast is at your own risk.

I survived 25 years trapped in the diet industry, chronic cardio, fat-free foods, calorie restriction, and metabolic damage, and in this episode I share what actually works for sustainable weight loss, metabolic health, and stubborn belly fat over 40. As a PhD nutritionist and registered dietitian, I break down how to reverse metabolic slowdown, balance hormones, improve insulin sensitivity, and finally lose weight without starving yourself.Ready to stop guessing and get real results? Join my free masterclass at https://myfatlossfix.com or book a free call with our team at 864-644-1900. You can also visit myphdweightloss.com to learn more and get a personalized plan that actually works.GET A CUSTOMIZED WEIGHT LOSS PLAN: Have a free 1-on-1 call with our Expert Nutritionists👉🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://app.myphdweightloss.com/nationwide-optin-page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨GLUCOCUT+All-in-One (Glucose and Metabolic Support) & ELECTROLYTE PLUS (All-in-One Hydration and Mineral Support) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drashleywellness.com/discount/Youtube10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Discount Applied at Checkout*========================Calm your mind, ease muscle tension, and enjoy deep, restorative sleep — all without grogginess or dependency. Get 10% OFF AlgaeCal Magnesium Relax today and feel the difference from your first night!✨ AlgaeCal MAGNESIUM RELAX (Natural Calm, Sleep & Stress Support)algaecal.info/drashleylucasLet them know you came through my link to claim your 10% OFF, your body (and mind) will thank you! ========================To watch the full video on YouTube, click on this 👉🏼https://youtu.be/TTRkhCN9eUU🎬 WATCH OTHER VIDEO LIKE THIS:► How To Burn Fat Faster: The Primal Blueprint | Mark Sissonhttps://youtu.be/H8380-_NP4k► How to Lose Weight Quickly (the truth)https://youtu.be/IRLOzby5FBQ► 7 Things Women Should Do ASAP to Lose Weight FASThttps://youtu.be/__cCM1Uli2g📖 Get A Free Copy Of My Book: 5 Steps To Reset The Scale: A quick, easy-to-read guide explaining the science behind why weight gain REALLY happens (hint: it’s much more complicated than calories in and out). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://myphdweightloss.com/reset-the-scale-ebook/?utm_source=youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠======================== Dr. Ashley Lucas comes to the field of nutrition for weight loss and wellness with a unique background. Dr. Lucas spent the first 25 years of her life participating in the rigorous training of her professional classical ballet career; constantly devoted to this “passionate pursuit of perfection”. This deeply-rooted “pursuit” was, for her, continuously met with injury and a constant fight with the ballet-specific body type. As a result, she retired from her professional dancing career, understood the importance nutrition played in her own athletic performance, and started along her path to becoming an expert in the field of nutrition and wellness. Dr. Lucas earned her Ph.D. in Sports Nutrition and Chronic Disease from Virginia Tech and is also a licensed Registered Dietitian.========================Join Dr. Ashley Lucas On Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHDWeightLoss/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr_ashleylucas/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-lucas-5560b0162/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠========================Disclaimer:The Dr. Ashley Show Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns. Use of information from this podcast is at your own risk.

In this video, I explain why your metabolism isn’t broken, it’s stuck, and how years of eating less and exercising more can actually shut fat burning down. I break down the hormonal root cause behind stalled weight loss and share how to safely unstick your metabolism so fat loss finally feels easier and sustainable.Ready to stop guessing and get real results? Join my free masterclass at https://myfatlossfix.com or book a free call with our team at 864-644-1900. You can also visit myphdweightloss.com to learn more and get a personalized plan that actually works.GET A CUSTOMIZED WEIGHT LOSS PLAN: Have a free 1-on-1 call with our Expert Nutritionists👉🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://app.myphdweightloss.com/nationwide-optin-page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨GLUCOCUT+All-in-One (Glucose and Metabolic Support) & ELECTROLYTE PLUS (All-in-One Hydration and Mineral Support) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drashleywellness.com/discount/Youtube10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Discount Applied at Checkout*========================Calm your mind, ease muscle tension, and enjoy deep, restorative sleep — all without grogginess or dependency. Get 10% OFF AlgaeCal Magnesium Relax today and feel the difference from your first night!✨ AlgaeCal MAGNESIUM RELAX (Natural Calm, Sleep & Stress Support)algaecal.info/drashleylucasLet them know you came through my link to claim your 10% OFF, your body (and mind) will thank you! ========================To watch the full video on YouTube, click on this 👉🏼https://youtu.be/ZFgknVwk9oM🎬 WATCH OTHER VIDEO LIKE THIS:► 7 Things Women Should Do ASAP to Lose Weight FASThttps://youtu.be/__cCM1Uli2g► How to Lose Stubborn Belly Fat FASThttps://youtu.be/ZYxBRYWrL1Y► 9 High-Protein Foods that MELT Fat! (doctors won't tell you)https://youtu.be/vh6uM-e8iGw📖 Get A Free Copy Of My Book: 5 Steps To Reset The Scale: A quick, easy-to-read guide explaining the science behind why weight gain REALLY happens (hint: it’s much more complicated than calories in and out). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://myphdweightloss.com/reset-the-scale-ebook/?utm_source=youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠======================== Dr. Ashley Lucas comes to the field of nutrition for weight loss and wellness with a unique background. Dr. Lucas spent the first 25 years of her life participating in the rigorous training of her professional classical ballet career; constantly devoted to this “passionate pursuit of perfection”. This deeply-rooted “pursuit” was, for her, continuously met with injury and a constant fight with the ballet-specific body type. As a result, she retired from her professional dancing career, understood the importance nutrition played in her own athletic performance, and started along her path to becoming an expert in the field of nutrition and wellness. Dr. Lucas earned her Ph.D. in Sports Nutrition and Chronic Disease from Virginia Tech and is also a licensed Registered Dietitian.========================Join Dr. Ashley Lucas On Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHDWeightLoss/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr_ashleylucas/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-lucas-5560b0162/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠========================Disclaimer:The Dr. Ashley Show Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns. Use of information from this podcast is at your own risk.

Most people are using apple cider vinegar wrong, and it is quietly slowing their weight loss, digestion, and blood sugar progress. In this episode, I break down what apple cider vinegar actually does, the biggest mistakes people make, and how to use it correctly to support metabolism, cravings, and gut health.GET A CUSTOMIZED WEIGHT LOSS PLAN: Have a free 1-on-1 call with our Expert Nutritionists👉🏼⁠⁠⁠⁠https://app.myphdweightloss.com/nationwide-optin-page ⁠⁠⁠⁠✨GLUCOCUT+All-in-One (Glucose and Metabolic Support) & ELECTROLYTE PLUS (All-in-One Hydration and Mineral Support) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drashleywellness.com/discount/Youtube10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Discount Applied at Checkout*========================Calm your mind, ease muscle tension, and enjoy deep, restorative sleep — all without grogginess or dependency. Get 10% OFF AlgaeCal Magnesium Relax today and feel the difference from your first night!✨ AlgaeCal MAGNESIUM RELAX (Natural Calm, Sleep & Stress Support)algaecal.info/drashleylucasLet them know you came through my link to claim your 10% OFF, your body (and mind) will thank you! ========================To watch the full video on YouTube, click on this 👉🏼⁠https://youtu.be/jzRHTrduZ4w🎬 WATCH OTHER VIDEO LIKE THIS:► 7 Things Women Should Do ASAP to Lose Weight FASThttps://youtu.be/__cCM1Uli2g► 5 Shifts That Melt Visceral Fat and Reverse Insulin Resistance FASThttps://youtu.be/5snRuIc-Gn8► How to Lose Stubborn Belly Fat FASThttps://youtu.be/ZYxBRYWrL1Y📖 Get A Free Copy Of My Book: 5 Steps To Reset The Scale: A quick, easy-to-read guide explaining the science behind why weight gain REALLY happens (hint: it’s much more complicated than calories in and out). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://myphdweightloss.com/reset-the-scale-ebook/?utm_source=youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠======================== Dr. Ashley Lucas comes to the field of nutrition for weight loss and wellness with a unique background. Dr. Lucas spent the first 25 years of her life participating in the rigorous training of her professional classical ballet career; constantly devoted to this “passionate pursuit of perfection”. This deeply-rooted “pursuit” was, for her, continuously met with injury and a constant fight with the ballet-specific body type. As a result, she retired from her professional dancing career, understood the importance nutrition played in her own athletic performance, and started along her path to becoming an expert in the field of nutrition and wellness. Dr. Lucas earned her Ph.D. in Sports Nutrition and Chronic Disease from Virginia Tech and is also a licensed Registered Dietitian.========================Join Dr. Ashley Lucas On Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHDWeightLoss/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr_ashleylucas/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-lucas-5560b0162/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠========================Disclaimer:The Dr. Ashley Show Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns. Use of information from this podcast is at your own risk.

In this episode, I break down the 9 high-protein foods that actually support fat loss, hormone balance, and stubborn belly fat reduction, especially after 40, without stressing your metabolism. I explain how protein truly works for appetite control, muscle preservation, blood sugar stability, and long-term weight loss using foods I use personally and clinically. GET A CUSTOMIZED WEIGHT LOSS PLAN: Have a free 1-on-1 call with our Expert Nutritionists👉🏼⁠⁠⁠https://app.myphdweightloss.com/nationwide-optin-page ⁠⁠⁠✨GLUCOCUT+All-in-One (Glucose and Metabolic Support) & ELECTROLYTE PLUS (All-in-One Hydration and Mineral Support) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drashleywellness.com/discount/Youtube10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Discount Applied at Checkout*========================Calm your mind, ease muscle tension, and enjoy deep, restorative sleep — all without grogginess or dependency. Get 10% OFF AlgaeCal Magnesium Relax today and feel the difference from your first night!✨ AlgaeCal MAGNESIUM RELAX (Natural Calm, Sleep & Stress Support)algaecal.info/drashleylucasLet them know you came through my link to claim your 10% OFF, your body (and mind) will thank you! ========================To watch the full video on YouTube, click on this 👉🏼https://youtu.be/vh6uM-e8iGw🎬 WATCH OTHER VIDEO LIKE THIS:► How to Lose Stubborn Belly Fat FASThttps://youtu.be/ZYxBRYWrL1Y► 5 Shifts That Melt Visceral Fat and Reverse Insulin Resistance FASThttps://youtu.be/5snRuIc-Gn8► 7 Things Women Should Do ASAP to Lose Weight FASThttps://youtu.be/__cCM1Uli2g📖 Get A Free Copy Of My Book: 5 Steps To Reset The Scale: A quick, easy-to-read guide explaining the science behind why weight gain REALLY happens (hint: it’s much more complicated than calories in and out). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://myphdweightloss.com/reset-the-scale-ebook/?utm_source=youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠======================== Dr. Ashley Lucas comes to the field of nutrition for weight loss and wellness with a unique background. Dr. Lucas spent the first 25 years of her life participating in the rigorous training of her professional classical ballet career; constantly devoted to this “passionate pursuit of perfection”. This deeply-rooted “pursuit” was, for her, continuously met with injury and a constant fight with the ballet-specific body type. As a result, she retired from her professional dancing career, understood the importance nutrition played in her own athletic performance, and started along her path to becoming an expert in the field of nutrition and wellness. Dr. Lucas earned her Ph.D. in Sports Nutrition and Chronic Disease from Virginia Tech and is also a licensed Registered Dietitian.========================Join Dr. Ashley Lucas On Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHDWeightLoss/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr_ashleylucas/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-lucas-5560b0162/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠========================Disclaimer:The Dr. Ashley Show Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns. Use of information from this podcast is at your own risk.