The Mike Fave Podcast

Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/101525P/COACHINGPro-Metabolic Food Guide & Calculator: https://mikefave.com/101525P/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDE0:00 Intro0:31 Do You Need to Fix Your Metabolism Before Dieting?10:37 Why You're Not Losing Weight on Low Calories19:16 Reverse Dieting Explained22:44 Keeping Muscle in a Deficit: Lifting, Protein & Cardio31:47 Troubleshooting Fat Loss Stalls & Scale Fluctuations43:35 Carb Sources, Dairy & Seed Oils54:35 Diet Breaks, Refeeds & Dieting Under Stress1:05:45 Finding Your New Maintenance1:06:54 Menopause, Hypothyroidism & DiabetesDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

Pro-Metabolic Food Guide & Calculator: https://mikefave.com/092326P/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDEWork With Me: https://mikefave.com/092326P/COACHING0:00 What visceral fat is and how it differs from subcutaneous fat 9:03 How to tell if you have visceral fat (scans, waist ratio, lab markers) 12:29 How overeating leads to ectopic fat storage in organs 16:36 How visceral fat damages the liver, pancreas, muscle, and heart 26:37 First steps to reverse visceral fat and preserving muscle 32:31 Role of carbs and fat types (saturated vs. mono vs. PUFA) 42:39 Why fiber matters for gut health and fat clearance 48:04 Best exercise types: cardio, HIIT, and resistance training 55:02 Helpful supplements for liver and visceral fat support 1:01:04 Daily routine example for reversing visceral fat Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

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Pro-Metabolic Food Guide & Calculator https: https://mikefave.com/081926P/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDEWork With Me: https://mikefave.com/081926/COACHING0:00 What is menopause vs perimenopause2:25 Age ranges and progression timeline3:21 Lab markers to confirm where you are6:05 Hormonal timeline: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone11:34 Why hormones drive body composition changes16:16 HRT vs diet/training as first-line approach19:46 Metabolic markers and at-home testing22:39 Cortisol's real role in menopause belly fat27:01 Low-carb/fasting risks in this population39:02 Nutrition framework: calories, macros, meals44:28 Exercise structure: strength, cardio, injury prevention59:08 HRT candidacy, optimal ranges, and timing hypothesisDisclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/072926P/COACHINGPro-Metabolic Food Guide & Calculator: https://mikefave.com/072926P/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDE0:00 What visceral fat is and why it's dangerous1:08 How visceral fat develops3:00 How ectopic fat damages the liver, pancreas, muscle, and heart9:40 Overview: how to reverse visceral fat12:19 Diet setup: calories, protein, fat, carbs, and fiber targets22:47 Example daily meal plan 25:33 Cardio exercise recommendations28:27 Resistance training recommendations32:40 Supplement stack for liver and metabolic supportDisclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/072326P/COACHINGPro-Metabolic Food Guide & Calculator: https://mikefave.com/072326P/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDE0:00 Why carnivore works initially: nutrient density and eliminated compounds8:15 Carnivore's long-term impact on the gut microbiome18:02 Reintroducing fiber and foods after carnivore22:24 Hormonal and mitochondrial shifts from low-carb diets29:05 Why carbohydrates matter for metabolic health31:02 Warning signs it's time to transition off carnivore34:42 Safest foods and fiber sources for reintroduction42:27 Balancing fat and carb intake during the transition1:03:22 Meal frequency, hunger, and energy changes when adding carbs back1:26:04 Common lab patterns, testing, and biggest transition mistakesDisclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

Pro-Metabolic Food Guide & Calculator: https://mikefave.com/060826/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDE Work With Me: https://mikefave.com/060826/COACHING 0:00 Why blood sugar advice to cut carbs is misguided 0:18 What insulin resistance actually is 5:28 Pro-metabolic vs. low-carb views on insulin resistance 12:17 Labs and CGM markers to test insulin resistance 17:20 Physiological vs. pathological insulin resistance 32:55 Two-phase framework to reverse insulin resistance 50:40 Choosing the right carb sources and amounts 1:02:39 The Randall cycle: eating carbs and fat together 1:07:52 Structuring exercise to improve insulin sensitivity 1:19:24 Supplements, medications, and reversal timeline Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

Pro-Metabolic Food Guide & Calculator: https://mikefave.com/062326/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDEWork With Me: https://mikefave.com/062326/COACHING 0:00 Why blood sugar is high: mitochondrial dysfunction, not carbs1:50 Pro-metabolic vs. low-carb perspective on insulin resistance4:29 The real goal: restoring mitochondrial function, not cutting carbs6:04 What true insulin resistance reversal looks like7:06 Phase 1: Taking pressure off the engine9:14 Choosing the right carb sources11:28 Meal structure and food ordering for blood sugar control14:03 Micronutrients that support insulin sensitivity18:35 Sleep and circadian rhythm19:32 Phase 2: Fixing the engine — losing body fat and exercising24:05 Clearing liver fat and addressing hormonal dysfunctionDisclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

Pro-Metabolic Food Guide & Calculator: https://mikefave.com/050926/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDEWork With Me: https://mikefave.com/050926/COACHING 0:00 Andrew's background1:02 Lifestyle interventions Andrew had already tried1:49 Comparing carnivore vs. pro-metabolic diet setup3:18 Macro breakdown4:39 Pre-diet labs: ApoB, LDL, and triglycerides6:49 Thyroid function and iron overload on carnivore8:51 How diet, thyroid, and iron combine to worsen cardiovascular risk9:39 Lab results after switching to pro-metabolic diet12:27 Andrew's outcomes and disease trajectory change Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nursing, or healthcare advice, nor does it establish a doctor-patient relationship. The use of this information is at the user’s own risk and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not delay seeking medical advice and should consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary, lifestyle, or medical changes. The views expressed are for educational discussion and do not constitute medical treatment or diagnosis.

https://mikefave.com/050126/FREE-CALCULATOR-GUIDE https://mikefave.com/050126/COACHING00:00 Introduction03:12 Problem 1: Suppressed Hormones04:49 Problem 2: Thyroid Function05:44 Problem 3: Early Signs of Metabolic Dysfunction08:45 Problem 4:11:30 Problem 5: Kidney Issues14:21 What Happens If You Don’t Make These Changes15:13 - Importance of getting professional support15:36 Step 3 – Dial In Diet17:01 Step 3 – Replete Micronutrients18:32 Step 3 – Support Liver Function19:34 Step 4 – Support Kidney Function20:41 Step 5 – Support Hormonal Function21:37 Step 6 – Sleep Health22:36 Step 8 – Build a Targeted Workout Routine to Increase Lean Mass