Podcast Episode 6: The Truth About Leptin Resistance, Hunger, and Set Body Weight
Episode Summary:
Have you ever felt constantly hungry, even after eating? Do you feel like your body is stuck at a higher weight, no matter what you do? The problem might not be your willpower—it could be leptin resistance.
Leptin is the hormone that tells your brain when you have enough stored energy. When it’s working properly, it keeps hunger in check and helps your metabolism function efficiently. But when leptin resistance develops, your brain stops responding to leptin’s signals—leading to:
✔️ Constant hunger and cravings
✔️ A slowed metabolism that makes weight loss feel impossible
✔️ A higher set body weight that your body defends
But here’s the good news: you can reset your leptin levels and take control of your hunger again. And one of the most effective ways to do this? Fasting.
In this episode of Lifestyle School, we dive deep into how leptin resistance develops, why it makes weight loss harder, and how fasting helps regulate leptin so that your body naturally works with you instead of against you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- What leptin is and why it’s crucial for weight regulation
- How leptin resistance develops and why it leads to constant hunger
- The surprising connection between leptin, insulin, and inflammation
- Why leptin resistance raises your body set weight and makes dieting so frustrating
- How fasting naturally lowers leptin levels and resets sensitivity
Practical steps to use fasting and real food to fix leptin resistance and regulate hunger
Actionable Challenge:
This week, I challenge you to start paying attention to your hunger.
✔️ Try waiting 4-5 hours between meals and see how your body responds.
✔️ Experiment with a 12-hour overnight fast (stop eating after dinner and wait until breakfast).
✔️ Focus on real, whole foods that support healthy leptin levels—like protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich vegetables.
As you implement these changes, take note of how your hunger shifts over time!
Listener Q&A:
In this episode, I also answer some of your top questions about leptin resistance and fasting, including:
🔹 How do I know if I have leptin resistance?
🔹 Can I fix leptin resistance without fasting?
🔹 Why do I feel hungrier when I first start fasting?
Tune in for the full breakdown!
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Let’s work smarter, not harder. Until next time—remember, you’ve got this!
