Episode Transcript
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[00:00:11] Speaker B: What'S Worthwhile Healing Mind, Body and Spirit I'm Ramsey Zimmerman. I choose peace of mind, vitality of body, and joy of spirit over stress, exhaustion, or overwhelm. Together, let's explore and pursue the many ways to build holistic health and wellness.
[00:00:31] Speaker C: Hey there, it's Ramsey here. Have you ever stopped to wonder if your body is running on the right kind of fuel? Author Benazadi, in his book Metabolic Freedom, tells his incredible story of losing 80 pounds and reclaiming his health. And along the way, he explains why so many of us feel stuck in low gear without even realizing why. This book is not just about keto or intermittent fasting. It's about freedom. Freedom to have more energy, think more clearly, and enjoy food without feeling like you're trapped in some rigid diet prison reading it made me rethink my own approach to food, fasting and energy.
So are you a sugar burner or a fat burner? And what would it mean to be both?
Metabolic Freedom has a different vibe than most diet books.
[00:01:19] Speaker D: It mixes Ben's personal story with solid.
[00:01:22] Speaker C: Advice and a bigger picture way of thinking about health. He takes concepts like blood sugar, metabolic dysfunction, sleep and stress and ties them together in a way that makes sense. It never feels like you are being lectured to or buried in science jargon. I enjoyed how Ben would drop in quick lists of nutrient dense foods, proteins and healthy fats. No long recipes, no 37 step meal plans, just clear and simple reminders. Seeing certain foods pop up over and over again really drove home the point. The those are the good ones. The part that really stuck with me was his fundamental question, are you a sugar burner or a fat burner? And more importantly, want to teach your body to do both. He calls it metabolic flexibility and it feels both practical and empowering if you realize while reading that you're almost always burning sugar. He gives you ways to change without feeling like you have to overhaul your whole life overnight. I will admit that the idea of fasting has always made me nervous. Growing up, my blood sugar regulation was a mess and even as an adult it took me a long time to get it under control. Skipping meals has always sounded like a terrible idea, but maybe I'll try it someday.
Also, I had this perception that going keto was like going solar or going carnivore or going vegan like it was all or nothing and there was no going back unless it was surrender.
But part of his whole point is that you can eat keto for a few days or weeks and then add in some carbs for a day or two to mix things up. That seems freeing. It's nice to know keto does not have to be every day, all day, forever. I recommend Metabolic Freedom to anyone who has heard of keto or intermittent fasting but does not really understand how they work. Ben explains the how in a way that is approachable and interesting and doable.
For me, reading it felt like a natural extension of what I learned in Good Energy by Casey and Kali Means.
Both books push us to get to the root causes of why we feel lousy instead of just putting band aids on the symptoms. At the end of the day, health should not feel like a punishment. Metabolic Freedom is about building a body that can adapt, switch fuels when called upon, and give you the energy to do the things that matter most.
That feels like real freedom to me. So listen to or read Metabolic Freedom by Ben Ezadi. This book might inspire you to rethink how you eat and when you eat without being afraid. And for today, that is enough.
[00:03:55] Speaker D: Looking for more? Visit whatsworthwhile.net to listen to podcast episodes, learn from books and articles, and live better by choosing healthy products and practices. I'm now offering services through worthwhile advisors for personal coaching, professional advising, sports speaking, and group facilitation. If you or your team are ready to reduce stress and anxiety, build vitality and momentum, and accomplish your goals without burning out, then please contact me, Ramsey Zimmerman, through the website or on social media like Instagram X or LinkedIn. Thanks.
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