Ep. 233 - Leptin Resistance: How Fasting & Food Choices Optimize the "Satiety Hormone" | Breaking the Weight Gain Cycle, Restoring Balance & Boosting Dopamine with Protein-Rich Foods

DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! In this episode of Fasting for Life, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling dive deep into the role of leptin in obesity and how it interacts with insulin to influence weight gain and hunger signals. They explore how fasting can be leveraged to improve leptin sensitivity and break the cycle of leptin resistance, which is a key driver of obesity. The hosts provide practical strategies for optimizing leptin levels through manageable fasting periods and intentional food choices that boost dopamine and serotonin when breaking a fast. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the science behind leptin and walk away with actionable steps to incorporate into their fasting lifestyle for sustainable results. FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS! Learn how to RAMP UP into longer fasting windows! Gain insights into the non-weight loss benefits of fasting! Personalize your own fasting schedule and consistent FAT LOSS results! Get answers to what breaks a fast, how to break a fast, and tips and tricks to accelerate your fasting wins! THE BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS DOWNLOAD Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Get 30% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here! Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! Fasting For Life Community - Join HERE New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice! Get our NEW sleep guide here! SLEEP GUIDE DIRECT DOWNLOAD If you enjoy the podcast, would you please tap on the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them! Research Links: https://drjasonfung.medium.com/insulin-versus-leptin-3bba31c3b9d6 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2967652/