#1172 Stop Counting Calories – The Fastest Way to Burn Fat and Boost Energy with Michael Morelli Jr
What if the secret to rapid fat loss, high energy, and faster recovery was not another diet, workout plan, or supplement, but learning how to work with your biology instead of against it? In this powerful in-studio episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with fitness and performance expert Michael Morelli Jr. for a candid conversation about sustainable fat loss, metabolic optimization, and the mindset work required to create real transformation. Michael breaks down his simple and highly effective Three by Five Diet method, revealing how to eat three meals a day five hours apart without counting calories, stop snacking, and strategically use carbs at night to improve sleep and fat loss. They also dig deep into resistance training, hormone health, testosterone optimization, red light therapy, stress, sleep, and advanced biomarker testing. This conversation is direct, emotional, and packed with actionable insight. If you want to lose fat safely, rebuild your identity, improve testosterone, understand peptides, and create lasting change, this episode is for you. Key Topics Covered • The Three by Five Diet protocol and how it accelerates fat loss • Why sleep is the missing link in most fat loss struggles • The biggest lies men and women are told about weight loss • Strength training as the foundation for longevity and fat burning • Why chronic cardio does not work long term • How testosterone and hormones drive metabolism more than calories • Why mindset and identity must change first for real transformation • The role of lab testing and why standard panels miss early disease markers • How walking builds metabolic health and strengthens family bonds • How to handle unsupportive friends or family when transforming your life Products and Resources Mentioned 📺 Watch the Full Episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BenAzadi 📕 Ben’s Book: Keto Flex https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736163711 📱 Follow Ben Azadi Website: https://www.benazadi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benazadi.coach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benazadi 🏥 Michael Morelli Jr Chiropractic Clinics Precision Upper Cervical (Waldwick, New Jersey) https://precisionuppercervical.com/ Bello Family Chiropractic (Clifton, New Jersey) https://bellofamilychiro.com/ 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals
1 Des 59min
#1171 The Hidden Cortisol–Insulin Loop Keeping You Stuck in Belly Fat (And How to Finally Break It) With Ben Azadi
In this episode, Ben Azadi exposes the hidden cortisol–insulin loop that keeps millions stuck with stubborn belly fat even when they’re eating clean, fasting, or doing keto. Ben breaks down how visceral fat acts like a hormone factory, absorbing cortisol and driving insulin resistance — creating what he calls the Cortisol–Insulin Death Spiral. You’ll learn: Why visceral fat has 2–3× more cortisol receptors and why belly fat hoards cortisol How stress can keep insulin high even with a perfect diet The top 3 cortisol traps: the 3 AM cortisol spike, chronic cardio, and over-fasting Why long-distance cardio can increase belly fat The science behind cortisol-driven glucose dumps Simple fixes that rebalance your hormones and restore fat burning Ben shares practical solutions including stopping food 3 hours before bed, the raw honey + sea salt protocol, post-meal walks, protein balancing, weekly 24-hour fasts, sprinting instead of chronic cardio, and the powerful hormonal benefits of Vitamin G (gratitude). FREE GUIDE: World’s Easiest 7-Day Protocol To Shes Fat, Stop Cravings & Reset Energy -https://bit.ly/3K3r1Tv 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) purity coffee: www.puritycoffee.com/benazadi 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals
30 Nov 19min
#1170 The 14-Day Visceral Fat Reset: The Science-Backed Protocol That Reverses Fatty Liver, Lowers Insulin, and Rebuilds Your Metabolism From the Inside Out… With Ben Azadi
In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down a powerful 14-day protocol designed to melt visceral fat without exercise. Even people who eat clean and work out can still store dangerous fat around their liver and organs due to high insulin, liver inflammation, and sluggish mitochondria. Ben explains how this step-by-step plan lowers insulin, unclogs the liver, boosts bile flow, and reactivates mitochondrial fat burning. Listeners will learn how to use a daily insulin reset window, protein-first eating, carb sequencing, the Liver Flush Cup, nitric oxide activation before meals, and a protein-forward day. Ben also covers how to use a mini 20-hour fast, a 10-hour eating window, fat-loss coffee made with olive oil, bitter liver-supporting foods, and nighttime cortisol-lowering rituals. The protocol finishes with a 24-hour fast followed by a strategic carb-refuel to restore leptin sensitivity and break plateaus. By day 14, you can expect better insulin control, reduced liver fat, improved metabolic flexibility, more energy, clearer thinking, and measurable decreases in visceral fat. Ben also answers listener questions about repeating the protocol, how to modify it for keto/carnivore, coffee alternatives, olive oil intake, and why alcohol slows results. FREE GUIDE: How To Lose 1 Pound Of Fat Per Day - https://bit.ly/4rq8QYU 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) 👉Olive Oil: https://Benazadi.com/oliveoil 👉Cronometer: http://cronometer.com/ketokamp 👉purity coffee: www.puritycoffee.com/benazadi coupon Ben Azadi 👉Magnesium Upgraded Formulas: https://upgradedformulas.com/BENAZADI 👉Magnesium Bio-optimizers: https://benazadi.com/bioptimizers 👉Vivarays: https://vivarays.com/benazadi 👉Pique tea: https://amzn.to/45VbWfa 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals
29 Nov 21min
#1169 The 5 Powerful Drinks Proven to Clear Arteries, Lower Inflammation, and Supercharge Metabolic Health… Naturally and Fast — With Ben Azadi
In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down five science-backed metabolic drinks that naturally reduce arterial plaque, boost nitric oxide, lower inflammation, and support metabolic health — without medications or side effects. You’ll learn: • Why arterial inflammation — not cholesterol — is the real silent killer• How pomegranate juice reversed arterial plaque by 30% in human studies• The surprising cardiovascular benefits of high-quality coffee with butter, olive oil, and salt• Why raw cacao improves arterial flexibility by up to 400% (Harvard study)• How apple cider vinegar and cinnamon lower fasting glucose, HbA1c, and triglycerides• The anti-inflammatory power of turmeric + black pepper and how it calms the arteries Ben also explains:• Which drink is best for diabetics• How to rotate the drinks weekly for maximum benefit• What markers to test before and after 30 days to measure progress (ApoB, CRP, fasting insulin, triglycerides, HDL, CAC score, and more) Plus, he shares a free guide revealing the five vegetables silently inflaming your gut and slowing your metabolism — and what to eat instead. A simple daily cup could dramatically upgrade your cardiovascular and metabolic health. FREE GUIDE: 5 Vegetables You Must Avoid To Lose Weight & Belly Fat - https://bit.ly/48CIprn 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today! http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) 👉Salt: http://ketokampsalt.com Code AZADI 👉Coffee: http://Puritycoffee.com/benazadi 👉Olive Oil: http://Benazadi.com/oliveoil 👉Organic MCT oil glass: https://amzn.to/3LC7LMV 👉Apple Cider Vinegar: https://benazadi.com/acv 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals
28 Nov 19min
#1168 The 5 Metabolic Shifts That Reversed My Insulin Resistance, Boosted My Energy, and Helped Me Lose 80 Pounds Naturally — With Ben Azadi
In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the five simple but powerful shifts that helped him reverse insulin resistance, drop 80 pounds, fix prediabetes and high blood pressure, and keep the weight off for 18 years — without medication or extreme dieting. These strategies are accessible, low-cost, and rooted in restoring your body’s natural fat-burning rhythm. Why snacking (even “healthy” snacks) keeps insulin high and blocks fat-burning How closing your kitchen 3 hours before bed boosts fat-burning hormones The easiest daily habit to lower glucose by 30% instantly Why a 24-hour weekly fast acts as a metabolic reset button How short 20-second sprints dramatically improve insulin sensitivity The true root cause of weight gain — and why you don’t have a “weight problem,” but a hormone problem Fat-loss is about timing, not willpower Insulin resistance is reversible with simple behavior shifts Deep sleep is your body’s most powerful fat-burning window You don’t lose weight to get healthy — you get healthy to lose weight Grab Ben’s free 7-day metabolic guide that helps torch cravings and burn fat fast:https://bit.ly/3KoKJJg What You’ll LearnKey TakeawaysFree Resource 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals
27 Nov 19min
#1167 The 36-Hour Fast That Reboots Your Metabolism: How Autophagy, Ketones, and HGH Transform Your Body From the Inside Out With Ben Azadi
In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the science and real-life experience behind a 36-hour fast, explaining why this specific fasting window creates a powerful metabolic, hormonal, and cellular reset. Ben walks listeners through the hour-by-hour stages of the fast — from digestion, to fat burning, to deep autophagy — and explains how fasting transforms the body at every level. He covers increases in human growth hormone, gut repair, ketone production, mitochondrial upgrades, and the mental clarity that comes from elevated BDNF. He also answers the most common questions about long fasts:• What drinks or supplements break a fast• Whether women should modify fasting based on their cycle• How often to repeat a 36-hour fast• What symptoms are normal vs. concerning• Whether fasting impacts muscle• How to eat before and after a long fast for best results Ben also explains who should not attempt a 36-hour fast and how to break the fast without losing the benefits. He emphasizes that fasting is not starvation — it’s a biological event designed for healing, fat loss, and metabolic restoration. FREE GUIDE: The World’s Easiest Breakfast Diet - https://bit.ly/4puckHV 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) 👉Purity Coffee: https://partners.puritycoffee.com/BENAZADI 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals
26 Nov 21min
#1166 The Carb Comeback: How to Eat Bread, Rice, and Potatoes Without Spiking Insulin or Storing Fat — The Science of Smart Carb Timing With Ben Azadi
In this episode, Ben Azadi shares the exact strategy that allows you to eat carbs like bread, rice, potatoes, and even pizza without spiking insulin or storing fat. If you're over 40 and feel like carbs work against you, this episode is a complete game-changer. You’ll learn the four metabolic levers that instantly flatten glucose spikes:• Fiber first to slow glucose absorption• Protein + healthy fat before carbs to stabilize blood sugar• Apple cider vinegar or lemon water to improve insulin sensitivity• A 10-minute walk after meals to shuttle glucose into muscles Ben also reveals his Carb Timing Blueprint—when to eat carbs (morning, after workouts) and when to avoid them (late at night, stressed, sedentary). You’ll get his 3-Step Smart Carb Formula: prep your body, eat carbs last, move afterward — plus answers to top listener questions about resistant starch, vinegar timing, carb choices, and insulin resistance. Whether you want better energy, flatter glucose curves, or freedom to enjoy your favorite foods again, this episode shows you how to use carbs strategically to support fat loss and metabolic health. FREE GUIDE: How To Lose 1 Pound Per Day- https://bit.ly/3Mj9siH 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) Paleo Valley Apple Cider Vinegar: https://paleovalley.com/store?pc=pvpartners&oid=25&affid=68 Cronometer: https://cronometer.com/ketokamp 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals
25 Nov 18min
#1164 The Olive Oil Protocol That Melts Belly Fat, Lowers Cortisol, and Reboots Your Metabolism in 24 Hours With Ben Azadi
In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals how most people are using olive oil completely wrong — and how drinking high-quality extra virgin olive oil at the right time can melt belly fat, lower cortisol, reduce inflammation, and boost metabolic health in as little as one day. 🔥 CLICK to Get the Only Olive Oil I Trust (Buy 2, Get 1 FREE) → https://bit.ly/4ifAuUj Ben explains the science behind olive oil’s fat-burning power, including how it activates PPAR-alpha, improves GLP-1, stabilizes blood sugar, lowers insulin, and shuts down inflammation at the cellular level. He also breaks down how polyphenols like oleocanthal help regulate the HPA axis, improve sleep, boost autophagy, and enhance brain clarity. You’ll learn the biggest mistakes people make with olive oil, why most store-bought oils are fake or oxidized, and why early-harvest, cold-pressed, high-polyphenol oil is essential. 🔥CLICK to Get the Only Olive Oil I Trust (Buy 2, Get 1 FREE) → https://bit.ly/4ifAuUj Ben shares his exact olive oil protocol, including: The morning fasted olive oil shot to lower cortisol How to pair olive oil with high-polyphenol foods When to take olive oil before meals for smaller glucose spikes How to use it at night or during 3 a.m. wake-ups His one-day “fat loss reset” using olive oil He also discusses why he personally uses the Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club and offers his audience an exclusive “buy 2, get the 3rd free” link: http://benazadi.com/oliveoil FREE GUIDE: 7-Day Fat-Burning Guide - https://bit.ly/4pnYoiB This episode is a practical, science-backed guide for using one of the world’s oldest superfoods as a metabolic medicine to burn fat, balance hormones, reduce stress, and improve longevity. 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals
22 Nov 24min
