A Weight-Loss Story | Amy Faith Folger - E409

This is a story of faith, community, healing, and self-advocacy.

Twenty years ago Amy Faith Folger discovered the keto diet. After reading Jason Fung's book on intermittent fasting she lost 85 pounds in 3 MONTHS! Thanks to her community, her faith, and her relentless pursuit of weight-loss strategies that work, she has been able, so far, to drop 160 pounds.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, Amy, and Adele talk about…

• (00:00) Intro
• (08:47) Losing weight on carnivore with lipodemiao
• (15:08) What NOT to do if you are a doctor trying to help a patient with lipodemiao and obesity
• (24:30) CGMs and stress
• (26:47) Taking care of yourself for the sake of the people in your life
• (35:05) Atrial fibrillation, obesity, and electrolyte deficiency
• (42:53) Insufficient education of patients on nutrition and the addiction component of
• (45:00) Covid mRNA vaccine injury and death
• (51:39) The power of community and taking care of your gut biome
• (56:54) Why we need to teach people HOW to cook keto/carnivore meals
• (58:34) GLP-1s pros and cons
• (01:07:00) Outro

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Paul Thacker on the LCMD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/episode-280-paul-thacker-and-kris-newby/
• Jason Fung's fasting book: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Fasting-Intermittent-Alternate-Day/dp/1628600012

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

• Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

Dr. Tro Kalayjian:

• Website: https://www.doctortro.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/

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