Why You Might Be Struggling To Lose Weight

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Paleovalley.
Contrary to popular belief, holding on to weight isn’t just about a
lack of willpower or not exercising enough; even genetics plays
just a minor role. There are numerous other factors that influence
our weight, including things like our gut microbiome, toxins,
mitochondrial function, hormones, and even our social networks. But
by applying the principles of Functional Medicine, we can peel back
the layers to determine where the focus needs to be for each
individual to support and balance their body and help them achieve
a healthy weight. In this episode of my Masterclass series, I am
interviewed by my good friend and podcast host, Dhru Purohit, about
the eight reasons we can’t lose weight and how to overcome
roadblocks in weight loss. Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial
entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His
podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health
podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus
on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the
brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset. This episode is
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In this episode, we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber
version): Eight reasons you are holding on to weight (4:36 /
1:00)  Being overfed and undernourished (7:44 / 4:21) The role
of the gut microbiome (10:03 / 6:32)   Inflammation and
immune function (13:12 / 9:48)  How toxins impact weight
(14:44 / 11:20)  The importance of energy production (16:51 /
13:30)  The communication system, including hormones (18:43 /
15:23)  Genes attributed to obesity (24:28 / 20:57)  The
value of a health-oriented social network (28:43 / 25:16) 
Questions from our community (33:34 / 29:44)  Mentioned in
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