About this episode

Dr. Sten Ekberg discusses the relationship between stress, insulin levels, and belly fat, offering insights on how to effectively lose weight without hunger.

It turns out that belly fat is not a sign that you lack willpower. It is a sign that your stress levels and insulin are out of balance. This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Primal Skincare.⁠ I sat down with holistic doctor Sten Ekberg to explain why standard calorie counting fails and how to fix your metabolism for good. If you want to lose belly fat without feeling hungry all day, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we reveal: Insulin Resistance: Why high stress and rising insulin force your body to store stubborn fat around your stomach. Sugar Cravings: How blood sugar crashes trick your brain into wanting food even when you are full. The Calorie Trap: Why eating less and doing endless cardio just slows down your metabolism and causes belly fat and visceral fat. Smart Fasting: How simple meal timing lowers your insulin levels so your body can burn stored fat for energy. Metabolic Reset: Practical ways to fix your health so you can lose the weight and keep it off naturally without suffering.

People in this episode

Host: Rina Ahluwalia

Guest: Sten Ekberg

Topics covered

• belly fat
• insulin resistance
• metabolism
• stress levels
• smart fasting
• weight loss

Keywords

• belly fat
• insulin resistance
• calorie counting
• metabolism
• smart fasting
• weight loss
• sugar cravings

Sponsors

The Primal Skincare

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