Episode 274: Macros, Fasting & Exercise with Vanessa Spina
Fellow podcaster Vanessa Spina has experimented a lot with her diet and macronutrient ratios over the years. She started out as a vegetarian but felt lethargic and, at 38% body fat, knew it wasn’t working for her. From there she incorporated intermittent fasting, then implemented a ketogenic diet (and became well known as @ketogenicgirl), then found a sweet spot with a high-protein ketogenic diet. Somewhat recently, she experimented with a higher carb approach based on the recommendations of some of the experts she has interviewed, but found that higher fat works better for her as an energy source than higher carb. In this week’s episode, Vanessa shares the strategy and reasoning behind her experimentation and reminds us that it is ok and encouraged to experiment with your diet to find what works best for you, despite what the research or experts say. She also shares a lot of valuable insight she has learned from interviewing some of the top experts in the world. She is a wealth of knowledge - come listen!
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274: Macros, Fasting & Exercise with Vanessa Spina
SHOW NOTES
00:00 Introduction to Vanessa Spina and Her Journey
08:10 Transition from Vegetarianism to Keto
12:05 The Shift to High Protein Keto
19:51 Understanding Protein and Its Impact on Health
28:06 Debunking Myths Around Protein Consumption
34:37 Exploring Protein Needs and Body Composition
40:21 The Carbohydrate Experiment: Insights and Outcomes
44:09 Fasting: Benefits and Considerations
58:41 Understanding Autophagy and Its Triggers
01:01:00 Supplements and Hacks for Optimal Health
01:04:03 Personal Favorites: Meals and Verses
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