Find out why a slow metabolism isn't what's behind your weight loss plateau and what the problem really is.

0:00 Introduction: Stop trying to fix a slow metabolism
0:30 Understanding metabolism and weight loss
1:32 The real reason behind your weight loss stall
2:43 Symptoms of high insulin
5:12 Insulin triggers and what to do
10:33 Learn more about insulin resistance!

A slow metabolism isn't what's causing your slow weight loss, and this wrong diagnosis can completely derail your progress.

You have various chemical reactions going on in the body, like breaking food down into energy, building things back up into body tissue, repairing, maintaining temperature, and eliminating waste. All of these things are a part of metabolism.

But, the real missing factor is the hormone influence over your specific calories. Hormones are basically the communication system in the body.

A very important hormone that's related to whether or not you'll burn or store fat is insulin. If insulin goes up, you store fat. If it goes down, you burn fat. If insulin is too high, that will mimic a slow metabolism. Instead of trying to fix a slow metabolism, you may want to focus on lowering your insulin to boost fat burning.

Symptoms of high insulin:
• Increased hunger
• Cravings for carbs
• Frequent urination (especially at night)
• Fatigue
• Cognitive issues
• Lowered mood
• Increased belly fat and liver fat
• A high set point
• Increased gluconeogenesis (your liver makes excess sugar)

The top triggers of insulin:
• Carbohydrates
• Sugar
• Frequent eating
• Excess protein in the diet
• Fake fibers
• Stress
• Inflammation
• Belly fat
• MSG
• Lack of sleep

How to decrease insulin:
1. Get on the ketogenic diet
2. Do fasting
3. Exercise
4. Consume natural fiber from vegetables
5. Consume fat in your diet
6. Take vitamin B1, potassium, and vitamin D
7. Consume apple cider vinegar

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps explain why a slow metabolism isn't what's behind your weight loss stall. I'll see you in the next video.