5 Key Principles (Some Controversial) to Help You Burn Fat, Build Muscle and Fast The Right Way with Dr. Mindy Pelz

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There’s so much confusion around weight loss for women and what truly works. We know an individualized approach is essential, as one-size-fits-all rarely works for everyone. Today’s guest is here to break it all down, explaining how fasting, protein intake, resistance training, and maintaining stable blood sugar can all be integrated into your routine.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Mindy Pelz to discuss fasting, weight loss, calories, and protein consumption. Dr. Mindy reveals the latest research that has shifted her perspective on how fasting should be approached. She also explains why glucose spikes and insulin resistance are crucial factors in weight loss, especially as women age. Plus, Dr. Mindy shares practical tips to help shift negative mindsets around aging and weight loss.

Dr. Mindy Pelz is a renowned holistic health expert and a leading voice in educating women about hormonal health. She has empowered hundreds of thousands of people worldwide to tap into their bodies' innate healing abilities through her “5-Step Approach,” which incorporates fasting, personalized nutrition, stress management, chemical detoxification, and lifestyle changes to optimize health and slow the aging process. Her YouTube channel, featuring fasting and holistic health tips, has garnered over 26 million views. She is the bestselling author of The Menopause Reset, The Reset Factor, and The Reset Kitchen. Additionally, her podcast, The Resetter Podcast, ranks among Apple’s top 40 U.S. science podcasts.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Mindy dive into: 

• How Dr. Mindy’s perspective has evolved (02:40)
• Why muscle, lean mass, and protein are critical (06:32)
• Strategies for building muscle (08:30)
• Who should fast and who should avoid it (16:33)
• Dr. Mindy’s take on tracking protein and body composition (19:15)
• Three meals + protein breakdown per meal (26:13)
• Protein for energy and mental clarity (30:27)
• Calories in vs. out, glucose spikes, and weight loss (32:26)
• The mechanism behind weight loss (55:39)
• Strategies to overcome a negative mindset (59:39)
• Dr. Mindy’s view on GLP-1 drugs and reducing obesity (01:12:49)
• Eating for your microbes and gut health (01:21:00)
• Microdosing hard things (01:30:29)
• The Menopause Revolution and reframing aging conversations (01:38:09)

Also mentioned in this episode:

• Eat Like A Girl, Dr. Mindy Pelz’s new book 

For more on Dr. Mindy, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or her Website.

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