Dr Lucy and Dr Mary discuss common bowel changes that occur when changing eating habits and embarking on a low carb lifestyle. This is an important topic but is frequently not discussed. We know no one wants to talk about poo! In this episode, we give you 10 practical strategies to manage constipation and 5 options to manage diarrhoea so you can continue on your path to good health and manage this transition phase with ease.  For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers:  https://www.rlmedicine.com/ Episode, show notes & transcript  ..read more

The majority of people with insulin resistance do not know they have it. It is extremely common and a major threat to our health and longevity. Insulin resistance has its hand in an alarmingly large number of illnesses including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, vascular disease, neurodegenerative disorders, cancer and reproductive problems. In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary discuss the four key interventions you can use to reduce insulin resistance and its devastating impact. Listen to this episode and learn how to be a HOTI (healthy on the inside) through small, achievable steps. Great heal ..read more

What are the benefits of intermittent fasting and how does it differ from chronic calorie restriction? Dr Lucy and Dr Mary answer by explaining the importance of balancing protein intake during fasting and provide tips on how to start intermittent fasting. They also discuss the importance of listening to your body and being flexible with fasting. The conversation emphasises the need for balance and individualised approaches to fasting. Join the waitlist for the 12-week Mind Body Rebalance and snaffle up extra bonuses when you sign up:  www.rlmedicine.com/12WMBR  For more information ..read more

Join Dr Mary and Dr Lucy as they tackle the potential challenges of a low carb lifestyle during Easter celebrations. They give you practical strategies on navigating the alluring hot cross bun, the omnipresent Easter eggs and dealing with unexpected emotional triggers. They also give you practical advice on how to stay on track, and how to recover if you stray off your path and it's all wrapped in a big Easter bow of self-compassion. Join the waitlist for the 12 week Mind Body Rebalance and snaffle up extra bonuses when you sign up:  www.rlmedicine.com/12WMBR For more information about Re ..read more

Beware the fanatics! Beware the (easily manipulated) before and after weight loss photos. Beware the alluring idea, that if we could just find that one simple thing, then all our weight loss woes would be over. One-size-fits-all approaches can be dangerous, and they do not work. In this episode weight management experts, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary, discuss how you can navigate the weight loss minefield. It takes some self-experimentation, knowledge and consistency. We don't need to be perfect, and with the right formula, tailored to you, finding long-lasting health and weight loss can be fun. For mor ..read more

Join weight management experts Dr Lucy and Dr Mary as they break down the milk dilemma for people wanting to improve metabolic health and lose weight. Dairy vs. plant-based, full cream vs. skim, lactose vs. lactose free, milk vs cream, choosing the best plant milk – they cover it all. Learn to read labels, dodge processed milks, and tailor your choices to fit your needs. Tune in for a quick guide to informed and empowered milk choices. For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/  Episode, show notes & transcript: https ..read more

In this episode of the Real Health and Weight Loss podcast Dr Lucy and Dr Mary discuss their take on diet culture and navigating the world of weight loss without the harmful effects of dieting. For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers:  https://www.rlmedicine.com/ Episode, show notes & transcript:  www.rlmedicine.com/what-is-toxic-diet-culture  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Stress literally slows down weight loss. Stress impairs our metabolic health, increases unhealthy (visceral) fat, disrupts sleep, increases appetite, makes us more prone to emotional eating, and reduces our quality of life. In this episode Dr Lucy and Dr Mary dive into stress management, and how you can greatly reduce the amount of stress you experience, and its negative impact with the right tools and simple mindset skills. For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/  Episode, show notes & transcript: www.rlmedicine.c ..read more

Breaking free from emotional eating is essential to long term health and wellness, and it can be done - with the right tools. Often, we do not understand why we use food to deal with emotions and assume it is a lack of willpower.  Emotional eating is a common trap, it provides short term comfort, at the expense of our health and peace of mind. In this episode Dr Lucy and Dr Mary discuss the root causes of emotional eating, how it results from our brain's survival mechanism to cope with uncomfortable feelings. You will learn the powerful tools you need to break free from the emotional eati ..read more

Getting back control of hunger is crucial for weight loss. There are many misconceptions surrounding hunger. Contrary to popular belief, hunger is not about the size of your stomach or sheer willpower. Instead, it's hormonally driven, with important hormonal players like peptide YY, cholecystokinin, insulin, leptin and ghrelin all working together to signal when to stop eating.  In this episode Dr Lucy and Dr Mary break it down in a very easy to understand way. Gain a deeper understanding of hunger, hormones, and the best strategies for healthy and long-lasting weight management. For ..read more