About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is a licensed chiropractor and national board-certified health and wellness coach. He is the founder of Viking Health, a science-based and research-driven weight loss and wellness program. Dr. Middleton has helped numerous clients achieve their weight loss goals and improve their overall health.
Summary: In this episode of the Viking Health Podcast, Dr. Christian Middelthon discusses the second prerequisite for the body to burn fat for energy. He explains the three fuel sources the body can use for energy: immediate energy from food, glycogen stored in the muscles and liver, and fat storage. The body prioritizes these fuel sources in a specific order, with food being the first choice. To effectively burn fat, the glycogen storage must be depleted. Dr. Christian Middelthon emphasizes the importance of understanding the body's fuel sources and how they are utilized for weight loss and overall health.
Key Takeaways:
- The body has three fuel sources: immediate energy from food, glycogen stored in the muscles and liver, and fat storage.
- Glycogen storage must be depleted for the body to effectively burn fat for energy.
- Understanding the body's fuel sources is crucial for weight loss and overall health.
Quotes:
- "Your body prioritizes these three options in a very specific order.”
- "You have to deplete the storage of sugar in your muscles and liver before your body is effectively going to start prioritizing fat as your main fuel storage.”
- "When you're trying to burn fat for energy, you rather this happened relatively short. So you get several hours of the day where you're in a fat-burning mode."
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