You’re Doing Everything Right But Still Not Losing Weight - The Hidden Toxin Link to Metabolism Fatigue and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Wendy Myers | #1243
February 9, 2026



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In this episode, Ben breaks down a powerful comparison study of the most popular diet styles and reveals the one approach that preserved muscle, lowered insulin, and accelerated fat loss.
What You’ll Learn:
Why low-fat, calorie restriction, plant-based low protein, and low-protein keto diets fail long-term
The real reason fat loss gets harder over 40
Why protein signaling — not calories — determines metabolic success
How muscle loss silently slows your metabolism
The difference between losing weight and losing fat
The Winning Strategy:
Strategic fasting + protein cycling
18-hour daily fast
6-hour eating window
1 gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight
Focus on high-quality, digestible protein
This approach:
Preserves lean muscle
Lowers insulin
Burns visceral fat
Protects metabolism
Key Takeaway:
Your body isn’t broken.It’s responding to the signals you give it.
When you combine fasting with proper protein intake, fat loss stops being a fight — and becomes a natural response.
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