Weight Management: Debunking Calories In, Calories Out

Weight management is often reduced to a simple equation: calories in versus calories out. But is it really that simple? In this episode of the NTI PodTalk, we are joined by NTI instructor, Lauren Friarson, to explore the many factors that can influence weight and metabolic health.

Dianne and Lauren discuss why calorie counting doesn’t tell the whole story and how weight management is so multi-faceted. Listen in as they challenge some common assumptions about weight loss and explore why an individualized, sustainable approach may be more helpful than continually jumping from one diet or fitness trend to another. Lauren also shares practical strategies for developing a healthier relationship with food and finding an approach that works for your individual body and stage of life.

If you’re interested in understanding weight management from a holistic perspective, this episode offers a broader look at the factors that influence metabolism and why sustainable health involves much more than counting calories.

About Lauren:

Certified Master Nutrition Therapist and Fitness Professional, Lauren Friarson has been practicing nutrition, coaching one-on-one, and educating others for nearly two decades. Lauren’s greatest passion is assisting people to eat and move well in order to embrace their fullest life possible. She has undergraduate degrees in both Psychology and Sociology, a graduate degree in Criminology, and numerous nationally recognized fitness certifications. She is the author of “Why Can’t is a Four-Letter Word” and “Get Off The Curb: From Flight or Fight to Activated Achiever”.

Lauren is a top motivational speaker, industry influencer, and leader in both health and wellness and personal development. Lauren has used her training and experience working with a variety of people to help change lives through the power of knowledge and inspiration. In her free time, you will find Lauren working out on her Peloton bike or tread, hiking with friends, golfing, traveling, or even the occasional food and wine tasting. She is recently married, a step mom of two amazing kids, and truly prides herself in always wanting to get better in order to impact as many lives as possible along the way.

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Dianne and Lauren discuss calories in, calories out and weight management:

01:36 – Lauren’s background
05:00 – Why Lauren is so passionate about teaching weight management
15:40 – Debunking calories in, calories out
20:38 – Insulin and blood sugar
29:55 – The role that stress plays
35:59 – Environmental toxins and weight management
38:57 – Practical strategies for sustainable weight management

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This discussion is not intended to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, nor in any way imply that Nutrition Therapists who graduate from NTI are qualified to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy. The scope of practice for graduates of NTI is to deliver therapeutic nutrition guidance to our clients which helps support their natural biology to achieve optimal function in whatever wellness path they are on.