In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down why doing OMAD (One Meal a Day) long-term can slow your metabolism, disrupt hormones, and stall fat loss. He explains how chronic caloric restriction can cause thyroid suppression, muscle loss, and elevated cortisol, leading to fat gain—especially around the belly. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: Why OMAD works short-term but fails long-term Signs of metabolic adaptation and hormonal imbalance The importance of protein intake and muscle preservation How to implement Metabolic Switching (16:8, 18:6, OMAD 1x/week, Feast Day) How to restore leptin sensitivity and avoid weight loss plateaus 📘 Grab Ben’s book + FREE metabolism course:http://metabolicfreedombook.com 🎤 Upcoming live events:http://benazadi.com/events 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

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