Can a carb-rich, high-calorie diet boost our metabolism? What are the real effects of fasting on our energy levels? How can lifestyle choices impact our mood and overall health?In today’s episode, Philip (@witsandweights) is joined by Jay Feldman. Jay is a health coach and host of The Energy Balance Podcast, which focuses on bioenergetic health.Jay discusses the impact of maximizing cellular energy on mental health, metabolism, longevity, and more. He will address modern diet culture, stress, and lifestyle in the context of your health and offer practical solutions for adopting a sustainable, energy-boosting diet without relying on restriction or willpower. They even get into thyroid function and how to manage thyroid issues.Jay is a health coach and independent health researcher with a rich neuroscience and exercise physiology background. Instead of traditional medical school, Jay chose a different path to explore health. He believes that our health’s true foundation lies in maximizing cellular energy.As the host of The Energy Balance Podcast, Jay champions this bioenergetic view, focusing on maximizing cellular energy as the cornerstone of vitality. His mission is to empower men and women worldwide to achieve freedom from low-energy symptoms and chronic health issues to maximize their cellular energy and optimize their health using a personalized bioenergetic approach.Today, you’ll learn all about:2:17 Explaining the bioenergetic diet and its differences from traditional diets6:31 Pillars of the bioenergetic approach9:01 Energy expenditure and metabolic rate10:33 Low-carb diet for diabetics, and during fat loss14:39 Digestive health and energy production18:29 The role of bioenergetics in body composition22:46 Understanding endotoxins29:15 Linking bioenergetics to mental health and cognitive improvement39:22 Differentiating between hormesis and chronic stress effects on health43:11 Mitigating negative impacts of modern lifestyle and diet culture49:44 The significance of lifestyle/diet on thyroid function and management insights55:15 One question Jay wished Philip had asked 57:31 Where you can learn more about Jay and his work58:30 OutroEpisode resources:The Energy Balance Podcast The Energy Balance Food Guide (1-page infographic) - jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide Support the show📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

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