Chat The Fat
185 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsNutrition authors Nissa Graun and T.C. Hale help you find real keto and low-carb answers. Helping you look at your unique body chemistry, Nissa and T.C. teach you how others have used knowledge to reach their goals faster. With enlightening “mini-trainings,” case-studies, real-life insights and interviews with celebrity experts like Jimmy Moore and Gin Stephens, you won’t want to miss an episode. Learn more at www.ChatTheFat.com
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Elimination Diet Basics
September 20, 2019 13:00 - 8 minutes - 16.9 MBAre you stuck on keto and you can’t figure out why? Even if you previously had ALL of the keto success, but now you can’t get the (freaking) scale to move, watch this video to learn how starting an elimination diet on your keto plan could help! Learn how to start a basic elimination diet while following keto: Step #1 - Become a JERFer Step #2 - Do a clean sweep Step #3 - Foods to remove Step #4 - How to add foods back in Links mentioned in episode: Nissa’s YouTube Channel Full...
Is Cheese Stalling Your Keto Diet?
September 13, 2019 13:00 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MBWhile cheese may seem like the perfect keto food due to its low carb, moderate protein and high fat content, including cheese in your keto diet could be keeping you stuck! In fact, if you aren’t seeing the progress you want on keto, blame cheese! OK, so there could be a plethora of reasons you might not be getting the results you want on keto, but in today’s video I’m only going to talk about how dairy products, like cheese, could stall your results. 3 Reasons Dairy Could Stall Your Resu...
The Truth about Dairy on Keto
September 10, 2019 13:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBWhat is dairy? I let you know what people mean when they refer to dairy products Cheese is low in carbs, moderate in protein and high in fat, which makes it the perfect keto food, right? I take time to explain why this might not be true for everyone. It is a myth that you need to eat cheese on a keto diet to find success. In fact, dairy products can stall many keto dieters and I explain the reasons. Studies show cheese can be addictive Dairy products can stall some keto dieters. I ...
How You’re Supplementing All Wrong on Keto
September 06, 2019 13:00 - 10 minutes - 20.4 MBHow You’re Supplementing All Wrong on Keto: Did you just start your keto diet and now you’re feeling achy, depressed or your energy level has plummeted? You are likely experiencing the dreaded keto flu. Learn 3 tips about supplementing the right way for your body while following keto: Tip #1 - Stock up on electrolytes Tip #2 - Test blood pressure to determine the salt to water ratio that’s right for you Tip #3 - Test chemistry to know when magnesium is right for you Links mention...
Keto Flu
September 03, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBMany mainstream experts urge you to steer clear of a ketogenic diet because they warn of the nausea, headache, dizziness and flat out misery that many people experience while following a keto diet. What these mainstream experts fail to mention is many of these symptoms are only temporary for most ketoers who experience them...and if you approach keto the right way, you may not even experience these symptoms at all! These symptoms come along with what many refer to as the Keto Flu. They can...
Suzanne’s Keto Success Story
August 30, 2019 13:00 - 11 minutes - 21.1 MBIf you’re still stuck in yo-yo dieting hades and you’re not sure a keto diet will work for you...or even if you finally decided to follow keto, but you need a little inspiration to keep going, today I want to share the very inspirational story of one of our Keto Decoded members. Her success story is a great example of how stumbling upon a keto lifestyle and taking time to individualize a keto plan meant for her has forever changed her life! You can use some of the same strategies she uses...
Interview with Suzanne from Keto Decoded
August 27, 2019 13:00 - 41 minutes - 48.1 MBSuzanne Johnson is a 48 years old mother of 4. She started Keto in June 2018 and since then, she’s down 65 pounds...in less than a year! Suzanne was a yo-yo dieter since she was a teenager. She’s tried everything from taking laxatives in college, dexatrim, weight watchers, low fat, low calorie, and even liquid diets. Like a lot of yo-yo dieters, if you can name a trendy diet, she’s tried it. Suzanne had her gallbladder removed a few years ago, but still decided to move forward on a h...
Transition from S.A.D. to Keto
August 23, 2019 13:00 - 11 minutes - 22.2 MBIt seems like every single day, a trove of new people hear about keto, along with its amazing results. Now they’re ready to start keto to get amazing results of their own! Then reality sinks in. Sure, eating lots of delicious fat to drop weight quickly sounds like a good idea...but many people don’t even know where to begin. After all, we were trained from a young age to fill up on “healthy” whole grains and fruits. How is it even possible to go from eating a diet made up of 60% carbs to ...
The Keto Transition
August 20, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBWe began episode with our definition of a keto diet and explained macros to follow for success There are differences you should follow for a keto transition depending on where you are starting - low carb or the standard American diet We talked about why it may be helpful to switch to a low carb plan first We reviewed which imbalances and digestive symptoms you should improve prior to switching to keto We talked about which steps to take to adjust macros when switching from a low ca...
Which Diet Should You Choose?
August 16, 2019 13:00 - 9 minutes - 17.3 MBIs it really as easy as just eating delicious fat? Probably not. Let’s talk about a few ways to get started, and how choosing which keto diet is important. How starting with a Low-Carb Diet can help you transition into Keto. Keep it simple and learn as you go. Links Mentioned: My Big Fat Life Transformation Free Troubleshooting Keto Workshop
50 Shades of Keto
August 13, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutes - 49.2 MBIf you’ve taken time to research keto and that left you absolutely confused, you’re not alone. See, ketogenic diets began back in the 1920’s as a treatment for epilepsy...but these days, they’re being used in full force as a diet for weight loss, and also for the health benefits that come with a ketogenic diet beyond weight loss, like lower blood sugars and extra energy throughout the day. On today’s episode, I’m talking all about the different forms of a ketogenic diet. While it’s tr...
3 Exercise Mistakes I Made that Resulted in Weight Gain
August 09, 2019 13:00 - 11 minutes - 21.5 MBAre you still spinning your wheels on a stationary bike to nowhere in order to see weight loss results? Stop the madness! Listen to this episode to learn 3 big exercise mistakes I made that actually led to weight gain! That’s right, Weight Gain...the exact opposite result of what most of us want! I finally gave my stressed out body a chance to rest. Now let me show you some exercise mistakes you may be making that could result in weight gain. 3 mistakes I made that resulted in weight ga...
Nissa’s Exercise Story
August 06, 2019 13:00 - 38 minutes - 45.2 MBMy humble exercise beginnings How I went from running around in gym class to a full-on cardio addict Chronic cardio and following the CICO method failed me for 20 years, yet I kept at it My 7 biggest exercise mistakes Why relying on exercise for weight loss is the wrong approach Reasons exercise is important My exercise life lesson Staying active vs. over exercise Download: Guide to high intensity interval training
Exercise Isn’t Always Necessary for Weight Loss
August 02, 2019 13:00 - 13 minutes - 24.8 MBMost fitness gurus will tell you there are 2 major components necessary for weight loss success: Move more, eat less. I’m here to shout, “Boloney!” Following that advice is going to help your weight loss efforts as much as eating bologna at every meal will. Watch this video to learn how I ate more and exercised less to lose more than 100 pounds! In today’s episode I talk about 3 reasons how exercise could actually hurt your weight loss efforts and why you need to quit using the fact that y...
Exercise myths
July 30, 2019 13:00 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBMany health and fitness experts will tell you that exercise is absolutely required in order to see weight loss results! Did you know that even “you must exercise to lose weight” is a myth? We’re not here to tell you to drop your current fitness routine and become a couch potato...especially since we all know potatoes aren’t keto, but we are going to use today’s episode of Chat the Fat to clear up some widely believed exercise myths. Exercise myths discussed in today’s episode: #1 - Ex...
Total vs Net Carbs
July 23, 2019 13:00 - 43 minutes - 49.9 MBQuick keto recap on where you are now and the steps you’re taking to find keto success You’re either a total carb counter or a net carb counter Net carbs and total carbs defined How to calculate net carbs How sugar alcohols factor into net carbs and calorie counts on foods Should you eat according to total carbs or net carbs? The success I had while counting net carbs vs. total carbs How to determine the right carb counting approach for you Links mentioned in episode: Keto ...
Different Kinds of Fats and Which are Best to Consume
July 16, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBWith so many keto success stories out there, there’s a whole lotta people who are lowering their carbs and ramping up their fat in hopes of a keto success story of their very own. While many of these hopeful ketoers mean well, if they’re ramping up the wrong types of fat, they could be doing more harm than good for their best keto results. Since there’s still so much misinformation given about healthy fats in the mainstream, in this episode of Chat the Fat, we’re going to clear up some of ...
Intermittent Fasting with Gin Stephens
July 09, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBGin Stephens is a wife, mother, former teacher and intermittent faster. She is also the author of the Amazon #1 best seller Delay, Don’t Deny, Living An Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle and Feast without Fear. Gin is the host of Intermittent Fasting Stories and she is the co-host of The Intermittent Fasting Podcast. We discuss Gin’s history of yo-yo dieting, including the 5 bite diet. Gin tried intermittent fasting years before it stuck as a lifestyle for her. She lets us know why it took ...
Avoid Keto Obsession: Part 2
July 05, 2019 13:00 - 22 minutes - 41.5 MBMore detailed suggestions about how to transition to an easy keto lifestyle without obsessing: Quit chasing a newer, shinier plan; see the plan you chose through Results take patience and are rarely linear Quit focusing on a set amount to lose on the scale each week Try weight averaging Learn how to cook Educate yourself Links Mentioned in Episode: Link to Keto Cooking Decoded Course Registration Link to My Big Fat Life Transformation Link to Kick Your Fat in the Nuts ...
Avoid Keto Obsession: Part 1
July 02, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 41.7 MBA little history about low-carb diets and why they never stuck for me in the past How improved digestion saved the low-carb day for me Learning to cook keto friendly meals is a huge way to stop obsessing Should you count macros on a keto diet? Macro counting pros & cons. Segway into part 2 of this episode Links Mentioned in Episode: Link to Keto Cooking Decoded Course Registration Digestion Course Supplements mentioned in this episode: Beet Flow, Beatine HCL and Digestizyme: ...
Keto Myths: Part 2
June 25, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutes - 49.1 MBThis is part 2 of a 2 part episode where we discussed keto myths that could be keeping you stuck from reaching max keto success. Myth #11 - Keto will make you break out since too much greasy fat results in acne Myth #12 - Keto should be a diet high in dairy Myth #13 - Keto causes fatty liver disease Myth #14 - Following a keto diet will turn you into an insomniac Myth #15 - Keto is bad for athletes Myth #16 - Keto causes gallbladder problems Myth #17 - If you no longer have a g...
Keto Myths: Part 1
June 18, 2019 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBThis is part 1 of a 2 part episode where we discussed keto myths that could be keeping you stuck from reaching max keto success. Myth #1 - You must eat less than 20 grams of carbs to get into ketosis Myth #2 - You only need to eat less than 20 grams of carbs to get into ketosis Myth #3 - Excessive exercise is necessary for keto success Myth #4 - Registering ketones on a ketone meter automatically means weight loss Myth #5 - You must monitor calories to be successful on keto Myth ...
Easy ways to transition from the standard American diet to a low-carb diet
June 11, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBWe began the episode with a little poop talk. If you’re having trouble in this area, be sure to take the digestion course here. Mainstream diet mania - all of the diet failures I had over the past 2 decades and why they went horribly wrong. Fad diets: what they are and do low-carb and ketogenic approaches qualify as fad diets? How I transitioned from the mainstream diet mania to a low-carb lifestyle Don’t rush into a keto lifestyle before your body is ready, even if other experts t...
Keto Isn't Always the Answer
June 04, 2019 13:00 - 57 minutes - 33.5 MBEven though most keto experts will tout the benefits of keto and they’ll teach you how to start your keto diet tomorrow, they won’t tell you when keto might not be the right plan for you. Even though keto might not be right for you now, there are steps you can take to make keto right for you. We’re not Jillian Michaels - she says keto isn’t right for anyone Still, keto isn’t automatically a magical plan for everyone Don’t expect massive weight loss just because you’re cutting back ...
My 1st Year as Low-Carb
May 31, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBMy ultimate 100 pound weight loss success took 3 phases, each of which was a stepping stone into the next phase. Changing your mindset regarding weight loss is important, but you still need to put in work to make it to your goal Learn how to work with your body instead of following general advice meant for someone else. Slowly lowering carbs per meal and switching to real food options over time helped me solidify a low carb lifestyle long term. Cutting calories and over exercising ...
The Difference between Low-carb Diet and Keto Diet
May 28, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBGuidelines given for mainstream recommended standard American diet Varying definitions of a low carb diet: WebMD vs. Diet Doctor vs. Our definition How to space carbs out on a low carb plan for best results Best food to eat on a low carb plan Varying definitions of a keto diet: WebMD vs. Diet Doctor vs. Our definition Main differences between low carb and keto How to structure low carb and keto meals Who should stick to a low carb plan vs. who is ready for a keto plan Peopl...
Not Pooping Isn’t Fun
May 24, 2019 13:00 - 35 minutes - 41 MBAfter decades of following low-calorie & low-fat diets, I needed to help my body digest protein It’s estimated 5 out of every 10 people have low stomach acid I displayed every symptom of low stomach acid for decades: Constipation, heartburn, reflux, low blood pressure, burping, bloating, nausea How doctors failed me for 20 years I never connected health symptoms to poor digestion The reasons real food diets were difficult for me to digest The steps I took to improve stomach aci...
Protein on Keto
May 21, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBKeto is a moderate protein diet, but protein consumption is still important Some people need to add more protein to their keto diet, while others need to focus on cutting back on protein. Digesting protein well is important for success on any real food diet, especially keto. We talk about symptoms of not digesting protein well. Steps you can take to aid in protein digestion We talk about how to figure out the right level of protein for your keto diet What about protein powders? W...
A Tale of Low Blood Pressure
May 17, 2019 13:00 - 36 minutes - 42.1 MBNissa’s experience dealing with low blood pressure over her 20 year diet history The symptoms of low blood pressure that I displayed from a young age and how these symptoms affected my daily life My biggest health crisis to date Incorrect assumptions about health, weight and blood pressure How low blood pressure contributed to my failed low-carb diet attempts, even though I never knew it was an issue Steps I took to improve chronic low blood pressure My ultimate success followi...
Low Blood Pressure on Keto
May 14, 2019 13:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBIt’s important to keep electrolytes balanced on a keto diet to avoid symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, headaches, nausea and irritability Not all of the electrolyte advice given will be right for your body chemistry You should test your blood pressure at home to determine the level of electrolytes that’s right for you Chronic low blood pressure can lead to failure on a keto diet How to determine which supplement advice is right for your body chemistry Steps you can take to raise ...
Jimmy & Christine Moore - Real Food Keto
May 07, 2019 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBDuring this episode, we’re interviewing Jimmy and Christine Moore. Jimmy is also the international bestselling author of The Complete Guide To Fasting,The Ketogenic Cookbook, Keto Clarity, Cholesterol Clarity, and his new book Real Food Keto. Christine Moore is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who specializes in real food–based low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic nutrition. We’re talking to them about their new book, Real Food Keto that they wrote together. Jimmy talks about his low-carb begin...
Nissa’s Fat Digestion Saga
May 03, 2019 13:00 - 33 minutes - 47.3 MBHow I discovered I wasn’t digesting fat well The symptoms I dealt with for decades due to poor fat digestion Obstacles in my life that lead to poor fat digestion Imbalances I had to improve prior to moving onto keto The steps I followed to get sludgy bile moving again Are these steps right for you? Links Mentioned: Blog: About That Noxema Girl... Download Kick Your Fat in the Nuts for free Supplements mentioned: Beet Flow, Beatine HCL, Digestizyme, Bio C, Xeneplex Natural...
Is Keto Right For Me?
April 23, 2019 19:45 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBEven though we’re all about keto, and have multiple keto courses we’ve developed, and even a keto cookbook we’re working on, we want to make sure you understand that we don’t think keto is right for every person and their body chemistry. But if its not, many people can simply fix some issues to set themselves up to succeed on keto. We’ve all heard about crazy amazing results with keto, both with weight loss and health improvements. But Do you know someone who has failed on keto? Are you ...
Not digesting fat well on Keto
April 23, 2019 19:45 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBWe began the episode by reviewing some of the signs of not digesting fat well We talked more in depth about bloating, keto rash, acne, coffee enemas, constipation, gas & poop. We reviewed how these symptoms can affect your progress on a keto diet and some steps you can take to improve these symptoms. Next we reviewed what can lead to poor digestion of fat and how not digesting fat well can slow or even halt your keto progress. We reviewed some of the supplements that can be helpful...
About Chat the Fat
April 23, 2019 19:45 - 12 minutes - 22.9 MBWelcome to Chat the Fat where we’ll be chatting all things low-carb, keto, digestion and more. With so much low-carb wisdom out there, what is the right approach for you? Nutrition authors Nissa Graun and T.C. Hale are here to help you figure out your perfect low-carb, high-fat plan for maximum results. Introductions: We explain the types of episodes listeners have to look forward to: Keto Low Carb Digestion Other Lifestyle Factors to help with weight loss and better health Work...