3148: How to Improve My Metabolism - Do I Need Eat More to Lose Fat on Metabolism and Fat Loss Myths

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🗓️ 10 October 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3148: Dr. Neil Malik breaks down the science of metabolism, fat loss, and why simply eating more won’t automatically boost results. He explains how to accurately measure progress, the importance of mixing up workouts, incorporating high-intensity and resistance training, and ensuring adequate rest. His practical advice helps reframe plateaus and highlights how consistency and smart adjustments can make lasting changes. Quotes to ponder: "Believe it or not, one of the best ways to know whether you're actually losing body fat, is to simply take a moment to see how your clothes are fitting." "Stress plus rest equals growth." "When it comes to meals and snacks, you're already eating the right foods, so when you feel hungry eat, but eat only until you're satisfied not until you're full." Episode references: Peak Performance: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Performance-Elevate-Burning-Success/dp/162336793X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.7	It's another Q&A edition of Optimal Health Daily, and I'm Dr. Neil Malik.
0:35.2	Hey there, happy Friday and welcome to another Q&A edition of Optimal Health
0:39.1	Daily, where I answer your health questions related to fitness, diet and nutrition, and lots
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1:01.3	Hi, Dr. Neal. My name is Jasmine, and I have a question for you around metabolism and eating more to lose fat. I've been on a health journey for roughly a year now, and despite
1:08.2	working out five to six times a week and eating very clean, even trying
1:13.4	vegan and vegetarian for a brief stint, I've roughly stayed the same weight, if not gained
1:18.1	more weight and haven't seen any fat loss. I'm a little stuck on what to do, and a nutritionist
1:24.4	has recommended that I eat more to increase my metabolism, which will eventually
1:29.2	help me lose fat, but of course this is scary. I'm wondering if you can dive a little bit more
1:34.3	into the science of metabolism as it relates to fat loss. Thank you. Thank you for your question.
1:40.5	I'm going to start by saying that you, Jasmine, are in an elite minority. What I mean by that
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