The Metabolism Reset: How to Go From Sugar Burner to Fat Burner in 14 Days

Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

Dr. Mindy Pelz

Science, Health & Fitness, Perimenopause, Women's Hormones, Women's Health, Menopause, Live Like A Girl, Dr. Mindy Pelz, Alternative Health

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 24 June 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Right now, millions of women are stuck in a cycle of constant hunger, food noise, energy crashes, stubborn weight gain, and frustration. Most have been told they need more willpower, but the truth is often much simpler.

Your metabolism may be stuck in sugar-burning mode.

In this episode, I break down one of the most important concepts I’ve taught over the last decade: the metabolic switch. You'll learn the difference between your body's sugar-burning and fat-burning systems, why blood sugar crashes drive cravings, and the five simple steps I use to help women become more metabolically flexible.

If you've struggled with fasting, weight loss, or constant cravings, this conversation will help you understand why and show you where to start.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The difference between sugar-burning and fat-burning metabolism
• Why blood sugar crashes create cravings and food noise
• How meal order affects your metabolic health
• The role of protein, fiber, and healthy fats in blood sugar regulation
• Why walking after meals is one of the most powerful metabolic tools
• How to gently extend fasting windows without stressing your body
• The symptoms that show your metabolic switch is improving

Resources Mentioned:

• Fast Like a Girl: drmindypelz.com/books
• Eat Like a Girl: drmindypelz.com/books
• Burn Fat Like a Girl Reset: https://bit.ly/4kKkqJR
• Nervous System Reset Guide: https://bit.ly/4exCeGV

For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep346

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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

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0:00.0	Right now, more than two in five American adults have pre-diabetes,
0:05.0	and eight in ten of them literally have no idea.
0:09.0	Let that sink in for a moment.
0:11.0	Almost half of us are quietly losing the ability to handle sugar.
0:17.0	And we have been told the answer is just to have more willpower. And I think we've been
0:22.8	quite possibly lied to about sugar cravings. We've been told that if we're constantly cravings
0:30.7	sweets, chips, snacks, it's because we lack discipline. But what if your cravings aren't a character flaw?
0:39.6	What if they are a metabolic signal from your body?
0:44.3	Here's why this matters is that most women today are trapped in a cycle where they're
0:50.0	constantly feeding their bodies glucose, breakfast, snacks, lunch, snacks, dinner,
0:57.0	dessert. The body never gets a chance to access stored fat, so it becomes completely dependent
1:07.0	on sugar for fuel. The result? Cravings, energy crashes, food noise, weight gain, brain fog, frustration.
1:18.8	But here's the really good news is you can change your metabolism and you can change it quickly.
1:25.5	And in today's video, I'm going to show you how to flip what we are calling the metabolic
1:31.0	switch so that you reduce cravings, you stabilize blood sugar, and you train your body to
1:38.5	become a fat burner again.
1:42.0	Because once your metabolism works with you instead of against you, everything
1:48.0	gets easier. Sound like a plan? Okay, let's dive in. Metabolic switch. This is one of the most
1:59.7	important concepts for weight loss for sure,
2:04.6	but for mastering your metabolic health. You don't have one metabolism, you have two. So metabolism
2:14.6	is just a fancy word for how your body makes energy.
2:20.3	So you make energy when you eat something and you make energy when you go an extended period of time.
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