Starvation mode: Is it a thing? Can you eat so little that you start to gain weight? Can you starve yourself so much that your metabolism messes up and starts to pile the weight on? In this episode, I debunk the myth of starvation mode once and for all. I’ll give you some life updates, chat about personal growth, and dive deep into why starvation mode isn’t real.

In this episode, I discuss:

• [00:00] - Intro
• [01:46] - Getting certified for scuba diving
• [02:59] - Balancing work and parenting a 4-year-old
• [05:57] - Personal growth and coping mechanisms (maladaptive and adaptive)
• [11:35] - Discarding old stories and regaining sovereignty
• [13:14] - Transformative conversation that changed Mav’s life
• [15:39] - Discard self-limiting beliefs and embrace a new version of yourself
• [21:31] - Appreciation for feedback on the podcast
• [22:37] - Starvation mode: definition and misconceptions
• [24:22] - What a calorie deficit is
• [25:23] - Total daily energy expenditure and how it impacts weight loss
• [32:35] - Three ways to create a caloric deficit
• [35:34] - Metabolic adaptation vs. starvation mode
• [37:02] - Why starvation mode is illogical
• [38:53] - Types of people who believe in the starvation mode myth
• [39:11] - #1: People who are unaware of accurate calorie tracking
• [43:19] - #2: People who know how to track calories but avoid accountability
• [48:42] - #3: Women in menopause and short people with unique challenges
• [49:44] - SLAE for hormone-related issues
• [52:06] - The primary cause of weight gain
• [54:50] - Simple way to calculate a weight loss goal
• [57:32] - How to get out of metabolic adaptation
• [1:05:00] - The importance of strength training for progress
• [1:07:51] - Increasing calorie intake once you have plateaued in strength
• [1:11:00] - When to stop
• [1:13:36] - Ignore the naysayers
• [1:15:00] - Outro

Resources

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This episode is the very first interview with SLAE client Halle Cottis. Halle opens up about her struggle for years with symptoms like lack of sleep, anxiety, and loss of sex drive. Despite seeking help from doctors, she struggled to find relief. After implementing lifestyle changes, Halle turned to SLAE for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She discusses how this has dramatically improved her life and well-being, allowing her to embrace her next phase of life with confidence.

In this episode, I discuss:

• [00:00] Intro
• [00:24] Halle’s intro and symptoms pre-SLAE
• [03:57] Seeking help from doctors but being dismissed
• [06:14] Ineffective anxiety treatments
• [07:48] Implementing lifestyle changes before starting BHRT
• [12:55] Synthetic medications and bioidentical hormone optimization
• [13:41] Improvement since being with SLAE
• [19:06] Feeling normal again
• [21:50] Accessibility of hormone therapy for men and women
• [23:36] Role of quality sleep in overall health
• [25:02] Responsive & supportive care from the SLAE team
• [28:53] The education provided on hormones
• [31:22] Core values at SLAE
• [32:46] Closing remarks

Resources

If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, click to learn more about SLAE Online Coaching

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Are you experiencing symptoms like low energy or weight gain but blood tests show your hormone levels appear normal? Is your doctor saying everything’s fine despite your symptoms? You may need a new approach to hormone optimization. I share the questions that you should ask your doctor about hormones if you want to ensure you’re getting the care you need.

In this episode, I discuss:

• [00:00] Intro
• [01:41] Life update: parents visit for the weekend
• [05:54] Cherishing moments with Denver
• [07:58] Funny moments with Denver at Lion Country Safari
• [09:00] “Nana, you have to chill out.”
• [12:28] Expressing gratitude for life
• [15:30] Hormone deficiency
• [16:17] Why Mav started SLAE
• [17:53] Medical literature on BHRT
• [18:22] SLAE treat symptoms over numbers
• [19:53] What is Worldlink Medical and its importance
• [21:16] Basic questions to ask your doctor about hormones
• [21:30] Synthetic hormones vs. bioidentical hormone
• [23:53] Do you treat symptoms over numbers?
• [25:15] Optimal hormone deficiency
• [29:26] Do you you use a compounding pharmacy
• [30:17] Do you do testosterone for women
• [31:53] Ask for thyroid panel lab work
• [33:25] Ask for holistic consultation
• [36:02] New email newsletter

Resources

If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, click to learn more about SLAE Online Coaching

Follow Maverick on Instagram

Join Maverick Online Coaching on Facebook

Follow SLAE Hormone Solutions on Instagram

Website for SLAE Hormone Solution

Website for Maverick Online Coaching

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