Foods & Workouts for Metabolic Flexibility with Rachel Gregory | Episode 84

Unlock the Sugar Shackles Podcast - A podcast by Danielle Hamilton, FNTP

TODAY'S SPONSOR:GOOD IDEA is new favorite blood sugar-stabilizing sparkling water that combines a blend of amino acids, chromium and electrolytes to help reduce the blood sugar responses at meals. I love having one in my car or bringing one with me to events and social gatherings where I can’t control the menu or I know I’m going to eat something with carbs.(Much tastier, more portable and socially acceptable than Apple Cider Vinegar! 😂)Use code DANIHEALTH for 10% off your GOOD IDEA order!TODAY'S GUEST:Rachel Gregory is a Board-Certified Nutritionist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Podcaster, and founder of MetFlex Life. She is also the author of the international best-selling book, "21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge."Rachel received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel completed the first-ever human clinical trial looking at the effects of the Ketogenic Diet in non-elite CrossFit athletes, which is published in the International Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine.Currently, in her day-to-day coaching business, Rachel guides her clients to becoming the best, most confident version of themselves. She has a passion for educating those dedicated to optimizing their physical and mental well-being while improving long-term health and fitness goals. Her most popular course, Keto for Women, has helped women all across the world learn how to ditch the restrictive, all-or-nothing mindset associated with keto and instead thrive through the power of metabolic flexibility.You can connect and learn more about Rachel's work by visiting her website www.metflexlife.com 👉 Check out Rachel's FREE PROTEIN HUNGER HACKS RECIPE BOOK: www.metflexlife.com/proteinSocial Links:Youtube: @rachelgregory Podcast (Itunes): MetFlex and ChillInstagram: @rachelgregory.cnsTikTok: @rachelgregory.cns  Facebook: @metflexlife  TODAY'S EPISODE:On today's episode Rachel and I talk about: What is Metabolic flexibility?How do you know if you're metabolically flexibleThe downfalls of prolonged ketosisHow long to do keto before adding in carb upsThe importance of gaining muscles- especially for womenWorkouts/exercises best for metabolic flexibilityFueling pre/post workoutsCarb cycling on ketoWhich activities and workouts are fueled by fats vs carbsSTAY IN TOUCH WITH ME:You can find me on Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth and on Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health. My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com. Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!