In this episode of The Dr. Rob Show, we continue our series on insulin resistance and weight gain and discuss a simple solution for this very common issue.  With the stresses of everyday life, losing weight can be very difficult.

The key to weight loss success is consistency and time, there is no magic bullet or a way to speed up the process without negative consequences.  The strategy someone implements needs in order to lose weight needs to simple, easy to follow and the most important is it needs to be maintainable over time.

The IR Solution is based on the concept of Intermittent Fasting and is a simple, but effective strategy to implement that can help in the weight loss process.

Hormones that affect weight gain:

Insulin
Cortisol
Leptin
Ghrelin
Thyroid
Sex hormones

In addition to hormones, new research is pointing towards the role the microbiome plays in the weight gain and insulin resistance process.

Quick overview of solution: 

Breakfast will be fat only
Lunch will be protein + fat
Dinner will be protein + starchy carbohydrate
Eat lunch and dinner in a 6-8 hour window
Ex: eat lunch at noon and dinner between 6:00 and 8:00 pm
You will be fasting for 16-18 hours per day

The key to remember is your body burns what you give it, so by having fat first thing in the morning, it encourages the body to burn fat efficently.  Plus, having a decent amount of healthy fats in the morning helps to improve energy, manage appetite and minimize cravings later in the day.  Having carbs with dinner helps to improve the quality of sleep and makes it more maintainable.

To get you copy, visit progressyourhealth.com and join the community where you can download the IR Solution from the content library.