Whether it's a diagnosis or a gut feeling, most of us know when our metabolism isn't functioning optimally. We gain weight, we feel like no matter what we do it's not "working" and that's just the beginning! Jumping off of last week's episode where Dr. Philip Ovadia connected our heart health to our metabolic health, Jenn's talking us through how to rehabilitate our metabolisms. Best news? We're NOT DOOMED!!! From a brief self assessment and lab tests we might want, to what we do to repair and rebuild our metabolisms then how we know when we're "there" this episode is not to be missed!  Outline:Welcome back & meet RonnieIntro to today's topicUnderstanding metabolismDefining metabolismBasal Metabolic Rate (BMR) & Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)What influences itWeight set-pointBMIAssessing our own metabolic healthCauses & blood-work markers, hormone panelsYour metabolism is not fixedHow to rehab your metabolismMuscleThe cardio "guidelines"Improving insulin sensitivityEating enoughThe grocery store checkout analogyMacronutrientsMicronutrientsSupplementationChromium, selenium, ironL-CarnitineGinseng, don quai, black cohoshL-TyrosineIodine, zinc, vitamin C, antioxidantsShort-chain fatty acidsAfrican Mango Seed Extract (GoTrim™)White kidney bean extract & LeptiCore®ConsistencyStressSleepShort-term vs long-term changes to metabolismThe role of supportBottom line/recap of how to rehab the metabolismHow you know when you're "there" Final thoughts Quotes:"Our metabolic health is very much in our control, in our power." – Jenn Trepeck"BMI is BS...it's an inappropriate barometer." – Jenn Trepeck"Your metabolism is not fixed." – Jenn Trepeck"Muscle dictates metabolism." – Jenn Trepeck"Under-eating slows your metabolism." – Jenn Trepeck"Muscle is metabolically active, fat is not." – Jenn Trepeck"Our body is designed to stay alive." – Jenn Trepeck"We are a country of people who are overfed and undernourished."  – Jenn Trepeck"Stress hijacks every system in your body...sleep sharpens every tool in your toolbelt."  – Jenn TrepeckLinks:Become a MemberConnect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group Jenn's InstagramTake the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan