The best way to describe metabolic flexibility is to think of a gymnast who can contort her body effortlessly. This is what happens inside your body when your body can use whatever fuel is available to get you through your day. No food coming in? No problem. When you have metabolic flexibility your body simply switches to the fat that is stored inside your body. If you are carrying extra pounds and you have metabolic flexibility you can start skipping meals without the sensation that you are starving. Your brain doesn't even bother to send you hunger signals. How cool is that?
Before you run off and become an olympic gymnast overnight, slow down and take this in baby steps. Maybe try a "Caveman Food Experiment" I've shared in previous posts. Another idea is to slowly cut out all the sugar in your food intake. Flexibility happens best when done gradually. Get your brain to cooperate with you. When the food intake is curtailed, your brain will begin to adapt. Do this intentionally and you will bend like no other. You will look better, feel better, and get your friends to jump on the metabolic flexibility train headed to improved healthy. Have a great day.
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