Your Metabolism Isn't Broken. Here's What's Actually Going On

Your metabolism is not broken. It just might need a new strategy. If you've had bariatric surgery (or started a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic or Mounjaro) and you've hit a wall, struggled with cravings, felt like you can't go more than two hours without eating, or watched the scale stop moving entirely, this episode is for you. Registered dietitian and certified personal trainer Kayla Girgen, RD, CPT is back, and she's here to explain one of the most talked-about, least understood topics in the metabolic health space: metabolic flexibility. What it is, why it matters after weight loss surgery, and what you can actually do about it starting today. In this episode, we cover: - What metabolic flexibility actually means (in plain, real-person language) - The interstate traffic analogy that makes insulin resistance finally make sense - Why insulin resistance can make it nearly impossible to lose weight and how the disease of obesity is directly connected - The difference between being metabolically flexible vs. stuck in what researchers call "metabolic gridlock" - How movement, even a short walk after a meal, can bypass insulin resistance and get your metabolism moving again - Why sleep is one of the most unsexy, underrated tools for improving metabolic health - Whether a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) is worth it, and what you can do to balance your blood sugar if one isn't in your budget - A real community member question about reactive hypoglycemia, weight gain on GLP-1s, and what strength training might do to help Kayla leads live meetups and classes inside the BariNation community every other month. Drop your questions in the comments or send us an email at hello@barination.org. Find Kayla at @KaylaGirgenRD on Instagram or at KaylaGirgenRD.com. BariNation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Learn more and join the community at barination.org.