Weighted Vests, Fasting Hype, and the Real Story on Insulin Resistance

In this episode, we break down two of the most misunderstood topics in the fitness and nutrition world right now: weighted vests and insulin. We unpack the hype around weighted vests, exploring what the research actually says and where people may be putting themselves at risk. Then we shift into one of the most fear-mongered topics in health—insulin—and clarify what it is, how it works, and why it's not your enemy.Whether you're deep in the wellness world or just trying to make sense of all the noise, this episode will give you practical, science-based insights you can actually use.We talk about:-What people get wrong about weighted vests-The real risks and benefits backed by science-Common insulin myths and why fear-based advice spreads-How keto and fasting affect insulin and metabolism-Why "good food vs. bad food" thinking holds you back-The danger of overcomplicating nutrition-Building restraint and making realistic progressTime Stamps: 0:00 Introduction4:13 looking for the easy solution8:40 the gap between the goal and your actions13:10 injuries with weighted vests16:06 fear mongering insulin21:00 lack of knowledge surrounding nutrition24:50 benefits of fasting30:29 fasting as an excuse36:03 cell autophagy explained38:07 fasting for longevity40:55 food labels46:05 all or nothing mentalityCONNECT WITH KAIT:IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle/Email: https://go.maverickonlinecoaching.net/mailing-listFree FB Community: : https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18fyYCSZgn/?mibextid=K35XfPCONNECT WITH MAVERICK:IG: https://www.instagram.com/maverickonlinecoaching/SLAE: https://www.instagram.com/slaehormonesolutions/Website for SLAE Hormone Solution: https://slaehormonesolutions.com/Website for Maverick Online Coaching: https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coachingAsk anonymous questions: https://ngl.link/maverickonlinecoaching1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.