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⚖️ The Real Reason We Gain Weight (And How to Fix It)

LIP #203
Sep 05, 2024

Weight gain comes down to a simple equation: eating more calories than your body uses, combined with not moving enough. But modern life makes this hard because processed foods loaded with fats and sugars are everywhere.

These foods cause inflammation - making you feel puffy, tired, and uncomfortable. They are also designed to make you keep eating without realizing how much you have consumed.

What actually helps:

  • Focus on lean proteins like beef or scallops
  • Get plant-based protein from legumes - beans, lentils, and chickpeas
  • Replace grains with vegetables for your carbohydrates
  • Choose fresh ingredients like trout roe over heavily processed options

For raw dishes, trout roe is preferred over traditional caviar because it is fresher and less overpowering in flavor.

The overall message is simple: eat real whole foods, move your body, and cut back on processed stuff.

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