In this episode of Start Before You're Ready, host Kelly Young engages with Dr. Todd Miller, an exercise physiologist and public health researcher, to discuss the paradox of declining health despite advancements in nutrition. Todd shares insights from his extensive experience in metabolic health, emphasizing the importance of personalized dietary interventions based on individual metabolism and muscle mass. He explains how technologies like DEXA scans can help tailor diet programs, removing guesswork and leading to better health outcomes. The conversation also touches on the societal shift towards inactivity and its implications for chronic diseases, particularly in adolescents, and the need for a cultural change to reintroduce physical activity into daily life.

Throughout the discussion, Todd highlights the significance of resistance training for metabolic health and bone density, debunking myths around weightlifting, especially for women. He advocates for a balanced approach to nutrition, stressing the importance of protein intake while allowing flexibility with fats and carbohydrates. The episode concludes with Todd's insights on the systemic issues contributing to obesity and chronic disease, including the role of GLP-1 medications and the need for a holistic view of health that prioritizes activity alongside diet.

For listeners who want to go deeper into the science of metabolism, movement, and modern health, follow Dr. Miller’s writing on Substack at The Flux Files: https://toddmiller67.substack.com/

Learn more about his clinical and testing work at LiveLean RX, a national chain of body composition and metabolism testing centers: https://www.liveleanrx.com

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