Nobody Knows this Blood Sugar-Gut Connection, But it Stops Cravings and Makes Weight Loss Last | Ep. 84

Nobody Knows this Blood Sugar-Gut Connection, But it Stops Cravings and Makes Weight Loss Last | Ep. 84

In this episode, Andrew and Kat break down the hidden gut-health connection behind insulin resistance, stubborn weight gain, sugar cravings, and energy crashes. They explain why so many people are told to simply “eat less sugar” without ever addressing the deeper metabolic dysfunction happening underneath the surface. You’ll learn how inflammation, gut dysbiosis, fatty liver, bile flow, and stress can all impact blood sugar regulation, why some people stay insulin resistant despite eating “healthy,” and the real reason low-calorie dieting often backfires. They also unpack the connection between gut health and cravings, plus practical ways to support your metabolism without spiraling into restriction or food fear. 06:10 — What insulin resistance actually is (and why it’s not just about sugar) 10:20 — The gut inflammation connection most people miss 16:45 — Fatty liver, digestion, and why metabolism slows down 24:30 — Practical ways to improve blood sugar without extreme dieting Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application [https://altaforlife.com/alta360application] Order a comprehensive functional lab here [https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview] - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment [https://atosolutions.pro.typeform.com/to/Rd6BMH0q] - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ [https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/] Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/]

Body Recomp: How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time | Ep. 83

In this episode, Andrew and Kat break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness: body recomposition. Can you really build muscle and lose fat at the same time? The answer is yes, but only if the right pieces are in place. They explain why chronic dieting can slow progress, how gut health impacts nutrient absorption and recovery, and why stress, sleep, and training quality matter just as much as protein intake. You'll learn who is most likely to succeed with body recomposition, the biggest mistakes keeping people stuck, and how to know whether your body is actually ready to recomp in the first place. If you're training consistently, trying to eat healthier, and wondering why your body still isn't changing, this episode will help you connect the dots. (03:30) What body recomposition actually means (08:45) Why eating less can backfire (14:20) The gut health connection to muscle growth and fat loss (20:10) Stress, recovery, and the hidden reason progress stalls (29:00) Creatine, protein, and common body recomp mistakes Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application [https://altaforlife.com/alta360application] Order a comprehensive functional lab here [https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview] - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment [https://atosolutions.pro.typeform.com/to/Rd6BMH0q] - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ [https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/] Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/]

How to Build Your Body and Mind (Alexa’s Playbook) | Ep. 82

In this episode, Andrew and Kat sit down with ALTA's lead functional nutritionist Alexa to unpack what it actually takes to build a body and a mind that lasts.  Alexa shares her journey from a kid growing up overweight in an Italian household, to bodybuilding competitor, to coaching clients through their own physical and mental transformations. You'll hear why she calls nutrition and fitness "the gateway drug" to deeper mindset work, what her SIBO diagnosis taught her about the limits of dialing in macros, and the practical playbook she uses with clients: train hard, eat your food, trust yourself, and stop trying to do it alone.  If you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" and still spinning your wheels, this one's for you. 04:30 — Alexa's journey: Staten Island kid to bodybuilding stage 10:00 — How a SIBO diagnosis rewrote her relationship with food and fitness 17:00 — Why mindset beats macros (and the pyramid that explains it) 25:30 — Alexa's playbook: train hard, eat your food, trust the process Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application [https://altaforlife.com/alta360application] Order a comprehensive functional lab here [https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview] - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment [https://atosolutions.pro.typeform.com/to/Rd6BMH0q] - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ [https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/] Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/]

Can AI Actually Fix Your Health? (Where It Helps… and Where It Doesn’t) | Ep. 81

AI can build you a meal plan, calculate your macros, and even explain your lab results in seconds. So why aren’t people getting better results? In this episode, Andrew and Kat break down where tools like ChatGPT actually help when it comes to health and nutrition… and where they fall short. Because while AI is incredibly powerful, it’s still just giving you information. And information alone isn’t what gets people results. They walk through what AI does well, where it can mislead you, and why so many people end up stuck even though they “know what to do.” If you’ve ever used AI for your health, or are thinking about it, this will help you use it the right way. (00:00) Why more information isn’t leading to better results (04:26) Where AI actually helps with nutrition and fitness (11:42) Where AI falls short (and can mislead you) (19:48) Why information isn’t the problem, execution is Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application [https://altaforlife.com/alta360application] Order a comprehensive functional lab here [https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview] - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment [https://atosolutions.pro.typeform.com/to/Rd6BMH0q] - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ [https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/] Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/]

Brain Fog, Bloating, Sugar Cravings? It Might Be Candida | Ep. 80

Most people don’t connect these symptoms: Brain fog Bloating Skin issues Constant sugar cravings But when they show up together, it’s usually not random. In this episode, Andrew and Kat break down one of the most overlooked root causes behind this cluster of symptoms: Candida overgrowth. Candida is a yeast that naturally lives in your body. But when your gut environment shifts, it can overgrow and start driving symptoms that most people try to fix one at a time. That’s why you end up chasing solutions that don’t stick. They explain what causes it, why it’s often missed, and why things like cutting sugar or taking random supplements don’t actually fix the problem. If you’ve been told everything is “normal” but you’re still dealing with these symptoms, this will help you connect the dots. (00:00) Why your symptoms aren’t random (03:47) What Candida is and how it shows up (08:06) Root causes: gut imbalance and low stomach acid (14:49) Real client story and how fixing the gut changes everything Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application [https://altaforlife.com/alta360application] Order a comprehensive functional lab here [https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview] - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment [https://atosolutions.pro.typeform.com/to/Rd6BMH0q] - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ [https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/] Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/]