Losing 35 Pounds Nearly Destroyed His Body, How Dr. Andrew Koutnik Fought Through Childhood Obesity and Became A Leading Expert in Nutrition, Exercise, and Metabolic Health

Gabbyinterviews Dr. Andrew Kutnick, who shares his personal journey from obesity to being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He discusses the powerful role of insulin in metabolism and how his experiences shaped his understanding of health and fitness. The conversation delves into the emotional challenges of living with a chronic condition, the importance of accountability in weight loss, and the insights gained from managing diabetes that can benefit overall health and performance. In this conversation, Gabby Reece discusses her journey with dietary changes, focusing on the impact of a low-carb diet on her strength and overall health. She shares insights into metabolic health, the importance of family health practices, and the challenges of managing type 1 diabetes. Sponsors: Fatty 15: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/GABBY and using code GABBY at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order. Ritual: Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/GABBY. Start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today. Bon Charge: My listeners get 25% off with this holiday sale when you order from boncharge.com and use my exclusive promo code GABBY25 at checkout. Cornbread CBD: My listeners will receive 30% off your first order by going to cornbreadhemp.com/GABBY and using the code GABBY at checkout. Chapters 00:00 The Power of Insulin: A Personal Journey 02:12 Overcoming Obesity: The Path to Metabolic Health 08:26 The Diagnosis: Understanding Type 1 Diabetes 16:12 Navigating Life with Type 1 Diabetes 24:54 The Emotional Impact of a Chronic Condition 32:21 Leveraging Knowledge: From Personal Experience to Research 41:58 The Journey to Dietary Change 44:15 Metabolic Health Insights 48:29 Family Health Practices 52:15 Understanding Type 1 Diabetes 53:21 The Role of Stress and Environment 54:46 Exploring Fasting and Nutrition 01:01:21 Balancing Data and Intuition in Health 01:07:04 Fasting: Benefits and Considerations 01:24:21 The Impact of Diet on Health 01:31:06 Creating Healthier Food Alternatives 01:34:48 The Role of Supplements in Health 01:38:14 Research Gaps in Metabolic Health 01:52:31 The Microbiome and Its Connection to Disease 01:56:10 Advice for Newly Diagnosed Individuals 02:00:30 Mindfulness and Daily Practices for Well-being To Learn More about Dr. Andrew Koutnik check out his website: https://andrewkoutnik.com/ For more Gabby: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices