Unlock Weight Loss with Insulin Rhythm

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Turns out, our body's natural rhythm might just be the secret weapon for weight loss.

Rise And Shine - It's Time For The Insuling To Work

Think of insulin as your body's storage manager. In the morning, it works efficiently, storing just the right amount of energy. By evening, it's tired and less effective.

Studies* show that insulin sensitivity** is higher during the morning and decreases as the day progresses, often declining significantly by evening. This pattern is linked to the body’s circadian rhythm, which influences various metabolic processes.

Insulin Sensitivity Is Better In The Morning

Insulin sensitivity is typically higher in the morning, meaning our body responds better to insulin and manages blood sugar more effectively. This sensitivity usually decreases as the day progresses. This pattern is influenced by several factors, including hormones like cortisol, which also follow a circadian rhythm. So basically insulin sensitivity is generally at its peak in the morning.

By understanding this rhythm, you can time your meals to align with your body's natural efficiency.

The Kitchen Closes At 5 pm 😉

Start Eating Early - Finish Eating Early

Since insulin sensitivity is higher in the morning, our body can handle glucose more efficiently earlier in the day. Eating larger meals in the morning and reducing meal sizes as the day goes on, can align better with the body’s natural rhythms. This can help manage blood sugar levels more effectively and support overall metabolic health.

Eating our last meal in the early afternoon (3-4 pm) can give our body more time to process the food before we sleep. This can improve digestion, help regulate blood sugar levels, and align with the natural dip in insulin sensitivity later in the day. It can also contribute to better sleep and overall metabolic health. All these benefits help dramatically in weight loss, especially losing excess fat.

My personal recommendation*: Start your day with a protein and fat-rich breakfast (preferably animal-based) to take advantage of high insulin sensitivity. Avoid heavy-carb meals in the evening when insulin is less effective.

Fat Storage Down - Satiety Up

Bonus - The Leptin

Just like insulin, leptin also follows a rhythm, working together to regulate hunger and energy balance. Together, they regulate hunger, fat storage, and energy use.

Leptin, a hormone that helps regulate hunger and energy balance, increases after meals and is higher at night, signaling satiety.

This natural rhythm helps regulate appetite and energy expenditure, aligning with your body’s need for rest and recovery during the night.

My Personal Experience with Eating According to My Insulin Rythum

When I started my journey of the carnivore diet lifestyle approx 4 years ago, I lost 20-25 kilos within a few months. However, I still had 8 kilos remaining. I tried everything and nothing worked.

Recently, after listening to some experts about insulin and weight loss (check my insulin and weight loss playlists here), I decided to try eating according to my insulin rhythm.

I wake up between 5-6 so my first meal is usually around 9-10 am. Then I have another meal between 4-5 pm and that's it. I then go to sleep between 9-10 pm. And yes - my meals are only natural animal-based products.

This simple change left me feeling more energized, sleeping better, and losing weight almost effortlessly.

So I will definitely stick to this method.

Your Thoughts Are Important To Me

Have you tried adjusting your eating schedule? Let me know in the comments how it worked for you.

And remember - our body's rhythms are powerful. Work with them, not against them, and unlock a healthier, more energetic you!

*Links to studies:

1. The impact of chrononutrition on metabolic health: Aligning eating patterns with circadian rhythms - read here

2. Circadian Clock Desynchronization and Insulin Resistance - read here

3. Glucose & Insulin Dynamics: The Powerful Influence of Circadian Rhythms - read here

4. Circadian Rhythms, Metabolism, and Insulin Sensitivity - read here

5. Evidence for a Circadian Rhythm of Insulin Sensitivity in Patients With NIDDM Caused by Cyclic Changes in Hepatic Glucose Production - read here

** Insulin sensitivity - is good, Insulin resistance - leads to a diabetic state.

Disclaimer:

This article is not intended to provide medical, health, or dietary advice. I do not aim to convince you, but rather to empower you with facts.

Fact accuracy of this information: As always, I am committed to factual accuracy when presenting information. The insights and conclusions in this article have been thoroughly reviewed and checked for factual integrity. While AI tools like ChatGPT have been utilized as part of the fact-checking process, they complement a wider strategy that includes viewing current scientific research, expert analyses, and authoritative resources to ensure the reliability and relevance of the content presented. If there are any facts that I might have missed or that I have presented wrong - please contact me: at tammars.com@gmail.com