The Metabolic Edge Podcast

Key Topics Covered The Next Frontier in Weight Loss: GLP-1s & Myostatin Inhibitors The Muscle Loss Problem: While GLP-1 receptor agonists (like Tirzepatide) are highly effective for weight loss, roughly 25% to 30% of the weight lost is actually lean body mass (muscle). The Pharmaceutical Solution: A recent Phase II clinical trial paired a GLP-1 drug with a myostatin inhibitor (which blocks the...

Andrew and Tommy return from a long hiatus to discuss the rising popularity of peptides for weight loss, muscle gain, and various other health hacks.

What does the latest psychological research say about controlling your poorest eating habits? What simple strategies can you use to begin taking control of your diet? Tommy and Andrew answer these questions in the latest episode. Follow this link to apply for our medically integrated 12-week Immersion Weight Loss Program

Tommy and Dr. Appleton discuss the five most common cancer screening protocols, who should consider screening, and the downsides of each procedure. ⁠Follow this link ⁠ to apply to our 12-Week Cardiometabolic Weight Loss Program

In this episode, Andrew and Tommy discuss the reductionist perspective on processed food by the medical and academic establishments as well as how the average person should consider food choices. Follow this link to apply to our 12-Week Cardiometabolic Weight Loss Program

Tommy and Andrew return with an episode on the connection between lifestyle and diseases of the brain. To apply to Tommy and Andrew's 12-Week Program, follow this link.

Tommy and Andrew cover a variety of relevant health and fitness topics in the latest random show. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to apply to our 12-week weight-loss program ( Serious inquiries only ) Get the MetFlex-Rx Fat Loss Guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to Tommy's Behaviour Change Book on Audible and improve your healthy habits: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:...

Andrew and Tommy return after a summer hiatus to catch up on their very important lives and remind listeners of how sleep quality effects both our waistlines, disease resilience, and other important health factors. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ to apply to our 12-week weight-loss program ( Serious inquiries only ) Get the MetFlex-Rx Fat Loss Guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, Tommy and Andrew discuss a variety of topics including: Marketing unhealthy foods to kids, how to make a genuine impact in government guidelines, and how poor sleep affects our ability to burn fat. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ to apply to our 12-week weight-loss program ( Serious inquiries only ) Get the MetFlex-Rx Fat Loss Guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Check out Tommy and Andrew's Latest "Ask Me Anything" episode. Questions asked and answered: What are blood tests you recommend an average person asks from their GP? Can you explain good carbs vs bad carbs? What are your thoughts on the daily recommended added sugar limits for kids? Do you have screen time rules for your children? If you could only do 3 exercises forever, what would...

Andrew an Tommy discuss updated research on GLP-1 Inhibitors (Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro) while touching on the politics of food and the business of Big Pharma. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ to apply to our 12-week weight-loss program ( Serious inquiries only ) Get the MetFlex-Rx Fat Loss Guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to Tommy's Behaviour Change Book...

It what may be a world record for the longest amount of time spent getting to 50 episodes, we've done it. In this episode, Tommy and Andrew discuss the direction of the podcast content moving forward, share a bit about their current lifestyle approaches, and give insight into how to prioritize your health. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ to apply to our 12-week weight-loss program ( Serious...

In this episode, Tommy and Andrew cover the various psychological challenges driving the habits that leave us fat, sick, and self-loathing. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to apply to our 12-week weight-loss program ( Serious inquiries only ) Get the MetFlex-Rx Fat Loss Guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to Tommy's Behaviour Change Book on Audible and improve your healthy hab...

In this episode, Tommy and Andrew discuss what type of exercise requires recovery and the best techniques to ensure you're performing at your best. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to apply to the 12-week immersion program https://andrewappletonmd.ca/cmbh/ Get the MetFlex-Rx Fat Loss Guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to Tommy's Behaviour Change Book on Audible and improve yo...

Questions asked and answered in our February AMA: I’m having trouble with my sleep schedule and it's affecting my morning workouts. Do you have tips for helping change/regulate sleep cycles and energy levels? What do you think of essential oils? My friends diffuse them because there seems to be a lot of health benefits. Does it really work or is it just a scam?  Do you guys consider eating a p...

Tommy and Andrew discuss best practices for fat loss, muscle gain, and performance when it comes to protein intake. They also cover the best sources, differences between Men and Women, and if they'll eat lab grown meat. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to apply to the 12-week immersion program https://andrewappletonmd.ca/cmbh/ Get the MetFlex-Rx Fat Loss Guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ L...

In this episode, Tommy and Andrew discuss the top health trends for 2024 and why you should ignore (or rethink) most of them. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠ this link⁠⁠⁠⁠ to apply to the winter intake of our 12-week immersion program https://andrewappletonmd.ca/cmbh/ Get the MetFlex-Rx Fat Loss Guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to Tommy's Behaviour Change Book on Audible and improve your healthy ha...

Can you come out the other end of the Holiday Season without the guilt, shame, and weight gain that is standard this time of year? We think so. Learn Tommy and Andrew's best strategies and tactics for having a blast this year without the physical and emotional consequences. Follow ⁠⁠⁠ this link⁠⁠⁠ to apply to the winter intake of our 12-week immersion program https://andrewappletonmd.ca/cmbh/...

Women face many particular challenges as they age, from Menopause, to Osteoporosis, to significant increases in certain diseases. Tommy and Andrew discuss both the natural and medical interventions women can apply to reduce the "burden" of aging. Follow ⁠⁠ this link⁠⁠ to apply to the winter intake of our 12-week immersion program https://andrewappletonmd.ca/cmbh/ Get the MetFlex-Rx Fat L...

In this episode, Andrew recaps the cutting-edge interventions from his most recent lifestyle medicine conference in Boston, Mass. Follow ⁠ this link⁠ to apply to the winter intake of our 12-week immersion program https://andrewappletonmd.ca/cmbh/ Get the MetFlex-Rx Fat Loss Guide: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm⁠⁠ Listen to Tommy's Behaviour Change Book on Audible and improve your healthy habits: ⁠⁠...

Follow this link to apply for the fall/winter intake of the 12-week immersion program https://andrewappletonmd.ca/cmbh/ In this episode, Tommy and Andrew discuss the rise in popularity of weight loss drugs (like Ozempic) including potential benefits, significant harms, and unknown long-term side effect profiles of the boomin drug class.

Follow this link to apply for the fall/winter intake of the 12-week immersion program https://andrewappletonmd.ca/cmbh In today's episode, Tommy and Andrew cover all things supplements including: Anti-Aging and Beauty Weight Loss Performance/Athletic General Health They also include an audience Q and A before wrapping up. If you'd like to learn what supplements are effective, which are not...

Follow this link to apply for the fall/winter intake of the 12-week immersion program ⁠https://andrewappletonmd.ca/cmbh⁠ In todays episode, Tommy and Andrew cover some updated research on Hormone Replacement, Ozempic, and Vegan/Vegetarian Diets.

Follow this link to apply for the fall/winter intake of the 12-week immersion program ⁠https://andrewappletonmd.ca/cmbh⁠ In this VIDEO episode, Tommy and Andrew discuss all things blood pressure. How to test and treat with both natural and medical interventions. Are you in the London area and in need of health and fitness support? Check out the latest promotion from Hybrid Fitness to get the suppo...

Follow this link to apply for the fall/winter intake of the 12-week immersion program ⁠https://andrewappletonmd.ca/cmbh⁠ Tommy and Andrew discuss how you can use a continuous glucose monitor to see exactly what happens in your metabolic system when you eat different foods. Are you in the London area and in need of health and fitness support? Check out the latest promotion from Hybrid Fitness to ge...