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Women’s Fitness Expert: What You NEED To Know About Dieting & Exercise | Dr. Stephanie Estima

Explore episode Jun 29, 2026

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Are Carbs Really Bad? And Is Keto Worth It?

At 21:36 · chapter starts 19:47

The first fitness myth to be opened from Steven's envelope is carbohydrates. Dr. Estima acknowledges that low-carb and ketogenic diets are genuinely useful for certain populations — women with type 2 diabetes, PCOS, or metabolic issues — but argues the leap from 'this worked temporarily' to 'I'll never eat carbs again' is as illogical as taking antibiotics forever after curing an infection. Long-term carb restriction taxes the thyroid, with telltale symptoms: always feeling cold, excessively heavy periods, and hair shedding — particularly at the distinctive lateral third of the eyebrow. The carbohydrate insulin model of obesity, she notes, has largely been disbanded for lack of evidence. Carbs are needed for mood, sleep, and gym performance.

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