Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Can you really lose 30 lbs fast without wrecking your metabolism, hormones, or muscle mass? In this video, we break down popular fat loss advice from Dr. Livingood, including protein, carb cycling, intermittent fasting, walking, HIIT, insulin myths, meal timing, and more.
Some of the advice is surprisingly evidence-based… and some of it needs a LOT more nuance.
We’ll unpack what actually supports sustainable fat loss, what’s overhyped, and why rapid weight loss often backfires long term. Because losing weight is one thing. Protecting your muscle, metabolism, and relationship with food while doing it? That’s the real goal.
📚 Grab my book, THE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO METHOD ⤵️
Learn how to find your healthiest weight and meet your health goals without dieting with this evidence-based guide to nutrition truths.
Amazon: amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
🎙 Click the link to listen to my new podcast, Bite Back with Abbey Sharp!
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A FEW DISCLAIMERS
1) The information in this video is for education and entertainment purposes only, so you should always speak to a health care provider about your unique health needs.
2) Please use this video (as with all of my review videos) as educational, not as unique recommendations.
3) Please be kind in the comments.
4) Trigger warning to those with disordered eating tendencies.
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👩🏼💻 RESEARCH LINKS
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3718776
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24923232
researchgate.net/publication/367546629_Ad_libitum_meal_energy_intake_is_positively_influenced_by_energy_density_eating_rate_and_hyper-palatable_food_across_four_dietary_patterns
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pmed.1002087
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7700832/#sec7
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38190022
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11624330/#sec4
aacrjournals.org/cebp/article/22/10/1906
/69311/Recreational-Physical-Activity-and-Leisure-Time
jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2790780?guestAccessKey=67cf8fd3-e6b0-49af-be4f-d08f5219fc7b&utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=041322
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4356559/#:~:text=A%20study%20by%20Taylor%20%26%20Oliver,after%20presentation%20of%20snack%20foods
bjsm.bmj.com/content/45/12/987?sid=fe62a8c5-430b-4506-b854-20b62e8a5e9e
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34808011
link.springer.com/article/10.2165/00007256-200333140-00002#:~:text=The%20rest%20period%20between%20sets%20was%202,between%200%E2%80%9320%2C%2045%E2%80%9360%2C%20and%20105%E2%80%93120%20minutes%20post%2Dexercise
https://researchnow.flinders.edu.au/en/publications/effects-of-exercise-intensity-and-duration-on-the-excess-post-exe/
https://sci-hub.st/10.1007/s00125-015-3710-9
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24817596
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5839290
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26278052
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9605877
sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550413118302535
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24833598
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25409324
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Anorexia & Restrictive Dieting Freedom E-Course
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grace-s-school-b818.thinkific.com/courses/anorexia-restrictive-dieting-freedom-course?ref=b86f01
My book, The Mindful Glow Cookbook affiliate link: amzn.to/2nev0lf
Check out my blog for healthy recipes, parenting tips and tricks and busting nutrition myths and diets: abbeyskitchen.com
If you liked this video, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know who you want me to review next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸
Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit wildgrain.com/abbeysharp and use code ABBEYSHARP at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life!
Can you really lose 30 lbs fast without wrecking your metabolism, hormones, or muscle mass? In this video, we break down popular fat loss advice from Dr. Livingood, including protein, carb cycling, intermittent fasting, walking, HIIT, insulin myths, meal timing, and more.
Some of the advice is surprisingly evidence-based… and some of it needs a LOT more nuance.
We’ll unpack what actually supports sustainable fat loss, what’s overhyped, and why rapid weight loss often backfires long term. Because losing weight is one thing. Protecting your muscle, metabolism, and relationship with food while doing it? That’s the real goal.
📚 Grab my book, THE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO METHOD ⤵️
Learn how to find your healthiest weight and meet your health goals without dieting with this evidence-based guide to nutrition truths.
Amazon: amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
🎙 Click the link to listen to my new podcast, Bite Back with Abbey Sharp!
lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
youtube.com/@BiteBackwithAbbeySharp
✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e
🥞 FREE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO™ E-BOOK! ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
💪🏼 FREE PROTEIN 101 E-BOOK! ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations
A FEW DISCLAIMERS
1) The information in this video is for education and entertainment purposes only, so you should always speak to a health care provider about your unique health needs.
2) Please use this video (as with all of my review videos) as educational, not as unique recommendations.
3) Please be kind in the comments.
4) Trigger warning to those with disordered eating tendencies.
5) Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and ring the little bell so you never miss out!
👩🏼💻 RESEARCH LINKS
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3718776
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24923232
researchgate.net/publication/367546629_Ad_libitum_meal_energy_intake_is_positively_influenced_by_energy_density_eating_rate_and_hyper-palatable_food_across_four_dietary_patterns
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pmed.1002087
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7700832/#sec7
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38190022
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11624330/#sec4
aacrjournals.org/cebp/article/22/10/1906
/69311/Recreational-Physical-Activity-and-Leisure-Time
jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2790780?guestAccessKey=67cf8fd3-e6b0-49af-be4f-d08f5219fc7b&utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=041322
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4356559/#:~:text=A%20study%20by%20Taylor%20%26%20Oliver,after%20presentation%20of%20snack%20foods
bjsm.bmj.com/content/45/12/987?sid=fe62a8c5-430b-4506-b854-20b62e8a5e9e
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34808011
link.springer.com/article/10.2165/00007256-200333140-00002#:~:text=The%20rest%20period%20between%20sets%20was%202,between%200%E2%80%9320%2C%2045%E2%80%9360%2C%20and%20105%E2%80%93120%20minutes%20post%2Dexercise
https://researchnow.flinders.edu.au/en/publications/effects-of-exercise-intensity-and-duration-on-the-excess-post-exe/
https://sci-hub.st/10.1007/s00125-015-3710-9
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24817596
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5839290
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26278052
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9605877
sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550413118302535
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24833598
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25409324
📱 Follow me! @abbeyskitchen
instagram.com/abbeyskitchen
tiktok.com/@abbeyskitchen
facebook.com/AbbeysKitchen
ca.pinterest.com/abbeyskitchen
Anorexia & Restrictive Dieting Freedom E-Course
(Use promo code Abbey20 for 20% off)
grace-s-school-b818.thinkific.com/courses/anorexia-restrictive-dieting-freedom-course?ref=b86f01
My book, The Mindful Glow Cookbook affiliate link: amzn.to/2nev0lf
Check out my blog for healthy recipes, parenting tips and tricks and busting nutrition myths and diets: abbeyskitchen.com
If you liked this video, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know who you want me to review next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸
