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Dr. Benjamin Bikman just dropped a masterclass on insulin resistance.

He revealed shocking truths about the hidden epidemic destroying our health.

Here are 8 secrets Big Pharma doesn't want you to understand: Image
1. Insulin Resistance Is the Root of Almost Everything

They call Alzheimer's "type 3 diabetes" - it's literally insulin resistance of the brain.

Erectile dysfunction?

Insulin resistance of blood vessels.

PCOS?

Insulin resistance affecting the ovaries.
2. Your Fat Cell Size Matters More Than Your Weight

Two people can have the same body fat percentage but completely different health outcomes.

It's not how much fat you have - it's how BIG your fat cells are.

When fat cells get too large, they become insulin resistant and start poisoning your entire body.
3. You Can Make Someone Insulin Resistant in 6 Hours

Three things will do it instantly:

• Stress
• Inflammation
• Too much insulin

Remove these? The resistance disappears just as fast.
4. We're Poisoning Our Kids in the Womb

Mothers with gestational diabetes are programming their babies for obesity.

These kids have a 40% higher chance of being obese as teenagers.

The baby literally develops in a high-insulin, high-glucose environment.
5. The Air You Breathe Is Making You Fat

Dr. Bikman's lab proved that diesel exhaust particles cause fat cells to grow larger.

Animals breathing polluted air got fatter on the SAME amount of food.

Cities with higher pollution always have higher diabetes rates.
6. Vaping Is Worse Than Cigarettes for Insulin Resistance

Chemical for chemical, vaping causes more inflammation and insulin resistance than traditional smoking.

Yet everyone thinks it's "safer."

Your metabolism doesn't care about your lungs - it cares about the chemical assault.
7. Muscle Is Your Metabolic Savior

When muscle contracts, it opens glucose doors WITHOUT needing insulin.

More muscle = better glucose control = lower insulin = better health.

Strength training beats cardio for metabolic health every single time.
8. Ketones Are Brain Superfuel

In ketosis, your belly fat burns calories 3x faster than normal.

Alzheimer's patients who can't tie their shoes suddenly can when in ketosis.

Your brain runs better on ketones than glucose - that's why you feel so sharp on keto.
The bottom line:

This isn't just about losing weight.

It's about saving your brain, your fertility, and your life.

88% of people are walking around with a metabolic time bomb.

The question is: will you be in the 12% who takes control?
What surprised you most about insulin resistance?

Let me know below.

& Follow me @joeyyochheim for more breakdowns like this.
Looking to help a few more men lose 10-50lbs in the next 12 weeks using Biblical principles - limited spots available

(no crash dieting or cardio required)

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Feb 3
The fitness industry made $41 billion last year.

Yet Americans keep getting fatter...

Why?

They profit from complicating a simple problem.

Here are 20 simple tips to lose 20+ pounds in 90 days:

1. Eat eggs every day. Image
This is a "superfood" that makes fat loss easier.

High in protein, healthy fats & nutrients that support your metabolism.
2. Minimize alcohol.

These empty calories add up.

A few drinks can completely erase your calorie deficit for the day.
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You can completely change your life in 90 days.

Here's a full daily routine to lose 20+ lbs & get into the best shape of your life by April:
Most people think it takes a year to see real results.

But that's because most people overcomplicate things.

They try to do everything at once.

• Perfect diet.
• Perfect training.
• Perfect sleep.
• Perfect stress management.

Then they burn out in 3 weeks and quit.

90 days is enough time to build real momentum, lose significant weight, and prove to yourself you can actually finish something.
Here's what actually happens in 90 days:

Week 1-2: You build the habits.

• You're tracking daily.
• Hitting your steps.
• Learning your numbers.

Week 3-6: The momentum kicks in.

• You're down 8-12 pounds.
• People start noticing.

Week 7-12: You're a different person.

• Down 20+ pounds.
• More energy.
• Better sleep.
• Clothes fit differently.
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Jan 6
No matter how much sleep you get or how much coffee you drink...

You're exhausted 24/7.

It's called "Chronic Fatigue" and millions of people deal with it.

Your doctor probably won't be able to help you…

So here's what causes it (& how to fix it naturally): Image
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1. What is chronic fatigue?

It's constant tiredness that doesn't improve with rest.

It affects your mood, focus, energy, and immune system.

A lot of people have it and don't even realize it.

They just think being tired all the time is normal.

Over 2.5 million people in the US have been diagnosed with it.

But millions more are walking around drained every day and saying "it's just life."
2. What causes it

There's never just one thing.

But the biggest root causes usually include:

• Chronic stress
• Poor sleep quality
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Blood sugar imbalances
• Mitochondrial dysfunction
• Gut issues like leaky gut or SIBO
• Toxic overload from mold, heavy metals, etc

The worst part?

Most people are told it's "just aging" or that they need antidepressants.

So they never get to the root cause.

And nothing ever gets better.

Here's what you can do to fight it naturally:
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Jan 5
If you're overweight & your goal is to drop belly fat this year…

Here's a full blueprint to lose 1 lb/week for all of 2026:
First, let's get real about belly fat.

You can't spot reduce it.

Your body decides where fat comes off, not you.

But here's what you CAN control:

Creating a calorie deficit that your body can actually sustain for 52 weeks straight.

And it all comes down to simple math:
1 lb of fat = roughly 3,500 calories.

To lose 1 lb/week, you need a 500 calorie deficit per day.

But here's where most people mess up:

They try to create that deficit through restriction alone.

That's a recipe for burnout.

Here’s what you should do instead:
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Lack of muscle increases your risk of an early death by 36%.

Sadly, 99% of people wait until it's too late.

Since your doctor won't help you...

Here are 15 simple tips to build & maintain muscle at any age:

1. Weigh yourself daily Image
Most people avoid the scale when they should be obsessed with it.

You can't manage what you don't measure.

Your weight tells you if you're eating enough to fuel muscle growth or too much and getting fat.
2. Eat 0.7-1g protein per pound of body weight

This is non-negotiable.

Muscle is literally made of protein.

If you're not eating enough, you're just spinning your wheels in the gym.

Track it. Don't guess.
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After spending $57,383 on an exercise science degree...

Here are 16 lessons I've learned that will help you burn fat & build muscle:

1. You don't crave junk food - you lack emotional control…
A lot of people eat or binge eat junk food as a way to cope with their negative emotions.

Fix your mental health, and you’ll fix your junk food addiction.
2. You don't have to eat breakfast - listen to your body and eat when you're hungry.

You’ll realize that you don’t actually need to eat nearly as much as you think you do.
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