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The Metabolic Edge
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Take ownership of your long-term health and fitness with Metabolic Edge. Hosted by Dr. Andrew Appleton- distinguished Internal Medicine Specialist and Assistant Professor at Western University, and Tommy Caldwell, bestselling author & high-performance coach, this podcast uncovers the root causes of lifestyle-driven diseases that plague our communities. From heart disease to cancer to neurological disorders , our health is intricately linked to our cardiometabolic health. Learn how to optimize yours so you can live long and strong.
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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://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
Visit Andrew's Website https://andrewappletonmd.ca/
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
Listen to Tommy's Behaviour Change Book on Audible and improve your healthy habits: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
Visit Andrew's Website https://andrewappletonmd.ca/
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
Listen to Tommy's Behaviour Change Book on Audible and improve your healthy habits: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
Visit Andrew's Website https://andrewappletonmd.ca/
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 they be?
What’s a healthy body fat % for someone in their 40’s?
How many meals should you eat in a day?
What are your thoughts on the concept of blue zones?
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://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
Follow this link to apply to our 12-week weight-loss program (Serious inquiries only)
Visit Andrew's Website https://andrewappletonmd.ca/
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 on Audible and improve your healthy habits: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
Visit Andrew's Website https://andrewappletonmd.ca/
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 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://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
Visit Andrew's Website https://andrewappletonmd.ca/
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 habits: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
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 your healthy habits: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
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 protein bar a good idea? If so, is there a certain bar that you would recommend? If not, how do I up my protein?
Can eating too much protein cause gout?
Is a carnivore diet healthy? What vitamins and nutrients are missing?
How do you connect oneself with more growth mindset oriented people when that’s not the norm?
How does stress affect your ability to maintain as well as lose weight?
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 your healthy habits: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
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
Listen to Tommy's Behaviour Change Book on Audible and improve your healthy habits: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
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 habits: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
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/
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://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
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 Loss Guide: https://amzn.to/2ZUeMBm
Listen to Tommy's Behaviour Change Book on Audible and improve your healthy habits: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
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: https://amzn.to/3IjqEOJ
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, and how to better understand your individual needs, listen in.




