The Secret to Fat Loss & Fitness for South Asians: Cut The Stubborn Belly Fat & Binge Eating
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Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #52: The Secret to Fat Loss & Fitness for South Asians: Cut The Stubborn Belly Fat & Binge Eating
In this episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal is joined by Nathan Johnson, The South Asian Fat Loss Coach, to break down the truth about weight loss, metabolism, and the healthcare innovations reshaping fitness for our community.
🎯 You’ll discover:
✅ Why belly fat is so common for South Asians
✅ The emotional attachment we have to food
✅ The protein challenges holding many back from progress
✅ How stress & hormones impact our eating habits
✅ The most common fat loss mistakes—and how to fix them
Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- Why demonizing food never works
- The 3 most common lifestyle mistakes we’re all making
- Why Ozempic is helpful, but you might miss something while using it
- Nathan’s thoughts on binge eating
- Does eating at night really have an impact on fat loss?
Follow Nathan Johnson on Instagram @Nathan.Autonomy
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Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.
Show Notes
- The Secret to Fat Loss & Fitness for South Asians: Cut The Stubborn Belly Fat & Binge Eating
- [0:45] Welcome to Uncover Your Eyes
- [1:23] How did Nathan become a belly fat loss coach?
- [4:55] Why is it such a struggle to lose fat around that midsection?
- [8:21] What can we do to push past that belly fat?
- [12:47] How does protein play a role?
- [17:22] Are women affected more due to hormones?
- [22:01] What are Nathan's recommendations around binge eating and night eating?
- [25:02] How intermittent fasting impacts Nathan’s women clients
- [28:43] Is there a correlation between gut health and belly fat?
- [31:28] Does Nathan think South Asians hydrate enough?
- [33:51] Are there supplements that could be useful (generally)?
- [36:01] What are the common lifestyle mistakes people make?
- [39:50] What is the most important fat loss trend in the near future?
- [42:50] Connect with Nathan Johnson, the South Asian Fat Loss Coach
- [43:05] Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
- Theme Song: “Upbeat Motivational Pop Rock” by Alexey Anisimov
What is Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal?
Thanks for listening to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal. Being an eye doctor makes life easy, right? Not so fast. Join us as we uncover our lives as healthcare professionals. In each episode, you will face reality and vulnerability. You’ll hear how to manage your wellbeing, culture, and physical and mental health. You’ll also navigate self-improvement and professional development, all while uncovering innovation in patient care from experts in our healthcare system. Let’s do this while keeping it “real” and authentic. Hosted by Dr. Meenal Agarwal, Expert Optometrist, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Mom of 3.
Who is Dr. Meenal Agarwal?
With three clinics in Toronto and sought-after experience, Dr. Meenal Agarwal is an expert in vision and eyecare innovation. She is a leading voice on patient care, technology, professional development, and wellness in the healthcare industry.