Episode 170: Why the Keto Diet Didn’t Work for Me with Alia Wells

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Alia Wells, despite her best efforts, could not achieve her health goals with the Keto diet and other weight loss strategies. But after less than two weeks on the Carnivore diet, she witnessed remarkable changes in her body and overall well-being, reporting feeling happier and more serene than ever before. Her mission now is to share her experience and newfound knowledge with others, offering a beacon of hope for those seeking a path back to health.

In this discussion, Dr. Tony and Alia talk about:

• (01:57) Growing up in and living in Chicago
• (06:12) Alia's day job, family life, and favorite hobby
• (11:59) What it's like living in Columbia (and Columbian cuisine!)
• (15:51) The Keto Cookout
• (17:20) The dietary changes that Alia has adopted and the impact that those changes have had on her health and weight
• (25:06) How Alia's dietary changes have effected her relationships
• (31:28) Why fiber is NOT the answer for those dealing with gut issues
• (35:36) Being a carnivore in a house of non-carnivores
• (39:34) Alternative sweeteners
• (42:08) Whether Alia misses any carbs
• (43:13) Endometriosis and why carnivore resolves it

Thank you for listening to Protecting Your Nest. For additional resources and information, please see the links below.

Links:

Alia Wells:

• YouTube
• Twitter

Dr. Tony Hampton:

• Linktree
• Instagram Account
• LinkedIn Account
• Ritmos Negros Podcast
• Q Med
• Symposium for Metabolic Health Lectures
• How Waking Up Every Day at 4:30 Can Change Your Life