How I Lost 100 Pounds By Drinking Butter Coffee
Dave Asprey
Nov 30, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Rethink calorie counting: hormones and metabolism matter more
The 'calories in, calories out' rule is a flawed model because it ignores the more significant impact of hormones, metabolism, and inflammation on fat loss.
Incorporate good fats to support hormone production
Good fats are essential for hormone production; for example, your testosterone is made from saturated fat.
Prioritize mitochondrial health for effective fat loss and energy
The real key to fat loss, energy, and aging is not calories, but the health of your mitochondria, which are the tiny energy-producing engines inside every cell.
Utilize controlled stressors to enhance mitochondrial efficiency
Using controlled stressors like cold plunges and saunas pushes your mitochondria into survival mode, making them more efficient at generating energy.
Release environmental toxins by burning fat
Your body locks environmental toxins away in your fat cells to protect your organs, and will resist burning that fat to avoid releasing the poisons back into your system.
Blend mold-free coffee with butter and MCT oil to extend fasting
Blending mold-free coffee with grass-fed butter and MCT oil keeps you in fat-burning mode without spiking insulin, effectively extending your fast without hunger.
Trigger autophagy through intermittent fasting for better metabolism
Intermittent fasting triggers a process called autophagy, where your body recycles damaged parts of your cells, making your metabolism run better.
Limit long cardio sessions to prevent belly fat gain
Excessive, long cardio sessions can flood your body with the stress hormone cortisol, which signals your body to store belly fat and break down muscle.
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