After years of doing what she thought was the “right” thing but not seeing any results, Debbie Potts decided to finally take her health into her own hands. Through a combination of therapy, labs, genetics, and lifestyle changes, Debbie transformed her life by getting her body and vitality back again. In this episode, Debbie and Dr. Haley chat about the 8 elements of “The WHOLESTIC Method” and how to boost your metabolism sustainably and effectively.  Owner, trainer, and coach of a unique “Health Detective” coaching services with unique "The WHOLESTIC Method" eight elements to guide clients repair, rebuild and restore their WHOLE health back to improve vitality and balance. Debbie helps driven and ambitious people, who are trying to do all the “right” things, investigate what is actually going on “under the hood” to get their body and vibrant self-back Debbie shared her personal story in her book "Life is not a Race... it is a Journey'' and created "The WHOLESTIC Method Manual and Workbook”. She hosts “The Low Carb Athlete” Health Building weekly podcast to help athletes of all levels improve their ability to burn fat, optimize their health from the inside out and achieve their peak performance gains. After being a top personal trainer for twenty-five years plus years- she continues her education constantly: NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), USAT Triathlon coach, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Kion (Superhuman) Coach, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), DNA Fit coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).   KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: The 8 elements of the Holistic Method. What are the H.I.D.D.E.N. internal stressors and what triggers them? Metabolic efficiency versus metabolic flexibility. How to boost your metabolic flexibility and efficiency sustainably and effectively. Why you should not be eating “on the go”. How to practice mindfulness when you eat. Minerals to add into your water.    QUOTABLES: “If you don't change your lifestyle behavior, like we go back to sleep and creating a sleep hygiene routine, you can take all the supplements based on lab tests and nothing's really going to work. You take one step forward, two steps back. You're still burning the candle at both ends.”    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Connect with Debbie Potts the Low Carb Athlete: Website: www.debbiepotts.net Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-low-carb-athlete-podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelowcarbathlete Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelowcarbathlete Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thelowcarbathlete Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowcarbathlete LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewholesticmethod LIFE IS NOT A RACE book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2pESNZE The WHOLESTIC Method Manual & Workbook on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2zTDrWQ  YouTube: Maximize Performance with Your Garmin Watch - https://youtu.be/QRSSWEjFM7k   Follow Dr. Jen Haley on Instagram @drjenhaley - https://www.instagram.com/drjenhaley Visit her website at http://www.drjenhaley.com Book a consultation with Dr. Haley here: https://dermoncall.net/jhaley   Radical Roots has the most purely sourced Chinese herbs and CBD tinctures to address your wellness needs.  To receive a 20% discount and try them out, go to https://radicalrootsherbs.com/ref/Jen%20Haley    BiOptimizers formulates amazing magnesium and gut supplements. Their magnesium supplement is the most potent, complete, and full-spectrum magnesium on the market.  It is the perfect addition to a healthy lifestyle to achieve clear skin, enhanced mood, energy, better sleep, and faster recovery.   Use code ”DRJENHALEY10” for 10% off at the checkout. Visit the website to show now: https://bioptimizers.com   Here is the link for Dr. Haley's favorite skin, hair, and nail supplements: https://www.purerxo.com/drjenhaley/rxo/company/my_recommendations.asp   MUD\WTR™ is a coffee alternative consisting of organic ingredients lauded by cultures old and young for the