I welcome powerhouse Melanie Avalon to the show for a memorable conversation about all things relating to eating, weight loss, fasting, macronutrient ratios, and much more.One of the most interesting revelations from this episode is that a high fat/low carb diet and a high carb/low fat diet are actually both effective for fat loss, and Melanie explains what it is that makes these two opposing approaches work while being so seemingly different. We also talk about the danger of hyperpalatable foods, and you’ll learn what foods to specifically avoid when trying to lose weight. Melanie then offers illuminating commentary on the controversy surrounding excess protein intake: is it dangerous? Is it really going to restrict your lifespan and increase cancer risk? In this episode, you’ll find out all the answers to these questions, plus many more fast moving insights related to losing excess body fat in a healthy manner and making smarter food choices, as well as some cool biohacking breakthroughs.Be sure to check out Melanie’s podcasts: she hosts The Intermittent Fasting Podcast with New York Times best seller Gin Stephens, as well as the The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast, where she interviews the world’s top experts on a myriad of health and wellness topics.TIMESTAMPS:Melanie will set you straight about all matters of losing body fat in a healthy manner. [01:40]Melanie discovered intermittent fasting after she tried many unsuccessful diets trying to lose weight. [05:25]We have to navigate through a lot of bad information. [15:06]Everything in moderation only works for a very few people. It depends a lot on your personality.  [17:26]Intuitive eating is great if you can do it. When you are in the store is when you can make or break your goals. [19:32]Set up your environment to work with your willpower. [22:52]Melanie does either low or high fat.  There is a question about pairing the two. [24:27]Whatever calories you eat, whether it’s carbs of fats is completely irrelevant. [28:37]Intermittent fasting gets rid of many of these issues. [32:41] There is some controversy about females being in a fasted state. [35:44]Is there a body composition where you just can’t fast? [43:57]Protein is the place to focus. [47:05]Melanie’s Biohacking podcast covers the things you can do in your daily life to upgrade your body’s performance.  [56:31]LINKS:Brad’s Shopping PageIntermittent Fasting PodcastMelanie Avalon Biohacking PodcastThe Paleo SolutionWhy We Get Fat Two Meals a DayBurnDr. Pontzer PodcastThe Search for the Perfect ProteinQUOTES:"Gluttony and sloth are not the causes of obesity. They are the symptoms." (Taubes)"Everything in moderation, including moderation." (Twain)"Only the disciplined ones in life are free, otherwise you become a slave to your whims and passions." (Kipchoge)Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphighTwitter: @bradleykearnsYouTube: @BradKearnsWe appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to getoveryourselfpodcast@gmail.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you!Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t sell out to anyone if he doesn’t love the product. Ask anyone.Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blendMale Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplementChili Sleep Systems: Temperature controlled mattress systems for optimizing evening sleepDry Farm Wines: Clean, keto-friendly, chemical free wines like no otherPrimal Blueprint 21-Day Primal Reset: Online multimedia Mastery Course to get healthy and drop fat the right wayDonations!This free podcast offering is a team effort from Brad, Daniel, Siena, Gail, TJ, Vuk, RedCircle, our awesome guests, and our incredibly cool advertising