#24 -Transform Your Metabolism with Coach Darcy Hawxhurst: The Carb Challenge

In this episode of the Forever Runner podcast, host Herb welcomes back Coach Darcy Hawxhurst, creator of the Vibrant Woman Community, to discuss her annual Free Carb Challenge event.

Darcy shares her personal experiences, including overcoming challenges when her house was damaged by a tree, and emphasizes the importance of taking control of one's health and metabolism.

Herb and Darcy delve into the benefits of switching your body from a carb-craving, sugar-burning state to a fat-burning metabolism in just two weeks. They explain the importance of understanding your carb tolerance and outline the two-week carb challenge. Darcy also provides insights into the physiological effects of carbohydrate intake and offers guidance on how to maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle through proper nutrition and exercise. This episode aims to inspire listeners to join the carb challenge, enhance their well-being, and experience newfound metabolic freedom.

Time Stamp:

00:00 Introduction and Weight Loss Promise

00:20 Welcome to the Forever Runner Podcast

00:50 Darcy's Life Update and Health Insights

01:54 The Power of Choice in Health

04:12 Understanding Carb Challenge Benefits

05:51 Herb's Experience with Carb Challenge

08:28 The Science Behind Metabolic Shifts

10:30 Impact of Carbohydrates on Health

19:38 Stages of Carbohydrate Intolerance

23:24 Understanding Carbohydrate Tolerance

24:13 The Brain's Need for Glucose

25:02 Impact of Exercise and Nutrition on Brain Health

25:48 The Two-Week Test Explained

28:18 Foods to Avoid During the Two-Week Test

29:58 Foods to Enjoy During the Two-Week Test

32:00 Measuring Success and Adjusting Your Diet

34:40 Support and Community During the Challenge

36:56 How to Sign Up and Get Started

40:25 Final Thoughts and Encouragement