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Out of Pocket
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If you’re burned out on diets, confused by your symptoms, and tired of being told “everything looks normal,” this show is for you.
Hosted by functional nutritionists Andrew Hayes and Kat Best, we cover the health issues most people struggle with but rarely talk about. Gut problems. Hormone chaos. Fatigue. Cravings. Mood swings. The difference between sustainable fat loss and trendy weight loss. Irregular poops. (Yes, we said it.)
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Out of Pocket
Why Feeling Full Quickly Can Cause Weight Gain l Ep 68
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Feeling full quickly might seem like a good thing, especially if weight loss is the goal. But when early fullness comes with bloating, nausea, fatigue, brain fog, or strong cravings later in the day, it can signal something deeper.
In this episode of the Out of Pocket Podcast, Kat and Andrew explain the difference between healthy satiety and dysfunctional fullness. They break down how digestion can shut down appetite before nutritional needs are met, why under-eating can slow metabolism and increase fat storage, and how gut dysfunction often drives both discomfort and stubborn weight gain.
The conversation explores common root causes such as low stomach acid, poor enzyme production, slow motility, inflammation, microbiome imbalances, and the long-term impact of restrictive eating. Kat also explains why advice like “just stop when you’re full” can backfire when hunger and fullness signals are already dysregulated.
For listeners who feel overly full after just a few bites yet still struggle with low energy or weight gain, this episode reframes early fullness as a red flag, not a win.
(00:10) Why getting full quickly isn’t the same as being nourished
(03:34) Healthy satiety vs. dysfunctional fullness
(11:37) How slow digestion and GLP-1s affect appetite
(16:42) The simplest digestion habit to try this week
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