Eat More to Lose Weight with Dr. Jessica Turton

We’ve all heard that to lose weight, you need to “eat less and move more.” But what if that advice is completely backwards? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jessica Turton, Accredited Practising Dietitian and PhD in Nutrition & Dietetics, who challenges conventional weight loss advice with a refreshing and science-backed perspective: you might need to eat MORE to lose weight.

Jessica is the founder of Ellipse Health and a leading researcher in low-carb diets, metabolic health, and the long-term effects of restrictive eating. Her passion lies in helping people understand the why behind their weight struggles—especially when they’re “doing everything right” but still not seeing results.

In this episode, we cover:
Why “calories in vs. calories out” isn’t the whole story
The difference between eating more food vs. eating more calories
How to tell if you’re under-eating or over-eating without obsessing over numbers
How aging, menopause, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome affect weight loss
Should calorie needs change with life stages like pregnancy, menopause, and aging?
Why inflammation might be the hidden barrier to fat burning

If you’re frustrated with dieting, confused about how much to eat, or navigating weight gain in menopause—this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Turton brings clarity, nuance, and compassion to a topic that’s often oversimplified and misunderstood.

Learn more about this and similar topics at https://wearechief.com/podcast