Low Carb MD Podcast

Weight Loss and Lipedema Management | Amy Faith Folger - E447

June 15, 2026·59 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Twenty years ago Amy Faith Folger discovered the keto diet. After reading Jason Fung's book on intermittent fasting she lost 85 pounds in 3 MONTHS! Thanks to her community, her faith, and her relentless pursuit of weight-loss strategies that work, she has been able, so far, to drop 160 pounds. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Amy talk about… (00:00) Intro (01:27) Amy's weight loss story (05:51) Lipedema and Lymphedema (11:43) Visceral fat and metabolic health (13:55) Magnesium and atrial fibrillation (20:42) Grass fed beef (23:36) Finding a lifestyle and diet that works for YOU (25:50) Detoxification and metabolic health markers (34:11) Why you don't have to be hopeless if you have Lipedema (40:11) The MVX+ test, mold detox, and Lipedema (48:47) Liposuction and other surgeries that may help if you have Lipedema (52:24) Movement with Lipedema (53:50) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Amy's previous appearance on the LCMD Podcast: https://lowcarbmd.com/podcast/a-weight-loss-story-amy-faith-folger-e409/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://toward.health Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://toward.health/community/

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