We hear the word "metabolism" all the time, but what exactly is it? How does it work? Why should we care? We are told it works like a calculator, but it actually works more like a thermostat. It is a barometer for the stresses we bring upon our physiology and that affects our body's ability to burn or store fat. Our metabolism is not a static number, it is constantly adapting and reacting. Ali brings on longtime friend Dr. Jade Teta on the show to discuss ways in which we can toggle the metabolism to make it work in our favor, without having to crash diet or do anything that will yield long term damage. Jade created the concept of the “metabolic toggles” and explains it in such a simplistic way for everyone to understand. This episode is full of awesome gems to take away in regard to how our bodies work