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Terrain Notes · Metabolic Reset Leptin Reset Easy Start Guide (Summary + Practical Notes) By Dr. Rick Cohen • Updated September 17, 2025 Leptin resistance is a hidden driver of cravings, weight gain, poor sleep, and low daytime energy. The core idea: restore leptin sensitivity by aligning food quality and meal timing with circadian cues. What follows is a streamlined quick-start summary of Dr. Jack Kruse’s Leptin Rx with direct links to his longform resources, plus my own terrain notes for practical implementation. Are You Likely Leptin Resistant? Common patterns include excess weight or a persistently large appetite, frequent carb...

Ask Dr. Cohen Special 3 Tips for Lowering Blood Sugar: Insights from the 21-Day Blood Sugar Reboot By Dr. Rick Cohen • Updated September 8, 2025 Maintaining healthy blood sugar is one of the most important levers for energy, longevity, and metabolic health. In his book, 21-Day Blood Sugar Reboot, Dr. Rick Cohen, M.D., challenges conventional wisdom and shares practical strategies for restoring balance—without fad diets or unnecessary restriction. Below we’ll explore Dr. Cohen’s core insights, including why carbs aren’t the enemy, the hidden dangers of certain cooking oils, how to avoid “protein starvation,” and how small tweaks to everyday...

Ask Dr. Cohen Guest Feature So You Want to Try a Gravel Race? Here’s How to Prepare By Carson Beckett • Updated September 8, 2025 Gravel racing has exploded in popularity across the U.S., attracting pros, first-time racers, and weekend adventurers alike. Why? Because it offers something for everyone: the camaraderie of a big road ride, the challenge of mixed surfaces, and the freedom of racing in a traffic-reduced, scenic environment. Whether you’re eyeing a local 20-mile loop or a 200-mile epic like Unbound Gravel, preparation is key. In this guide, I’ll break down what gravel racing is, what to...

Ask Dr. Cohen Special Sleep Your Way to Fat Loss and More Muscle By Dr. Rick Cohen • Updated September 8, 2025 When it comes to body composition, fat loss and muscle gain are two sides of the same coin. But here’s the surprising truth: you can’t achieve either without proper sleep. Sleep isn’t just “recommended”—it’s required if you want to optimize fat loss, strength, recovery, and performance. In this article, we’ll explore how sleep stages affect hormones, metabolism, hunger, and training results. By the end, you’ll understand why 7–8 hours of quality sleep is one of the most powerful...