The Truth About Blood Type Diets, Body Types, and Weight Loss: What Really Works

July 10, 2024

Ever wondered if your blood type could be the secret to weight loss? Or if your body type determines how easily you gain or lose weight? In this episode of Nacho Fitness Coach, Sara and Caleigh dive into a viral post by Dr. Spencer Nadolsky—aka @drnadolsky—and break down why these trendy fitness claims don’t hold up.

🎧 What We Talked About:

Dr. Spencer Nadolsky: MD, weight loss specialist, and social media meme king
Why blood type diets keep resurfacing (and why they’re bogus)
The science (or lack thereof) behind body type-based diets
What really matters for weight loss: caloric deficit
Compassion, not judgment, in obesity discussions
The role of medications like Ozempic and gastric bypass
Why social media fitness advice needs a fact-check
Artificial sweeteners, diet Coke debates, and more hot takes

🚨 Busting the Blood Type Diet Myth

Every now and then, an old idea resurfaces in shiny new packaging. The blood type diet is one of them. According to this theory, your blood type determines which foods you should eat to lose weight. Sounds personalized and scientific, right?

Here’s what Dr. Nadolsky’s viral chart actually says:
Regardless of your blood type—A, B, AB, or O—the “recommended diet” is…

🥁 A caloric deficit.

That’s it. No magic food list. No genetically-tailored plan. Just science-backed basics: eat fewer calories than you burn.

🧬 What About Body Types?

You might've heard terms like ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph. These refer to general body structures, but Dr. Nadolsky points out that:

They don’t dictate your ability to lose weight.
You don’t need a special diet based on them.
They're often used as convenient excuses—but they’re not a plan.

Weight loss still comes down to one thing: calories in vs. calories out.

❤️ Real Talk About Obesity and Empathy

Dr. Nadolsky’s core message isn’t just about facts—it’s about compassion. He challenges the oversimplified “eat less, move more” advice that many trainers give.

“Be more empathetic toward people dealing with obesity.”
— Dr. Nadolsky

There are medical, genetic, and psychological factors at play. Tools like medications and bariatric surgery aren't shortcuts—they’re lifelines for many.

🧪 Artificial Sweeteners and Other “Controversies”

One of Dr. Nadolsky’s most controversial opinions?
👉 Artificial sweeteners aren’t evil.
He’d rather see someone drink a diet soda than a full-sugar one, depending on their goals. But of course, the internet doesn’t always take kindly to that.

Social media is a game—outrage sells, comments boost posts, and nuance gets lost. But Dr. Nadolsky cuts through the noise with humor and evidence.

🔍 Bottom Line: What Really Works for Weight Loss?

Forget trendy diets tied to your blood, body shape, or favorite BuzzFeed quiz.

✔ Stick to whole, nutrient-dense foods
✔ Prioritize a sustainable caloric deficit
✔ Stop overcomplicating with pseudoscience
✔ Be kind to yourself and others on the journey

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