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I recently came across a podcast featuring Jillian Michaels—the trainer from The Biggest Loser (arguably one of the most problematic shows in television history). During the episode, she reiterated the same outdated...
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At a recent business conference, one statement really struck me: "Your biggest competitor is always the status quo." They were talking about this in a business context, but immediately I thought, this applies so much to health....
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As the holiday season approaches, it’s a time of excitement, connection, and celebration—but it also comes with its own set of challenges, especially when you’re trying to prioritize your health. Between family...
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As more people explore new approaches to health and weight management, intermittent fasting has become a popular option. From time-restricted eating to alternate-day fasting, the idea seems simple enough: limit eating to a set window,...
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Recently, I’ve noticed many patients getting caught up in what I refer to as the “vocal minority.” These are the individuals who share their extreme results with medications—often loudly and...
The soaring costs of GLP-1 medications in the United States have become a significant barrier for those seeking effective solutions for weight management. While other countries provide these essential treatments at a fraction of the price, many Americans are left grappling with hefty...
Knowing what to say about someone’s weight gain or loss is simple if you follow one golden rule of modern communication: Never comment on another person’s weight. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the memo, and many of my patients and coaching clients find themselves on the...
We often hear questions about how quickly we can lose fat, but recently, someone flipped the script and asked me, “How long is it going to take me to gain muscle?”
Building muscle plays a vital role in maintaining functionality, metabolic health, and quality of life. ...
Since launching our new fan mail feature, we've been excited to receive many thought-provoking questions, including this listener’s concern around increasing their dosage of anti-obesity medication, even when it seems to be effective:
“I’m on day 14 of Zepbound, down...
When it comes to weight loss and health journeys, one thing is clear: the path is rarely a straight line. If you ask anyone who has tried to lose weight or manage their health, they’ll tell you that the body’s responses can be unpredictable. When a patient recently shared...
Have you hit a wall in your weight loss journey or found yourself frustrated by rising hunger and stalled progress? Today, we’re diving into the challenge of metabolic adaptation—the point where your body resists further fat loss, typically around the six-month mark or...
Today, we're tackling a listener's question that highlights a common challenge: balancing the desire for quick weight loss with the need for a sustainable, healthy eating pattern while using weight loss medications.
Let’s dive straight into the question:
"I took Wegovy for a...
