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S2/E115. Lose Fat, Not Muscle
When we talk about weight loss, ideally what we are meaning is fat loss, not muscle loss. But the reality is that with all weight loss, there is a degree of muscle loss – somewhere in the range of 25-40%. I believe...
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S2/E114. Social Media Detox
Forget about juice cleanses and colonics, the BEST type of detox is a social media detox!
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This week I’m turning 40. Yup, the big 4-0.
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And as I’m reflecting on what I want my future to look like, it has me thinking...
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S2/E112. What's Coming in Obesity Medicine? The Med Pipeline with Dr. Sean Wharton
What new medications are coming down the pipeline in Obesity Medicine? I explore the latest and greatest in obesity pharmacotherapy with my guest today, Dr. Sean Wharton.
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Dr. Wharton is one of the leading Canadian...
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S2/E111. Simple Tips to Instill Healthy Habits in Your Kids
A priority of mine is teaching my three kids how to live a healthy life. I want them to know that living healthy feels great, is fun, and opens the door to so many other opportunities in life.
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Teaching and modeling...
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S2/E110. Is My Metabolism Broken?
Have you ever wondered if your metabolism is just broken, and THAT’s why you can’t lose weight?
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On today’s episode of the podcast, I break down metabolism, basal metabolic rate, energy expenditure… and how all of it...
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S2/E109. 5 Tips When Starting a GLP1 Medication
If you are considering or starting a GLP1 Medication for chronic weight management (eg. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Saxenda or Zepbound), then I want to offer some tips to increase your success using these medical...
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S2/E108. All About Wegovy (Semaglutide)
Wegovy (Semaglutide 2.4mg) is finally available in Canada as of May 6, 2024.
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The purpose of this episode is to answer all of your questions about Wegovy! Including….
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What is Wegovy and why are we talking about...
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S2/E107. Discipline through Discomfort and Other Lessons from my First Marathon
On April 28th I ran my first Marathon. On today’s episode, I share 6 valuable lessons I learned through the training process.
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Overview
Discipline is cultivated through discomfort
The process is the goal (it’s not...
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S2/E106. Organic Meat, Seed Oils, Gluten Free and How None of it Matters for Weight Loss
Is it better to buy organic meat for weight loss?
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Should you avoid seed oils and eat gluten-free?
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Is there value in eating to your menstrual cycles?
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I cover these questions on today’s podcast. I discuss how easy...
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S2/E105. Why Nutrition Knowledge Isn’t Enough for Weight Loss Maintenance
Many commercial weight loss programs operate on the assumption that you don’t know what you should be eating. So, they’ll give you a diet or meal plan to follow and that will make you lose weight.
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That works – in...
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S2/E104. How to Support Healthy Weight Habits for Children at Different Ages
How can parents support healthy weight habits in children without causing self-esteem and body image issues?
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Today’s special guest, Dr. Wendy Schofer, is a pediatrician and coach for parents who are worried about...
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S2/E103 Sleep Issues in Menopause (and what to do!) with Dr. Woganee Filate
My guest today is Respirologist and Sleep Medicine Physician, Dr. Woganee Filate. Dr. Filate addresses some of the common challenges with sleep for women going through the menopause transition as well as the health...
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