Ep #283: Why the Last 5 Pounds are the Hardest

Ep #283: Why the Last 5 Pounds are the Hardest

Why does it always feel like the last 5 pounds are the hardest to lose? Is it because the body is resisting the weight loss, or is it because we believe that those last few pounds are the hardest to lose? In this episode, I explore where the belief that the last 5...
Ep #279: Defining Weight Loss Maintenance

Ep #279: Defining Weight Loss Maintenance

How do you define weight loss maintenance? Is it a number range or a state of mind that dictates your weight loss success? These are all great questions that I get asked frequently, and in this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on what constitutes weight loss...
Ep #272: Weight Loss Success Story: Andrea Mazurat

Ep #272: Weight Loss Success Story: Andrea Mazurat

Andrea Mazurat is a nephrologist from Winnipeg, Canada, and she is another Weight Loss For Doctors Only (WLDO) success story that I can't wait to share with you! After starting off by losing weight using some of the tips and strategies I talk about on this podcast,...
Ep #230: Fad Diets

Ep #230: Fad Diets

When it comes to diets, there are literally dozens of different recommendations (some even from legitimate doctors). And if you find all of the (often conflicting!) advice confusing, you're not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience with dieting and giving...
Ep #217: Weight Loss Success Story: Amy O’Boyle, MD

Ep #217: Weight Loss Success Story: Amy O’Boyle, MD

As physicians, it can feel normal to rely on alcohol, food, and prescription drugs to cope with the stresses of work. Unfortunately for many of us, these widely accepted tendencies become bad habits—and in some cases leave us feeling dependent. Amy O'Boyle has...