In this episode of Wellness Rewind, Amy and Anna take a deeper look at what really drives weight issues—and spoiler alert—it’s not just about eating less and exercising more! They chat about why the old “calories in, calories out” method doesn’t cut it, how toxins and stress can mess with your metabolism, and the real reasons people struggle with weight loss despite doing all the “right” things.
We also dig into common habits that might be making things worse (like over-exercising or poor sleep) and share thoughts on current weight loss trends like Ozempic, carnivore diets, and using continuous glucose monitors.
If weight loss is on your goal list for 2025, don’t miss their practical tips on getting started - It’s all about addressing the real root causes and ditching the quick fixes!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: The Root Causes of Weight Issues & Common Misconceptions
03:31 Weight Issues within the United States
11:25 My Response to the “Calories in, calorie out” methodology
17:47 Weight Gain habits making matters worse: Exercise, HPA axis dysfunction, & weight training
23:40 Root Causes of weight gain in clinical practice: Peeling back the layers of the mediating factors related to weight loss resistance
30:00 How toxins can impact weight gain
36:00 Weight loss trends: Ozempic, Cortisol Face, Carnivore, Continuous Glucose Monitors
51:00 First Steps to Weight Goals in 2025: Nervous System, Food as Medicine, & Sleep
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