Weight Loss And ...

Aging is inevitable, but how fast it happens isn't. This episode will open your eyes to the powerful connections between weight management and healthy aging.

You might think aging is largely out of your control, determined by genetics and luck. But what if we told you that you have far more influence over your aging process than you might imagine? And what if the weight management strategies you're using now could be the key to not just living longer, but living better with sharper minds, stronger bodies, and more energy as the years go by?

Join Holly and Jim as they welcome Dr. Steven Austad, one of the world's leading experts on aging and a distinguished professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he holds the Protective Life Endowed Chair in Healthy Aging. With decades of research into how humans age and what we can actually do to age better, Dr. Austad reveals surprising insights that will transform how you think about weight, health, and the aging process.

Discussed on the episode:

  • The truth about how much control you have over your aging (hint: it's way more than most people think)
  • Why carrying excess weight accelerates aging at the cellular level, and what's really happening inside your body
  • The game-changing discovery about fasting that could revolutionize how you approach eating patterns
  • When losing weight might actually be harmful as you get older (and the surprising "obesity paradox")
  • Why GLP-1 medications like Ozempic might be anti-aging drugs in disguise
  • The simple lifestyle factors that can slow aging and why it's never too late to start
  • What Papua New Guinea hunters revealed about human physical potential
  • The one supplement category that actually works for aging (and why most others are hype)
  • How to know if those expensive "biological age" tests are worth your money

What is Weight Loss And ...?

Your go-to hangout for everything weight loss… and beyond! “Weight Loss and…” is brought to you by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and hosted by seasoned experts in weight management, Dr. James Hill and Dr. Holly Wyatt.

We’re your friendly guides through the maze of weight loss, but with a fun twist. We’re not here to preach the latest fad diet or promise a miracle workout. Instead, we’re all about embracing the journey, acknowledging there’s more than one way to hit your health goals, and having a good laugh while we’re at it.

We get it: weight loss can be tough, and sometimes pretty serious business. But why can’t it also be enjoyable? With a side of humor, we’ll bring you science-backed insights, real-life stories, and some hard truths. (Spoiler alert: there’s no magic answer - but that doesn’t mean we can’t find what works best for you.)

“Weight Loss and…” is your inclusive space to explore, question, and learn — and to feel part of a community along the way. This isn’t just about shedding pounds. It’s about gaining perspective, building better habits, and enjoying the ride.

So if you’re up for honest conversations about weight loss - spiced with a little science and a whole lot of fun - pull up a chair, plug in those earbuds, and let’s see where this journey takes us.