Dr. Paika Podcast

#Ozempic #Mounjaro #Semaglutide #Tirzepatide #GLP1 #WeightLoss #ObesityMedicine 

If you're on tirzepatide or semaglutide and the scale isn't moving the way you expected, this video is for you. I'm Dr. Mohammed Paika, board-certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine — I've been dealing with these medications in the hospital since they first came out, and I've managed my own weight through diet and training alone for over a decade. In this video I break down what tirzepatide and semaglutide actually are, why they were invented, how they work in your body, the exact dosing timeline, why the shot is only once a week, what you have to do around the medication for it to actually work, and what happens once you hit your goal weight. Most important is what to do besides taking the medication which is what my GLP-1 Masterclass is designed to teach you. 

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👨‍⚕️ ABOUT DR. MOHAMMED K. PAIKA
Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach
Helping people understand metabolism, hormones, and sustainable health through evidence-based medicine.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro — Why These Drugs Weren't Built For Weight Loss
1:39 My Story — Both Sides Of The Stethoscope
3:16 Step 1 — Know What You're Actually Taking
4:14 Step 2 — Know Why It Exists
5:03 Step 3 — How It Works In Your Body (Trial Data & Patient Case)
8:02 Where To Go Deeper (Masterclass & Free Cookbook)
8:32 Step 4 — The Dose: Where You Start, Where You End Up
9:57 Step 5 — Why It's Only Once A Week
10:45 Step 6 — What You Have To Do Around The Medication
12:59 Step 7 — What Happens When You Get There
14:13 Closing Thoughts

References
Wilding JPH, et al. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity. N Engl J Med. 2021;384:989–1002.
Jastreboff AM, et al. Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity. N Engl J Med. 2022;387:205–216.
Rubino D, et al. Effect of Continued Weekly Semaglutide vs Placebo on Weight Loss Maintenance. JAMA. 2021;325:1414–1425.
FDA. ZEPBOUND (tirzepatide) Prescribing Information, label 217806.
FDA. WEGOVY (semaglutide) Prescribing Information, label 215256.
Paika M. GLP-1 Masterclass, Ch. 5 & 11 (drmohammedpaika.com).

⚕️ MEDICAL & EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for general educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice or a substitute for care from your healthcare provider. Viewing this content does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, diet, exercise, or weight-loss plan. Individual results and risks vary. You assume responsibility for decisions made based on this content.

What is Dr. Paika Podcast?

Welcome to the Dr. Paika Podcast — where medicine, fitness, and humanity come together.

Hosted by Dr. Mohammed K. Paika, M.D., double board-certified in obesity & internal medicine with over two decades of hospital experience, this show dives deep into the science of health, obesity, longevity, and mindset — but with compassion, not complexity.

From hospital medicine to the gym floor, from patient care to personal growth — every episode blends real clinical insight with practical, inspiring stories that help you live better and think deeper.

💡 Topics include:

Obesity & metabolic health

Longevity & fitness

Nutrition & preventive medicine

Doctor insights from 20+ years in hospitals across the US!

Mindset, mental health, and motivation

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