The Weight Loss Doc

10/21/2025

Do GLP-1 meds slow down your metabolism?

Not directly. Their main role is to:
✅ Reduce appetite
✅ Improve insulin sensitivity

Your metabolism can slow while on a GLP-1, but that’s because you’re eating less and losing body mass—a normal part of any weight loss journey. This is called metabolic adaptation.

When you stop GLP-1s, hunger hormones may rise again and your body might try to regain weight. But remember—it’s not permanent!

Here’s how you can protect your metabolism long-term:
💪 Stay active, especially with strength training
🥩 Keep protein high to protect and build lean muscle
🔑 Stick with the healthy habits you built during treatment

At the end of the day, muscle and consistency are the real keys to long-term success.

10/20/2025

💡 Let’s be real about weight loss.

It’s not just about food, calories, or numbers on a scale — it’s about learning and rebuilding habits, managing your mindset, and staying consistent, even when life’s stresses pop up.

Yes, it’s easy to talk about....and hard to do.

Every step counts, even when progress feels slow. Keep showing up for yourself — your future self will thank you.

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10/15/2025

Worried about regaining weight after stopping weight loss meds, or after bariatric surgery?

You’re not alone.

Yes... being in a calorie deficit for too long can affect your metabolism—but it's not the whole story. Most people regain weight not because their body is “broken,” but because old habits sneak back in once the meds stop, or the honeymoon period after surgery ends.

The key is a gradual transition:
✅ Work with your specialist to taper down slowly (weeks to months depending on dosage).
✅ Keep building strong habits—balanced nutrition, regular movement, and avoiding grazing.
✅ Focus on long-term lifestyle changes, not just the medication.

💡 Remember: new routines matter even more than the meds for lasting results.

Questions? Post a reply and I'll get back to you 💪🏼

10/14/2025

Worried about the cost of surgery?
Let’s flip the perspective…

💡 The real cost isn’t just financial — it’s the years of low energy, health risks, and lost confidence that add up when nothing changes.

Investing in your health is not an expense.
It’s freedom.
It’s your life.

➡️ Write the word CHANGE and we’ll send you details to start your transformation today.

10/13/2025

Small things matter when it comes to weight loss.

Poor sleep, constant grazing, poor stress management, or waiting until a crisis—these are the details that silently add up and make progress harder.

💡 But here’s the good news: small, consistent shifts also work in your favor.

Better sleep, mindful eating, balanced routines, and taking action early create lasting results.

👉 Don’t wait for a crisis. Start with one small step today. Your health—and your future self—will thank you.

Questions? Post a reply and I’ll get back to you 💪🏼

10/13/2025

08/06/2025

🌊 What does scuba diving have to do with weight and health?

More than you think.

When I’m underwater, I’m reminded of some important lessons from life:

➡️ Learn to focus on the important things.
➡️ Don't rush the process.
➡️ Stay present.
➡️ Respect the basics — like your breathing.

The same applies to your health.
Fast results fade.
Steady, mindful action is what creates lasting change.

💙 For me, it’s diving. For you, maybe it’s something else. But find what keeps you grounded, and protect it.

08/01/2025

🍫 Can’t stop craving sweets or snacks at night?

Spoiler: It’s not just about willpower.

👉 Cravings are often a sign your body is out of balance:
- hormones
- blood sugar/insulin
- sleep (or lack of)
- stress
- habits

Want to take back control?
Swipe through for 3 simple steps to manage your cravings like a pro.

💙 Small daily habits can = Big long-term changes.

07/30/2025

Tired of trying a new diet, losing some weight, then having it come back? 🚫🥗

Here’s the real difference between a fad diet and nutrition that educates you and promotes a balanced and moderate lifestyle without deprivation: science, support, and sustainability.

Crash diets and detox teas might help you drop a few pounds... temporarily. But they rarely tackle the real reasons behind weight struggles: habits, mindset, and sustainable lifestyle change.

In a comprehensive medical program that combines expert supervision with high level coaching, you're not doing this alone...and you're not getting a cookie-cutter approach. What works for one person doesn't necessiarly work for someone else.

How I would approace a 50 year old perimenopausal woman that travels a lot for business will likely be different than a 30 year old male who works remotely from home.

Instead of running out the to local doc in the box, or finding a pill mill that will 'qualify' you for medication, take your money, and not help you understand and treat the root causes of your chronic overweight and obesity (think hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, and habits), think big picture and what your game plan should be long term with maintaining your results.

Any comprehensive program worth a darn should include:

✅ Board certified obesity experts
✅ Registered dietitians
✅ Cognitive-behavioral coaching
✅ Personal trainers
✅ Real-life habit-building
✅ Sustainable, science-based results

Stop chasing quick fixes. Stop wasting your time and money. Start building the life (and health) you actually want.

07/28/2025

Dinora’s transformation came in stages:

✅ Surgery opened the door to a new chapter in health.
✅ Medically supervised weight-management medication shaved off another 5 kg (≈ 11 lbs)—a helpful tool while she kept refining her lifestyle.
✅ Habits + mindset are what lock in the results for life.

Surgery and medication are just tools; sustainable change lives in your daily choices.

💙 Ready to write your own success story?

07/23/2025

💬 “Why is my hair falling out after bariatric surgery?”

If you’re asking yourself this… you’re not alone.
The truth is, it’s more common than you think — and it won’t last forever.

But what causes it? And what can you do to stop it?

Swipe through to find out. ➡️

07/15/2025

🚨 Let’s be realistic about weight loss…

Trying to lose 100+ pounds with just diet and exercise?
That’s like expecting a golf cart to hit 90 mph on the freeway.
Not impossible — but far from realistic for most.

Sustainable weight loss often requires more than willpower:

⚙ Expert support on nutrition and habits
⚙ Weight loss medications
⚙ Bariatric surgery

Why do I say this? Because science backs it up:

📚 Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab (2017)
Most people regain weight after lifestyle changes. Only a small group achieves long-term results without medical intervention. Surgery typically delivers more lasting outcomes.

📚 Gastroenterology (2017)
Lifestyle changes lead to modest weight loss (~5%), peaking at one year. Maintaining results beyond 2–3 years requires intensive programs that most can’t sustain.

📚 Obes Surg (2011)
Compared to lifestyle changes, bariatric surgery showed far greater weight loss (31% vs 5–15%). In those with severe obesity, lifestyle changes alone often aren’t enough.

But here’s the key: none of these options work long-term without changing your habits.
You must shift how you think, eat, move, and live — or any tool, even surgery, won’t stick.

Stop chasing quick fixes.
Start thinking long-term.
Start building a lifestyle you can actually live with.