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Episode 70August 18, 202535 min

Episode 70: Cravings, Hunger & Set Points: Real Answers to Your Weight Loss Questions

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In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and registered dietitian Zoë answer listener questions covering some of the most common — and most misunderstood — challenges in the weight loss journey. They break down how to set a realistic goal weight based on body composition, not BMI, and explore why nutrition quality matters more than calorie counting. You’ll also learn what causes sugar cravings, how to manage hunger after bariatric surgery, and why ultra-pro...

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In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and registered dietitian Zoë answer listener questions covering some of the most common — and most misunderstood — challenges in the weight loss journey. They break down how to set a realistic goal weight based on body composition, not BMI, and explore why nutrition quality matters more than calorie counting. You’ll also learn what causes sugar cravings, how to manage hunger after bariatric surgery, and why ultra-pro...

In this episode of The Pound of Cure Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoë Schroeder discuss the practical weight loss lessons behind Episode 70: Cravings, Hunger & Set Points: Real Answers to Your Weight Loss Questions. The conversation connects medical weight loss, bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medications, nutrition, and long-term metabolic health.

Patients who are comparing treatment options can use this episode to better understand how evidence-based obesity care works in real life, including the role of food quality, medication support, surgery, mindset, and ongoing follow-up.

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Weight loss topics covered in this episode

This conversation is part of the Pound of Cure approach to evidence-based weight loss education, including bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medications, nutrition counseling, metabolic health, and long-term patient support.

For more context, explore our guides to GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery in Tucson, and the Metabolic Reset Diet.