Weight Loss Tips & Insights
Evidence-based articles on GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, nutrition, and healthy living - by Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD.
The Economics of Obesity
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoe Schroeder dive into the latest developments in weight loss medications, the economics of obesity, and practical tips for those who have undergone or are considering bariatric surgery.
Meat Snack!
Watch Video In Episode 4 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner, a bariatric surgeon and weight loss specialist, and Zoe Schroeder, a registered dietitian, explore a wide range of topics crucial to the journey of sustainable weight loss. They cover key issues such as sleeve gastrectomy vs. gastric bypass, patient […]
Fast Weight Loss
The Comprehensive Guide to Fast and Sustainable Weight Loss Fast Weight Loss Introduction Welcome to your comprehensive guide on how to lose weight fast and keep it off. For more insight into this, please check out Dr. Weiner’s book, “How Weight Loss Surgery Really Works” to help you understand the best approach to weight loss […]
The First Rule of the Pound of Cure Program
Watch Video In this episode of the Pound of Cure podcast, bariatric surgeon Dr. Matthew Weiner and registered dietitian Zoe Schroeder provide a deep dive into essential topics related to weight loss, focusing on the roles of nutrition, GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, and dealing with complications like acid reflux after sleeve gastrectomy. The Rising Power […]
How to Find Weight Loss Success when You Can’t Find Wegovy
In this episode of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and registered dietitian Zoe Schroeder dive deep into what it takes to achieve sustainable weightloss.
Clickbait! Why do we only want to hear the bad things about the new GLP-1 medications?
Sustainable weight loss isn’t about quick fixes. Dr. Matthew Weiner emphasizes understanding weight regulation, surgery, nutrition, and GLP-1 agonists for long-term success.
Optimal Weight Loss: Combining Nutrition, GLP-1 Medications and Bariatric Surgery
Combining Bariatric Surgery and GLP-1 Medications Bariatric Surgery and GLP-1 Medications The introduction of GLP-1 weight loss medications has forever changed the treatment of the disease of obesity. Initially, I thought that these medications would replace Bariatric Surgery, however, after 18 months and over 1,000 prescriptions, I’ve realized, that, like everything related to obesity, the […]
Benefits of Weight Loss Counseling
How many times have you tried to lose weight on your own? Were you successful long-term or did you gain the weight back over time? Did you lose motivation, feel frustrated, and quit? When it comes to weight loss, “going at it alone” is always much more difficult, and less successful, than having support and […]
Emotional Eating Weight Loss Counseling
Why do we emotionally eat? There is not a single culture on this planet that views food as purely an act of obtaining nutrients for the body. This is because food is innately pleasurable to humans and therefore often plays an integral part in moments of joy and connection throughout our lives: holidays, birthdays, family […]
Does Insurance Cover Weight Loss Medication
Does Insurance Cover GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications? What are the benefits of using prescription weight loss medications? While medications have existed for decades to treat weight, older generations of medications were often minimally effective and frequently caused problematic side effects. While these older medications can still be helpful options for some patients, the newer GLP-1 […]
Is Mounjaro Right For Me?
Is Mounjaro Right For Me? While you have probably heard a lot of excitement around the impressive results with GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Saxenda and Wegovy, there is a new medication available which offers us a new, exciting option when it comes to weight loss and diabetes control. Mounjaro (generic name: tirzepatide), is a […]
What Is The Metabolic Reset Diet and How Do I Get There?
When you change the quality of the food that you eat, through an eating plan like the Metabolic Reset Diet, much of this “survival” response is blunted because you are providing your body with enough nutrients through fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, bean and lean animal protein. Because you actually increase the amount of nutrition that you receive when you start the Metabolic Reset Diet, your body doesn’t fight back to defend your setpoint.
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