Weight Loss Tips & Insights
Evidence-based articles on GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, nutrition, and healthy living - by Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD.
Which Bariatric Surgery Is Right for Me? – IG
Take Our “Which Bariatric Surgery is Right For You” Quiz Contact Us Your two best options – Sleeve Gastrectomy or Gastric Bypass My first visit with patients is usually focused on choosing the right Bariatric Surgery. While there are several options, my practice focuses on only two procedures, the Gastric Bypass, and the Sleeve Gastrectomy. […]
A Dose of Dilemma: Which Antidepressants Cause the Most Weight Gain?
Follow us on your favorite Podcast platform! Podcast Spotify Amazon Youtube Weight Gain From Medications Watch Video Can psychiatric medications really lead to dramatic weight gain? Does your socioeconomic status really determine if you’ll end up obese? And is there anything you can do about weight loss plateaus? Join us for an eye-opening episode of […]
Your Metabolic Thermostat
In my first book, “A Pound of Cure”, I introduced the concept of the Metabolic Thermostat—a critical system that regulates your body weight. Just like the thermostat in your home adjusts temperature by delivering heat or cool air, your metabolic thermostat controls your hunger and metabolic rate in response to your body weight setpoint. This idea shifts the perspective from viewing excess body fat as mere calorie storage to understanding it as a tightly controlled physiological parameter.
Wegovy: I’m Baaaack!
Watch video In this episode, we unpack some fascinating insights from an NBC News article that highlights why most people stop using Wegovy after two years. Dr. Weiner shares his thoughts, explaining that a lack of access due to shortages, high costs, and insurance coverage issues are significant reasons why people discontinue these medications. The […]
It Pays to be Thin
Watch video In this episode, we tackle some hot topics and share inspiring stories. We start with a big piece of news: the CEO of Novo Nordisk being brought before a Senate committee. This is huge because Novo Nordisk is a major player in the GLP-1 medication world, and there’s a lot of scrutiny on […]
Happiness in a Syringe?
Watch Video In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, we dive into the surprising mental health benefits of GLP-1 medications. We discuss recent studies that debunk the myth of increased risk of suicide and highlight the positive impact these medications have on reducing depression, curbing alcohol and binge eating disorders, and […]
Will Ozempic Make You Go Blind?
Watch Video Episode 34 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast is titled, Will Ozempic Make You Go Blind? The title comes from our In the News segment, where we cover an article from The Hill titled, Ozempic/Wegovy May be Linked to Rare Form of Blindness. If you’re taking this medication, this is probably […]
Do You Have the Obesity Gene?
Watch Video Episode 33 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast is titled, Do You Have the Obesity Gene? The title comes from our In the News segment, where we dive into an article by CNN titled, Researchers Have Found A ‘Clear Genetic Trigger for Obesity’ that Applies to Some People. According to the […]
Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
Weight regain after bariatric surgery, particularly following Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), can be deeply frustrating and emotionally distressing. Many patients feel a profound sense of defeat, sadness, and hopelessness as the weight they worked so hard to lose slowly creeps back. Even worse, the excellent control of your eating and appetite that you experienced after surgery now feels like a distant memory as constant “food nose” makes it nearly impossible to stick to a nutritional plan.But, there is reason to be hopeful! The causes of weight regain after surgery are largely understandable and predictable, and in most cases, weight regain after Bariatric Surgery can be successfully treated!
Why We Hate Keto
Watch Video Episode 32 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast is titled, Why We Hate Keto. We cover a lot of material in this episode, including Pharmacy Benefit Managers, over-the-counter supplements for weight loss, Keto and the Lion diet, Glp-1’s, and avocado oil, just to name a few. In our In the News […]
Obesity Discrimination is Live and Well, Just Ask Chris
Watch Video Episode 31 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast is titled, Obesity Discrimination is Alive and Well, Just Ask Chris. The title comes from our In the News segment where we talk about an article from The Maine Wire that examines a lawsuit filed against Cigna claiming that obesity is a disability […]
GLP-1: Supplement Scams
Watch video Episode 30 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast is titled, GLP-1 Supplement Scams. In our In the News segment, we cover an article in Today titled, Poppi Prebiotic Soda Brand Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Gut Health Claims. Poppi is a brand of soda marketed as a prebiotic and this lawsuit is […]
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