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In this episode, we continue our series on weight loss, obesity, and their link to chronic pain syndromes. Joined by a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Michael Greger we discuss various weight loss strategies, including bariatric surgery, GLP-1 agonists, and the benefits and risks of these medical interventions. The discussion focuses on the potential of whole food plant-based diets as a natural alternative for long-term weight loss, backed by evidence such as the BROAD study from New Zealand. Highlighting the role of natural satiety hormones and the benefits of plant-based nutrition, this episode aims to debunk myths around diet and redefine approaches to sustainable, health-promoting weight loss.

00:00 Introduction to Weight Loss and Chronic Pain
01:19 Risks and Benefits of GLP-1 Agonists
03:26 Natural Alternatives to Weight Loss Drugs
04:02 Understanding Appetite and Obesity
06:43 Challenges of Calorie-Restricted Diets
08:21 The Role of Environment in Obesity
09:40 Sustainable Weight Loss with Whole Foods
17:07 Thermogenic Effects of Plant-Based Diets
18:51 Changing Cravings and Palate Adaptation
22:31 The Power of Healthy Eating
30:01 Conclusion and Encouragement

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A Fibromyalgia Starter Pack, which is a great companion to the book Conquering Your Fibromyalgia, is now available. Dr. Michael Lenz practices general pediatrics and internal medicine primary care, seeing patients from infants through adults. In addition, he also will see patients with fibromyalgia and related problems and patients interested in lifestyle medicine and clinical lipidology. To learn more, go to ConquringYourFibromyalgia.com. Remember that while Dr. Lenz is a medical doctor, he is not your doctor. All of your signs and symptoms should be discussed with your own physician. He aims to weave the best of conventional medicine with lifestyle medicine to help people with chronic health conditions live their best lives possible. Dr. Lenz hopes that the podcast, book, blog, and website serve as a trusted resource and starting point on your journey of learning to live better with fibromyalgia and related illnesses.