Keep The Weight Off Angela Zechmann, MD

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Hey there!
 
This week on the "Keep the Weight Off" podcast with Dr. Angela and Marchelle, we're diving into a topic that touches everyone's lives: the real cost of eating healthy versus eating fast food. 🥗 vs. 🍔
 
Tune in to uncover eye-opening insights that could transform how you view your grocery bill and your health:
 
🍇 Understand the True Cost of Eating Healthy - Explore why initial perceptions of high costs for nourishing foods like meats and organic vegetables are misleading compared to the hidden expenses of fast food.
🔍 Real-Life Comparisons - Hear from a client who shares her journey from spending $70 daily on take-out to embracing whole foods, and how it changed her financial and health outlook.
🥘 Meal Planning Magic - Learn the benefits of meal planning and how it can reduce stress, save money, and lead to better health outcomes.
💸 Long-Term Savings - Discover the significant savings that come from avoiding processed foods, which not only impact your wallet but also your physical and mental health.
🧠 Health Beyond the Plate - Delve into how processed foods contribute to serious health issues like insulin resistance, diabetes, and even mental health struggles.
🛒 Grocery Shopping Tips - Get practical tips for making your trips to the grocery store less stressful and more cost-effective.
 
This episode is packed with valuable insights that will make you think twice about where you invest your food dollars. Don't miss it – your body and your bank account will thank you!
 

We hope you find these insights as enlightening as we did! Looking forward to your thoughts after tuning in.
 
 
Episode Highlights:


(07:21) Here you are trying to eat well, and you're choosing nourishing food, and your grocery bill is $150 or $200, and you're thinking "wow it's expensive to eat well" but it feels like that because all of that money is getting spent all at one time.
When you're just spending a little bit here and there on takeout food, it doesn't seem like all that much, but it's actually a lot. When you go to the grocery store and buy all your food all at once, it just SEEMS like a lot more, but it's actually a lot less.
(09:48) There are big savings to eating whole foods in terms of time and money spent trying to diagnose and treat diseases that are caused by processed food. For example, many people struggle with digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome and reflux disorder … These are a direct result of all the processed crap that we tend to eat. You just can't eat processed takeout food all the time and have a healthy digestive system.
(11:34) There's no question that insulin resistance and diabetes are caused by processed food. One of my colleagues told a group of Obesity Medicine specialists one time: “Let's call a spade a spade: diabetes is ‘processed food disease.’” So the truth is, a processed food diet may seem to be cheap and convenient, especially when you see these $1 or $3 menu items at McDonald's as an example, but it's actually a very expensive diet and it costs a lot in terms of what it does to our bodies and to our mental health.


#HealthyEating #FastFood #GroceryShopping #weightloss #lastingweightloss 

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Hi there!
 
Get ready for an eye-opening episode of the Keep the Weight Off podcast with Dr. Angela and Marchelle. This week, they're uncovering the truth about hidden sugars in foods that are often marketed as healthy.
 
Here’s what you’ll learn:
 
🕵️‍♂️ The Hidden Sugar Trap: Find out how even the most health-conscious among us (Dr. Angela included) can get tricked by clever marketing.
🥤 Surprising Finds: Hear about Dr. Angela’s discovery in a seemingly healthy snack, and Marchelle’s revelation about a grocery store yogurt parfait.
🍇 Natural vs. Added Sugars: Learn the difference between natural sugars found in fruits and dairy and the added sugars that can sabotage your health goals.
🔍 Label Reading Tips: Gain practical advice on how to scrutinize food labels to really know what you’re eating before you take that first bite.
🚫 Avoiding Sugar Pitfalls: Get tips on how to spot and avoid foods with hidden sugars that can lead to unwanted health issues.
🧐 Pantry Challenge: Join Dr. Angela and Marchelle in a challenge to identify hidden sugars in your own pantry and refrigerator.
 
This episode is not just informative—it's a wake-up call!
 
Tune in to empower yourself against the sneaky tactics of the food industry and make healthier choices every day.


 
Episode Highlights:
 
(07:38) There are many healthy foods that have sugar in them; it could be milk sugar, which is called lactose, in milk and yogurt; it could be fruit sugar, which is called fructose. Fruit juices and dried fruits may all have natural sugar in them.… The problem is when they dump a whole bunch of extra added sugar in it, and that will be very specifically labeled on the food label.

(10:13) You really just want to avoid anything that has added sugar in it, unless you're purposefully having a splurge. For example: if it's your birthday and you're going to have a piece of birthday cake, that is a lot of added sugar, but you know it. What I'm trying to help you become aware of is all those times when you think you're picking something healthy and you don't realize it has added sugar. Like those instant oatmeals, for example.

(13:44) I just want our listeners to become aware that (the food industry is) adding sugar to foods when they shouldn't be; if you pick a breakfast cereal, you can pretty much be guaranteed that it's got added sugar in it. I want you to be looking for things that you think are good for you, like granola bars, yogurts, or salad dressings. There are so many things that you think are good for you and the food industry's dumped a whole bunch of sugar in it.
 
 


#weightloss #lastingweightloss #SugarAddiction #AddedSugars #FoodInsdustry

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Hi there!

In our latest episode of the Keep the Weight Off Podcast, Dr. Angela shares fresh insights from the Obesity Medicine conference in Denver.


Here's a quick rundown:

Record Attendance: Over 1400 obesity medicine specialists gathered at the conference, showcasing a growing interest in tackling this widespread issue. 📈

Alarming Statistics: Shocking data revealed the rapid rise of obesity rates in the U.S., emphasizing the urgent need for effective treatments and interventions. 😱

Innovative Medications: Discover the latest breakthroughs in weight loss medications, including insights into new drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, offering hope for those struggling with obesity. 💊

Insurance Coverage Challenges: Learn about the hurdles patients face in accessing these medications due to insurance company policies and the cost-benefit analysis dilemma. 💰

Endocrine Disruptors: Dive into the eye-opening discussion on how environmental chemicals impact obesity rates, and practical tips to minimize exposure. 🌿

Midlife Weight Gain: Explore the factors contributing to weight gain in midlife women, including muscle loss and hormonal changes, and strategies for prevention. 💪

Takeaway Message: Dr. Angela and Marchelle offer invaluable insights and emphasize the importance of early intervention, dispelling myths around obesity and advocating for comprehensive treatment approaches. 🌟


Episode Hightlights:
 
(04:25) Currently, 42% of American adults have obesity. By 2030, which is only six years from now, nearly half of all Americans will have obesity, as defined by a body mass index of 30 or above.

(11: 56) If someone has cancer, you treat it. If someone has heart disease, you treat it. If someone has asthma, you treat it. So just the fact that there's any thought of a cost benefit analysis going on at all is indicative that the powers that be in insurance companies are still seeing obesity as a character flaw and a lifestyle choice, and not a disease that requires treatment.

(32:14) Obesity affects every single one of us in one way or another. The importance of prevention and early intervention cannot be overemphasized. In 95 percent of cases, diet and exercise are not enough to put this disease into remission and we need to stop thinking about this as a character flaw and start thinking about this for what it is, which is a complex metabolic disease that affects all parts of the body and the brain.
 
#weightloss #lastingweightloss #denver #conference #obesity  #medicine

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Hey there!
 
Get ready for an emotionally insightful episode of Keep the Weight Off podcast with Dr. Angela and Marchelle! In this week's episode, we take an empowering trip through the stages of grief through a personal story that Dr. Angela shares.
 
Here's what you can expect:
 
🔍 Unveiling the Emotional Roller Coaster: Dr. Angela shares her personal journey of navigating through the stages of grief after an unexpected turn of events in her decision to become a kidney donor for a friend.
💔 Recognizing Denial: Learn how denial played a role in Dr Angela’s initial reaction to the news, and explore how this stage manifests in various forms during times of loss. 💬 Bargaining: Dr Angela shows us the bargaining stage, shedding light on the lengths we go to reconcile conflicting emotions and realities.
🔥 Managing Anger and Blame: Explore the powerful emotions of anger and resentment, and how they can impact our perception of events and those involved.
😔 Navigating Sadness and Depression: Discover how acknowledging and processing these emotions is essential for healing.
❤️ Cultivating Self-Compassion: Discover the importance of self-compassion in times of suffering, and learn practical strategies for extending kindness and understanding towards yourself.
💡 Insight into Kidney Donation: Gain awareness about the critical need for kidney donors and how you can potentially save a life by considering donation.
🌱 Embracing the 50:50 of Life: Reflect on the concept of life's balance between positive and negative emotions, and how accepting this balance can lead to greater overall happiness.
 
Episode Highlights:

(04:48) I wanted to explain grief because we don't just grieve over people dying. Grief is a universally felt emotion that occurs with any loss. Grief comes in five stages, and this comes from Dr. Elizabeth Kubler Ross. They are usually sequential, but not necessarily. The first stage of grief is denial, the second stage is bargaining, then there's anger, depression and then acceptance. And it's a wild, crazy, emotional rollercoaster ride to go through all of this.
(10:57) Sometimes I'm starting to feel like maybe everything's going to be okay, we'll get through this, sort of like a back and forth in between those. I'm not in denial anymore. I'm not bargaining anymore. I'm really not in too much anger, mostly sadness. It's Acceptance and the occasional dip back in the anger. This has not been an easy ride at all. You might be asking, why am I sharing all of this with you? Because I want everyone to understand that all of us suffer. It doesn't matter who you are. If you are a human being, you are going to experience powerful human emotions. And I think it helps so much to understand this and take the time that you need to actually feel your emotions and cry and scream and do whatever needs to be done to process them.
(12:32) Remember, life is 50:50. It's 50 percent positive emotions and 50 percent negative emotions. We can't know happiness without knowing sadness, we can't know what connection feels like without experiencing loneliness, we can't know what peace feels like without knowing anxiety, and we can't know excitement without knowing boredom. This is part of the 50-50 of life. This disappointment is a part of being human.

 
 
#weightloss #lastingweightloss #mindset #ManagingEmotinons #Selfcontrol

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Hey there!


We're thrilled to announce our latest podcast episode, where Dr. Angela and Marchelle dive deep into understanding slips vs. splurges and how to bounce back stronger than ever! 💪
 
Here's a sneak peek at what you'll discover:
 
Defining Slips vs. Splurges: Learn the difference between planned indulgences and unplanned slips, and why the language we use matters. 🗣️
The Science Behind Cravings: Explore the role of our primitive brain, gatekeeper neurotransmitters, and the prefrontal cortex in managing our eating habits. 🧠
Identifying Modulators: Understand how emotional states like disappointment, fatigue, and stress can influence our susceptibility to food cues. 💭
Personal Stories: Hear Dr Angela's insightful personal story about navigating slips and discovering deeper lessons about herself. 🌟
Empowering Yourself: Discover how to embrace slips as opportunities for growth and evolution, rather than moments of defeat. 🌱
 
Feeling inspired? Dive into the full episode now! Don't miss out on valuable insights and empowering strategies to keep you on track with your weight loss journey. 🎧


Wishing you all a fantastic week ahead filled with self-discovery and empowerment! ✨

 
PS: If you're ready to take your journey to the next level, consider joining us in Empowered Weight Loss for even more support and guidance www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/yes  🚀
 
 
Episode Highlights:

 
(04:16) So a lot of times people will use the word "cheat", like "I cheated" or "I had a cheat meal". I can't stand that word, and the reason is because it's a diet language. It's the language of someone who's been restricting themselves and depriving themselves for a while in an attempt to lose weight.
I used to do that every Sunday when I was dieting and it always brought up feelings of guilt and shame, even though it was planned and it was supposedly okay. And the word cheat has bad connotations, it sounds like you're a bad person and you're doing something wrong.
(09:03) Many people feel like they're fighting themselves constantly trying to use willpower because they're trying to overcome all of this with their prefrontal cortex. Here's what I want us to understand; certain emotional states act as modulators and they change things in our brain. When we're in these states, we're more susceptible to the drives of the primitive brain.
So, for example, maybe we're feeling disappointed about something or depressed about something. Maybe we're in a state of grief or anger. Maybe we're not sleeping well. All of these states can act as modulators to make us more vulnerable to the cues that the primitive brain is always going to be responding to, especially in this food environment.
(19:09) What I'm teaching people in our Empowered Weight Loss Membership is how to figure out the deeper lesson to this; when we have slips like this we can learn a deeper lesson from our slips. Once we figure out what the triggers are and what the modulators are, we can stop beating ourselves up and just get curious. This will give us a chance to evolve.
I love slips because they help us learn about ourselves. When I took the time to discover what was going on, I discovered that I had some boundary issues and they were creating a lot of anxiety for me.



#weightloss #lastingweightloss #PersonalGrowth #LifeStyle #Empowerment 

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Hey there!
 
Are you ready to embark on a journey of profound personal evolution?
 
Dr. Angela and Marchelle are back with another empowering episode of the Keep the Weight Off Podcast, and you won't want to miss it!
 
In this episode, Dr. Angela and Marchelle dive deep into the power of visualization and shifting beliefs to unlock your potential for lasting weight loss transformation. Here's a sneak peek of what you'll learn:
 
🔹 How to develop a compelling vision of your future self, thriving in a healthy vibrant body you are proud of.
🔹 Understanding the role of your primitive brain in resisting change and maintaining old beliefs.
🔹 The concept of cognitive dissonance and how it impacts your weight loss journey.
🔹 Practical strategies for bridging old beliefs with new empowering thoughts.
🔹 Why losing weight and keeping it off is more of a mind game than anything else.
 
Plus, Dr. Angela shares insights from her Empowered Weight Loss students, offering real-world examples and actionable advice to help you overcome mental barriers and achieve your goals.
 
It’s time to overcome limiting beliefs and shine in healthy vibrant bodies we are proud of!


PS: Ready to take the next step in your weight loss journey? Join the Empowered Weight Loss membership and gain access to expert guidance, group coaching, and the support you need to break free from the yo-yo diet cycle for good. Invest in yourself today at www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/yes
 
Episode Highlights:


(02:03) Thriving means that you're not just trying to make it through your day; So many of us get up and think: "How am I going to make it through another day?" We all have a few days like that once in a while, but if that's your experience on most days, then what that means is that you're struggling.
We want you to be thriving so that most days you're waking up and you're feeling well rested, and eager to do things that are enjoyable to you.
When I say a healthy, vibrant body, what that means is that you have the disease of obesity under control, your blood pressure is excellent, you're nourishing your body with whole foods, you're exercising regularly because you enjoy it, you have all the energy you need to do the physical things that you want to do and you're just full of vitality.
(07:45) The job of our primitive brain is to keep us safe, to not make waves because right now we're alive and we're surviving. So anything that we do differently could jeopardize our survival. This means that any kind of change is very scary to the primitive brain. Anything new, anything different could mean impending doom, and our primitive brain will fight against it and keep us in that safe cave where we belong.
(09:49) To make this transformation, we have to develop an entirely new set of thoughts and beliefs. Beliefs like: I am vibrant and healthy, I know how to nourish my body correctly, I know how to manage my emotions without using food or alcohol as a buffer. All new beliefs.
And these thoughts may be in complete contradiction to your current thoughts. There's a term for this that comes from psychology, it's called "cognitive dissonance". It's when we're thinking two different contradictory thoughts. Being in cognitive dissonance is very uncomfortable, so we'll instantly go back to the old practiced thought in a heartbeat.
 

#weightloss #lastingweightloss #Mindset #cognitivedissonance #PrimitiveBrain