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Your guide through the world of well-being and weight loss, hosted by dietitian Amelia Bandera. Join Amelia as she goes deep on everything from nutrition and exercise to psychology and medicated weight loss, and learn how to create a healthy and balanced lifestyle that works for you. Learn from leading health experts, bust weight myths, and get practical tips to incorporate into your weight loss journey, starting today.  FIND OUT MOREInstagram: @my.juniper Website: www.myjuniper.com 

Episodes

  1. 08/25/2023

    Side Effects of Weight Loss Injections You'll Want to Hear About

    Ready for some insider knowledge? Amelia grills expert Dr Ben Condon on weight loss medications and finds out about some of their lesser-known side effects. From increased libido and better sleep, to surprising effects on mental and physical health, this episode is a crash course in all things weight loss medication with the science to back it up. Studies referenced: Weight loss and comorbidity https://sci-hub.se/https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13679-017-0262-y Weight loss interventions to prevent obesity-related morbidity and mortality https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2702877 Weight loss and quality of sleep https://tinyurl.com/mwbs5h2d Association of weight loss with improved sexual function in females https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8425155/ Influence of weight loss on cognitive functions https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9028728/ - https://www.myjuniper.com/blog/weight-loss-injection

    20 min

  2. 08/25/2023

    Why Are Weight Loss Injections So Effective?

    Is your newsfeed flooded with talk of weight loss injections and Hollywood ‘wonder drugs’? You're not alone. We talk the nitty gritty of weight loss injections with a leading expert in the field, Professor Richard Donnelly, and find out how they work on the body, who they’re suitable for, and why they’ve become one of the most talked about topics in health in recent years. Disclaimer: Professor Richard Donnelly is currently a clinical advisor for Juniper. Juniper relies on the advice of qualified medical professionals when providing information to its listeners. Studies referenced: Weight loss medication outcomes https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0140673618317732 Weight regain after weight loss medication https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35441470/

    21 min

  3. 08/25/2023

    How to Build Healthy Weight Loss Habits (And Ditch the Bad)

    What’s the secret to making good habits stick? Habit science guru Leif Lagesen has got the answers. Find out how long it takes to create a habit, the 3 key ingredients to making them last, and learn the best strategies for ditching the ones that no longer serve you. Join Amelia and Leif as they take the willpower out of weight loss, and tap into the psychological tricks that can amplify your wellness journey, starting today.   Studies referenced: Habit formation https://doi.org/10.1037/0022- 3514.83.6.1281https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ejsp.674 Books: https://www.goodhabitsbadhabits.com/ https://charlesduhigg.com/the-power-of-habit/ https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

    26 min

  4. 08/25/2023

    How to Break Past a Weight Plateau

    We've all been there – hitting that frustrating weight loss plateau, despite doing all the right things when it comes to diet and exercise. In this episode, dietitian Amelia uncovers why plateaus happen and most importantly, shares practical tips to push past them. It’s time to conquer plateaus and keep your journey on track. Studies referenced: Self-monitoring and weight loss https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3268700/

    19 min

  5. 08/25/2023

    The 4 Biggest Myths About Weight Loss

    Are carbs really the enemy? And can lemon water really melt fat? Amelia is setting the record straight so you can sort weight loss fact from fiction, for good. If you've fallen prey to a fad diet or unsustainable health regime in the past, get ready to kick outdated ideas to the curb and say hello to a healthier, more in-control you. Studies referenced: Sleep duration and obesity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32527625/ Stress and wellbeing https://psychology.org.au/getmedia/ae32e645-a4f0-4f7c-b3ce-dfd83237c281/stress-wellbeing-survey.pdf Hormones and appetite control https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9221991/ Lemon juice glycemic response https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32201919/  Lemon juice diet  The Master Cleanser: Burroughs, Stanley

    15 min

  6. 08/25/2023

    Ask Me Anything: Weight Loss Dietitian

    Skim milk or full fat? Is intermittent fasting for everyone? And do artificial sweeteners do more harm than good? If you’re tired of sifting through conflicting weight loss advice, this episode is for you. Dietitian and host Amelia answers your burning questions about everything diet and weight loss. Tune in to equip yourself with the right tools for a healthier you. Studies referenced: Health effects of the use of non-sugar sweeteners https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240046429 Why liquid energy results in overconsumption https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/proceedings-of-the-nutrition-society/article/why-liquid-energy-results-in-overconsumption/CF1F368BDC27A8871DC82040656FCE90 High protein-induced weight loss https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7539343/

    22 min
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Your guide through the world of well-being and weight loss, hosted by dietitian Amelia Bandera. Join Amelia as she goes deep on everything from nutrition and exercise to psychology and medicated weight loss, and learn how to create a healthy and balanced lifestyle that works for you. Learn from leading health experts, bust weight myths, and get practical tips to incorporate into your weight loss journey, starting today.  FIND OUT MOREInstagram: @my.juniper Website: www.myjuniper.com 

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