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Wegovy (Semaglutide 2.4mg) is finally available in Canada as of May 6, 2024.

 

The purpose of this episode is to answer all of your questions about Wegovy! Including….

 


What is Wegovy and why are we talking about it?
Who should take Wegovy? Who should NOT take Wegovy?
How does Wegovy work?
How much weight do you lose on Wegovy?
What are the main side effects?
What happens when you stop?
How long should you stay on it?
What are the benefits beyond just weight loss
Will your insurance cover Wegovy?
How much does Wegovy cost in Canada?

 

Remember, this is for educational purposes only – it is not individual health advice.

 

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ARTICLES REFERENCES IN THIS EPISODE

 

STEP 1 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183

STEP 1 Extension https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9542252/#:~:text=Conclusions,similar%20changes%20in%20cardiometabolic%20variables.

SUSTAIN-6 trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1607141

SELECT trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2307563

On April 28th I ran my first Marathon. On today’s episode, I share 6 valuable lessons I learned through the training process.

 

Overview


Discipline is cultivated through discomfort
The process is the goal (it’s not about race day)
Setbacks are a part of the journey
Extreme Ownership
Self-talk matters
Community is powerful

 

Remember, you can do harder things than you know. Find little ways to surprise yourself and push yourself – and discover joy in the process!

 

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Is it better to buy organic meat for weight loss?

 

Should you avoid seed oils and eat gluten-free?

 

Is there value in eating to your menstrual cycles?

 

I cover these questions on today’s podcast. I discuss how easy it is for us to fixate on solutions that don’t actually fix the problem we’re trying to solve.

 

I’ll share why I believe none of that truly matters for weight loss and what you should focus on instead.

 

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Many commercial weight loss programs operate on the assumption that you don’t know what you should be eating. So, they’ll give you a diet or meal plan to follow and that will make you lose weight.

 

That works – in the short term. But over 80% of people will regain that weight.

 

Alternatively, maybe you’ve tried using a food tracker, something like MyFitnessPal, or even a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to gather calorie or blood sugar data. Maybe you’ve tried the new AI tools like Lumen, or FoodRx.

 

I don’t deny that there is some value to gaining awareness and knowing your data.

 

If only we made food decisions based on data alone...

 

The core issue that isn’t solved with these approaches is human behaviour, especially feeding behaviour, isn’t based on logic, data, or even rational decision-making.

 

Rather, eating is based on our emotions, pleasure and an impulse-driven limbic system. Many of our food decisions are based on what will taste good and make me feel better when I’m stressed, not what is going to give me a balanced intake of nutrients.

 

Knowledge is never the issue. Implementation is the problem. And figuring out WHY implementation is a problem is the missing key to successful weight loss maintenance for most people. I offer guidance on how to get started on today’s episode!

 

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If you’re a woman, and you want to learn the skillset required to keep weight off and stop diet cycling, I’d love for you to join me inside Best Weight. Best Weight is my coaching membership that gives you the step-by-step help you need to learn how to stop emotional eating and find freedom around food. We have twice weekly live coaching calls, along with a library of 50+ video lessons to answer all of your questions. Mindfulness, resilience, self-efficacy, distress tolerance, emotional regulation…. These are all skills that can be learned and practised.

 

Check out Best Weight at www.sashahighmd.com/bestweight. I hope to see you inside!

 

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ARTICLES MENTIONED ON TODAY’S EPISODE

 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9320927/

 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6441408/

How can parents support healthy weight habits in children without causing self-esteem and body image issues?

 

Today’s special guest, Dr. Wendy Schofer, is a pediatrician and coach for parents who are worried about their family’s weight.

 

This episode isn’t what you expect. We don’t talk about how many minutes of screen time to restrict, or what foods to eat or not eat. Instead, Dr. Schofer’s approach is to take a step back, listen to the family as a unit, and help family’s discover their own approach to move forward together – through healthy relationships.

 

Dr. Schofer encourages families to consider:


What is it you want more of?
What do you want to bring into your life?

 

These questions form the basis for creating meaningful change.

 

Dr. Wendy Schofer is a pediatrician and the founder of Family in Focus. She helps parents who know diets aren't the answer but are tired of the constant stress about their family's weight, exercise and eating habits. Dr. Schofer teaches families tools to create better relationships with food, body and each other. By harnessing the power of play, neuroscience & emotions to address stress and habits, Dr. Schofer helps whole families create healthier lives, from the inside out. 

 

Access Dr. Schofer’s Free Course “Weight Loss 101 for Families” one her website: https://www.wendyschofermd.com/

 

Find her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wendyschofermd

Listen to her Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/family-in-focus-with-wendy-schofer-md/id1571510508

 

Article mentioned on today’s episode:

 

AHA SCIENTIFIC STATEMENT Caregiver Influences on Eating Behaviors in Young Children A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Alexis C. Wood,

J Am Heart Assoc. 2020;9: e014520.

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.119.014520

 

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My guest today is Respirologist and Sleep Medicine Physician, Dr. Woganee Filate. Dr. Filate addresses some of the common challenges with sleep for women going through the menopause transition as well as the health consequences of poor sleep. She also offers practical strategies to help you improve your sleep starting tonight – because every night is a “fresh opportunity”.

 

Topics covered in today’s episode:


Why is sleep so important?
What is the recommended number of hours of sleep? What about sleep quality?
Health consequences of poor sleep
Common sleep complaints in the menopause transition
Role of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Components to set yourself up for a good night’s sleep

 

Dr. Filate completed her medical degree, Internal Medicine and Adult Respirology residency training at the University of Toronto. During this time, she was Chief Medical Resident at Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Health Network. She completed additional training in Sleep Medicine and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

 

She also holds a Master’s degree in Community Health and Epidemiology from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health in Toronto.

 

Dr. Filate has been practicing community-based respirology and sleep medicine for over 11 years. She has published more than 20 medical publications and was co-author of a clinical textbook for medical students.

 

Her recent interests include educating patients on the changes in sleep during the menopause transition and what can be done to optimize sleep during this key life stage.

 

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