Smart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity
Are you looking for a SMART and sustainable approach to weight loss? One that rejects restrictive diet plans, self-blame and punishing protocols? Whether you’re taking weight loss medication, or working on weight loss through lifestyle modification alone, you’re in the right place! This show discusses how to lose weight and live healthier, longer by addressing nutrition, mindset, stress, sleep, healthy habit formation, medications, and all the latest weight-related science.
Your host, Lisa Oldson, MD is a board certified physician and a certified life & weight loss coach. She helps women reach and maintain their healthy weight by sharing the latest science and closing the door on unhelpful nutrition and fitness concepts. You will NEVER hear her utter the phrase, “Just eat less and move more.”
Most people know what they “should” do to lose weight and improve our health, but there’s something that blocks us from our goals. Each week, Dr. Lisa delivers fresh insights and effective techniques for shedding pounds. By incorporating mindset work, behavioral change and medical science, Dr. Lisa shares the SMART way to achieve & maintain weight loss. SMART weight loss focuses on health, wellness, quality of life and longevity.
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-How do I lose weight AND keep it off?
-What are the best foods for weight loss?
-What are the best exercises for weight loss and fitness?
-What’s the most successful medication for weight loss?
-And should I consider taking weight loss medication?
-Why am I not losing weight?
-How do I maintain weight loss?
-Is it possible to lose weight if I have Binge Eating Disorder?
-How can I live healthier longer and increase my healthspan?
-How do I create balance to increase my sense of wellness?
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Smart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity
160. Why Exercise Won't Help You Lose Weight (But Is the Secret to Keeping It Off)
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If you've ever ground away on a treadmill and wondered why the scale won't budge, this episode is for you. Lisa Oldson, MD breaks down one of the most persistent myths in weight loss culture: that exercise is the key to getting thinner. Decades of research say otherwise, and understanding why is one of the most liberating things you can do for your relationship with movement.
In this episode you'll learn why exercise triggers metabolic compensation (your body is smarter than any fitness tracker), what Herman Pontzer's landmark research on the Hadza people of Tanzania revealed about calorie burn and physical activity, and why even marathon training rarely produces significant weight loss. You'll also learn why exercise IS one of the most powerful predictors of long-term weight maintenance once the weight is lost, and why that distinction matters enormously.
Dr. Lisa also covers the surprisingly robust evidence linking regular movement to depression, anxiety, and stress relief. This includes research showing that exercise can be as effective as antidepressants and therapy for some people. She also walks through the behavioral science of actually building a habit that sticks, covering the Stages of Change, Self-Determination Theory, identity-based habits, and why motivation is the wrong thing to chase.
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The Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.