In this podcast episode, Chloe welcomes Dr. Mike back to the show for an educational myth-busting discussion. They cover various topics, including healthy fat loss and its impact on mental and physical well-being. Dr. Mike emphasises the importance of considering psychological well-being when pursuing fat loss goals and promotes a sustainable and positive mindset. Mike also touches on the use of a weight loss drug called Ezempic, the limitations of calorie counting, the issue of misinformation in the health industry, and the complexities of menopause and hormone replacement therapy. The episode concludes with a discussion about writing skills and a call for support.

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Dr. Mike's love for food and his food reviews, particularly on health and fitness food. Conversation about Dr. Mike's passion for food and his food reviews, specifically on health and fitness food. [00:01:59]

The complexity of healthy fat loss and its impact on mental and physical well-being. Discussion on the complexity of healthy fat loss, including its effects on body image and relationship with food. [00:07:43]

The Complexity of Attitudes Towards Food and Body Shapes Dr. Mike discusses how attitudes towards food and body shapes can vary among individuals and even within the same person at different times in their life. [00:08:37]

The Risk of Psychological Issues from Excessive Dieting Dr. Mike talks about the genuine risk of developing psychological issues, food relationship issues, and body image issues from excessive dieting. [00:09:40]

Different Approaches to Dieting and Fat Loss Dr. Mike emphasizes the importance of finding a personalized approach to dieting and fat loss, taking into account factors such as individual preferences, environment, and lifestyle. [00:10:37]

The controversy around semaglutide for weight loss [00:18:16] Dr. Mike discusses the use of semaglutide, a drug originally developed for type 2 diabetes, now licensed for weight loss, and the social media debate surrounding its use.

The psychological process behind rejecting weight loss solutions [00:20:00] Dr. Mike explores the psychological factors that contribute to the rejection of weight loss solutions, drawing parallels to vaccine hesitancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The potential side effects and criticisms of semaglutide [00:21:10] Dr. Mike addresses the potential side effects of semaglutide, including gastrointestinal issues and the controversial link to thyroid cancer. He also discusses the criticism that weight loss achieved with semaglutide may not be sustainable.

The margin of error in counting calories [00:27:54] Discussion on the difficulty of accurately tracking calorie intake and the potential variation in calorie absorption from different types of foods.

The impact of food choices on energy levels and exercise performance [00:29:58] Exploration of how different food choices can affect energy levels, exercise performance, and the timing of meals.

The importance of a realistic approach to healthy eating [00:31:53] Highlighting the challenges of adopting a completely different diet and the need to consider real-life factors and behaviors when making dietary changes.

The dangers of misinformation [00:37:58] Dr. Mike discusses the lack of evidence and studies supporting certain health claims and the misconception that chemicals automatically have a direct impact on our bodies.

The impact of engagement on social media [00:40:06] Dr. Mike and the host discuss how engagement and popularity on social media often prioritize fear-mongering and excitement over providing accurate and educational information.

Understanding processed foods [00:42:50] Dr. Mike explains the classification of processed foods and the challenges in defining them, highlighting the differences in nutrition and benefits among various processed foods.

Menopause and changing perspectives [00:48:19] Dr. Mike discusses the evolving understanding of menopause and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in keeping up with new information.

Diagnosing menopause without blood tests [00:49:49] Dr. Mike explains that blood tests are not always necessary to diagnose menopause and discusses the symptoms that can indicate perimenopause or menopause.

Balancing risks and benefits of HRT [00:50:48] Dr. Mike explores the pendulum swing in attitudes towards hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and emphasizes the importance of individualized discussions with healthcare professionals to weigh the risks and benefits.

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