Zachary Zeigler

Dr Zeigler Weighs In

Health EN ↓ 9 episodes

Welcome to Dr Zeigler Weighs In. I have dedicated my career to understanding the real science behind weight loss. As a Professor of Exercise Physiology and Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, I've spent years researching what actually works—and what doesn't. I've authored two books on weight loss and published dozens of peer-reviewed articles, but more importantly, I'm here to cut through the noise and give you evidence-based insights you can actually use. Let's dive into the science."

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Zachary Zeigler

Episodes

Episode 9: Beyond Testosterone: Debunking Hormone Training Myths 11.08.2025 35:39

Think lifting heavy will make you “big and veiny”? Think again. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tony Acevedo , who spent years working with hormones in both clinical and research settings. Together, we bust the myths around hormone-driven training, especially for women. ✅ Why women can build muscle but wont look like a man ✅ The truth about hormone fluctuations and training ✅ How estrogen...

Episode 8: Gluten-Free or Gluten-Fiction? The $7 Billion Diet Myth 31.07.2025 32:43

Only 1% of Americans actually NEED to avoid gluten, yet 30% are trying to cut it from their diets. I'm about to show you who's getting rich off this $7 billion confusion

Episode 7: Beyond Willpower Part 2: Your Body's 500-Calorie Revenge 23.07.2025 37:06

Did you know that 6 years after The Biggest Loser, contestants were burning 500+ fewer calories per day than predicted? Their bodies literally turned against them. This isn't about willpower. This is about biology fighting back. In Part 2, I break down:🔸 Why your metabolism drops BEYOND what it should🔸 The fat cell conspiracy keeping you trapped🔸 How your hunger hormones betray you for YEAR...

Episode 6: Beyond Willpower: The Science of Why Diets Fail Part 1 16.07.2025 40:23

Have you ever wondered why some people can eat whatever they want while you gain weight just looking at food? The answer lies in your fat cells, and it's not what you think

Episode 5: Do Carbs Make You Fat?? 08.07.2025 31:38

Do Carbs make you fat? Learn what happens when you overconsume carbohydrates.

Episode 4:"Does diet soda actually make you gain weight? The answer might surprise you..." 02.07.2025 31:31

"Does diet soda actually make you gain weight? The answer might surprise you..."

Episode 3: The reality check: side effects, costs and long-term concerns 25.06.2025 27:15

Episode 3: The reality check: side effects, costs and long-term concerns

Episode 2: The game changer: How GLP-1’s actually work 25.06.2025 22:53

Episode 2: The game changer: How GLP-1’s actually work

Episode 1: From Ozempic to Wegovy, How These Weight Loss Drugs are Changing Obesity Treatment 25.06.2025 28:30

This is part 1 of a mini-series on the weight loss drugs (Ozempic, Semaglutide, etc) that are taking over Obesity treatment. Part 1: How we got here Part 2 (episode 2): The game changer: How GLP-1’s actuallywork Part 3: The reality check: side effects, costs and long-term concerns