For Fats Sake

Brandy and Alexis answer a patients email with more questions. They also discuss upcoming events and announce a special surprise segment for future minisodes. SKATEMD SkateMD is a Northern California based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to heal hearts by spreading kindness and skateboarding to special populations of children facing developmental, physical, emotional or family cha...

Brandy and Alexis talk statistics around bariatric surgery, implications and complications. How does medical weight loss work with surgical patients to help them reach their goals?

Going backwards a bit, Brandy and Alexis go over low carb diets and how to get started right now. They also answer questions from listeners about probiotics, bacon and being a vegan.

This week Brandy and Alexis talk more about ketogenic diet and also the highly debated topic of calories. We tell you why calories in/ calories out is an outdated, completely wrong directive fed to us but he food industry and everyone has been duped. Stay tuned for more updates about upcoming events as well. SKATEMD SkateMD is a Northern California based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mi...

Brandy and Alexis talk Fen-Then, Phentermine and several other anti-obesity medications. Appetite control and upcoming events in March and May. Why is it called “For Fats Sake”?

Brandy and Alexis tackle the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. What is Keto and why is it so popular? Implementing mechanical eating with low carb diets and transitioning to more advance nutrition plans such as intermittent fasting.

Brandy and Alexis talk basics when it comes to nutrition and the timing of eating. Before you jump into the ketogenic diet, start with mechanical eating.

This week on FFS: Brandy and Alexis talk with Brandy’s sister Maija who is visiting from Sweden. Discussing the difference between the average diet of people in Sweden compared to the traditional American diet.

This week on FFS, Alexis and Brandy bring Marlene back to discuss body image and how her own body image has changed throughout her life and career in relation to her weight. It is important to discuss why we view ourselves the way we do and learn how to treat ourselves better.

Brandy and Alexis read listener emails and answer questions about body shaming, blood sugar and boundaries. Brandy talks her way out the ambulance.

Brandy and Alexis talk with a patient who found success on a Ketogenic diet. Brandy was able to turn a true skeptic who had struggled to keep weight off. Judi tells us how weight loss affected her life in more ways than just on the scale.

This week on FFS: Brandy and Alexis talk with Marlene about body image and body positivity. Discussing the importance of mental health when facing challenges as well as when trying to lose weight.

Brandy and Alexis discuss sugar addiction with Bradley Butterfield, a psychotherapist at Three Health. They also talk about how environment affects weight and how behavioral change in necessary for long term success and better mental health.

In our first episode we talk about our own weight struggles and listeners learn more about why we created this podcast. Brandy created a platform where we could openly discuss the stigmas around weight, body image and mental health without judgment. We also wanted to provide a place to learn from experts in the field of Obesity Medicine.