The Obesity Doctor Podcast

Chrono-nutrition: when we eat. When we eat matters. Studies have found that consuming our calories later in the day, overeating in the evening, is associated with obesity and poor cardiometabolic health outcomes rooted in insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, etc). If night-time snacking is derailing your health or weight loss efforts, I have a brand new absolutely FREE COURSE...

We have a misconception that we can achieve any goal weight we want. Set your target weight or BMI and then “diet harder” to get down to it, right?? The belief that we can manipulate our bodies to achieve certain numbers or metrics is misplaced at best, and extremely harmful at worst. On today’s episode, I speak with my friend and colleague Dr. Matthea Rentea all about this. We talk about letting...

Have you struggled with not following through on what you say you’ll do? If so, no judgment! You’re not alone. But over time, this lack of integrity degrades confidence and erodes happiness. I frame integrity in action as two things: 1) Doing what you say you’ll do 2) Living a life aligned with your core values How often do we set ourselves up to fail because we over-promise and over-commit to unr...

What’s the difference between confidence and self-confidence? I answer this question on today’s podcast, along with steps to build your self-confidence. Self-confidence will help you step out of your comfort zone, grow, take risks that move you forward, and be willing to fail on your way to success. Building self-confidence starts with self-awareness, that is knowing who you are and what is import...

After decades of dieting, my amazing client Jen lost 145 lbs in the past 2.5 years. She’s a completely different person and loving her life. She did not have bariatric surgery. She didn’t do it through restrictive dieting or starvation. She didn’t drink meal replacement shakes three times a day. She changed how she thought about herself, life and food. She learned to process her emotions, instead...

Have you ever thought: “I’ll be happy when….” (When I hit my goal weight. When I get my dream job. When I marry someone amazing…) Have you noticed that the goal post keeps moving? I certainly have. For me it was, I’ll be happy when I’m in med school. Then, I’ll be happy when I’m in residency. I’ll be happy when I’m an Attending…. Here’s what I’m learning, friends: Happiness is not a future state....

I was watching my 5-year old skiing the other day. He was trying to make his way over to the chairlift by moving his little legs back and forth, back and forth, but he wasn’t actually making any progress forward. He was putting so much effort in, exerting himself, but getting frustrated because he wasn’t moving anywhere. So he just stopped and waited. And as I watched this, I immediately saw the a...

Today’s episode is a bit different from my usual content. My guest, Sinead Finnegan from International Justice Mission, explains human trafficking and modern-day slavery. She outlines the extent of child trafficking in the world, and why we all need to be aware and take a stand. As a mom of 3, child sexual exploitation is one of the most horrendous crimes I can imagine. And quite frankly, I prefer...

Sometimes life just feels really hard. On today’s episode of the podcast, I open up about what’s happening in my life that currently feels really hard. It’s raw and real. This is Sasha unfiltered (and maybe TMI?) 😊 And then I lead you through my process for managing when life feels hard and you just want to quit. I talk about: • Recognizing that it’s hard either way (there’s no “grass is greener”...

“I have to finish my plate, I can’t waste food!” Today’s episode is all about the unhelpful thoughts we tell ourselves that derail successful weight loss. I’ll help you have a fresh perspective on some beliefs that you may have walked around with for a long time. I’ll teach you how you can reshape your thoughts to help you get the outcome you’re wanting – to lose weight for good. We cover 6 though...

Debbie Taylor has always been very active. She enjoys exercise, hiking, kayaking, high intensity interval training and long-distance cycling. That’s why she couldn’t understand why her weight was an issue. Despite all of this activity, Debbie couldn’t lose weight. Through Best Weight, she learned about emotional eating and overeating because of nutrition misinformation in the fitness world. By slo...

Obesity and overeating are not one and the same. Obesity is a disease, overeating is a behaviour. Yet, there is a significant overlap between overeating and obesity that needs to be addressed for successful longterm weight loss. Waaaait! I know many of you heard that and immediately felt judged – but what I actually want to explain is that overeating is not your fault! Overeating is NOT a broken w...

You’ve probably heard about the drug Ozempic. There has been a lot of recent hype about this medication after celebrities started sharing that they were using Ozempic to slim down. I thought I’d help you understand what Ozempic is, how it works, and why it’s being used to treat obesity. In today’s episode we cover: How Ozempic works (mechanism of action) Common side effects How long you need to ta...

If you’re feeling like a failure when it comes to weight loss, today’s episode of the High on Life podcast will help you. I teach you how to take an inventory of where you’re failing, so you can figure out the tools you actually need to move forward – rather than simply doing the same calorie counting strategy over and over. We talk about redefining failure and what it means about you. And what to...

If you're heading south this winter, today's episode is all about how to enjoy your all-inclusive vacation without having to deal with vacation weight gain upon your return.   "Come on.... vacation is about having fun! I don't want to be on a diet while I'm on vacation!"   Let me suggest that we reframe this way of thinking!   If you think enjoying yourself on vacation means abandon...

Let’s make this year the year that you do weight loss differently. Here are my Do’s and Don’ts for weight loss so that you find an approach that will actually stick in the longterm. Imagine if you could lose weight while enjoying your life. Imagine if you could feel empowered in weight loss, instead of punished and deprived. It’s possible for you. If you want to do weight loss differently this yea...

Most of you know – I’m all about living intentionally and this is a big part of what I teach inside Best Weight also. Living intentionally means deciding who you want to be and where you want to go, and then creating that person and that life. This podcast episode is based off a recent workshop I held for my clients to help them set goals for this new year as well as a plan to execute. If you want...

Amanda struggled with weight and body image for as long as she could remember. When her body changed during pregnancy and postpartum, her bingeing got out of control. Like many women with BED, shame surrounded her and perpetuated her body dissatisfaction. She knew her eating disorder was robbing her of the joy she wanted to experience as a mother to a now 2-year-old boy. Although she was busy work...

Today’s guest, Fatimah Khan, is a 28-year old pharmacy school graduate who began struggling with her weight in middle school. Experiences of weight shaming during childhood led to challenges with body image, insecurity and self-worth. Despite many other life successes and accomplishments, thoughts about her weight always loomed in the back of her mind. Like so many women, Fatimah thought she knew...

If you do really well for a few weeks or even a couple months, but then struggle to stay motivated to lose weight, this episode is for you. Low Motivation is a BELIEF deficit. It is a lack of belief in yourself, in the process, or in the possibility. We’ll cover the 6 Success Factors that will help address your belief deficit you when you’re feeling demotivated and need to get into action: Renew y...

Learn about our Recover Strong program for Binge Eating Disorder. This coaching program is available across Canada and uses CBT for eating disorders to effectively treat Binge Eating Disorder in just 10 short weeks. Recover Strong is led by Julie Mai, RD and Certified Life Coach. Julie gives details on what is covered in Recover Strong and what one can expect going through this program for BED rec...

In today's Episode, I'm joined by Julie Mai RD and Binge Eating Disorder Coach. We discuss the diagnosis of Binge Eating Disorder, how to differentiate it from Compulsive Overeating Behaviours, and how to get the right support. If you have struggled with Bingeing and Restricting, or just eating too much, and you're wondering if you may have disordered eating behaviours - this episode will help bri...

In today's episode, I interview Sharon R. about her experience overcoming Binge Eating Disorder. Like many women, Sharon came to us with a hyper-focus on the scale. She had been dieting since she was 11 years old. What she didn't realize is that she had Binge Eating Disorder - and the restrictive dieting was only making things worse. Sharon recently completed Recover Strong (our BED recovery progr...

If you are fixated on achieving a specific number on the scale, then I want you to listen to today’s episode because I’m going to tell you why setting a goal weight is actually hindering you from keeping the weight off for good. Goal setting is great. I just want you to set the right goals. And the scale is not the right one. In today’s episode, I outline 4 reasons why picking a weight goal isn’t...