Weight Loss And ...

Do your friends help or hinder your weight loss goals? On this revealing episode, Jim and Holly dive into the fascinating science showing how our social circles influence our body weight and behaviors. You’ll learn why obesity seems to spread through social networks, and get research-backed strategies to make friends support your healthy lifestyle. The hosts even share a “secret weapon” for gettin...

Heading your doctor's advice to lose weight can seem daunting. Where do you even start? This week's Weight Loss And... episode tackles a key motivation for many - improving metabolic health. We've all heard how excess weight negatively impacts health - increasing risk for diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease, and more. The good news? Significant weight loss can reverse many of these concer...

Losing weight can seem confusing and overwhelming. How do you know if you should even be trying to lose weight in the first place? In this information-packed episode, co-hosts Dr. Jim Hill and Dr. Holly Wyatt provide clarity around assessing your weight status using evidence-based tools. You'll learn simple, practical methods to evaluate if weight loss is recommended for you from a health perspect...

Have you heard the buzz around intermittent fasting? It's one of the hottest weight loss trends right now. But does it actually work? On this episode of Weight Loss And..., we explore the science behind intermittent fasting for weight loss and overall health. Our special guest is Dr. Courtney Peterson, associate professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at UAB and leading expert on intermi...

Losing weight often feels like a metabolic mystery. No matter how hard you diet and exercise, the number on the scale doesn't budge. You start to wonder if your metabolism is broken. The truth is, your metabolism works just fine. In this revelatory episode, Holly and Jim crack the metabolic code so you can leverage your body's innate smarts. Discover the scientific secrets behind your resting meta...

Losing weight is tough. But what if there was a magical pill that could make it easy? New weight loss medications promise just that - rapid, effortless weight loss. The tantalizing promise of these drugs has captured our attention. Social media is abuzz with astonishing before and after photos. Friends eagerly share success stories. Even doctors are prescribing them in record numbers. But is it al...

Confused about which diet to choose? In this information-packed episode, top health experts Dr. Jim Hill and Dr. Holly Wyatt discuss the most common dilemma dieters face - what is the "best" diet for weight loss? You'll discover why most diets technically "work" in the short term and the one big reason why they fail long term. Get science-backed insights on matching different diet approaches to yo...

Losing weight is one of the most common New Year's resolutions. But how much should you aim to lose and how fast? Setting the right goals can make all the difference between success and frustration. Join Holly and Jim as they dive into weight loss goals. You’ll discover the medical recommendations for weight loss as well as the ambitious targets that get most people fired up. Along the way, you’ll...

The long-awaited first episode of "Weight Loss And..." is finally here! Hosted by weight loss experts Dr. Holly Wyatt and Dr. Jim Hill, this podcast aims to uncover the secrets to sustainable weight loss success. After years of researching this messy, multifaceted topic, Drs. Wyatt and Hill realized they've learned enough to start sharing science-backed and experience-driven tips. Their mission? T...

Tune in to hear from Holly Wyatt and Jim Hill, professors at the University of Alabama at Birmingham on the trailer episode of the "Weight Loss And ..." podcast to find out what to expect from upcoming episodes. Short and packed with expertise - this is your new go-to podcast for all things weight loss!