3. It’s Not Your Fault: The biology of cravings & weight loss

MOVE EAT GIVE by Interrupt Hunger

Karli Burridge, a Physician Assistant, President of Gaining Health & President of PAs in Obesity Medicine discusses the biology behind cravings and weight loss. Karli explains that weight is highly regulated in the brain, specifically in the hypothalamus, and that hormones play a significant role in appetite regulation. She discusses how stress and lack of sleep can impact weight gain and the body's ability to make healthy choices. Karli emphasizes the importance of understanding the biology of weight regulation and the need for comprehensive evidence-based obesity care. She also highlights the role of medications & bariatric surgery in helping individuals overcome biological barriers to weight loss.
Topics Discussed:
Introduction (0:00 - 1:43)
Karli's Background and Gaining Health (1:43 - 3:36)
The Obesity Epidemic and the Need for Comprehensive Obesity Care (3:36 - 3:55)
The Biology of Appetite and Cravings (3:55 - 10:50)
The Impact of Stress and Sleep on Weight and Health (10:50 - 22:42)
The Limitations of Lifestyle Changes and the Role of Medications (22:42 - 26:33)
Addressing Misconceptions and Changing the Narrative (26:33 - 30:56)
Where to Find Karli & Gaining Health (30:56 - 32:55)
Closing (32:55 - 33:36)
https://gaininghealth.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlijnburridge/
https://www.facebook.com/MyGainingHealth/
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