Mounjaro, eh!

The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast

Imagine reducing your risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer while transforming your body through weight loss. Our latest episode takes an exhilarating deep dive into the world of bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications, exploring their potent effects on heart disease and cancer. We uncover the dramatic 25% dip in cancer risk post-surgery and put GLP-1's heart benefits under the microscope, comparing them to the tried-and-true statins. Hear a moving account from a patient whose weight loss journey might signal a new era in medical treatments for obesity.
Embarking on a personal quest for weight loss isn't a one-size-fits-all affair. We shed light on the diverse paths individuals embark on, from the operating table to the pharmacy, and dissect the factors influencing these life-altering decisions. In a nutritional detour, discover how lentil pasta's high-protein, high-fiber content can revolutionize your diet—without the exorphins that fuel overeating. We also peel back the curtain on weight loss strategies and the often-overlooked aspect of medication costs, providing you with a guide to navigating these complex waters.
Addressing your burning questions, we provide personalized insights into Ozempic dosing for weight loss and demystify concerns about metabolism rates—information that just might reshape your weight management approach. Furthermore, we serve up advice for those on plant-based diets and offer alternative metrics to measure health progress, stepping beyond the confines of the scale. Wrapping up, we tackle the misconceptions about GLP-1 medications, addressing the fears surrounding medullary thyroid cancer and pancreatitis with the precision of a seasoned clinician. Join us for this episode, where each listener finds a tailored path to health and well-being, all backed by the latest scientific insights.

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1. Mounjaro, eh! (00:00:00)

2. In the News - Cardiovascular and Cancer Risk Reduced (00:01:07)

3. Patient Story - Patient developed cholecystitis (00:05:47)

4. Nutrition Segment - Lentil Pasta (00:09:31)

5. The Economics of Obesity - Mounjaro, Eh! (00:12:34)

6. Dosing for GLP-1's (00:17:21)

7. Metabolism Testing, Useful or Not? (00:22:23)

8. Paxil made me gain 30 pounds. Should I keep taking it? (00:27:33)

9. Supplement Suggestions (00:30:34)

10. Weight Loss Stall on a Vegan Diet (00:35:05)

11. The Risk of Thyroid Tumors and Pancreatitis on GLP-1's (00:40:31)