The Science of Obesity– Why Diets Don’t Work

Weight management expert Dr. Megha Poddar explains the science behind weight loss plateaus and why diets alone often fail in this episode of My Weight Live. She explains how the brain’s reward system and our biology work to keep weight high, and highlights how obesity medications can play a role in long-term success. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of weight management and learning how to support health in a sustainable way.This podcast was sponsored by Novo Nordisk Canada. It was created independently by My Weight - What to Know with no influence from Novo Nordisk.The medical information in My Weight - What to Know’s content is provided as an information resource only. The content is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice or treatment.All content of this channel is owned by What To Know, LLC. and is protected by worldwide copyright laws. You may download content only for your personal use (i.e., for non-commercial purposes) but no modification or further reproduction of the content is permitted. The content may otherwise not be copied or used in any way.My Weight - What to Know ©️ 2026