The Skinny on Weightloss: Part Deux (Ep. 35)

In Episode 35 of The Med Edit Podcast, hosts Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell welcome back Dr. Ann Bass, a board-certified expert in Obesity Medicine, to continue their insightful discussion about healthy weight management. Due to an overwhelming response from listeners, Dr. Bass returns to answer pressing questions and address popular concerns related to weight loss, body composition, and GLP-1 medications. This episode covers: Body Composition 101: Why body composition, not just weight, is crucial for overall health, and how to accurately measure yours using methods like DEXA scans, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, and more. Ideal Body Composition Ranges: Understand the healthy ranges for fat and muscle mass and why they matter. Exercise Recommendations for Adults: Practical guidelines from aerobic activity to strength and flexibility training, and why physical activity is key to long-term health. Muscle Loss & GLP-1 Medications: Clarifying misconceptions about GLP-1s and lean body mass loss, along with strategies to protect muscle during weight loss. In the popular “FACT or MIS” segment, Dr. Bass debunks viral myths on meal frequency and vitamin supplements. Tune in to separate fact from fiction and take informed steps toward reaching your health goals. Connect with Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell: https://themededitpodcast.com/ Instagram: @TheMedEditPodcast: https://www.instagram.com/themededitpodcast/ Facebook: The Med Edit Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/themededitpodcast/ LinkedIn: The Med Edit Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themededitpodcast/ LinkedIn: Dr. Jessica Gray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Jessica-gray-md/ LinkedIn: Dr. Cari Sorrell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-sorrell-42545a7b/   Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center: Continuing Medical Education Credit: https://cmetracker.net/TTUHSC/Publisher?page=pubOpen&nc=7120399723#/myPortal In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and The Med Edit Podcast. Texas Tech University Health Science Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. References from today’s episode: https://www.obesityaction.org/education-support/learn-about-obesity/common-myths/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4229150/ https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult-obesity-facts/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood-obesity-facts/childhood-obesity-facts.html https://www.abom.org/history/ https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK235943/#:~:text=Body%20composition%2C%20in%20the%20context,be%20used%20interchangeably%20with%20LBM.