Weight loss is tough to do, especially if you don't have a strong support network around you. It is even tougher to do if you believe that food and exercise is everything it takes to lose and maintain weight loss.But the Obesity Medicine Association has supported many patients through the tough stages of weight loss, and they recognize that community support and their pillars of success for weight loss make the process much easier.Dr. Lydia C. Alexander is on the show to walk us through what those pillars are and how to use them for your own success.What To Expect From This Episode If you are in pain and have a hard time moving, there are still great ways to incorporate movement into your life What foods are most important for your weight loss Different behavioral changes to support your weightHow to maintain your weight loss and not rebound later on Shownotes* [2:00] Dr. Lydia C. Alexander is part of a sub-specialty medicine called Obesity Medicine* [3:30] What is the actual definition of obesity* [5:30] 75% of the population is overweight or obese* [8:15] Does age impact BMI in any way* [11:45] What are the leading causes in obesity* [14:00] For those who have a hard time moving, what are great ways to start incorporating more movement into their day* [21:00] What are some really good ways to get more restful sleep* [24:15] Can you play catchup on your sleep deficit on the weekend* [25:45] If you do an activity that increases heart rate right before bed, will that prevent you from falling asleep* [27:00] How can we regulate stress, especially like stressful situations that come out of nowhere* [30:30] What are good ways to move away from processed and low quality food to a better quality food* [33:45] It is so important to meet people where they are at because making too many changes can cause too much stress on someone* [36:00] What are the main pillars for successful weight loss* [38:15] Final thoughts around obesity and weight loss* [40:00] What Dr. Lydia C. Alexander does every day to improve her own health Resources From This EpisodeSome of these resources may contain affiliate links, which provides a small commission to me (at no extra expense to you).* Learn more about the Obesity Algorithm- Learn More* If you are interested in Intermittent Fasting, listen to this episode- Listen Now* Learn about ways to improve your sleep- Listen Now Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate) Bryan Carroll: [00:00:14] It's weird to be saying this as this year has been a heck of a roller coaster, but we are now. Officially entering the holiday season, which means in previous years, people's health goals get shoved under the table.You know, the table that was full of cookies pies, another holiday treats. And while I'm not really sure what this holiday season will look like history shows us that there is one thing on everyone's minds. Once January comes around weight loss, weight loss is one of the hardest things to do, especially with temptations around every corner.But this episode will help you with that. What's up everyone. I'm Bryan Carroll and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be adventurous. And today I have dr. Olivia C. Alexander of the obesity medicine association. Joining me to talk about strategies to help reduce weight before where we get started.If you enjoy the podcast,
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