In this episode of the Transformation Weight Control podcast, Rich and Alex talk to Dr. Faris Zuraikat. They delve into the intricate relationship between sleep, eating habits, health, and weight management.

They discuss the importance of sleep duration and quality, the role of circadian rhythms, and how sleep affects hormones that regulate appetite.

The conversation highlights practical strategies for improving sleep and its potential impact on weight loss efforts, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to health that includes sleep hygiene, nutrition, and physical activity.

To reach Faris Zuraikat, Ph.D. fmz2105@cumc.columbia.edu

To reach Rich Weil, Founder and Director of Transformation Weight Control: rich@transformationweightcontrol.com

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To learn more about Rich's Weight Loss Medication Support Group, the only one in the country: https://transformationweightcontrol.com/12-week-weight-loss-medication-support-group/

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In this episode of the Transformation Weight Control podcast, Rich, Alex and guest Naomi Boak discuss the complexities of living with obesity, the trauma associated with it that tracks from childhood into adulthood, frequently as a secret, and the transformative effects of GLP-1 medications. Naomi is a participant in the Weight Loss Medication Support Group at Transformation Weight Control.

Naomi shares her personal journey, highlighting the emotional and psychological challenges she faced, the stigma of obesity, and most important, and a key takeaway for our listeners, the hope she found through GLP-1 medication and support groups.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding obesity as a chronic disease and the need for self-compassion and support in the journey towards the challenges of weight loss, self-acceptance, and deeply understanding that your body weight is NOT YOUR FAULT. You did not wake up one day and thought how cool it would be to struggle with your weight and suffer the trauma, stigma, shame, guilt, isolation, self-blame, low self-esteem, and "false equivalence", the belief that you define yourself by the number on the scale. Listen or watch how Naomi describes how she has successfully coped and continues to do so.

Contact Rich Weil at rich@transformationweightcontrol.com

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Weight Loss Medication Support Group: https://transformationweightcontrol.com/12-week-weight-loss-medication-support-group/

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In this episode of the Transformation Weight Control Podcast, Anna (our second Anna from season 1, episode 5!), shares her profound journey of living with the chronic disease of obesity. Anna details the emotional struggles of living with having obesity; the societal stigma, shame, guilt, self-blame, self-loathing, isolation, lack of self-esteem, and emotional and physical trauma, and then the transformative impact of GLP-1 medications on her life. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding weight loss medications, and the importance of understanding that obesity is a chronic disease that requires ongoing treatment and management.

Anna's story highlights the significant changes and sometimes continuous struggle with her body image, self-identity, and overall health, as a result of 113 pounds of weight loss, as well as her aspirations for the future.

Through her experience, listeners gain insights into the complexities of weight loss and preventing regain, the role of hormones in appetite regulation, the emotional toll of living with having obesity, and the transformation, including normalization of appetite regulation, as a result of taking a GLP-1 weight loss medication, combined with all the behavioral and lifestyle change skills she learned prior to the medication.

Anna emphasizes in her closing comments that anyone struggling with living with obesity take the time to understand that having obesity is a chronic disease and that it is NOT YOUR FAULT. No one intentionally chose to struggle with this chronic disease.

It's an inspiring podcast, not to me missed. We thank Anna for participating, and for her honesty and courage coming forward with her extraordinary journey.

You can reach Rich Weil at rich@transformationweightcontrol.com to discuss the Weight Loss Medication Support Group at TWC that Anna participates in and reports how helpful it has been in supporting her journey. www.transformationweightcontrol.com https://transformationweightcontrol.com/12-week-weight-loss-medication-support-group/

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