Beyond the Scale

Dr. Michelle Cardel is the Senior Director of Global Clinical Research and Nutrition at WW. In this episode, Dr. Spencer Nadolsky and Dr. Michelle Cardel go over the science of nutrition and evidence-based obesity care. Together, they discuss research findings and share valuable insights on sustainable and healthy practices.

Kailey Wood shares her history of weight struggles, which began in her 20s, after having kids and struggling to find a healthcare professional who would listen to her concerns. With a history of PCOS and Hashimoto's, Kailey reveals how GLP-1s have had a transformative impact on her well-being and overall health, extending beyond the scale.

You can follow Kailey's story on her TikTok page @theegeriatricmillennial.

The age-old debate of aerobic training versus resistance training, or as some call it, cardio versus lifting. Is it even a fair question to ask? We'll explore these two approaches, discuss their unique benefits, and consider whether a combination of both might be the ideal solution. The most important thing is finding what works best for you.

In this episode, Dr. Spencer and Dr. DonDiego discuss the impact GLP-1 medications can have on binge eating disorder. Patients experience a reduction in "food noise" and feel like they are able to regain control, providing an alternative to other types of therapies.

There is a happy place between calorie deficit and maintenance. You should be eating more as you get closer to your goal to set yourself up for success in the long-term. Tune in to hear more about maintenance on a GLP-1 medication, with Sequence Dietitian, Summer Kessel!

Jamie Mills, also known as The Sleeved Dietitian, is a Bariatric Dietitian and Coach, on a mission to help other bariatric patients change their habits so they can be successful long-term. Having undergone a vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) herself in 2017, Jamie knows exactly what her clients are going through.

In this episode, Jamie shares her personal struggles with weight loss and proper nutrition education in order to achieve success post-op.

At Sequence, we aim to help members learn healthy habits to lose weight in a sustainable way. However, with fad diets, cleanses, and even television shows like The Biggest Loser promoting rapid results, it can be hard to understand why.

A study on contestants from The Biggest Loser shows that when it comes to weight loss, faster isn’t necessarily better. Sequence Dietitian, Ali McGowan, joins us in this episode to explain why slow and steady weight loss wins the race.

From the foods we eat to the activities we engage in, every aspect of our daily routines plays an important role in shaping our weight journey. However, diet and exercise are not the only things that affect weight. Tune in to hear tips from Sequence Registered Dietitian, Summer Kessel, on what is within our control, such as sleep, stress management, and time management.

April, also known as @thatnurseapril on TikTok, talks about her background and experience on a GLP-1 medication that brought her to where she is today. Tune in to gain a richer understanding of GLP-1 medications through April's journey.

GLP-1 medicines have different effects on every individual. Is it possible to not lose weight on a GLP-1? Yes. But there are also individuals who respond very well to the medication. Sequence doctors, Dr. Spencer Nadolsky and Dr. DonDiego, discuss hyper and hypo responders to GLP-1s.