5 Things I Would Never Do as a Weight Loss Doctor

Here are the 5 things I would absolutely never do to lose weight!
Christopher McGowan, MD, MSCR
#weightloss #weightlossjourney #obesity #doctor

[@chestrockwell7306]

It’s good to see a doctor not being bribed!! Healthy food choices will save you

[@margotaylor6157]

Yes !!!! In a world where lash is king it is quite refreshing

[@dr.mimibee2895]

5 Things NOT to do for Weight Loss: 1) Liposuction 2) Crash Diets low cal diets 3) HCG injections 4) Fat Burners 5) Exercise w/o changing your eating habits.

[@Justherechat]

What does fat burners mean like the mechanics you put on your self to help you?

[@dsb_training]

​@@Justherechatcaffeine beverages and random assorted herbs. They don't create a caloric deficit, they just have the ability to give you energy and potentially reduce hunger.

[@maxsmart8954]

Take berberine. It’s natural and over the counter. No doctor necessary.

[@dr.mimibee2895]

@caleighhh5935 they referred to them as over the counter pills or supplements you take to increase fat metabolism or expend energy, impair fat absorption, increase weight loss, increase fat oxidation during exercise, or somehow cause long-term adaptations that promote fat metabolism. The natural fat burners like Cayenne Pepper pill are natural; therefore, they are less threatening to your body. Some are too harsh because certain manufacturers put excessive amounts of caffeine and unnatural chemicals in them, and it can be an overload on your heart.

[@dr.mimibee2895]

@@Justherechat The ones you wear around your waist are perfectly fine. This video was referring to things you ingest.

[@Ohsosatisfying20]

I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed this level of honesty from a Dr in relation to weight loss. I think I see a halo over his head 😇

[@bethfraser7518]

Yes. It's hard to know what's crap and what's real anymore! I've discovered Dr. Ben Bickman who's got great videos and he shares the receipts where he gets his info. I find his sources credible and info very helpful!

[@Theultrazombiekiller]

My wife went from 235, height of 5'3", to 155 in 16 months doing sustainable weightloss through cutting all fried food, fast food, and processed foods, and eating lean proteins, fruits, veggies, and whole grains at every meal. She also exercise her hobby rather than a temporary thing. She goes to a cross fit class twice a week, a yoga class once a week, and runs two 5Ks a week now. She has ran two half marathons and is training for a full marathon. She still ate about 2,000 calories a day while loosing weight. You do not have to do a crash diet, or a diet at all. Just eat clean and exercise hard.

[@nancpanc1]

​@angiegmailcomperkinsI'm around your wife's stats maybe a few pounds heavier. I box and lift and can tell you right now my body hasn't changed in months because I can't seem to get my diet down. I only drink water coffee. I only eat out once on the weekends and I don't keep any snacks or anything in the house. The struggle is real.

[@crystalmasters8582]

Love this!

[@KJB0001]

Crazy that you cut out FauxFrankenFoods and ate REAL food and dropped to a normal weight, but like the doc said "exercise hard" isnt truly necessary - it builds muscle if done correctly which helps convert glucose to glycogen, but not necessary

[@ehosmanek1696]

Yes! This is called eating to live. WHO the hell buys “diet plans” super dumb

[@DonSalcedo-ic4le]

@@nancpanc1cut sugars, bread, eat mostly veg. Protein, and also peanuts for snacks, it will make you feel full. It’s hard from the start but you’ll get use to it. Keep it going, weight loss is not rush thing. Take it slow.

[@LB42389]

Thank you!! Number 5 is the hardest to get patients to realize! You cannot and will not out run/walk an incredibly poor diet.

[@WendyPendy26]

This is the truth. I have been excersising for yrs and didn't move the scale. Feb of 2023 I decided to couple IF with high protein diet with the same excersise and I was shocked at my 18lb loss for the yr. YES..your eating habits has to change!

[@fenrisodessa]

Yes true, but even if you doesn't lose weight, you lose fat and gain muscle isnt'it

[@petergriffiinbirdistheword]

You are absolutely right and vary rarely have I seen a channel provide information I agree with. 👍 I lost over 159lb about 20 years ago. Good luck everyone.

[@gusarmstrong563]

I lost 110 pounds by cutting out all sugar and most carbs. I cannot exercise and the weight came off in less than 18 months ago. That was 1 1/2 years ago and the weight has not come back.

[@purplerider2362]

Same. I’ve been scared if it coming back. But it hasn’t as long as I don’t over eat

[@stephanieclark5338]

I respect you as a doctor and I appreciate your concern for your patients. I can see that you truly care. In my experience after I had my 3rd child in October 2010. In January of 2011, 3 months after giving birth I started using the HCG injections along with the 500 calorie diet which is basically starvation! 😬Although in saying that, from January 2011 to June 2011, I lost a total of 70 lbs. I gained 60lbs during my pregnancy but still lost 70 lbs. After I discontinued the injections, I added more calories to my diet including lean meat, vegetables of any kind and all of the fruit that I could get my hands on. After a month of adding more calories to my diet I got on the scales and had continued losing more weight! That blew me away because my bodies metabolism went through the roof and I continued losing even more weight. I actually lost 9 more lbs. At that point I thought I was way to skinny and added more food to my diet to regain those 9 lbs. I don’t know all of the Science behind it, but with my experience, I lost more weight than I anticipated and felt wonderful! I have fibromyalgia and the diet took away my pain! I kept my weight off for 5 years. After those 5 years I went through a period where I couldn’t sleep! I was hospitalized with insomnia and was on seroquel in order to sleep! It took 2 years suffering with insomnia for the doctors to finally prescribe this medication!! I was so thankful to finally sleep again. Here’s the bad part! After taking seroquel for 3 months, I gained 50lbs. At the present time I am 40 lbs overweight but I CANNOT live without my sleep meds! Seroquel messes with the hunger center of your brain and let me tell you. I would wake up in the middle of the night and devour anything that I could get my hands on!! 😩In 2019 I had to fight that hunger for months which was almost impossible. I started taking HCG again and lost 30 lbs. Fighting through the night time hunger while on HCG was horrible, but I did lose 30lbs before vacation. Right after vacation, I gained every bit of my weight back. When I ate whatever I wanted during vacation, it was impossible for me to get back on the HCG. Not because it didn’t work for me, I was just simply burnt out trying to eat the same food again!! Now here in 2022, I don’t even know where to start.

[@alliegator187]

hCG worked wonders for me too. I lost 40 lbs in my first month. That was in 2008. I just ordered hCG online the other day and started my first injection today.

[@alfanoministries]

I was never on HCG, but used drops

[@lpace2111]

​@@alliegator187Greetings how were you able to order it online

[@chriswhite318]

#5 is key. Muscle is made in the gym. Abs are made in the kitchen.

[@MrAurang]

😂😂😂

[@gettingslim186]

I agree the most with number 5!! I saw the scale move when I changed my eating habits

[@Lite_Guide]

Now that is REAL TALK...!!! Kudos to the Doc☆☆☆

[@aishwaryawagh9931]

Best teacher 🎉

[@PashkaTLT]

I did see good results when I started running (without changing my diet).

[@EdieG1]

You will see results at the start of a dramatic change to exercise habits but the body will normalise overtime even if you continue rigorously exercising. It’s not actually even a debate. It’s been solidly prove that the people with some of the most strenuous jobs (coal mining) vs sedentary office workers were metabolising at the same rate regardless of calories burned. The body compensates by limiting other functions. Also most of the research that recommends exercise over diet was funded by fast food corporations, particularly Coca-Cola.

[@crasshag]

@EdieG1 : My body disagrees with you.

[@EdieG1]

@@crasshag It’s not me that it’s disagreeing with 😂 It’s the independent scientific research . I suggest you take it up with Herman Ponzer et al (Pontzer H. “Energy constraint as a novel mechanism linking exercised and health”, Physiology, 2018) or Ebersole KE, Dugas et al, (Obesity 2018:16), or Luke A, et al (“Energy expenditure does not predict weight change..” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2009) or Durston-Arvizu et al (Constrained total energy expenditure and metabolic adaptation in to physical activity in adult humans, Current Biology 2016) When you get through those I can send you some more titles of relevant peer reviewed articles. Enjoy!

[@tinaspice]

When I hit a hold of my diet I noticed a big difference in my weight loss. The struggle and temptation is everywhere and I ended up doing a kitchen cabinet purge (donated anything unopened the rest went to family)to aid in resetting my eating habits.

[@abdullah8359]

I used thrive fat burners and i lost 3 stone in weight.

[@AnneMB955]

Totally agree with all your pointers. 👍

[@chilover9154]

In 2012 I lost 89lbs in 5 months doing the HCG injections! It worked great for me and took away my appetite! And I didnt do any exercise the whole time! ☺

[@MyFriendlyGiant]

Well done! Honestly, we're damned if we do and damned if we don't.

[@yungjung8853]

Yes exercise won’t change the scale much, but building muscle will change your body’s composition if calorie intake remains the same. While this will not change the scale much, it will change your body fat percentage.

[@DrMcGowanMD]

Completely agree. Exercise is amazing for body composition, shape, conditioning, mood, etc. Preserving lean mass, via resistance training, is essential when losing weight and I recommend it to all my patients. But nutrition is still the key to losing weight!

[@vannamarie8430]

Liposuction was the one of the best decision I made in life besides working out regularly 💯

[@AlienSuperstar77]

I’ve heard a lot of doctors say they don’t recommend Lipo for weight loss not because it doesn’t help you to lose weight but because it could leave loose skin. They believed the intention of Lipo is to just help a problem area or two, I’m pro lipo lol

[@nailily]

Lipo is often not recommended because many people think it's permanent not realizing or acknowledging that many times obesity is a lifestyle issue such as having little to no exercise before and after lipo.

[@DrMcGowanMD]

Happy for you! Liposuction has a role. It’s just not an obesity treatment.

[@jackiemyers2773]

He said don't do it for weight loss. He didn't say don't do it.

[@CurvaceousElite]

I never would have described my Medifast experience as a crash diet. I did the Medifast program years ago. It was a wonderful experience...and I wasnt starved. The program had Coach/nutritionist who tailored my program based on my body type, composition, activity level, and when I got back to advance activities we shifted from calorie counting to learn about balancing macros and they helped me with healthy snacking options. I did start off lower calorie, and lost 40lbs, but once my activity level advanced to HIIT with Orange Theory Fitness...low calories were not an option and they recognized that quickly. My Coach at Medifast helped me navigate a 3000 calorie higher protein nutrient dense diet and I continued to see inches just fall off, without weight change but great muscle tone. I say all this to say, with Medifast it really depends on nutritionist you see and how you advocate for your needs.

[@valerieodonnell6764]

I haven’t tried medifast but I did nutrisystem for a bit and the calories recommended for me lined up exactly with what was recommended by the tdee calculator. It’s not great long term as it’s processed food but it was a convenient way to get used to smaller more appropriate serving sizes. When people say it’s too low calorie It just makes me think they don’t know how it actually works.

[@cloakster]

100% agree with all points *except* #5. While exercise *generally* does not move the scale needle much, there are exceptions. Cardio interval training, for instance. I lost 15 pounds from that awhile back. *But* there are issues… it’s pretty intense, and some ppl will find it unsustainable, aka not something they’re willing to do long-term (I myself was not able to do it long-term back then, but am strongly considering taking it up again). ‘Cuz if you’re only willing to do something *temporarily,* the weight-loss from doing it will obviously only be temporary as well. 😕

[@Jklmnopjkl]

You are right about the exercise, but exercise does create the correct mindset to keep going on whatever health initiatives you are working on

[@bemomhomemaking7602]

Thank you for the great advice!

[@nyaatama8529]

Facts learned from exercise without changing my diet. Intense exercise without changing diet, caused me to eat less and have more energy. Probably all of the water I drank.

[@bbx8229]

Thank you ❤

[@mberryable]

God bless your heart ❤️ thanks so very much for being real

[@ezeamamlublessinginiefi9628]

That is so true, about exercise ,it does not loose ,but I fill stronger

[@joansmith5870]

Rational advise. Thank you!!!

[@joansmith1195]

Thank you for that valuable information.

[@crasshag]

My bed ridden, disabled family member lost 400 pounds, most of it without exercise because he could not walk. He did not use the word obese. He used the word FAT. He lost weight because he quit eating like a fat man … that is, he quit overeating. He taught himself how to walk again ( uses a cain), though it’s very difficult. Initially he ate anything in reasonable proportion. The last of the weight came off when he switched to fish ( no red meats or chicken or pork), no processed foods and rarely any sweets. He does have milk, eggs, potatoes, pasta, a lot of salsa, ice cream and few times a month, no juices, ‘some’ dark bread occasionally. He eats like a King, is skinny, not that much fat hanging. He still calls himself a fat man.

[@dod2304]

That's right...exercise alone doesn't necessarily move the scale. But it's not only "good for your health" if he means your heart. Especially if you do things to strengthen your muscles. Muscle weighs more than fat, so you may have lost fat, but the muscle weight gain won't show you how much fat you've lost. More muscle means more calorie burning. All great things to help in better health including weight loss.

[@njfuentesrespecter81]

That last one was the most important. I used to think I could outlift and out run my alcohol consumption and average diet. It took 10 years to realize it can’t be done. Whatever alcohol does to metabolism, it doesn’t seem to matter if your calories in are less than calories out. I got fatter by drinking vodka waters and only eating grilled chicken breast, tuna, and spinach. That’s about as lean as you can possibly get on the food side…no wasted calories. All protein and very low glycemic carbs. I still maintained, if not gained more fat. You have to cut out alcohol completely if you want real results.

[@Mike-01234]

The only way I lost weight was 600-800 calories a day. I kept it off too I needed to see quick results, or I would just fall back into old eating habits. I never bought any program, or used any company supplied food. I just found I don't need to eat so much 1200 calories, or 2000 calories whatever you want to say it is way too much for me. I'm small person only 5.6 about 5.5 which is short for a man. I think that is where I always gone wrong listening to the so called "Experts". The end goal is weight loss I dropped 50 lbs. in the first 4 months about 10lbs a week. I'm not hungry or weak. The truth is humans lived on this planet long before doctors ever knew anything.

[@familhagaudir8561]

Keeping a calorie budget *and stick to it*, like I keep a financial budget, fixed my weight problem.

[@rosea2350]

Thoughts on intermittent fasting?

[@panda594]

I'm 135 lbs, his father was very thin. I'm trying to help him. He's 22, very amazing man, but very low self esteem. He's almost 500 lbs.. kindest person.

[@mijuajua4820]

I will say a prayer & send positive vibes your way!

[@benhurj]

Look into semaglutide

[@MattyNelson-rs3ik]

Get down to why he has morbid obesity, he needs Therapy also.

[@lydiakeene6421]

I did the HCG injections and “diet” years ago. I was so irritated all the time and I even remember my doctor asking me why am I on it and she’s pretty sure there’s no clinical reviews that it actually works. I did lose some weight, but that’s because I was in such a crazy deficit (500 cal per day). Miserable way to try and lose weight. I found eating healthy and just dropping alcohol from my diet helped me lose 70 lbs and get back down to my normal 145 lbs!

[@preciousstudio8404]

No matter what you choose, diet, exercise or meds. Weight loss is not easy. I recently shared my story on my channel, on how I lost 22 pounds in 5 weeks, which could be really helpful to anyone struggling with weight loss.

[@Kevin-jk8zb]

3x board certification? my hat off to you doc

[@AdornedwKinksCoils]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@cheftreana]

I needed this

[@sobluebedford]

Which lipotropic injection fall under the fat burners or hcg? And would you recommend mounjaro to someone without diabetes?

[@AlphaFitness-Health]

Strong body, strong mind! 💪🧠

[@Kyimeoketo97]

I’m running everyday and walking for 1 week and I went from 122lbs to 118lbs, it’s not fast but it works

[@nickgomes9370]

Wow, a doctor that tells the truth and knows what they're talking about!

[@markwhitton8785]

All spot on point 👍

[@JorviksWitcher]

Ive considered Liposuction because I can't get the weight off. It causes serious pain for me

[@lifeiswonderful22]

Exercise causes pain for everyone. That's how you know it's working.

[@Key_1111]

Lipo is for stubborn fat. For example, I've always had bigger arms. My whole life no matter how small I am. Once I get to my goal size I plan on getting lipo on my arms, for sure.

[@JorviksWitcher]

@@Key_1111 because of my PCOS the weight doesn't ever leave I work and work and work and I keep going back to the same wall of failure. It's frustrating to be 260lbs and never make it down past 240 for more than a few weeks and it's back.

[@JorviksWitcher]

@@lifeiswonderful22 pain to the point of fainting is not proof of exercise working .

[@lifeiswonderful22]

@@JorviksWitcher You don't have to work out THAT hard. Going for a walk is also exercise. You'll shouldn't be fainting from walking.

[@jeansaunders1871]

Great advice!!

[@GraceNduva]

Thanks for sharing

[@sergioortiz1839]

As a Christian I fast Friday sunset to Saturday sunset (Sabbath). After my first fast I lost a lot of weight and haven’t gained it back since. If you can’t handle a dry fast you can fast with only water!!!!

[@MattyNelson-rs3ik]

You as a Sabbath keeper should not fast on the Sabbath day..look it up..it's in the Bible

[@MoneyMuscleMastery38]

I know some trainer who dont ask to follow strict diet or change diet excpet junk food....and they have help to reduce fat effectively

[@DanK123]

Thank you for saying this, Doc. Most important - don't just go work out and expect much to happen. Sure it's good, but if you want to lose weight, you have to change your eating habits forever. Eat less calories and eat BETTER calories. Fill yourself up with better things. Unfortunately hunger still rears its head....and for those who can, Wegovy/Mounjaro/etc are doing amazing things, making us not feel like eating....makes us feel full. And not eating as much is what makes the difference.

[@DrMcGowanMD]

Well said!

[@mariemarie5564]

@@DrMcGowanMDwhere are u located are u In Newyork or could u recommend me to a doctor In Newyork plzz

[@AlethiaHines]

I'm a 60 yo disabled veteran with obesity, BMI 35 and chronic hypertension (150/95 my norm WITH meds) sometimes higher. I have chronic pain and had two back surgeries in 6 years. My primary doctor placed me in a fitness and nutrition program for 120 days which also includes prescription of Wegovy. I haven't started the meds yet but wanted to know what's your opinion of it and its implications?

[@endxofxeternity]

I’m doing exercise without intentionally changing my diet. It’s working for me. Sure it’s slow but I feel so good ☺️

[@drwombat]

Yeah I'm not sure what angle this doctor is coming from but nutrition is a cold equation of sorts... Sure eat healthy but if you're exercising and the calories you burn exercising is greater than your intake you will certainly lose weight. No doubt about it

[@paulea2]

I needed to lose approximately 25 pounds and so far I’ve lost 15 pounds in a short amount of time just by stopping sugars and anything made out of flour. I measure and don’t have more than four or 5 ounces of protein at each of the three meals I have as much vegetable and tossed green salad at each meal. The only starch or grains I would have on occasion would be maybe 1-2 ounce of brown rice, oats, quinoa, amaranth, black or pinto beans, lentils, yam, or potato. If I absolutely have to have something sweet, I will have a Zevia beverage. Absolutely never have artificial sweeteners such as Splenda, Nutri sweet, aspartame, sucralose and the like; VERY UNHEALTHY-plus retains fluid, messes around with brain chemistry, even as well as G.I. health. Very bad. Simple sugars from one or two fruits per day is enough. I love red meat, but from quitting red meat one and a half years ago my LDL cholesterol went way down about 50 points and to me that’s worth it though I love red meat. I eat mostly poultry, seafood, and high-quality protein powder, as well as eggs and occasional Greek yogurt, and some cheese. I love pork chops once in a while, cooked with onions and peppers and mushrooms. Very occasionally, I will have a small amount of lentil pasta. It is so worth it having clothes fit better feel better and look better. fullofFaith.com It’s a free supportive program.

[@justinhayes2194]

I had no idea that they were trying to pass HCG off as a weight-loss thing!! Lol

[@shanalee8469]

He’s right thank you

[@GoliathCarCulture]

I been taking vitamins, staying away from sugar, sodas, eating small portions, exercising for years, and playing sports nonstop, but nothing works. I still have a lot of belly stubborn fat, and the only thing I bern considering is liposuction.

[@LFC-Adrian]

Check your thyroid levels. Might be what's causing ur body to have slow metabolism. That was my issue.

[@robertaelston9682]

Following!! I would love to learn more

[@Junebug93309]

That’s a great list!

[@alfanoministries]

I lost all my weight on HCG worked fine

[@victoriaashley5374]

Ever since I lost my full thyroid due to cancer I have been getting bigger and bigger each year. What type of foods should I be eating to loose weight. I've done everything there is

[@Fellowrser]

Oatmeal protein cherry juice

[@Blessingwenyu]

Love your video

[@alekshewwewa4356]

Realistically what’s the difference between eating 1500 a day of things with a lot of sodium, carbs, and sugar vs 1500 a day of greens, low carbs, and low sugars?

[@francescaj.147]

I have been burning an extra 200 calories a day through exercise for about 13 months, which is 75,000 calories or just about a twenty pound deficit over a year. I’ve lost more like 10-12 pounds, but the first thing that the consistency with exercise helped with was stabilizing my weight. It took a solid six months before I really saw results. If you *only* added exercise, but you did religiously for long enough, you would see some weight loss, slowing down of gain, or stabilization. It’s math, but it’s a long term deal.

[@drsuessl]

I just have to say that I’m sick and tired of this lipodystrophy. I eat so friggen well, I could teach my doctors. This visceral fat makes me feel and look fat while I’m quite thin. Nearly no carbs, low fat, 90% organic foods, fresh vegetables and fruit. I feel good but this gut fat really bothers me. My endocrinologist is sending me to an obesity clinic. My BMI is 18.5. 🙄

[@yvonnedelaschelle1655]

Can you please comment on what DOES work for a postmenopausal woman 100 overweight with mobility limitations due to Degenerative Disc Disease and fused L-4 L-5?

[@bybbah]

Hi do keto diet or simply lower as much you SUGARIES and Carbs .I had no surgery I just refused, I changed my diet ,walk a cane, did PHYSICAL therapy. NOW BIG IMPROVEMENT, USE LESS CANE ,MORE MEDITATION, MORE WALKS,SERIOUS ON DIET ,LOW ITT.VERY GRATEFUL, VERY LOW TOLERABLE PAIN TO NO PAIN.REGAIN SLEEP.

[@h.u.l.k.7072]

As a weightloss specialist, I'm doing 2 things: 1. physical exercise 60-90 minutes/day, 5 days/week 2. eat a carnivore diet, no alcohol, no smoking

[@masetadubar4220]

What are your thoughts on procedures like Emsculpt?

[@i_purple_kpop47]

Hi doc is that weight loss supplement called alpilean is legit?? Please make next video on it..

[@KAM-rl6tz]

#5 - What if you gain muscle by strength training? That won’t help to burn calories?

[@MM-bg7in]

I lost 140lb thru a sleeve surgery. I want to complete plastic surgery next year to remove my apron. Lipo is an option around the waist at the same time. In general, would you recommend lipo in this instance? Thanks.

[@macky181]

Fasting definitely helps you control yourself so as not to eat poorly, fasting is more for the mindset vs weight loss, so when you're ready to return to a normal eating pattern you've control over your choices vs falling into bad habits.

[@jabR47ak]

Hcg could help if your natural LH is low meaning your signalling to the testes to produce test is low

[@Yolduranduran]

Thank you.

[@feMARIE614]

What about intermittent fasting?? My cousin and my boyfriend is so against me doing it but it works for me. Matter a fact it’s the ONLY thing that’s been working for me. I do the 23:1 fasting (not eating for 23 hours and then eat within the 1 hour). It’s been working for me but they claim I’m starving myself.. idk if I should stop?

[@chilover9154]

Intermittent fasting works great! I lost abt 75lbs doing it! Ur family needs to research it and become educated on the benefits of it! Good luck on ur journey! ☺

[@MariaGomez-qv6zc]

What about semaglutamide injections?

[@winstonbrown347]

Best weight loss methods: orange juice, raw carrots, low fat milk, coconut oil, some starches and cod twice a week.

[@IZLALE]

What if you have Lipedema which is a fat disorder that does not go away with exercise and improved nutrition. Would you still not recommended liposuction? Appreciate any guidance offered.

[@emii36363]

How could I change my diet without being too restrictive? I’ve tried keto last year but I was too restrictive which led to an eating disorder. I go to the gym but changing my diet is too hard. I only drink water and i don’t eat junk food but I eat too much bread. If I go one day without bread i start panicking pls help me 🥺

[@angele4890]

Your need for bread could mean you are missing a specific nutrient that you are trying to fill yourself with bread. You can try to get a blood panel for any deficiencies. You can also try eating healthier breads or replacing your bread with healthier carbs. Are you eating enough protein for your weight and height and activities? You can also try finding a dietician who can help you determine the best lifestyle for you if you need more help understanding your bodies needs. Hope you figure it out. ❤️

[@DreX-8810]

What is your advice on loosing weight while on Depakote ER?

[@elizabethheadid5996]

Doc so you're saying diet is the key. Healthy and lean meats, veggies, fruits? Thanks for the advice! Can you please do a video on the 5 things you would always recommend FOR weight loss? Thanks!❤

[@DrMcGowanMD]

5 things I WOULD do for weight loss. #doctor #5things #weightloss #obesity #weightlossjourney kzbin.infoZl_11tvp-28?feature=share

[@stormbear3365]

I lost alot of weight from taking Ozempic. I have type 2 diabetes. Sometimes it kills my appetite so well I force myself to eat. Which is mind-blowing. Usually drinking a meal supplement. I worry about going into diabetic shock. But Ozempic totally balanced my A1C and my blood sugar levels are normal when I test during the day. All my fat is settling around my waist though. So can I take Obvi Collagen to burn only the tummy fat?

[@MM-pb6qh]

How do you feel about GLP 1s such as Ozempic?

[@pamelasalyers5554]

DOC: THANKS

[@krisdeaglephotography4539]

Does liposuction not literally suck out the fat so therefore you have less fat cells? So it would take a significant amount of time to regain the cells? (I know the leftover cells can easily increase in size but due to them being less in number than before, it takes far more effort to get back to pre-procedure weight) You can’t lose fat cells once you gain them, only shrink them.

[@Drone4567]

I do fat burners and cardio along with intermittent fasting that helped me lose weight. Then add high protein meals and you gain muscle. Apple Cider gummies to help with bloating. Anyone that tells me not to do that along with this doctor then what else do we do to lose the weight??

[@user-qf1zi6we5y]

I can’t shift my belly fat I was a size 12 in my 20s and mid 30s am nearly 40 and am like a size 18 and it’s upsetting me as I’ve never bin this big, I’ve tried gyms, them patches what you put on your stomach nothings working 😢 duno what to do and my energy levels are low have never got any energy at all

[@allisonxx6663]

Currently doing optifast right now

[@drmoezawaung]

What is your take on alpha lipoic acid

[@spiral3012]

You can't outrun a bad diet.

[@endtimes9763]

What about Red Light Therapy? Infrared Red Light Therapy, does that work? I had lipo on my outer thighs and 7 months its back. I want to have it done again but will it come back again?

[@DrMcGowanMD]

No, that doesn’t work for weight.

[@danielleo6855]

What are your thoughts on lipedema?

[@ss-rc8ct]

Had gained almost 25 kgs on an year course of ssri, im on a lifestyle change targeting to lose weight have lost 9, but with fhe heaviness sometimes its difficult and lazy, thinking of getting some kgs off like 10 kgs with lipo while continuing the wrkout and diet check. Will it be ok? Pls do suggest

[@araweelospirit4180]

😂😂😂😂 exercises sure it’s great for your health. This guy is hilarious, being good for your health is exactly what a lot of people on the weight rollercoaster need. Unhealthy habit has lead to their situation or some are suffering from mental health. Being will and does lead to weight lose has it’s the first step to feeling stronger in yourself

[@DanK123]

You're not understanding. It's "good" to exercise. Good for cardiovascular health. But if you want to LOSE WEIGHT, don't think you can just work out 3 times a week and ride a Peloton. It's the food you eat that makes all the difference. Cut back calories and eat better, healthier calories. The problem is, most people eventually have the urge (hunger pangs) to return to the earlier weight. It's a brain/gut problem. Obesity is considered a disease now, thankfully. People are taking Wegovy/Mounjaro and similar meds (at this point, for life, like with any other chronic condition) to stop the cycle of hunger and weight gain. This doctor is correct.

[@anir8023]

What about ozempic ?

[@daniel51404]

I lost a bunch of weight by eating less and working out every 2 days.

[@debbysimon120]

What about gastric bypass, phentermine and ozempic?

[@rajeshshinde1064]

Sir what is side effect off phenq tablets sir for weight loss sir

[@ciciperez5195]

Are you saying peptides such as semorelin are a scam? Would you explain?