This is Sylvia’s story: “I'm a 43 year old working single mom with 11 year old twin girls. I have spent the last couple of years struggling with weight gain and just feeling unhealthy. I started the Best Weight program on a mission to live a healthy life with my girls... 75 pounds gone after 16 months and I'm living life to the fullest.” Most importantly, she did it without restrictive dieting and learned valuable mindset and behavioural tools that will last a lifetime. You don’t want to miss it...
Oct 05, 2023•25 min
It’s time to re-think obesity. Your brain is designed to defend the body against weight loss. Obesity isn’t a character flaw. It isn’t a lifestyle choice. Obesity is a real medical condition. It’s time to change the conversation around obesity and lift the shame and stigma. That’s why I’m launching a new series called RETHINKING OBESITY. Every Monday for the month of October, I’m going to talk about Obesity from a medical angle. We’ll cover what it is, how to talk to your doctor, investigations ...
Oct 02, 2023•21 min
This recording was originally part of Dr. Sasha High's talk as an Obesity Expert at a Media Event called Obesity Out Loud. P.S. I want to share with you an exciting free event I have coming up, it’s called Mindset & Obesity Medicine for Sustained Weight Loss . I’m hosting this live virtual zoom event on October 4th at 7:30pm EST. I’m going to answer all your questions about the popular weight loss drugs on the market, focusing on the anti-obesity medications that are available in Canada, and...
Sep 28, 2023•8 min
No one wants to sabotage their own progress, but why do we do it anyways? It may sound like: “I know how to lose weight, I just can’t keep it off” “I always self-sabotage” “What if this doesn't work for me and I gain the weight back?” It happens when we get tripped up by self-defeating thought patterns. Imagine if you could change them to more helpful lines of thinking. What would that mean for your motivation? In this episode, I call out the real reason why you are self-sabotaging your weight l...
Sep 25, 2023•21 min
If you’ve spent your life counting calories, obsessing over MyFitnessPal, or counting points that tell you how much you’re allowed to eat in a day in order to lose weight, you’re going to want to listen to today’s episode. Calorie counting, counting points, counting macros… it’s all the same. It’s relying on some external influence to dictate how and what you should eat. It’s reducing your food experience down to math, instead of recognizing that you’re a human with emotional attachments to food...
Sep 18, 2023•20 min
After decades of influence from diet culture, my client Erin was ready to address her challenges and emotional associations with food in a healthy way. On today’s episode, married, mom of 2, marketing professional, Erin R. shares how she embraced being uncomfortable and setting big goals in order to move herself forward with “The Work”. Erin embraced the shift in mindset that we teach inside Best Weight, to consciously and intentionally create her healthiest life. Erin shares how she realized sh...
Sep 11, 2023•36 min
What exactly happens during menopause? Is it harder to lose weight after menopause? Will hormone replacement therapy make me gain weight? In this episode, I welcome an expert guest in the women’s health field, Shannon Kenrick-Rochon, NP, to educate and dispel myths surrounding menopause. Shannon is a strategic thinker that has been drawn to healthcare for as long as she can remember. As a lifelong learner, she expanded her nursing career with a Masters of Nursing and moved into the role of Nurse...
Sep 04, 2023•42 min
I'm thrilled to introduce our new online course, "The PCOS Solution" - a 6-week self-directed program designed to empower women to take control of their health and fertility while managing PCOS. This course offers everything you need to know from nutrition, to lifestyle, to supplements to overcome PCOS symptoms and thrive. The conventional advice of just going on the pill or losing weight often falls short of addressing the comprehensive needs of women with PCOS. PCOS affects up to 13% of reprod...
Aug 28, 2023•59 min
There is a powerful yet simple skill that has helped our team go from a small, traditional in-person medical practice, to now having the privilege of helping thousands of women from all over the world successfully. It has even helped one of our clients achieve a remarkable 73-pound weight loss. It is the powerful skill of decision-making and taking swift action. If you're tired of feeling stuck or overwhelmed on your weight loss journey, this episode will be a game-changer for you. Learn the pra...
Aug 21, 2023•28 min
In this week’s episode, I talk about a topic that has been under debate for many decades. Contrary to what you may have been told, dieting is not the solution but the problem itself. Dieting is, in fact, associated with weight gain. When you start a traditional dieting program, there are many potential negative consequences that are not often advertised when you join. Restrictive diets can trigger disordered eating patterns, a negative relationship with food that could take years to heal, decrea...
Aug 14, 2023•24 min
When it comes to our health goals, one of the most significant obstacles is continuing to feel motivated. The longer we wait for motivation to come, the higher our resistance is and the harder it becomes to take action again. Getting started is easy, the challenges arise when life stressors inevitably get in the way. That is why in this podcast episode, we are answering a popular listener question – how to break free of a rut when you are feeling stuck. The practical strategies in this episode w...
Aug 07, 2023•18 min
What if I told you that quitting can also be a positive thing? It can actually be an empowering choice to let go of what no longer serves our purpose or aligns with our values. When it comes to dieting, quitting what isn’t working can be a positive step toward pursuing a healthier and more sustainable approach. It doesn't mean giving up on our health goals. It means letting go of harmful practices and adopting ones that truly honour our bodies. Don't miss out on this enlightening episode that wi...
Jul 31, 2023•20 min
Have you ever caught yourself saying “I know how to lose weight, I just can't keep it off or be consistent”? If you have tried many different diets, you have likely experienced short-term programs that you can't wait to stop, so you can go back to living. However, putting your life on hold for the diet, is setting you up to inevitably put the diet on hold or stop altogether, in order to live your life. As part of our 'Your Questions Answered' series, we delve into exactly how to keep the weight ...
Jul 24, 2023•32 min
What is the ideal human diet? In the ever-evolving landscape of weight loss and nutrition, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of an ideal human diet. We search for the perfect combination of foods, hoping to unlock the secret to weight loss. However, most of us already know the basics of nutrition and what is considered “healthy”. In our pursuit for weight loss, we may forget that our bodies are vessels that deserve love and care. True well-being encompasses our entire lifestyle as a whol...
Jul 17, 2023•16 min
In this episode, we have a special guest, Marilyn, who shares her inspiring story of achieving an 85-pound weight loss without dieting. Marilyn opens up about her struggles and mindset before starting Best Weight, expressing her doubts and fears about “yet another program”. She highlights the unique aspects of Best Weight that made a significant difference for her and have helped her realize that her path is very different this time. Marilyn emphasizes the importance of receiving accurate inform...
Jul 10, 2023•20 min
Isn’t it interesting that we tend to be great at showing up for our work or social commitments, but not our own commitments to ourselves? Just like in relationships, constantly letting ourselves down will erode trust and confidence, hindering personal growth. Today's listener question hits close to home: "Why is it so hard to keep promises to yourself?" I explore the deep-rooted reasons behind this common struggle and share strategies to reclaim your integrity and self-trust. You'll discover the...
Jul 03, 2023•22 min
Stop giving away your power and personal ownership to weight loss programs (including mine!). “If I follow this program, then I'll get results” or “How is this program going to create weight loss for me?” And that's exactly what diet culture promotes. It tells you that if you follow a set of food rules perfectly, you will lose X amount of weight. The reality is, it does not feel good for any human being to have to live by someone else's externally imposed rules or value system. We will only live...
Jun 26, 2023•29 min
While most of us understand the benefits of physical activity, the burnout culture by which we are surrounded often means we struggle to implement the habits we know will serve us well. This week’s special podcast guest, Dr. Tina McInnes, witnessed the severe impact of people not making health a priority when she worked as an Internist. Realizing that she was giving people a lot of medication for what was largely preventable disease, she began focusing her attention on the effects of exercise an...
Jun 19, 2023•48 min
For those who experience binging or compulsive eating, the accompanying feelings of shame, hopelessness, and a complete loss of control, are very familiar. Whether you suffer from binge eating disorder (BED) or behaviours associated with it, what is crucial is that we start to normalize how common this problem is. That’s why today, I am opening up about my own struggles with binge eating in the past, and reflecting on the pivotal moments that led me towards healing and freedom. Join me as I shed...
Jun 12, 2023•21 min
What I often hear from my clients struggling with sleep issues and insomnia, is that they've tried absolutely everything to no avail. Traditional sleep hygiene advice like cutting screen time is difficult to implement in reality, and leads them to believe they’re “just a bad sleeper”. This feeling of hopelessness acts as a real barrier to trying anything else or taking consistent action. But if we want to maintain a healthy weight and our overall well-being, quality sleep has to be prioritized. ...
Jun 05, 2023•49 min
Have you been implementing amazing health behavior changes but just don’t seem to be losing the weight you expected to? Or maybe you have seen your weight drop, but now your progress seems to have hit a big brick wall? In this episode, I dive deep into the frustrating (but very common) phenomenon of plateaus, and explore how we can stop them impacting your long term health goals. Whether you’ve lost weight and have now hit a plateau, or are losing weight but feel like it’s at a snail’s pace, you...
May 29, 2023•23 min
Your stomach’s growling so loudly, you can’t ignore it any longer. When you go to check your watch, it’s only 11am. “That’s way too early for lunch, how can I be so hungry right now?!” In a panic, you grab snack after snack to try and satisfy your hunger, only to end up overeating so much you don’t want your lunch when the time comes. Instead, you end up in a cycle of shame and guilt. It's no wonder so many of us have experienced this kind of hunger denial. We live in a culture which is set up t...
May 22, 2023•17 min
In any quest for a healthier lifestyle, whether it’s weight loss, wellness, rest, or self-care, you may feel a little lonely. The lack of understanding shown by family and friends is often what makes the process feel so isolating. You’re probably fed up with comments like “oh, you’re doing that again…” followed by an exaggerated eye roll, and are left feeling insecure and alone. Maybe you want to reconcile with the “food buddies” you always used to overeat and over-drink with, but are afraid of ...
May 15, 2023•30 min
Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious and complex eating disorder affecting millions of people worldwide, with many sufferers experiencing underlying mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. When Sancia joined the Recover Strong program , she was binging nearly every single day. After using food as a crutch to support her through years of poor mental health and a negative relationship with her body, her weight had crept up to the point she had decided to go ahead with bariatric su...
May 08, 2023•32 min
Chrono-nutrition: when we eat. When we eat matters. Studies have found that consuming our calories later in the day, overeating in the evening, is associated with obesity and poor cardiometabolic health outcomes rooted in insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, etc). If night-time snacking is derailing your health or weight loss efforts, I have a brand new absolutely FREE COURSE that I’d love to offer you. Access it here: FREE COURSE: Stop Night-Time Snacking (so you can stick ...
May 04, 2023•19 min
We have a misconception that we can achieve any goal weight we want. Set your target weight or BMI and then “diet harder” to get down to it, right?? The belief that we can manipulate our bodies to achieve certain numbers or metrics is misplaced at best, and extremely harmful at worst. On today’s episode, I speak with my friend and colleague Dr. Matthea Rentea all about this. We talk about letting go of target weights and our shared approach of coaching combined with medical care for our patients...
May 01, 2023•29 min
Have you struggled with not following through on what you say you’ll do? If so, no judgment! You’re not alone. But over time, this lack of integrity degrades confidence and erodes happiness. I frame integrity in action as two things: 1) Doing what you say you’ll do 2) Living a life aligned with your core values How often do we set ourselves up to fail because we over-promise and over-commit to unrealistic ideals, only to fall short, feel like a failure, get discouraged and give up. Over time, th...
Apr 24, 2023•29 min
What’s the difference between confidence and self-confidence? I answer this question on today’s podcast, along with steps to build your self-confidence. Self-confidence will help you step out of your comfort zone, grow, take risks that move you forward, and be willing to fail on your way to success. Building self-confidence starts with self-awareness, that is knowing who you are and what is important to you at your core. The other steps are: Mastering your mindset Overcoming challenges with self...
Apr 17, 2023•24 min
After decades of dieting, my amazing client Jen lost 145 lbs in the past 2.5 years. She’s a completely different person and loving her life. She did not have bariatric surgery. She didn’t do it through restrictive dieting or starvation. She didn’t drink meal replacement shakes three times a day. She changed how she thought about herself, life and food. She learned to process her emotions, instead of eating through them. Jen was recently a guest speaker for one of our weekly workshops inside Best...
Apr 03, 2023•55 min
Have you ever thought: “I’ll be happy when….” (When I hit my goal weight. When I get my dream job. When I marry someone amazing…) Have you noticed that the goal post keeps moving? I certainly have. For me it was, I’ll be happy when I’m in med school. Then, I’ll be happy when I’m in residency. I’ll be happy when I’m an Attending…. Here’s what I’m learning, friends: Happiness is not a future state. Happiness is finding appreciation and gratitude for where you are in the moment. In today’s episode,...
Mar 27, 2023•28 min
