Docs Who Lift

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Dr. Zeena Al-Rufaie, a pediatric obesity specialist, about the new pediatric obesity guidelines. She gives her own experience as a mother and also a pediatrician about the new guidelines that caused media headlines to spin out of control. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the recent 60 minutes interview where genetics were said to be the number 1 cause of obesity. Learn: - about the outrage that ensued - how the environment and genetics cause obesity together - why some don't get obesity despite the environment - why some need tools to fight back If needing medical tools to fight back, work with Dr. Spencer's group online. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with Abby Langer and Amanda Thebe all about the various red flags you see with quacks online. What are the top nutrition red flags? What about those preying on women going through menopause? and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the new pediatric obesity guidelines that have caused an uproar in the media. Are they really pushing drugs and surgery before lifestyle? Find out! Click here to read the actual guidelines Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss a tweet from Steve Crowder. Learn more about judging health by looks (and obesity) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Dr. Guillermo Escalante all about the harmful effects of anabolic steroids. Dr. Escalante published a study on autopsies done on bodybuilders who died young. Learn: How anabolic steroids affect the heart Whether there are intrinsic factors beyond blood pressure and lipids Dr. Spencer's patients who use steroids and how he tries to keep them as healthy as possible Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss diet zealots and evangelicals. Learn: What to look out for this New Year so you don't get duped into another diet cult Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss how home body fat scales work and Dr. Tinsley's newest study on their accuracy. Learn: How various methods measure body composition The various compartments How bioimpedance scales work and what the most accurate at home scales are available See Dr. Tinsley's article all about it here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer continue the conversation with The Farm Babe all about ethical farming etc. Find The Farm Babe on: Instagram and Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss agriculture and farming with The Farm Babe. This is part 1 of a 2 part series Learn about safe farming practices and ethical concerns of raising and eating animals and much more. Follow the farm babe by clicking here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the false dichotomy of believing one needs to only do lifestyle OR take a medicine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with the Food Science Babe all about food science and fear mongering. Get some insight into: GMOs Food additives and shelf-life of foods Learn more by checking out Food Science Babe's instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss a few things from Obesity Week (the big obesity conference in the United States). Learn about: - Dr. Spencer's debate on resistance versus aerobic training. - Some obesity genetics. - and new therapies being studied for obesity. https://liftrx.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer chat with trainer Dontae Burks about his experience with training young children all the way up to the elderly. What's the best way to get kids to work out? Should kids even lift weights? and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer go over the medicines that treat prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Learn: - Whether you should even treat prediabetes - If you should do medicine before lifestyle - All about metformin - and of course GLP-1s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the new trend of Hollywood stars using GLP-1 agonists for vanity weight loss and the new weight loss guidelines for medicine and surgery. JoinSequence.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss diabetes. What are the different types? What causes these different types? How can you prevent and treat with lifestyle? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Examine.com director Kamal Patel all about supplements. Which ones should you take? Which ones should you avoid? Are fat burners worthwhile? What about testosterone boosters? Find out in this episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss a couple metabolic case studies where weight loss is indicated and helpful. For nutrition coaching go to: https://bigrocksnutrition.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Dr. Kevin Klatt, an RD PhD, on whether or not to even pay attention to media headlines about nutrition science. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer sit down with neurobiologist and obesity researcher Dr. Stephan Guyenet to discuss how the brain is the main organ involved in obesity. Learn: How the brain regulates our body fatness The difference between hunger and cravings Why we eat How the new GLP-1 class of medicines help Visit his blog See if you qualify for the GLP-1 medicines Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with endocrinologist Dr. Bonnecaze all about male obesity-related secondary hypogonadism (low testosterone). Learn: - How obesity causes low testosterone - What to do about it For workouts click here For nutrition help click here For medical weight loss click here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Dr. Pessah-Pollack, an osteoporosis focused endocrinologist, all about osteoporosis. Learn: The risk factors for osteoporosis How to screen for it How prevent it Why you should care Use LiftRx to prevent osteoporosis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer sit down with bariatric surgeon Dr. Garth Davis to discuss the ins and outs of surgery for weight loss. Learn: The types of surgery Whether it is safe or not How well does it work And whether Garth lifts or not. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Spencer and Karl sit down with Ted Kyle to discuss his recent mentions on the Bill Maher show. We go over Ted's advocacy in obesity and how Bill misrepresented Ted's out-of-context quotes. Visit Ted's website here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss with Hormones Demystified, an endocrinologist, about testing for hypothyroidism. Learn: - The basics of testing - Whether TSH is enough - If you need antibodies - If reverse T3 and free T3 are needed - and more! Get Dr. Spencer's Free Start Here guide - download here See Hormones Demystified blog to learn much more about the thyroid Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the origin story of Hormones Demystified and how people get sucked into pseudoscience quackery. Hormones Demystified is one of the top myth busting blogs out there dedicated to discussing hormones. The person behind the blog is anonymous, but you get an inside scoop right here. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Click here to check out HormonesDemystified.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the newly FDA approved medicine Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) and its effect on sugars and weight. It works similarly to the other GLP-1 meds... but better. Learn: How it works How well it works and if you should look into it. go to joinsequence.com if interested Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer have fellow Doc Who Lifts Dr. Bonnecaze back on the show to discuss hypogonadism (low testosterone) in men. Learn: The signs and symptoms of hypogonadism Whether you should get tested or not How to test properly And why most people do it wrong Go to LiftRx to get Dr. Spencer's monthly workout program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the most powerful medicines currently available for weight loss - the GLP-1s. Learn: How these medicines work How much weight loss on average to expect from these medicine The possible side effects and how to minimize them Go to JoinSequence.com to see if you're eligible for one Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the weight loss effects of phentermine, Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate), and Contrave (bupropion/naltrexone). Learn: How each of these medicines work. How effective each medicine is. Who shouldn't take these medicines. Go to JoinSequence.com for Dr. Spencer's telemedicine program Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer have guest Dr. Alex Bonnecaze on to discuss Orlistat and Plenity. Learn: - How well these two substances work for weight loss - How they they actually work - Side effects - and whether you should even look into them or not. For Dr. Spencer's online clinic - go to JoinSequence.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer go over the indications for taking medicines for weight loss. Dr. Spencer's online clinic -> JoinSequence.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss whether your hormones are stopping you from weight loss. Learn: Secondary hormonal causes of obesity Is it your thyroid? Cushing's (or other high cortisol causes) Is it all calories in versus out? and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer aren't actual vegans, but they did a vegan stint for a month. Take a listen to hear what happened. Learn: What happened to their strength, lipids, and body composition. How Dr. Spencer almost puked from vegan "junk food". Whether or not you can be healthy eating meat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss weight stigma What is weight stigma? Why is it harmful? What to do about it (it's hard) Consensus statement - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0803-x Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some people say everyone needs a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Some people say that no one needs one. Drs. Karl and Spencer and joined by two other endocrinologists and two other diabetes educators to discuss: What are CGMs? Do they help in type 1 or 2 diabetes or even prediabetes? What about those without blood sugar issues? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss incorporating a gym into a doctor's office to utilize exercise as medicine. You'll learn: How this idea came about How it would work Why it is important How Dr. Spencer got fired - LOL only half kidding. Click here to read the published article Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss screening for and treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Learn: - What NAFLD is - Why you should be aware of it - The difference between nonalcoholic fatty liver and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis - What to do if you get it - What diets are best to treat or prevent it Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss the new study on intermittent fasting from the New England Journal of Medicine. You'll learn: - What types of intermittent fasting methods are out there - If they help you lose weight more than just cutting calories in general - If there are other benefits beyond the calorie restriction The NEJM Study Other new study mentioned from the journal Obesity Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss the idea behind metabolically healthy obesity (MHO). Learn: - If it is possible to have obesity and be "healthy" - What entails "health" - How to get healthier Recent review LiftRx.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer answer a few questions from a fellow physician. Learn: - How they help their patients with accountability with lifestyle and weight loss - If they prescribe specific diet plans to their patients - and much more www.LiftRx.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer go over the common medicines that cause weight gain and some alternatives that can help. Recent meta-analysis from Endocrine Society Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The medical diagnosis of obesity isn't as simple as a BMI anymore. Take a listen to Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss how it should be diagnosed when you walk into a doctor's office. AACE Obesity Guidelines Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss how diet can affect your hypothyroidism. Learn: If you should avoid broccoli or soy If cutting out gluten is worth it If you can even lose weight with thyroid issues Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer discuss in general what they recommend in terms of diet for weight loss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky discuss why you're tired and how it is not adrenal fatigue. Learn: - Adrenal gland physiology and pathology - What "adrenal fatigue" allegedly is - Other causes of fatigue - What to do about it Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drs. Spencer and Karl discuss carbs, insulin, and their role in weight loss and obesity. Recent review on energy balance -> Click Here DIETFITS Study -> Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Docs Who Lift discuss the impact of artificial (and non-nutritive) sweeteners on weight and glycemia. Read Dr. Karl's peer-reviewed published article on the topic here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Docs Who Lift discuss the concept of obesity as a disease. Brief overview of the AMA decision to list obesity as a disease. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.