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Those who use Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight have reported a new side effect -- the drugs lessening their addictive behaviors or tendencies.

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Published: 6:49 AM CST February 12, 2024

Updated: 6:49 AM CST February 12, 2024

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Could popular weight-loss drugs also help people get away from addictive behaviors? - KHOU.com

As drugs like Ozempic become increasingly popular for weight loss, more doctors and patients are looking for ways to counteract the muscle loss that can happen on these medications and companies are racing to meet that demand.

Luxury gyms are offering strength-training programs specifically marketed toward people taking these medications, promising to help clients optimize their outcomes. Nutritionists and meal-delivery services are creating plans to help patients pack in enough protein. And drug companies including Eli Lilly, which makes Mounjaro and Zepbound, are looking to develop combination treatments that prevent muscle loss.

I know people are like, Oh, were trying to fix the liability. Its not that, said Dr. Daniel Skovronsky, the chief scientific officer at Eli Lilly. The question, he said, is how to build on the benefits of medication to help patients lose more fat while preserving, or even gaining, more muscle.

Eli Lilly is partnering with BioAge Labs to test whether a compound called azelaprag could help people achieve a more optimal balance of muscle and fat, possibly helping people who are taking Mounjaro or Zepbound lose even more weight. The drug imitates a hormone produced during exercise that can improve muscle metabolism and function.

And last year, Eli Lilly acquired the biopharmaceutical company Versanis, which makes a drug that blocks receptors that regulate skeletal muscle and fat mass. When it does that, muscles get bigger, said Dr. Steven Heymsfield, a professor of metabolism and body composition at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana who has studied the drug, called bimagrumab.

Theres also a trial underway testing bimagrumab and semaglutide, the substance in Ozempic and Wegovy, in adults with obesity. Later this year, the drugmaker Regeneron will begin a clinical trial testing semaglutide in combination with an antibody treatment that blocks receptors that regulate muscle growth. And on Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration greenlit a clinical trial to study whether a compound previously tested as a treatment for muscle loss in older adults could help preserve muscle and shed more fat in people 60 and older taking a weight loss drug.

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The Race to Stop Ozempic Muscle Loss - The New York Times

Question

Dear Savvy Senior,

Does Medicare cover any weight-loss treatments for overweight retirees? I just turned 65 and need to lose about 100 pounds and would like to know if Medicare can help.

Overweight Owen

Dear Owen,

Yes, traditional Medicare does indeed cover some weight-loss treatments like counseling and certain types of surgery for overweight beneficiaries, but unfortunately it doesnt cover weight-loss programs or medications. Heres what you should know.

For beneficiaries to receive available Medicare-covered weight-loss treatments your body mass index (BMI), which is an estimate of your body fat based on your height and weight, must be 30 or higher.

A BMI of 30 or above is considered obese and increases your risk for many health conditions, such as some cancers, coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and sleep apnea. To find out your BMI, the National Institutes of Health has a free calculator that you can access online here.

If you find that your BMI is 30 or higher, Medicare Part B will cover up to 12 months of weight-loss counseling conducted by a medical professional in a primary care setting (like a doctors office).

Most counseling sessions entail an initial obesity screening, a dietary assessment and behavioral therapy designed to help you lose weight by focusing on diet and exercise.

Medicare also covers certain types of bariatric and metabolic surgery for morbidly obese beneficiaries who have a BMI of 35 or above and have at least one underlying obesity-related health condition, such as diabetes or heart disease. You must also show that youve tried to lose weight in the past through dieting or exercise and have been unsuccessful.

These procedures make changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight and improve the health of your metabolism.

Some common bariatric surgical procedures covered include Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, which reduces the stomach to a small pouch that makes you feel full even following small meals. And laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, which inserts an inflatable band that creates a gastric pouch encircling the top of the stomach.

Unfortunately, original Medicare does not cover weight-loss programs such as fitness or gym memberships, meal delivery services or popular weight-loss programs such as Jenny Craig, Noom and WW (formerly Weight Watchers).

Medicare also does not cover any weight-loss drugs, but it does cover FDA-approved diabetes drugs that have unintentionally become very popular for weight loss.

Medicare Part D plans cover Ozempic and Mounjaro for diabetes only, not for weight loss! So, your doctor will need to prescribe these medications for diabetes in order to get them covered.

Medicare also does not cover Wegovy or Zepbound because theyre approved only for weight loss.

The reason behind the weight-loss drug omission is the Medicare Modernization Act, which specifically excluded them back when the law was written 20 years ago. They also excluded drugs used for cosmetic purposes, fertility, hair growth and erectile dysfunction.

Without insurance, weight-loss medications are expensive, often costing $1,000 to $1,300 a month. To help curb costs, try websites like GoodRX.com or SingleCare.com to find the best retail prices in your area. Or, if your income is limited, try patient assistance programs through Eli Lilly , which makes Mounjaro and Zepbound, or Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy.

If you happen to be enrolled in a private Medicare Advantage plan, you may have coverage for gym memberships and some weight loss and healthy food delivery programs. These are considered expanded supplemental benefits and have gradually been added to some plans to provide coverage for nutrition, health and wellness. Contact your plan to see what it provides.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior book.

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Any veteran of the diet wars is all too familiar with the stress and strain of never being able to claim victory over the scale. And once we turn 40, that battle feels even more difficult. Tactics that used to work suddenly fall short, while a new wave of symptoms like brain fog, low energy and insomnia hit. The almost universal fallout from hormonal changes is weight gain, confirms triple-board-certified ob-gyn Anna Cabeca, DO, bestselling author of The Hormone Fix. But she assures, Even during and after menopause, we can lose weight and keep it off. Keep reading to discover exactly how to stop menopause weight gain by using Dr. Cabecas ingenious diet cycles.

It seems like gaining unwanted pounds is an inevitable part of menopause for most women. But what exactly is causing that weight gain at midlife? It has a lot to do with hormonal fluctuations. While youthful, reproductive hormones decrease as we approach menopause, other hormones that age the body (like insulin and stress cortisol) increase, explains Dr. Cabeca. (She has a lot of personal experience with menopause since she went through it herself twice!)

This hormone shift causes inflammation to rage throughout the body. And scientists know that body-wide inflammation triggers fat cells to shut off their fat-burning powers. Quickly, the body gets locked in a phenomenon called weight-loss resistance, which Dr. Cabeca estimates affects up to 90% of women over 50. Unfortunately, a Johns Hopkins University study found that only 1 in 5 US-based ob/gyns have received formal training in menopausal medicine.

Even if most doctors aren't helpful in this area, there are good reasons to want to fight off menopausal weight gain on your own. According to Brazilian research, as a womans size increases, her menopausal symptoms worsen. Dr. Cabeca says, Women in America suffer greater menopause-related issues up to 800% more than other women around the globe.

Dr. Cabeca witnessed this discrepancy as she watched her mother age rapidly through menopause and pass away from heart disease at 67, while family members in other countries lived into their 90s. After traveling the world studying how women eat, Dr. Cabeca concluded, Our diet is to blame. She determined, Menopause is natural, but symptoms and weight gain are optional.

The good news: It doesnt take a major diet overhaul to rebalance hormones and melt fat during menopause. And surprisingly, its not about adopting one diet for the rest of your life.

Through clinical research, Dr. Cabeca discovered that switching up your eating habits for just six days reboots your metabolism, making weight loss easier. So she created several short dietary pauses in which you stop consuming certain foods like sugar, grains or meat for a brief period of time to reset your metabolism. (For example, you can start a plan every Monday and enjoy a cheat day every Sunday before cycling on to the next mini plan.)

Just like you have to change up your exercise routine, you have to change your eating routine to keep your metabolism on its toes," explains Dr. Cabeca. But how? By switching things up, we make the body more insulin-sensitive, allowing women to drop one dress size a week, says Dr. Cabeca. Her plan also increases body stores of oxytocin (the joy hormone), which counteracts the inflammatory stress of cortisol, while naturally suppressing appetite.

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Quick-switching between plans can melt away the weight that accumulates in the midsecton during menopause. In a University of Southern California study, subjects on a short-burst diet had 86% less belly fat after three months than those on a standard diet. Study author Valter Longo, PhD, has seen that dieters doing short detoxes take 413% more inches off their waist compared to nondieters. He assures, The body is better able to regulate everything after five days. It goes back to functioning optimally.

These short dietary resets also guard against weight-loss resistance and its related health risks. In another study, folks who used a short liquid plan then leapfrogged to another healthy plan shed triple the weight and were 250% more likely to get off blood-pressure meds than those who stayed on one diet. The Detox Diet author Elson Haas, MD, says, Its a tremendous kick start!

These programs are responsible for tens of thousands of women preventing and reversing menopause symptoms, says Dr. Cabeca. For example, one of Dr. Cabecas patients went from having 60 hot flashes a day to zero! Other patients got off Rx medications for diabetes and cholesterol. Julie Trnavsky, 64, dropped 80 pounds and soothed her adrenals. I feel better than Ive felt since my 30s. Keep scrolling to try the plans for yourself and find Karen's success story of losing 92 pounds...

Choose one of the following mini plans, created by Dr. Cabeca, to start rebooting your metabolism. Each one allows you to diet for six days and feast for one, before moving to the next mini plan or repeating your favorite. No matter which plan you choose, always eat three meals a day, pausing to avoid sugar, alcohol and processed carbs for the week.

On the six-day keto-green plan, you limit carbs and pause inflammatory foods, namely grains, eggs, butter, legumes, nightshades (like tomatoes and eggplant), nuts and seeds. Focus mostly on eating healthy fats (avocado and olive oil), then protein (meat, fish) and limit carbs from fruit and veggies to 40 daily grams. Your dinner formula: 1 protein serving + 2 servings of low-carb vegetables + 1 to 2 fat servings. Try this sample meal: Stir fry with sliced chicken thighs plus steamed veggies and cauliflower rice.

This mini plan is great to use if youre struggling with blood sugar. It stabilizes levels, which is good news for women who suffer from hot flashes that are caused by blood sugarimpacted changes in blood pressure. Also incorporate these helpful plan tips

On this six-day plan, youll pause all food groups except animal products: meat, fish and eggs. (Try hard-boiled eggs for breakfast, chili for lunch and fish for dinner.) This plan is an effective way to smash past a weight-loss plateau, says Dr. Cabeca. Protein can help you spot-reduce your tummy, so expect to lose a pound a day or more. (Click through for amazing carnivore before and after photos.)

This approach is also ideal for people who are bothered by aches and pains or autoimmune symptoms. It also supports healthy blood vessels to ease hot flashes. Some users call it a pain eraser. And thanks to the amino acid arginine, found in meat, this plan helps restore muscle tissue lost with age. Also consider these top tips:

Opt for anti-aging protein. Sip a cup of collagen-rich bone broth to quell cravings between meals. Functional medicine expert Amy Myers, MD, says, Collagen turns your body into a fat-burning machine, even when youre at rest!

For six days youll pause acid-forming foods like meat and cheese and enjoy three alkalinizing plant-based meals a day. Reach for fruits, veggies, beans, tempeh, tofu, lentils and seeds, plus healthy fats and healing spices like garlic. For a sample meal, try hearty red lentil soup made with veggie broth.

This plan is great for women struggling with menopausal constipation. Most of us dont get enough fiber and dont realize how constipated we are, says Dr. Cabeca, but this fiber-rich plan restores regularity while maintaining the ketosis of a low-carb diet. (Click to learn more about following a 30-day plant-based diet plan.) Also, check out these bonus tips

Chew well. To extract the healing properties of hard-to-break-down plant proteins, slow down and really chew your food, says Dr. Cabeca. Not only will you digest food more easily, research shows that chewing 40 times per bite curbs production of hunger hormones.

Eat probiotic foods, like coconut-milk yogurt and fermented sauerkraut, which heal the microbiome to improve digestion and ease pain and bloat. As a result, youll shed what Dr. Cabeca calls toxic waist that collects in the midsection.

To boost energy and improve your mood youll pause solid foods on this liquid detox plan, built around juices, broth, caffeine-free teas and smoothies made with leafy green veggies, low-sugar fruit and nuts. Try whipping up a delicious smoothie bowl made with 1 cup unsweetened cashew milk, 1 cup spinach, 12avocado and a dash of cinnamon. Top with berries and unsweetened coconut.

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This plan is ideal for people who are plagued by anxiety or worry. Dr. Cabeca says, In one smoothie you can sip a combination of nutrients that reduce cortisol, normalize insulin, regulate estrogen levels, improve mood and increase metabolism. In one study conducted by Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, all the women on a similar plan felt less anxious and depressed in a week. Top tips

Feast on gratitude. This is a detox, so youll also detox from negative thoughts and focus on what youre grateful for, says Dr. Cabeca. This quiets the brain to reduce cravings.

Add fat. Start the day with 2 Tbs. of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. It gives the body nutrients that end cravings, says Dr. Cabeca. At first, women think, Im not doing that, but soon they look forward to it. And the weight-loss results are insane.

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To keep slimming after cycling through these dietary pauses, simply introduce some carbs (healthy non-keto meals) back into your routine. If you find symptoms or pounds creep back, return to the mini plans to reset. Find additional recipes and Dr. Cabecas extra fifth pause plan, check out her book MenuPause.

Looking at happy photos from her daughters wedding, Karen Evans felt a pang of regret knowing she was at her highest-ever weight for that special day. She realized, I may not be able to change these photos, but I can make other changes

Not knowing where to start, Karen joined her local TOPS.org support group for advice. There, she was encouraged to explore different ways of eating. She experimented with a low-carb keto plan, slowly refining her habits along the way and seeing great results. At times, she focused on eating more meat or green veggies, next she set her sights on making Instant Pot soups and other times she mastered plant-based food swaps like lettuce-wrap sandwiches and zucchini noodles. Karen had been facing curveballs with her weight for decades, but finally, she was the one throwing her metabolism some helpful change-ups. I was trying new things all the time, she recalls. My knowledge and TOPS came to my rescue!

As the weight steadily came off, a doctor praised, Keep up the good work! All told, Karen ditched six pant sizes, along with chronic knee pain, fatigue and emotional eating. Now, shes hopeful her nutrition tweaks will lengthen her life. She says, At 75 years of age, I believe I am healthier than Ive ever been!

This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Always consult your physician before pursuing any treatment plan.

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'On the Record': Weight loss shots

Updated: 2:46 PM EST Feb 11, 2024

WEIGHT OFTEN LEADS PEOPLE TO QUICK AND POPULAR SOLUTIONS. NOW, GETTING REGULAR INJECTIONS HAS GAINED EPIC MOMENTUM AND GETTING THESE SHOTS IS MOVED FROM SOMETHING ONLY FOR THE WEALTHY AND FAMOUS TO FINDING THEIR WAY INTO THE MAINSTREAM FOR MANY. SO TODAY WE DIVE INTO THE UNCHARTED TERRITORY OF WEIGHT LOSS INJECTIONS AND THE POTENTIAL RISKS. LETS GO ON THE RECORD FROM WPBF 25. THIS IS ON THE RECORD WITH TODD MCDERMOTT. DRUGS INITIALLY APPROVED TO TREAT TYPE TWO DIABETES, SUCH AS OZEMPIC AND WEGOVY, ARE NOW BEING WIDELY USED FOR WEIGHT LOSS. THIS MORNING WE ARE GOING TO HEAR THE EXPLANATION OF HOW THEY WORK, THE SIDE EFFECTS AND ANY POSSIBLE RISKS. HERE TO GO ON THE RECORD WITH. ME IS DOCTOR ABRAHAM BETANCOURT FROM GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER IN WEST PALM BEACH. DOCTOR, THANKS FOR BEING HERE. THANK YOU FOR THE INVITATION. LETS TALK FIRST ABOUT THESE WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS. THEY BOTH CONTAIN THE SAME INGREDIENTS. SEMAGLUTIDE. IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DRUGS OR IS IT JUST BRAND NAME? UH, ONE IS BRAND NAME. AND THE SECOND MOST IMPORTANT OR DIFFERENT IS THE DOSE IS PRETTY MUCH THE SAME MEDICATION WITH THE DIFFERENT DOSING AND PRICE. LETS TALK ABOUT THE DOSAGE BECAUSE IT IS IT IS A REGULAR DOSE THAT YOU TAKE FOR EITHER ONE. WELL THERE IS A ITS A GUIDELINE OR A PROTOCOL. YOU USUALLY TEND TO UM, START THE PATIENT ON THE LOWEST DOSE AND ASSESS THE PATIENT. DEPENDS OF THE PRACTICE. BUT USUALLY EVERY TWO WEEKS TO ASSESS THE RESPONSE SIDE EFFECTS WEIGHT LOSS. AND THEN INCREMENTALLY YOU INCREASE THE THE MEDICATION EVERY TWO WEEKS OR SO. ALL RIGHT. AS THIS GOES, I KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AS IT PROGRESSES. WHAT DO YOU SEE IN THE PATIENT? THE POSITIVES. WHATS HAPPENING. UM, I WILL BE HONEST. UM, WERE WERE LIVING IN GOOD TIME FOR PATIENTS SUFFERING WITH OBESITY OR SUFFERING, UH, WITH THIS DISEASE BECAUSE NOW WE HAVE A BIGGER AMOUNT OF RESOURCES. WE HAVE SURGERY, WE HAVE ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES, AND NOW WE HAVE THESE NEW MEDICATION, WHICH DEFINITELY HELPS. UH, DEFINITELY HELPS. BUT LIKE EVERY MEDICATION, I HAVE TO BE USED WITH A, IN A TEAM THAT COMPREHENSIVELY ASSESS THE PATIENT AND IS, IS FAMILIAR WITH THE SIDE EFFECTS AND RISKS AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE RIGHT INDICATION FOR THE PATIENT. BEFORE I TALK ABOUT THE SIDE EFFECTS AND THE RISKS, LETS TALK ABOUT WHO THIS IS FOR, WHO IS PRIMARILY GOING TO BENEFIT THE MOST FROM TAKING EITHER ONE OF THESE INJECTIONS. ALL RIGHT. WE NEED TO JUST UNDER STAND THAT THIS MEDICATION WHERE I WILL SAY DISCOVER OR BY DEFAULT LIKE VIAGRA THESE WERE INTENDED TO TREAT DIABETES. AND THEN WHEN THEY SAW THE RESULTS THEY SAW THAT ALSO THE PATIENTS STARTED THEY LOST WEIGHT. UH, SO INITIALLY WERE APPROVED BY FOR PATIENTS WITH DIABETES TYPE TWO. NOW THEYRE APPROVED FOR WEIGHT LOSS. SO WE KNEW THEY WERE SAFE GOING IN. AND YOU SAW THE FIRST MEDICATION WHICH WAS OZEMPIC, WAS APPROVED IN 2017. THEN THE NEWEST ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED IN 2020, 2021. I BELIEVE. UM, BUT YES, THEYRE SAFE. UM, THEY HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR A WHILE. THE FACT THAT THEY JUST FOUND OUT OR RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT WEIGHT LOSS WAS LIKE A THE BOOM OF MAKE THE THE MEDICATION MORE UM, UH, MAKE THE PEOPLE KNOW MORE ABOUT THE MEDICATION BECAUSE AND A LOT OF PEOPLE WANT IT, THATS FOR SURE. FOR SURE. SO EVEN THOUGH ITS BEEN APPROVED FOR YEARS FOR TYPE TWO DIABETES, NOW ITS BEING ADMINISTERED IN THIS WAY FOR WEIGHT LOSS. WHAT ARE WE SEEING AS FAR AS SIDE EFFECTS? AND DO WE EVEN KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY RISKS? SO, YOU KNOW, SINCE THIS BEING STARTED USING MASSIVELY BECAUSE OBESITY IS ONE OF THE MOST PROMINENT, UH, DISEASE IN THE UNITED STATES, UM, WERE GOING TO START SEEING THIS MEDICATION BE USED MORE OFTEN AND BROADLY. AND, AND THE POPULATION. RIGHT. WERE GOING TO START SEEING THE SIDE EFFECTS BEING MORE COMMON IN, UM, WHO WHO BENEFIT FROM THIS MEDICATION. AND THEN THIS IS WHEN WE NEED TO ASSESS THE PATIENT BECAUSE WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE PATIENTS PREFERENCE, THE PATIENT GOALS. UH, AND THEN YOU DECIDE WHICH PATIENT BENEFIT FROM JUST THE MEDICATION. MEDICATION AND SURGERY. UH, JUST SURGERY. AND THEN AFTER MEDICATION, WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT NOW WE ARE ADDRESSING OBESITY SOMEHOW LIKE CANCER, IN WHICH SENSE FOR A PATIENT WITH CANCER, WE HAVE CHEMOTHERAPY, RADIATION, SURGERY, CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIATION CAN BE GIVEN BEFORE OR AFTER SURGERY. SO OBESITY IS THE SAME. ITS A COMPLEX DISEASE THAT BENEFIT WITH ALL THESE RESOURCES IS THE PROBLEM IS IS PATIENT SELECTION. AND BE SURE THAT WERE DOING THE RIGHT INDICATION OF ANY OF THIS, UH, TOOLS THAT WE HAVE NOW TO TREAT THE PATIENT. BUT AGAIN SIDE EFFECTS. WHAT CAN PEOPLE EXPECT THAT MIGHT BE A DOWNSIDE. SO WHAT WE KNOW NOW VERY WELL NO GASTROINTESTINAL, UH, ISSUES MAINLY UM, SOMETHING CALLED GASTROPARESIS, WHICH IS PRETTY MUCH A SLOW DOWN OF THE MOTILITY OF THE FUNCTION OF THE STOMACH, WHICH ACTUALLY IS HOW THEY HOW THEY WORK TO LOSE WEIGHT BECAUSE THEY SLOW DOWN YOUR GI TRACT. UH, GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. THE PATIENT FEELS FULL. AND THATS WHY APPETITE DECREASE ONE OF THE GROSSLY HOW HOW THAT WORKS. BUT THEN WE HAVE SEEN PATIENTS WITH BOWEL OBSTRUCTION. WE HAVE SEEN PATIENTS WITH GASTROPARESIS. NOW VOMITING. UH, THE MOST SEVERE COMPLICATION IS EVEN THOUGH ITS VERY IS NOT AT THE MOST COMMON IS PANCREATITIS. UM, WHEN THEY TEST THE MEDICATION ON LABS AND, UH, UH, THEY SAW THAT ITS A SLIGHTLY RISK OF, OF INCREASE OF THYROID CANCER. UM, IM NOT AWARE THAT ITS IN ANY DATA THAT SHOW THAT IN HUMAN, I HAVENT EVEN SEEN A PATIENT. UH, BUT WE HAVE TO B CAUTIOUS AND INTERROGATE THAT MEDICAL HISTORY OF THE PATIENT. ANY FAMILY HISTORY OF, UH, THYROID CANCER, UH, RECENTLY, ACTUALLY, THIS WEEK, THERE WAS A CONCERN OF INCREASE OF PANCREATIC CANCER. THERE IS NO, NO PROOF OR ANY DATA THAT SUGGESTS THAT THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FACTOR FOR PANCREATIC CANCER, BUT DEFINITELY ITS A RISK INCREASE. RISK OF HAVING PANCREATITIS, WHICH IS, UH, INFLAMMATION OF THE PANCREAS. THAT IS A SEVERE, UM, DISEASE THAT 30% OF GET SEVERE COMPLICATION AND EVEN DEATH. I HAVE ONE MORE QUESTION FOR YOU. IF WE GET TO VERY QUICKLY AND THAT IS HAVE YOU HAD PATIENTS TURNED DOWN THE USE OF EITHER OF THESE DRUGS BECAUSE OF THOSE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS? JESS. JESS, IF YOURE ASKING, YOU ARE A PATIENT THAT REFUSE OR DECIDE ONCE YOU DISCLOSE. THE PROBLEM WITH THIS IS IM NOT SAYING THAT THE MEDICATION, THE MEDICATIONS ARE EFFECTIVE. THEY HAVE A ROLE IN THE TREATMENT OF THE DISEASE. BUT WHEN YOU LAY OUT SIDE EFFECTS COSTS BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR, UH, UM, WEIGHT LOSS, THE INSURANCE COMPANIES STILL NOT COVER ERIN. IF THE PATIENT IS NOT DIABETIC, YOU HAVE TO BE DIABETIC AND SUFFERING FROM OBESITY TO APPROVE AND COVER THE MEDICATION. OTHERWISE ITS VERY EXPENSIVE. THAT CAN GO FROM 900 TO $1000 A MONTH. SO WHEN YOU PUT EVERY THING IN PERSPECTIVE, SIDE EFFECT, COST BENEFIT PATIENTS. YEAH. HOW PATIENT THAT THEY DONT. WANT TO. 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AND NOW THAT YOURE MORE THAN A YEAR, ALMOST TWO YEARS PAST. YES. HOW HAS IT BEEN FOR YOU? WHAT HAS BEEN THE OUTCOME FOR YOU? I NO LONGER HAVE SLEEP APNEA, AND I NO LONGER HAVE DIABETES. ITS TWO AMAZING. YES, BYPRODUCTS OF THAT. THAT AND DOCTOR, WHY WAS THE SURGERY THE RIGHT THING FOR LORI? WELL, WHEN SHE CAME TO OUR OFFICE, YOU KNOW, WE HAVE SEVERAL DISCUSSIONS. THE, THE THE CHOICES OF BETWEEN MEDICAL MANAGEMENT WITH INJECTIONS VERSUS SURGERY AT THAT TIME. THIS IS EARLY 2022. IT WASNT AS POPULAR. IT WASNT AS KNOWN AS IT IS NOW. SO QUESTIONS THAT THE PATIENTS HAVE, LIKE LORI SAID, WHAT ARE MY IMPLICATIONS. LONG TERME WE DONT HAVE THAT ANSWERS YET. SO UM, WHAT IS IT? IS IT GOING TO BE COVERED BY INSURANCE OR NOT? THOSE DAYS WHERE, YOU KNOW, PATIENTS WERE HAVING SOME ISSUES, HAVING THE MEDICATIONS COVERED BY INSURANCE ALSO, AND THE OTHER PART IS LORI WANTED TO HAVE MORE THAN JUST 20% OR SO OF HER WEIGHT LOSS OF HER. THE PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT LOSS THATS MORE OR LESS WHAT THE MEDICATIONS ARE. IF YOU LOOK AT LORI. TODAY, SHE WENT FROM A BMI OF 41 TO A BMI OF 21. THATS CLOSE TO 50% OF HER WEIGHT LOSS. HOW MUCH WEIGHT DID YOU ACTUALLY LOSE? BETWEEN 100 AND 3135 POUNDS. ITS FANTASTIC. AND WERE LOOKING AT THE PHOTOS AND WE SEE THE DRASTIC CHANGE FOR YOU. TELL PEOPLE ABOUT YOUR YOUR LIFE CHANGE AFTER THIS SURGERY. UM, YOU CAN WEAR CUTER CLOTHES, WHICH IS A LOT OF PEOPLE. ITS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING ANYWAY, RIGHT? UM, I STILL HAVE SOME MEDICAL STUFF THAT I HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF. STRUCTURE EARLY. UM, BUT ITS GOING TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR THE RECOVERY FOR THOSE SURGERIES BEING THINNER. WHAT ABOUT YOUR JUST DAY TO DAY LIFE? WHAT DID YOU FIND AFTER YOU HAD COMPLETED RECOVERY FROM THE SURGERY? I WAS IN LESS PAIN, UM, THAN I WAS BEFORE. UM. AND JUST OVERALL, YOU FEEL BETTER? YES. AND, DOCTOR, THIS WAS RIGHT FOR HER. YOU MENTIONED PAYING FOR IT, INSURANCE COVERAGE, ETC. ARE THERE OTHER REASONS WHY THIS MIGHT BE A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS AVENUE FOR SOMEONE TO LOSE WEIGHT, AS OPPOSED TO THE INJECTIONS? I THINK THERES A IF YOU ASK ME THAT QUESTION TWO YEARS AGO, IT WOULD BE A DIFFERENT ANSWER THAT WE HAVE TODAY. TODAY, I THINK THERES MORE EVIDENCE AND SOME OF THE DRUGS ARE BEING FDA APPROVED FOR FOR THIS TYPE OF WEIGHT LOSS BESIDES THE DIABETES. SO I THINK IF YOU ASK ME TODAY, THAT QUESTION, I THINK IT WOULD BE A COMBINATION BETWEEN MEDICATIONS AND SURGERY, A COMBINATION F BOTH TO GET A BETTER OUTCOME DEPENDS ON THE GOALS OF THE PATIENT. THAT SAYS AS LORI, YOU TELL THEM YOURE GOING TO LOSE 20% OF YOUR WEIGHT. SHES GOING TO TELL 20%. AND AGAIN, IF YOU TELL HER YOURE GOING TO LOSE 50%. AND ITS A KNOWN FOR MANY YEARS WITH A KNOWN COMPLICATION AND A KNOWN RESULTS. AND THATS WHY PATIENTS A LOT OF PATIENTS GO TO A SURGERY. SO I THINK YOU HAVE TO ASK THE PATIENT, WHAT ARE THE GOALS. AND WHAT HOW MUCH WEIGHT LOSS DO THEY WANT TO TO ACCOMPLISH. SO LORI, NOW WERE SITTING HERE TODAY, AS I SAID, ALMOST TWO YEARS LATER. YES. ANY REGRETS ANY ANY WAY THAT THIS SURGERY FELL SHORT FOR YOU? WAS IT THE RIGHT THING TO DO? YES. IT WAS THE RIGHT THING TO DO. I WISH I WOULD HAVE DONE IT EARLIER. UM, IN MY LIFE, HOWEVER, I DONT KNOW IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN MENTALLY PREPARED FOR. THE STUFF YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH WHEN YOU HAVE THE SURGERY, WELL, YOU LOOK GREAT AND I HOPE YOU FEEL SO MUCH BETTER. THANK YOU, I DO AND I KNOW THE DOCTOR IS HAPPY THAT YOU CAME TO HIM. THANK YOU BOTH FOR SHARING THIS STORY WITH US. THANK YOU. AND I HAVE ONE LAST MESSAGE. I THINK FOR THOSE PATIENTS THAT ARE OUT THERE THAT THAT ARE AFRAID, YOU KNOW, TO MAKE A COMMITMENT TO THIS TYPE OF A PROCEDURE. I THINK IF YOU LOOK AT IT, THE SAFENESS AND THE PROMISE OF OUTCOMES AND HOW IT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, I THINK IS SOMETHING TO, YOU KNOW, GET A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION ON AND GET SEE WHAT OPTIONS YOU HAVE. 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OH ITS WONDERFUL. FIRST OF ALL, I GET TO WORK WITH ALL OF OUR PATIENTS BEFORE SURGERY. SO I AM EDUCATING THEM WITH THEIR NUTRITION. I GET THEM BEST PREPARED FOR THE SURGERY PROCESS. I WORK WITH THEM WHILE THEYRE IN THE HOSPITAL. AND THEN I ALSO GO MEET WITH THEM MULTIPLE TIMES THROUGHOUT THAT CRITICAL FIRST SIX MONTHS TO A YEAR AFTER SURGERY. WERE KIND OF LAYING THAT FOUNDATION OF GOOD, PROPER NUTRITION SO THAT THEY KNOW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES. I ALSO LEAD MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS AND QUARTERLY GROUP MEETINGS FOR ALL OF OUR, UM, PEOPLE WHO ARE PAST THAT FIRST YEAR AFTER SURGERY. SO WE ARE A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN BARIATRICS, AND WE REALLY PAY ATTENTION TO OUR PEOPLE FOR LIFE. SO WHAT ARE YOU SEEING? LETS TALK FIRST ABOUT THE BEFORE. AS PEOPLE GET READY, WHAT DO THEY GO THROUGH AND WHAT ARE YOU ADVISING THEM AS FAR AS DIET AND PREPARATION, AS FAR AS DIET GOES? WERE REALLY KIND OF JUST STARTING TO TO SORT OF TASTE, YOU KNOW, AND TEST THE WATERS OF THE, THE BARIATRIC FOOD BEHAVIORS. SO THERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS THAT ARE A LITTLE BIT UNIQUE TO BARIATRIC PATIENTS IN HOW THEYRE EATING. SO NOT EVEN NECESSARILY EXACTLY WHAT THEYRE EATING BUT HOW THEYRE EATING. AND THATS REALLY WHAT I LIKE TO FOCUS ON BECAUSE THOSE THAT IS THOSE ARE THE TOOLS THAT THEYRE GOING TO TAKE FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES. AND CAN OTHER PEOPLE TAKE SOME? SINCE YOURE A DIETITIAN, THERE ARE PEOPLE WATCHING WHO MAY NOT NOT BE CONSIDERING THE SURGERY AT THIS POINT, BUT IM SURE THEY LIKE TO HEAR SOME OF THE THE BROAD STROKE ADVICE YOU HAVE FOR FOR EVERYBODY. YEAH, ABSOLUTELY. UM, I THINK PROBABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO THINK LONG TERME. SO EVERYBODY, YOU KNOW, WE WANT THAT AMAZON PRIME SAME DAY DELIVERY. YES WE DO RESULTS EVERYTHING IN EVERYTHING. AND UNFORTUNATELY WE WITH OUR HEALTH IT JUST DOESNT WORK THAT WAY. SO WE REALLY WANT TO THINK LONG TERME IN TERMS OF OF WHAT WERE DOING AND HOW WERE SETTING OURSELVES UP FOR SUCCESS. SO WHETHER ITS, YOU KNOW, CLINICALLY OR IN PRIVATE PRACTICE. WERE ALWAYS FOCUSED ON THAT LONG TERME AND HOW WE CAN LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR OVERALL HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. WELL, AND, YOU KNOW, THE, THE COOL PART ABOUT THAT IS, AS WERE DOING THAT, THEN THE WEIGHT DOES COME OFF AND THEN YOURE ABLE TO MAINTAIN IT BECAUSE NOW ITS JUST. PART OF YOUR LIFE AND YOU DIDNT GO ON ANY KIND OF TEMPORARY FAD DIET BECAUSE TEMPORARY DIETS YIELD TEMPORARY RESULTS. AND SO I WOULD REALLY SAY THINK LONG TERME. LETS TALK ABOUT LIFE BECAUSE YOU DIDNT GET ALL YOUR INFORMATION OUT OF A BOOK. YOU ACTUALLY HAD THIS SURGERY THAT WAS MANY YEARS AGO. TALK ABOUT YOUR OWN JOURNEY, YOUR DECISION TO DO THAT AND WHAT ITS BEEN LIKE SINCE. ITS BEEN INCREDIBLE, FULL OF A LOT OF HIGHS AND, YOU KNOW, OF COURSE, SOME SOME LOWS. ITS BEEN A JOURNEY. AND I WOULD NOT TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD. I WOULD SAY, YOU KNOW, 17 YEARS AGO, AT NEARLY 400 POUNDS, I WAS NOT TRULY LIVING LIFE. AND TODAY I GET TO WAKE UP AND ACTUALLY HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE IN THE SAME PAIN THAT I WAS ONCE IN. I GET TO GIVE THEM HOPE AND REALLY SHOW THEM THAT YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR THE BETTER. YOU CAN LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. SO ITS BEEN ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. CAN YOU THINK BACK 17 YEARS LATER TO THAT DECISION? YOU MADE TO ACTUALLY DO THIS? AND OBVIOUSLY IT WAS MOMENTOUS FOR YOUR LIFE? UM, DID YOU HAVE HESITATIONS? WAS THERE A POINT WHERE YOU SAID, I DONT THINK I CAN DO THIS, OR WERE YOU JUST FULL SPEED AHEAD? UM, BACK THEN THERE WERE CERTAINLY HESITATIONS BECAUSE I DIDNT FULLY UNDERSTAND OR GRASP IT. UM, BUT BUT I THINK THAT I WAS SO READY FOR CHANGE THAT IT DIDNT MATTER. AND. I DID JUST GO KIND OF FULL STEAM AHEAD. AND ID LOVE TO KNOW, BASED ON YOUR OWN PERSPECTIVE, BUT ALSO THE FOLKS YOU WORK WITH AFTER THE SURGERY, WHAT DO YOU SEE IN PEOPLE WHO ARE DEALING WITH THIS, THE RECOVERY? 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'On the Record': Weight loss shots

Updated: 2:46 PM EST Feb 11, 2024

In this week's On the Record, Todd McDermott discusses popular weight loss drug shots. Tune in as he dives into the uncharted territory of injections and the potential risks.

In this week's On the Record, Todd McDermott discusses popular weight loss drug shots.

Tune in as he dives into the uncharted territory of injections and the potential risks.

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'On the Record': Weight loss shots - WPBF West Palm Beach

Are you looking to slim down but don't know where to start? If so, you're in the right place. While it's no secret that regular exercise is a non-negotiable aspect of weight loss, tackling a new workout routine can be dauntingespecially if you're new to the fitness world. That's why we spoke with Kyrie Furr, CPT, a certified personal trainer and performance coach with Barbend, who shares 11 of the most straightforward, highly effective, and easiest exercises for weight loss.

Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for your overall well-being and influences nearly every aspect of your health. Shedding excess weight can significantly reduce your chronic disease risk, including conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Additionally, research shows that achieving and maintaining an optimal body weight through well-balanced nutrition and regular exercise contributes to longevity, vitality, and a better quality of life.

"You can perform these movements by themselves, like walking, jogging, or swimming," says Furr. "Other movements can be turned into intervals or supersets for a longer workout duration. Modify movements or duration depending on your fitness level."

If you're ready to say hello to a healthier, fitter you, keep reading for the 11 easiest exercises for weight loss, according to a certified personal trainer. When you're finished, be sure to check out the 10 Best Weight-Loss Snacks That Help You Build Muscle.

Brisk walking is a simple yet effective weight-loss activity that nearly everyone can incorporate into their fitness routine. It's a low-impact exercise that increases your heart rate, burns calories, and helps shed excess pounds when done consistently.

Furr tells us, "Simply walk at a brisk pace for 30 to 60 minutes. Aim for three to five times per week."

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Jogging burns more calories than walking and elevates your heart rate more rapidly. Plus, jogging is an excellent aerobic exercise for weight loss that also enhances cardiovascular health, reducing your risk of heart disease. According to the American College of Cardiology, runners have a 45% lower risk of death due to stroke or heart disease.

"Start with a light jog and progress to running as your fitness improves," says Furr. "For weight loss, plan to run for 20 to 30 minutes, three to four times weekly."

Jumping jacks are a classic calisthenics (bodyweight) exercise that boosts your heart rate and burns calories. This stellar full-body movement engages multiple muscle groups to incinerate calories and melt away extra pounds.

"Stand with your feet together, jump while spreading your arms and legs, and return to the starting position. Repeat this movement for 30 to 60 seconds without breaking. Perform four rounds with one minute of rest between," says Furr.

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Bodyweight squats are a fundamental exercise that targets your lower body muscles while engaging your core. Additionally, this compound movement helps tone and strengthen your legs while torching plenty of calories, making it a valuable addition to your weight loss routine.

"Bodyweight squats are accessible for all fitness levels and can be easily modified to suit individual needs," Furr explains. "Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, lower your hips toward the ground, then stand back up. Complete four sets of 15 to 20 reps with one minute of rest between."

This movement is a versatile and effective upper-body exercise that engages your chest, shoulders, triceps, and core. Pushups are a staple bodyweight exercise that builds strength and burns calories to support healthy weight management.

Furr instructs, "Start in a plank position. Lower your body toward the ground by bending your elbows, then push back up. If too challenging, modify to knee pushups or elevate your body for box push-ups. Aim for four sets of 10 to 15 reps."

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Lunges are a powerful and dynamic lower-body exercise that targets the quads, hamstrings, and glutes. Adding them to your routine will strengthen your lower-body muscles and enhance stability and balance.

"Step forward with one foot, lower your hips until both knees are bent at a 90-degree angle, then step back," instructs Furr. "Do four sets of 12 to 15 reps per leg with one minute of rest."

This static hold engages your abdominal muscles, back, and shoulders, boosting overall core stability and helping shrink your waistline. While planks may not burn many calories on their own, incorporating them into your workouts helps build a solid and toned midsection and support your weight loss journey.

"Hold a plank position with straight arms or forearms, keeping your body straight," instructs Furr. "Do this for 30 to 60 seconds and repeat four times. Rest for one minute between rounds."

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Mountain climbers are a surefire way to elevate your heart rate while engaging your core, shoulders, and legs. They also boost your cardiovascular fitness and provide an excellent caloric bang for your buck, helping you lose weight and keep it off. 6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

Furr says, "Start in a plank position, bring one knee toward your chest, then switch legs in a running motion. Complete four sets of 20 to 30 reps per side."

While many of us have a love-hate relationship with burpees, you can't deny they're a high-intensity calorie-torcher that elevates your heart rate and delivers a cardio boost.

To do them, Furr says, "From a standing position, squat down, kick your feet back into a plank, do a push-up, jump your feet back to your hands, then jump up. Perform four rounds of 10 to 15 reps with one minute of rest."

Whether on a stationary bike, trail, or road, cycling is a fantastic low-impact exercise that burns calories while strengthening your lower body. It's also an enjoyable and sustainable option for those looking to shed pounds without too much strain on their joints.

"Ride a stationary bike or cycle outdoors for 30 to 60 minutes. Aim for three to five sessions per week," says Furr.

Swimming is another low-impact, full-body exercise that provides an excellent combination of cardiovascular and strength benefits. Plus, swimming is downright fun.

"Swim laps in a pool or engage in water aerobics," recommends Furr. "Swim for 20 to 30 minutes three to four times weekly."

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If you're on a mission to shed some extra pounds, you need to have a solid fitness plan in place. When it comes to weight loss, not all exercises are created equal, and finding the right ones can make or break your success in achieving your weight-loss goals. But what if we told you there's one exercise that stands out among the rest in terms of its effectiveness for melting away body fat? We spoke with TJ Mentus, CPT, a certified personal trainer at Garage Gym Reviews, who unveils the number one most effective exercise that can kickstart your weight-loss journey and transform the way you approach fitness.

It's no secret that maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for overall health and well-being. Studies show that weight management is associated with significant reductions in chronic disease risk, such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Beyond the physical health benefits, keeping a healthy weight can also improve your mental health. For example, a 2021 meta-review concluded that having a healthy body weight can support good mental health by enhancing confidence and instilling a positive mindset.

Read on to learn more about the top trainer-recommended weight loss exercise and how to incorporate it into your workout routine. Then, when you're finished, be sure to check out The #1 Daily At-Home Workout To Lose Weightfor Good.

So just what is the best exercise for shedding extra pounds? According to Mentus, it's power walking. "Power walking can be done almost anywhere, no equipment is required, and all you need is a good pair of walking shoes," says Mentus. "Plus, walking is low-impact and creates little wear and tear on the body, meaning you can recover quickly and go for a long walk daily. This repeatability means you'll burn more calories over the course of a week than tougher, more intense workouts that you can only do for short periods and need to take a rest day from."

Not only is power walking a highly versatile exercise for weight loss, but it requires no special equipment and is a low-impact activity that minimizes stress on your body while torching calories.

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While the total number of calories burned while walking may be less than that of a higher-intensity workout, power walking provides a more sustainable approach to weight management without putting excess strain on your joints and muscles. Plus, there's plenty of research out there that links walking to weight loss.

"Walking puts your heart rate in a zone where fat is the main energy source," Mentus explains. "This means that most calories burned from a walk will be from fat. So the overall calories may be less than a boot camp-style workout, but instead of burning carbs, your body will willingly burn fat."

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"Go for at least a 30-minute walk daily," suggests Mentus. "However, if you're committed to losing weight, I suggest doing two 30-minute walks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon or evening. If 30 minutes seems too long, start with a 10-minute walk and try to go multiple times a day until you can comfortably walk for 30 minutes without stopping." 6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

Starting with shorter, more frequent walks can help you gradually improve your endurance until you can walk for 30 minutes uninterrupted. That being said, be sure to talk to your doctor or healthcare provider before starting any new exercise routine.

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For an effective power walking workout aimed at weight loss, Mentus recommends starting with a brisk warm-up for five minutes. Follow this with 20 minutes of power walking at a pace that keeps your heart rate elevated. Finish with a five-minute cooldown, and gradually reduce your pace. Feel free to add some hills or inclined to your walk to increase the intensity and incinerate more calories. Following this daily power walking routine will help you achieve your weight loss goals while boosting your cardiovascular health and fitness.

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Bob Hearts Abishola star Billy Gardell has impressed fans with his major weight loss over the years and he has opened up about how he achieved his goals.

The 54-year-old actor is best known for playing Bob on the CBS series, as well as playing Mike on the beloved sitcom Mike & Molly.

Billy lost the majority of his weight during a three-year period between 2020 and 2023 and he has shared details on how he dropped the weight.

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In a previous interview, Billy revealed that he weighed 370 pounds about a decade ago and he was down to about 205 to 210 pounds in April 2023. That means he lost between 160 and 165 pounds!

I float between 205 [pounds] and 210 [pounds], he told ET. Self-care is important, and I think I finally got there.

Walking around pretty healthy these days, he added. Of course, theres always people online that, you know, when I was heavy, they were like Youre too heavy! And now its like, Are you sick? Can I just walk the earth, please?!

Billy revealed that he no longer suffers from Type 2 diabetes and he was able to lower his resting heart rate from 113 to 68.

Billy says the motivation behind losing the weight was his son. He said, When you hit 50, you start doing that dad math, like, If I can live 25 more years, and hell be 40, You know what I mean? So I want to be here for him. Ive been an example in a lot of good ways for my child, but I feel like I wasnt a good example of health for him. And so I want him to see that. It doesnt matter what age you are, if you are willing to do something a day at a time, you can change anything.

Back in 2022, Billy talked about how he lost the weight, revealing that he did have gastric bypass surgery as a preventive measure for high-risk COVID-19.

I had to make a change, Billy said during his appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and I was on medicine for that. Ive struggled with my weight for my whole life.

He continued, saying that when COVID hit, I thought that couldve been the end of me. They pulled up that list of conditions [of who are afflicted the most], like overweight, asthma, smoker, diabetesI had everything except over 65.

While Billy had been losing more weight before, he did say that after restrictions lifted, he went and did have weight loss surgery.

Im not saying everyone should do that, but its what I needed to do because I had gotten so big that it hurt to exercise, he explained. I do everything they tell me to do and I follow it daily and its a new way of life.

Billy concluded, Its been a gift. I feel like Im finally free.

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Sister Wives star Mykelti Padron (ne Brown) proudly reflected on her impressive weight loss after she reached her original goal weight. The TLC personality, 27, took to Instagramto reveal that she finally reached the weight she aspired for two and a half years after beginning her health journey.

I started my weight loss journey late fall of 2021 weighing 270 pounds. I got pregnant with my twins (unexpectedly) early Spring 2022 weighing 245 pounds, Mykelti wrote alongside a mirror selfie that showed off her thin frame. Obviously my journey to a healthier me was changed.

After she gave birth to twins Archer and Ace in November 2022, she explained that she weighed 275 pounds and deserved a break to spend quality time with her babies as she recovered. Mykelti said she weighed 230 pounds in January 2023, which is when the real work began.

Ive been consuming a low calorie high protein diet for just over a year now. I take a gut health supplement that helps my body keep the nutrients from food and shed the crap. Its been a lot of work and determination, the reality star explained. Ive tried many different recipes and found the restaurants that best meet my needs.

Mykelti then credited her husband, Tony Padron, for helping and encouraging her as they both tried to lose weight. I currently weigh 160 pounds. Im not done yet!!! she added. Its time to start bulking up my muscle.

My long term goals are to live a long life and be able to keep up with my kids as they grow, Mykelti concluded in the lengthy caption. I feel better with more energy and higher endurance than ever.

Several of Mykeltis followers and friends rushed to the comments section to note how great she looks. Youre doing amazing, one person wrote. Janelle Brown added, You guys are rockin it!!! Way to go!

You know what girl, as a momma of boys 11 months apart, same age for a few weeks out of the year, I am proud of you and you are just gettin it, a third person chimed in. Great job, lil momma.

Christine Brown and Kody Browns daughter shared details about how she shed the weight seven months after Tony, 29, revealed how he managed to lose nearly 100 pounds in July 2023. Just to drive the point home. Long term consistency is the only way to true weight loss, he captioned several photos that showed his progress amid his health journey via Instagram.

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