There is an often-quoted study about the importance of goal setting and success that happened at Yale University in 1953. This episode begins with an explanation of why you should NOT pay attention to this study at all. https://www.fastcompany.com/27953/if-your-goal-success-dont-consult-these-gurus
Everyone knows what causes people to gain weight and lose we ... Show More
Oct 27
SYSK TRENDING - Why Young People Dread Adulting
There was a time when kids couldn't wait to grow up. Becoming an adult meant freedom, independence, making your own decisions, and finally being in charge of your own life. But something seems to have changed. Today, many young people aren't particularly excited about adulthood. ... Show More
26m 6s
Mar 2025
Dr. Herman Pontzer: How We Really Burn Calories & Lose Weight
My guest is Dr. Herman Pontzer, Ph.D., a professor of evolutionary anthropology and global health at Duke University, known for his research on human bioenergetics, particularly energy expenditure and the exercise paradox. We discuss his work comparing highly active hunter-gather ... Show More
2h 19m
Apr 2024
Episode 79: The Science Behind Weight Loss, Obesity, And Diets With Prof. Giles Yeo
Weight loss isn't complicated, but that sure as hell doesn't make it easy. With so much (mis)information out there, we decided to talk with an expert to get the facts!
This week, Suzanne Van Wouw and I recorded a new episode with the wonderful Prof. Giles Yeo on the scien ... Show More
44m 56s
Oct 2016
Why You Should Know Your Body Composition
In this podcast series, Dr. Pinto discusses common weight loss topics through the lens of non-surgical medical weight loss. It may sound different from the typical non-medical weight loss podcast, but it's important to learn because it based on sound science, research, and experi ... Show More
7m 11s
Dec 2020
How to Lose Weight, and Keep It Off Forever
This is a rebroadcast. This episode originally aired January 2019. If you’re like a lot of men listening to this podcast, you’ve likely made it a goal to lose some weight this year. But if you’re also like a lot of men listening to this podcast, you’ve made that goal before, mayb ... Show More
54m 49s